Chicago Acoustic Underground Podcast

Wisconsin native, Colee James is a performing country-folk singer and songwriter living in Brooklyn, New York. Like music makers Bob Dylan and Emmylou Harris, Colee draws inspiration from sounds of the past and thrives on telling a story through song."

Donna Adler:Donna is a dear friend and such a joy to listen to. She writes beautiful songs she has such a lovely voice. You can see her tomorrow night March 4th at Uncommon Ground on Devon and joining her is one of Chicago's best singer/songwriters Mr. James Curley. What a great place to see them both performing in an intimate setting.

Back last summer I had the great good fortune to catch Tangleweed at home in Chicago in between tours and got them in the studio to record this show. As you will hear and see, we had a blast recording this Podcast. See all videos from the show

Paula the Bard is a singer/songwriter and guitarist. Teaches in Evanston and OTS, leads intimate musical workshops and experiences, large group sing-a-longs, or creates personalized performances for any venue, art event, party, or good cause. Researching songs and topics for your group or event and requests, roasts, or tributes are a welcome challenge.

Scott Wilcox has wanted to be a rock star from birth. When he was three his mother said he used to make up great songs that would go on and on and on. When his father, a semi-famous disc jock in the 70's, spent his whole life always trying to reach a star that was just out of his grasp, so naturally, his mother became very nervous when Scott showed quite a bit of music potential at a young age.

Ryan Behling is a seasoned touring musician and composer originally from Chicago and currently living in the Central Coast of California. He is a trained vocalist who also plays bass, keyboards, harmonica and percussion. Ryan is the lead singer and keyboardist of RON: The Band as well as the lead singer and bassist for nationally touring performing and recording artists KAVA and AfroZep. Ryan will...

Rachel BAfter recording over 600 Podcasts it becomes hard to "Blow me away" Well, This amazing lady did just that. Rachel B surpirsed me by bringing a dear friend Mike Roth on guitar. Mike and I go way back and he is brilliant in his own right. This is a very special show. I hope you enjoy it as much as I.

Buckey Halker Joined us the first time eight years ago in 2007 for Episode 72 Bucky brought in mandolinist extrodinaire Don Stiernberg fresh from the "Great Performers of Illinois" stage at Millennium Park.

Last Summer, Carley and Mark Verbeck came into the studio and wooped up one hell of a show. We had a great time as you will see and hear. Scotch Hollow, an acoustic roots band, teams up down-home delta blues with good old-fashioned country twang and silky vocals. Just as the name implies, Scotch Hollow is as smooth as your favorite whiskey.

Sister Speak featuring Sherri-Anne and Lisa Viegas came into Chicago to perform at a CAU Showcase at Mayne Stage also found time to come in and record another Podcast. As you can tell from the interview, I am a big fan of this band.

What a voice and what an interesting life Kendra Swanson leads. We had such a wonderful time recording this show. I am truly envious of this lady's life style. Born in Freeport, Illinois and now hailing from Oregon, Illinois which, as she says, "is just a bit downstream of Rockford and she has a day job that I love.

Outlaw Southern Rocker Glitter Rose has been breathing music all her life. California born and Texas raised, this Cali-Texan was exposed to rock n' roll in a small town as a kid inspiring rhythm and vigor in young GR. It became her dream to pursue music as a career at age 12 after writing her first song. Shortly after, she began recording albums, started performing live, became a guitarist and liv...

Robby Celestin honed his impromptu style of performing while working as an on air talent on Danny Bonaduce's radio show on the Loop FM. He is currently the bandleader and vocalist for the corporate act Final Say which is part of Chicago's popular Maggie Speaks family. Final Say performs about 150 shows a year and has built a solid reputation in club and corporate circles.

Terry MacNamara, consumate singer/songwriter, former leader of the songwriter circle at Old Town School of Folk Music, joined us for a Podcast with a whole bunch of mutual friends.

New England born and raised, Sarah Eide is a Chicago based pianist/singer/songwriter, who writes and performs "piano driven alternative folk".

Pianist, vocalist, and songwriter Rachel Solomon has been making a name for herself since her 2005 arrival in Nashville, TN as an in-demand live and session pianist and singer as well as a unique and powerful songwriter. She released her debut solo record in January of 2013 entitled Love Ourselves, a personal exposition of love, loss, longing, and personal and spiritual growth.

Matt FeddermannI first met Matt a few years ago through a Craigslist ad for a U87 Neumann microphone. I journeyed up the North Shore to his studio and bought the mic, but more importantly spent some quality time with Matt in his Studio. Here's a man with kick ass Producer props and he is also an excellent (as you will see and hear in this Podcast) musician. If you have the opportunity to see Matt...

The Dayna Clay Band: Fictional character. Real band. Vital cause. Paul McComas' acclaimed novel UNPLUGGED tells the story of Dayna Clay, a 27-year-old rock star battling depression and post-traumatic stress in the wake of an abusive childhood. Although Dayna's story is fictional, the book addresses issues that are all too real. The Dayna Clay Band adapts the novel into a stage production, meshing...

Frankie B joined us recently to record a Podcast. She was recommended to me by Ellis Clark who is producing her latest album, and all the members of her current band whom I already know quite well. Well, they were all correct. This lovely young lady of sixteen years absolutely blew me away. She is a brilliant songwriter, singer, and just happens to be beautiful.

Seth Kessel is a Brooklyn-bred traveling troubadour. He is an accomplished singer, songwriter and musician. His focus lies in the interpretation of pre-1950′s American music, particularly jazz, folk, country, fnger-picking blues and bluegrass. Seth has toured the United States and Europe extensively playing original music on guitar, electric bass and vocals. Seth joined us on a solo tour and broug...

I fell in love with this lady's beautiful voice the first time I heard it. Robinlee Garber came into the studio and, as you will hear listening to this Podcast, absolutely blew me away. During the interview I was fascinated to learn about the role of the "Expressive Therapist" in a clinical setting. She is blessed with the joy of using her wonderful voice as a tool for her work. As you will read b...

Reggie Williams arrived in the CAU Studio in early October while in town for a live performance. This young man from Florida absolutely blew me away. He is a true artist. Tremendous guitarist, soungwriter, and vocalist, he is the real deal and if you have the chance to see him, do not hessitate.

Nick Dittmeier is a singer-songwriter from southern Indiana. He fronted the alt-country band Slithering Beast for five years. In early 2013, he branched out and started performing under his own name and established a new band. His first release was an EP called "Extra Better." It garnered local and regional attention and radio play, while earning him a nomination for "Songwriter of the Year" at th...

David PaigeDavid joined us for a night of his original music, playing his beautiful Gibson guitar. He presented a stong solo acoustic performance. David, in a live environment, rocks out on an electric guitar also and if thats not enough, catch his amazing and creative cover band called "The Student Body"Touring rock singer and featured finalist on VH1's "Make a Band Famous". http://youtu.be/mQBJf...

Jarod Facknitz and Erin Flynn have created very unique Puppet Show called How Do We Sing. Jarod has been on the Podcast show before and when he called me about this show I didn't quite know what to expect but his previous show was amazing, so I figured what the heck, they are obviously very creative, so let's record a Puppet show.