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Episode 327 - Snow on Sunday Jun 06, 2011

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Members: Kristina Cottone - Lead vocals/ lyrics/ guitar, Kim Kozel - vocals/ violin, Chris Kusek - Drums/ percussion/ vocals, Andrew Culhane- Lead guitarSnow on Sunday is a Chicago-based acoustic three-piece that formed in October of 2009. Combining powerful vocals in the vein of Regina Spektor with their own blend of folk and blues instrumentation, Snow on Sunday delivers a sometimes playful, sometimes somber sound like nothing you've heard before. Snow can perform as a three piece, but has recently added wonderful lead guitarist Andrew Culhane, and Kevin Roy Kramer ( a groovy multi-instrumentalist) on the bass!

Episode 326 - Your Kid Sister aka Maia Vidal Jun 05, 2011

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Your Kid Sister aka Maia Vidal stopped in thanks to Edgar Oprondek of Dot To Dot Management and recorded a show that was lost and now is found. She and Gius blew me away. As you will see in the pictures from the show they play a bunch of instruments and toys.Enjoy this show. I love that much of it is in French.Michael Teach, Founder/Host, CAU

Episode 325 - Junction 325 Jun 03, 2011

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Third Person This is the rebirth, nay evolution of a decades old band. This group made up of co-founder of CAU Michael Vez on bass, his wife Cathy singing lead vocals, Jack Duty who was Episode 1 on CAU playing lead guitar and vocals, Jim Neff on percussion and the new addition of Sarah Wong on violin, guitar, and vocals will amaze you. Their soaring three part harmonies and wonderful lyrics will bring you to your feet.Fresh from a very well received show at the Widow's Peak Music Festival, this dynamic group is going to put on a powerful show here in Chicago Tonight at the Underground Lounge, 952 W. Newport 1 block South of the junction of Clark and Sheffield near Cubs Park. The show starts at 8 PM with Third Person opening for Chicago Veterans, VooDoo Pilot. Come join us for a great night of music.Trust me, this is a show not to be missed.Michael Teach, Founder/Host, CAU

Episode 324 - The Honey Dewdrops May 31, 2011

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Many thanks to Jared Ingersol for bringing The Honey Dewdrops to CAU. They are absolutely brilliant and authenitic. They are two of the nicest people on a mission to keep the sounds of the Blue Ridge Mountians in the minds of today's rock and rollers.Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish make their home in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. The couple has been playing music in some capacity for over 15 years, but honed in on their natural duet abilities 7 years ago when they met for the first time in college. It was their love of folk music that brought them together and has since taken them out on the road to tour fulltime as the award-winning duet they are today. Writing and singing in the veins of folk and old country music, the Dewdrops entwine harmony singing with tight instrumentation and craft songs that are simple and fine-tuned. Theirs are new songs from the southern mountains that ring with originality. After their appearance and first place win on a 2008 talent show broadcast of NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion", the Dewdrops began their careers as songwriters and have since released two critically acclaimed albums, "If the Sun Will Shine" (2009) and "These Old Roots" (2010) both of which have charted at the #1 and #2 positions on the Folk DJ-L Charts for 2010.

Episode 323 - Gareth Woods May 30, 2011

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Gareth Woods joined us on a chilly but sunny day in December and seranaded us with his wonderful music. What a wonderful day and what beautiful music it was. Below is some bio information.I grew up in Ireland. I moved to Chicago at age 23, having flipped a coin outside a travel agents in Dublin. My cousin and I had decided to hit the states in the summer of '95 but we forgot to discuss to which city. Heads for New York, tails for Chicago, the coin landed on tails. We didn't care since we had no clue really about the differences, that's how green we were! I gave my first performances on the subways of Chicago and soon landed a gig at the Abbey Pub on Chicago's north side. It wasn't long before I was a regular on the circuit playing 3 to 5 nights a week. A good life.. for a 23 year old! It's been 14 years since that summer and during that time I've been a waiter, barman, worked for a design firm, sold real estate, sold advertising TVs, worked for a Credit card processing Co. to mention but a few, but always, first and foremost I've been a musician. It's part of me, as undeniable as my nose! This website is dedicated to that part of me, my music. I hope you like it and if you come to see me play don't forget to come up and say hi, Gareth

Episode 322 - Common Shiner's Morgan Foster and Michael James Brooks May 26, 2011

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Morgan Foster and Michael James Brooks of Common Shiner joined us for an afternoon of core Common Shiner music. It was a wonderful night of their beautiful music. CAU is proud to announce the release of their new CD and the release party this Saturday May 28, 2011 at the Tonic Room. Please join us and celebrate their new album. Joining them are Duck and Goose and Good Name Band

Episode 321 - Holiday House May 24, 2011

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Holiday House, founded by singer Andi D. and guitarist Paul W. Obis in 2007, delivers a sound and style all their own. Now joined by four new members, Jen D.- Ian Leith - Cheryl Tomblin - and Ryan Shepherd, Holiday House has taken a gigantic leap into the progression of their music. Curious guitar tones, driving melodies, and emotionally charged vocals lay the foundation for what promises to be a unique and genuine experience.

Episode 320 - Sarah Scanlon May 18, 2011

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Sarah Scanlon joined us along with Jeff Churchwell. It is their two voices that are the basis of the band Left Turn at Albuquerque which will be performing at the CAU Showcase at the Widow's Peak Festival this Saturday. The band will be performing new songs from their forth coming CAUDog Records album with a release date in late June.We had such a great time and I am sure you will enjoy Sarah's songs and that ought to get you motivated to come out this weekend to the Widow's Peak Festival

Episode 319 - Lucrezio May 15, 2011

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CAU is a proud sponsor of Lucrezio's new album which is available on their site and CD Baby They are a great band and deserve your support. Get out there and buy it. Then go see them live. They are amazing.STORYBOOK RELEASED! \t\t\t\t\t\t - \t\t\t\tMarch 25, 2011 It is with great excitement that we pronounce to you the release of our album, Storybook. We are just overwhelmed with gratitude for those that have supported us in this endeavor and eager to see where this new chapter will lead the plot of our never ending story. So take a listen, spread the word, come to a show... buy the album! And while you're there, be sure to write a review and let the world know what you think!

Episode 318 - Dina Simone May 10, 2011

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Dina Simone is a most amazing musical artist. She performs with Facing Winter and they will be performing at this year's Widow's Peak Festival on Saturday the 21st at arond 1:30 PM. I first met Dina during a Podcast recording of Facing Winter when she was playing one of my acoustic guitars over in a corner during a break. What she was doing was amazing and I immediately asked her to come in on her own and record a Podcast, and here it is. This Lady is absolutely amazing, enjoy....

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