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Episode 637 - the End Men Apr 29, 2016

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The End Men, Founded by Matthew Hendershot and Livia Ranalli came in from Brooklyn, New York in the summer of 2014 and put on the most amazing show. Some how this show got lost and I discovered it about a month ago. Fortunately all the parts were there and we mixed it up and here it is in all it's glory. You're gonna love it. Right now they oare on a European Tour.The End Men videos on Vimeo

Episode 636 - Andrew Tufano Apr 08, 2016

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Andrew Tufano While in Chicago on tour last summer, Andrew stopped by the CAU studio and we recorded this Podcast. It was such a wonderful session and I am certain you will enjoy the show. You will have the opportunity to see this Nashville based artist this coming Wednesday April 13th at Uncommon Ground Devon along with Chicago favorite "Baby Shark"See all the Videos hereMusically and otherwise, the opposite of harmonious isn't always dissonant. The two coexist in a sort of multidimensional continuum, defined rigidly when observed, but coalescing with changing proportions in their natural states. And so, in creating something wholesome, it's often useful to sidestep those blurred lines that we use to delineate harmony from dissonance, spontaneity from resolve, and creativity from productivity. Andrew Tufano has spent the last four years honing in on the substance behind these ossified labels through months of independent touring, hundreds of shows nationwide, and three heterogeneous EPs blending a pop acoustic sound with folk and soul roots. In an attempt to further shatter the myth that an artistic nature conflicts with an enterprising spirit, the Nashville-based artist is writing, recording, and releasing 100 songs in 100 days this winter.

Episode 635 - Allegra Malone Mar 27, 2016

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Allegra Malone's debut CD is a soul stirring collection of melodic vignettes. After exploring diverse musical traditions while living abroad and traveling consistently for a decade, this album is a return to her folk and country roots as a Seattle raised, southern transplant. The music is far from modernity, while still contemporary, soul filled and relevant. Additionally, Allegra completed programs at The New School and Lee Strasberg Studio in New York City, as well as Antioch University. She has worked in theater and television, and is a published writer.March 31st, I'll be playing Emmy Lou Harris, Buck Owens tunes, and originals too with a great band. Andon Davis Trio headlines.. Be there... or Be square!

Episode 634 - Jimmy Robinson Mar 25, 2016

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This is from the Lost and Found department. Totally my fault. Read this man's Bio and you will know how embarrased I am. Jimmy Robinson has been recording and touring for over 40 years. He has received critical and audience praise for his unique virtuoso approach to the guitar, and his rich compositional skill. He has toured the world with appearances at: The Acoustic Franciacorta and Madame International Guitar Festivals both in Italy, The Gutarrenzauber Festival, Gros Rohrheim, Germany The Zihuatenejo International Guitar Festival, Zihuatenejo, Mexico The Big Green Cardigan Festival in East Sussex, England INGUITAR Festival, Switzerland The Brilliant Strings Concert Series, Los Angeles, California The TACH Cultural Festival, Reno, Nevada ProgDay, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Pan Am Jazz Festival, CanCun, Mexico Jazz Encuentro, Guatemala City Festivale Internationale, Lafayette, La. Malaga Fest, Mobile, AL The New Orleans French Quarter Festival The Crooked Pines Guitar Show, Atlanta, Georgia and over 25 Years at The New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival He has opened concerts for John McLaughlin And Mahavishnu Orchestra Chick Corea's Elektrik Band Jeff Beck Bela Fleck And The Flecktones Adrian Belew Bill Bruford And Patrick Moraz Stevie Ray Vaughn Johnny Winter John Mayall The Glenn Phillips Band Hugh Masekela Spyro Gyra The Neville Brothers John Fahey Charlie Byrd Billy Cobham John McLaughlin Trio Jimmy first made a name for himself playing electric guitar and leading the psychedelic rock/blues band Ejaculation (yes, you read correctly, it was 1968, after all...) at the Free Concert weekly series on New Orleans Riverfront.. He went on to front The Progrock band Laugh In The Dark in the 70's, and in 1975 founded the celebrated instrumental rock fusion band Woodenhead. Woodenhead performs today, and is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a special performance at The New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival in May, 2015, as well as releasing a recording of new material, a live concert from New Orleans' famed Tipitina's and a reissue of their entire, remastered catalog. He also founded the New Orleans Guitar Collective Twangorama, with guitarists Phil deGruy and Cranston Clements, and later The New Orleans Guitar Quartet. Jimmy studied classical guitar and composition at Loyola University in New Orleans and The Eastman School Of Music in New York. He combined these elements with his electric experience to forge the solo acoustic style that he now tours with. His third solo cd is set for Spring, 2015 release.

Episode 633 - Dan Arturi Mar 21, 2016

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Dan Arturi came to us through his performance on our highly sucessful "Singing For Your Supper" showcase at the now defunct Act One Pub at Mayne Stage. Dan came in and gave us a session filled with heartfelt lyrics and lots of high energy.Dan also has a band project Fu Dogs. They recently lent their talents to a "Feel the Bern" Benefit Concert at Dave Hornyak's Live Wire Lounge.After singing and fronting several different original and cover projects on the East and West Coasts, and most recently in the Midwest, Dan has struck out on his own to build FuDogs, a studio based rock / acoustic indie project, with the long term goal of touring with a full band behind the engrossing, complex, and just plain rockin sound. See the videos from Dan's Podcast

Episode 632 - Colee James Mar 12, 2016

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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." The seeds of good music were planted in my soul at an early age. My childhood was vinyl. Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, and Woody Guthrie spun all throughout my youth. I think the common ground for inspiration was their fearless attempts to showcase vulnerability with just pure honest story telling." Colee says. She hopes to keep writing and sharing her life experiences that people can relate to on a stage, and that hopefully the future kids will find desirable enough to play in those old juke boxes over and over again. Colee James has been exploring the NYC and Brooklyn music scene for the last few years. Playing shows at Rockwood Music Hall, Bowery Electric, Pete's Candy Store, and even her own living room. She's been to Austin, Texas the last few years to play showcases at SXSW, in addition to music festival 'Mile of Music' in her home state of Wisconsin. Colee is preparing for a busy summer of shows in the Midwest and the Northeast, She will finish the year up with a new recording adventure and hopes to release new music by the end of 2015.

Episode 631 - Donna Adler 2015 Mar 03, 2016

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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.

Episode 630 - Tangleweed Feb 18, 2016

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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 showTangleweed is a band of three forward-looking musical reactionaries from Chicago, Illinois. While the band's instrumentation is standard bluegrass, their music is anything but. With a repertoire both broad and deep, one listener described them as sounding like "a band playing on a pirate ship off the coast of New Orleans in the 1920s". Their four CDs have garned critical praise and worldwide airplay, earning the band invitations to appear at major festivals and quality venues around the country. Tangleweed formed in the summer of 2004, with Paul Wargaski on bass, Billy Oh on fiddle, and Scott Judd on guitar. Add'l founding members Timothy Ryan Fisher and Kenneth "Kip" Rainey also logged several years each on banjo and mandolin respectively. Fisher left the group in 2010 after 300+ shows and three cd's, while Rainey departed in 2012 after nearly 400 shows and four cd's.The current lineup of Judd, Oh and Wargaski passed it's litmus test with flying colors in July 2012 at Louisville's "Kentucky Music Weekend", where a festival crowd of over 1,000 heartily confirmed the band's viability as an acoustic power-trio. Since that time, the trio has aggressively developed a new sound by re-arranging early material, exploring new musical directions through fresh original compositions, and bringing Judd's guitar/vocals and Wargaski's upright bass further into the foreground. Billy Oh's fiddle work continues to dazzle as before, and remains a key feature of the band's instrumental forays.Tangleweed Show Dates: Date City Venue Country 02/27/16 Chicago, IL Red Line Tap US Time: 9:00pm. Admission: $5. Age restrictions: No Minors. We are in the middle slot (10:30 start) of a three band bill featuring Rough Around the Edges and The Just Luckies. Our first show at Red Line in many years, after they helped give us our start more than a decade ago. Come on out! 03/17/16 Chicago Lizard's Liquid Lounge US Time: 9:00pm. Admission: $0. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 3058 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL. Our Annual Paddy's Day blowout at Lizard's Liquid Lounge! Three sets starting at 8:30. A heavy extra dose of Irish/Celtic along with our usual repertoire. Get there early for free corned beef and cabbage.Date City Venue Country 04/16/16 Lombard, IL Maple Street Chapel US Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 220 South Main Street. Venue phone: 630-627-0171. C'mon out and help us celebrate as part of our "Tangleweed Goes to 11" Anniversary Season. 05/21/16 Chicago, Il Lincoln Square House Concert Series US Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $10.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Top Secret. This is an excellent house concert series in the heart of Lincoln Square. More details will be revealed as the date gets closer. Please contact Jodee Lewis to RSVP and for house address as space is limited. jlewis@lincolnsquarepres.org 06/12/16 Palatine Palatine Public Library US Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 700 N. North Court. Venue phone: 847-358-5881. We're happy to be back at the Palatine Library. There is no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon that with Tangleweed!!!

Episode 629 - Paula The Bard Jan 29, 2016

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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. (since 2011) The Switch weaves voice, acoustic guitar, and fretless bass into a delicious mix of jazz, rockin' folk tunes, and originals.What a wonderful lady and a fun session. See all the Videos from the show!

Episode 628 - Scott Wilcox Jan 18, 2016

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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. His mother always feared that If he pursued music, he might fail, so she liked to tell him, "Music is a hobby, don't quit your day job!".After two decades of "Day Jobs" Scott decided to follow is heart and do his best to make it in the music world. In his first year of trying, Scott produced his first CD called Love Notes, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Lifeclass Show, won the Bob Dylan songwriting competition, and appeared on many local TV and radio interviews.He not only promoted his music but he created a music festival where he gave others a chance to showcase their music. He started a songwriters club to help show other songwriters how to do what he does, and he volunteered to play his music for students, business leaders, and soldiers. In the brief ten minutes he got to talk with Oprah, he realized something about himself. He realized that music has never been what he does, it's who he is., and he can't deny his music any more than he can deny the blood in his veins.All that hard work paid off big time, as he just returned from New York where he performed in a television ad that will be featured on this coming Super Bowl.View all the videos

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