Fire City Limits Up from Southern Illinois, farm boy turned Americana Singer/Songwriter/band leader, comes Steve Sebby with a bucket full of great songs and an excellent band.We had so much fun recording this show. Steve's vocal prowess surrounded by an excellent bunch of bandmates kicked out the jams and along with a bit of rye whiskey lubricating the vibes, created this awesome set of Steve's songs.

Stephen Shealy Joined us for an afternoon of his inspired music. In town on a solo tour without his band "The River Kings", Stephen told us all about his life and times during the interview and through his brilliantly written songs.

This ambitious ensemble, composed of nylon string guitar, clarinet, cello, xylophone, electric bass, and harmonized tenor vocals, approaches the genre of acoustic chamber pop with a magazine of broken-hearted love songs written in the summer of 2010.The group combines elements of jazz, rock and folk with a progressive arranging style unlike anything else.Formed by Ramah Jihan in late 2010, Wooden Rings is a new project that is still [email protected], [email protected] http://soundcloud.com/wooden-rings/

Duck and Goose are Emily Claire Palmer and Charles Hurt Murphy IV. They are my dear friends and I am one of their biggest Fans. You are about to be taken away on a journey of emotions. Without a doubt, the best duos in Chicago and pretty damn soon, the Nation.Jeff Brown and I sat in absolute amazment listening to their music. We felt moved by their lyrics, instrumental virtuosity and most of all by their angelic harmonies.

When last I saw Vertigo Kidd he was a one member of a Jazz based trio called Hot Heels Record and I was recording their Podcast Episode 16 in our very first year of existence.Vertigo Kidd now resides with his bribe in Seoul, Korea, and he came in to record this show while in the States to visit relatives. What a blast see him again.This is a departure from the Hot Heels days and I think you will enjoy his music.

Sugarcreek Road brings a unique mixture of styles together, including folk, pop, country, and gospel, to create a sound that is as raw and compelling as America itself. Powerhouse vocals ring as Sugarcreek Road performs energetic originals, traditional gospel, and obscure covers.

Ben Keeler was twenty-one when he moved from his hometown in Michigan. Amidst the unforgiving winters, thick summer days, and mid-western manners of Chicago, Keeler refined his signature sound. After graduating from Columbia College for Music, Keeler joined forces with fellow Chicago musicians and formed Ben Keeler and the 500 Club. When he wasn't performing, Keeler could be found aboard sailboats on Lake Michigan, teaching music to kids, coaching Little League baseball, and working on movie sets. The Windy City treated Keeler well.

Branden Sipes is a Colorado native singer-songwriter and guitarist hailing from the Rockies. A Colorado State University graduate, Branden earned degrees in both music and business, studying classical guitar, voice, and marketing. Since finishing school he has set his music career in motion with a busy schedule of performing, recording, and teaching guitar.

Acoustic driven folk Rock, with bluesy grooves and soul infused vocals hardly begins to describe this man's passion. Listen to this show, then go out and catch Nathaniel live. It will be worth you while. Michael Teach, Founder/Host, CAU

Tiger Cry is Nicolette, Adam, and Josh., three Midwesterners who live in Chicago. Tiger Cry combines lush vocals, driving guitar, old school organ and thick bass lines to form a beautiful storm of charm and sway. Nicolette plays guitar, organ/more, is a trained opera singer, writes the barnburner songs and speaks a wicked French. Adam plays organ/guitar, writes the party folk songs, designs the website and thinks up crazy musicals in his head. Josh plays bass, records all the sessions, plays a mean satie and saves everyones' asses in left 4 dead.