From our lost and now found department. Here is a show from 2009 featuring the ever evolved band Athens. We had one hell of a time recording this show. Tons of laughs. Be sure to check out their video "Big Old Fat Old Man" on their myspace page, It is amazing!!!

Anna Vogelzang joined us for another show. She was on a couple of years ago on Episode 123 and now she lives in Madison, Wisconsin, is constantly touring, is signed to Slothtrop Music, and has a wonderful musician, Joseph Arnold with her. We had a wonderful afternoon. Please enjoy this lady's unique and creative music.

Now for something completely different! From the missing episodes vault comes a man and his synth with Brother Rob on bass. JSOUND "THAT'S IT, THAT'S ALL" is the quote on his myspace page,but as you will see and hear, he is so much more.Funk, Jazz, Pop fusion and a very powerful spirit is the best I can do to describe this man of music. This show is another example of what diversity Chicago offers. God I love Chicago!!!!This episode was lost for awhile (04/14/09) but now it is found. J and Rob, thank you so much for sharing your music with CAU.

Riely O'Connor who was first on the show back at Episode 171, returns as a Duo with his lady Molly B for another afternoon of beautiful songs. South Bend Indiana is home for these traveling gypsies. With their feet firmly planted in the Folk genera, the combination of his guitar and her mandolin providing the backdrop for their beautiful harmonies, it was a joy to have them.

David Ford Lykins and the Crime Busters are a band that you should not miss. Dave has been on the show before as a solo artist. His new iteration the Crime Busters is a great support team for Dave's amazing songs. With Chris on bass and Phil on drums performing songs like "Houston's Nights" demonstrate the fresh approach to this man's music.Please join me on Black Friday and take a listen to these guys when they perform at the Horseshoe Lounge November 26th. The Horseshoe Lounge is located at 4115 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Il 60618, 773-248-1366.

Derek Nelson joined Ashley Wolf and myself for an afternoon of songs and talk. Derek's vocals and finger picking are spectacular and we had such a great time.Now you have the opportunity to see Derek at his CD release show at Schubas this Thursday November 11th and he has a hell of a del for you. Your $8.00 presale will get you a free copy of his EP and he also has Rachele Eve and Jessica Robbins will be performing that evening.Right now enjoy this show and I'll see you at Schubas on Thursday....

CURRENT LINE-UPMICHEAL SCZCECH - BASSSHAUN MCCLEOD- GUITAR, VOCALSANDREW DELNEKY- GUITAR, PERCUSSION, LEAD VOCALSKEVIN CHIN- LEAD GUITARETHAN WESTCOTT- DRUMS, VOCALS

Stuart Chaseman Chicago based singer/songwriter, troubadour, Gypsy minstrel, and political pundent, and humorist came into the studio with his producer/Guitarist Phillip Amerson.We had a lot of laughs and Stuart with Phillip played tunes from Stuart's "Songbook of my Life" It was a fun evening and we had a blast.Enjoy Stuart's personalized lyrics and music. Be sure to pick up his latest album "Next Exit... Brigadoon" and go see him live, he has a wonderful sarcastic wit about him.

Shelley Miller came into the studio on a chilly afternoon and warmed our hearts with her soulful bluesy songs that have infectious lyrics and joyful finger picking style. Shelley is another example of the quality that come out of Chicago's very own Old Town School of Folk Music.Kick back and enjoy this wonderful performance, go see her live, and for God sakes buy her CDs.Be sure to catch Shelley live this Friday November 5, 2010 10 PM at Uncommon Ground on Clark and this Saturday November 6th 8 PM at Elbo Room.

Kaiserkeller Band joined us for a rockin' good show thanks to Ashley Wolf. These guys Anthony, Rhythm Guitar, Joel, Drums, Isaias, Lead Guitar and Vocals, and Dan, Bass and Vocals, come from a garage somewhere on the Southside of Chicago and are a Monster Band that forces you to your feet and makes you do strange dances!!!! Well, OK, maybe the Tequila shots had something to do with it.