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Episode 347 - Wooden Rings Aug 10, 2011

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What a wonderful time we had recording this amazing group. I love the sound of these guys. Truly amazing.You have a great opportunity to see Wooden Rings live at Uncommon Ground Devon 1401 W. Devon, Chicago, IL on August 12th at 10 PM. Give your ears and soul a real treat and go enjoy their performance. Joining them is Morgan Foster of Common Shiner. This is going to be a wonderful show.Michael Teach, Founder/Host, CAU Contributers: Ramah Jihan: Nylon-string guitar, lead vocals, songwriter Justin Rodig: Supporting vocal, clarinet, banjo, bells Brett Bakshis: Electric bass Ira Ochs: Cello

Episode 346 - Garret Santora Aug 05, 2011

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Born and raised in Cook County, Illinois. Lives in Chicago. Writes lots of songs. Plays lots of shows. If you would like to receive a free copy of a a disc containing my tunes write me at Garret.Santora@gmail.com with your information. Booking @ Garret.Santora@Gmail.com as well. I'll play anytime, anywhere, unless I am playing elsewhere. xoxo.For booking information contact Ashley Wolf awolf@chicagoacoustic.net

Episode 345 - Dave Tamkin Aug 04, 2011

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Chicago Singer/Songwriter, Dave Tamkin, currently resides in Boulder, CO. Dave Tamkin, has created his own unique style of rhythmic-acoustic rock that's based around a fresh musical vision. His shows vary from intimate solo acoustic performances to a full band experience encapsulating a mixture of personal lyrics and skilled songwriting set against a high-energy percussive backbone. While touring relentlessly all over the nation, he has shared the stage with Guster, Glen Phillips, The Samples, Rusted Root, Michael Galbicki, Butch Walker, Matt Wertz, Eric Hutchinson, Stroke 9, The Violent Femmes, Fountains of Wayne, Vertical Horizon, Will Hoge, Stephen Kellog and The Sixers, Willy Porter, Freddy Jones Band, Brian Vanderark, Rhett Miller of the Old 97s, and Carbon Leaf to name a few. Tamkin has a style that's hard to resist. His lyrics are unabashedly honest and his passion for playing is undying. He is currently touring nationally solo and plays the mid west with his band. Dave Tamkin and Co. create a distinct sound. Their equal parts create a sonic percussive assault mixed with a vivid, melodic instrumental bed, shaken with a twist of passionate vocal lines. And they'll make you shake your ass!Be sure to catch Dave live at the Beat Kitchen this coming Sunday August 7th. He is obviously a wonderful performer to see live!!!!

Episode 344 - MUSIKANTO Aug 04, 2011

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MUSIKANTO walks the line between Indie-Blues and Urban Americana, while borrowing elements of Experimental Folk and broken-down Orchestral music. The Chicago songwriter grew up listening to his father's obscure folk and roots rock records and the music of Fraser and Debolt and Jerry Hahn. With a propensity toward heartbreaking ballads and melodic melodrama, MUSIKANTO's songs survive the bite of a Chicago Winter and the soul of a Midwestern bon-fire. MUSIKANTO carries the lyrical weight of folks like Van Morrison and Elliott Smith and the driving tone of Ray Lamontagne and Amos Lee. His narratives rattle the core of the human spirit leaving you feeling like an outsider who witnessed something very real. After years of touring and writing, Musikanto set out to record his best record to date. He made countless late-night drives from Chicago to Milwaukee and back to record the new songs at a friend's home studio. During the drives, he listened to the songs develop their personalities, re-writing lyrics and adding instrumentation he heard in his head as he drove.NEW ALBUM "SKY OF DRESSES" OUT IN AUGUST! "There's an influx of bands struggling to imprint themselves on the modern folk movement. Chicago's Mike Musikanto has figured out the key-sincerity. When a song sounds authentic, it doesn't matter what label you tack on it, people will take notice." - Paste Magazine

Episode 343 - James Riley Aug 02, 2011

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From London to CAU comes James Riley in large part thanks to Mr. Jeff Brown. James came in to record a show after appearing at Kat Fitzgerald's Uptown Lounge show the previous night and we really had a great time. I am sure you will also enjoy this man's Folk inspired music.

Episode 342 - Kavus Jul 27, 2011

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CAUDog Records and Chicago Acoustic Underground Present their newest recording artist Kavus in support of their brand new album "Nice To Meet You Again" Produced by Mr. Ellis Clark (fifth project for CAUDog Records). Kavus is David Kav and Nik Wielgus and they seem to sound like a 5 piece band at times. Please join us for their CD Release show at The Tonic Room this coming Saturday July 20, 2011. I expect to see the majority of the Chicago singer/songwriter community there to support Kavus and we hope that you too will join us.

Episode 341 - Ode Jul 19, 2011

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Davor Palos-Lead Vocal Guitar, Robert Palos Guitar, Nikola Dokic Guitar, Elliot Taggart Bass, Daniel Crane drums Ode is an indie band that began in Chicago after brothers Davor and Robert Palos left Bosnia. The siblings fittingly dubbed their band Ode, meaning ‘to leave' in their native Bosnian tongue. Soon after, drummer Daniel Crane and bassist Elliot Taggart joined the ensemble to complete the brooding Balkan roots sound.Ode's sound is a mixture of rock, folk, and world music. Certain pieces of the puzzle are indigenous to their Eastern European homeland but richly layered with heavy rhythmic elements and punctuated with deliberate pauses. The ensuing fusion is a trailblazing, energetic brand of rock music. Front man Davor's harmoniously roaring yet graceful voice cuts like anguish through a room. He has the ability to move an audience through haunting melodies and beautifully complicated, piercing lyrics.These Guys are absolutely AMAZING! and then add Holiday House and Goodbyehome to the mix, and then you give them all extra long sets. These three bands will melt some faces. Join the CAU Crew on this coming Friday July 22 at the Bottom Lounge for a truly Monster Show. This is another 17+ Show by CAUMichael Teach, Founder/Host, CAU

Episode 340 - Christine Kent Jul 18, 2011

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Captivating and dynamic, singer-songwriter Christine Kent is a refreshing addition to the Chicago music scene. Raised on music ranging from Judy Garland standards to The Beatles Rubber Soul, her own creativity lends itself towards acoustic folk rock with inspiring melodies and raw, honest lyrics. The passion with which she opens herself up gives way to an introspective and revealing performance style that engages listeners and forms a true connection with her audience. Her colorful, harmonic vocals are a perfect match for her skillful guitar work, making her a vibrant performer not to be missed

Episode 339 - Rebecca Williams is Dodo Oiseau Jul 14, 2011

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Dodo Oiseau is Rebecca Williams. Rebecca is a Louisville, Kentucky-native. She has been performing since 2005. In the summer of 2009, she recorded her debut EP, The Lion and The Unicorn, at Shangri-la Productions in Lexington, Kentucky with producer Duane Lundy and musicians Justin Craig and Robby Cosenza from the band These United States. The EP was released in stores in the summer of 2010. Rebecca is on her eighth national tour, the Prairie Sailor Tour. She has toured throughout North America including all of the lower forty-eight states, Canada and Mexico since October 2009. She just finished recording her first full-length album, The Narwhal and The Dinosaur, at The Funeral Home in Louisville, KY with producer Kevin Ratterman which will be released this fall. You can follow her video blogs of the Prairie Sailor Tour along with live performances at www.rebeccawilliamsmusic.com.Rebecca came into the studio one muggy afternoon and we had such a wonderful time. Rebecca's perfromance was, as you will hear, absolutely brilliant. If this lady is playing anywhere near, you owe it to yourself to go see her.Michael Teach, Founder/Host, CAU

Episode 338 - Wil Phalen and the Stereo Addicts Jul 12, 2011

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Will Phalen and the Stereo Addicts These guys are one of my favorite bands and we have booked them at the Bottom Lounge and they brought in a big crowd and the night was magic. Be sure to catch these guys live. They are great fun!

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