Jacob Mau came in to record a show back in October. This thin almost frail young man belies all preconceptions as soon as he begins singing his incredible thoughtful and hopeful slices of life. Jacob is a previous winner of the Uncommon Ground annual Singer/Songwriter contest. As you listen to these songs coming from Jacob's upbringing in Kankakee County, Illinois it will become apparent why he won that contest. Please enjoy the show and be sure to catch him live, soon.

Chicago-based singer-songwriter Laura Joy has been known to quell dark, angry bars full of ornery old Irishmen. Drawing comparisons that range from Joni Mitchell to Alison Krauss, Laura's percussive finger picking and buoyant voice have graced audiences from as far as the Sun Belt to the streets of Manhattan.

John Kocher came down from his hometown Milwaukee and joined us one sunny afternoon in October. We had a ton of fun recording his show.

Elli Perry

Maryann Michael, Indiana breed, DePaul educated, singer/songwriter, with a beautiful and powerful voice came into the studio one afternoon and sang her heart out. Such a great performer and a wonderful person. We had a great time!!!

Ariada (Formerly The Outfit)

A solo act since 2000, Eric Hill of LIFEAFTERSIX has released 10 CDs and has contributed to many others. Skilled as a songwriter and arranger, Eric is also a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and has been playing for more than 20 years. Megan is one of the most hard-hitting and sought after drummers in Chicago. Known for her versatility and professionalism, she brings the perfect amount of drive and musicianship to form this latest version of LIFEAFTERSIX.

Drawing upon the influences of sultry singer-songwriters such as Jim Croce and Ray Lamontagne, Kevin Presbrey's latest creation Dust Unto Dust is a marriage of the catchy hook and the rootsy americana track you might hear on a early 1970s record.

Jenny Franck Ward first joined us in May of last year, but due to technical difficulties we had to re-schedule recording her Podcast. Jenny is a wonderfully dynamic woman with a strong edge to her music. I fell in love with her style.

Singer, songwriter, guitarist and poet, Philadelphia Phil, combines lively ragtime and fingerstyle blues interpretations of traditional Americana with original blues poems, songs and stories for a unique and engaging acoustic performance. Philadelphia Phil is available as a soloist, or to appear with the Philadelphia Phil Friends Band.