Angi Ma joined Christine Knodle and I last year for an afternoon of joyful music. Angi, from Seattle, graduate of Lake Forest College, and self proclaimed "small little girl" is actually a giant woman of great talent as you will hear during this show. Angi sounds like a cabaret singer, a Forties torch singer, and then and inspired Seventies singer/songwriter. This creative Woman is quite simply mesmerizing. Greg Combs came in mid show and was so impressed that he was at a loss for words which is amazing for Greg.

Dog of Panic came up from their home in Springfield, Illinois and brought their Loud Power Trio sound to the CAU Stage. It was a rocking good afternoon. Many thanks to Dan, Jason, and KC for a kick ass session.

Hannah Frank (acoustic guitar, lead vocals, songwriting)For fifteen years, Hannah has crafted a style that is part blues, rock, country, alternative, downhome, folk and somehow surreal. As a guitar player she prefers heavy strings and strong sounding acoustic guitars that are non-rubbery. Her guitar idols include Chet Atkins, Brigham Sweet, Son House and Mississippi John Hurt. Lately she's been adding some rhythm to the mix and working on the inevitable switchover to electric guitar.All members below also assist with composition and arranging:

After Joel Styzens was diagnosed with tinnitus and hyperacusis, he left his career as a professional drummer to begin composing for guitar resulting in captivating, uplifting meditations. He will be accompanied by Sophie Webber on cello.

Dan and Leland joined me for a summer session last year and played a ton of their new material. Needless to say I love these guys and their brilliant lyrics. I am sorry it took so long to get it up, but now you are on the new CAU site and tons more people are listening now.Please take a listen to two of LA's best performers and be sure to catch them live as they are constantly touring the United States.

Before open mics, before showcase slots, and before the hype, there was the traveling folk singer. Woody Guthrie, Ramblin Jack, Leadbelly, and others traveled the country armed with nothing but a guitar and a head full of songs. And while the tradition has long been shadowed by the ever growing music industry, the folk singer is still out there. John Craigie is one. Doing his best to keep the tradition alive, he travels from town to town, telling stories and singing songs. Some nights to a crowded house, some nights for two people.

Originally formed in the Chicago-land area, Bob and Pricilla began Folkin' up the music scene in 2008. Immediately after this acoustic duo began writing songs together, they made a bee-line to the recording studio. While there, Bob Salihar (formerly of The Giving Tree Band and Oucho Sparks) and Pricilla Wallis had a hand in producing their first album Bob and Pricilla Till, Tomorrow. With their insightful and self-reflective lyrical stylings, accompanied by an uncompromising string section, Bob and Pricilla churn out their original "new old-timey" compositions.

Christine Knodle joined me for an afternoon of wonderful storytelling music by Chicagoan Herbietunes aka Herbie Gaines. We were captivated by his lyrics and the humor of life's follies that he so perfectly portrays. You will understand as you listen to "Northshore Girl" and "Subprime" how acurate his humor hits the point.

Stonehoney is Shawn Davis, Phil Hurley, Dave Phenicie, Nick Randolph and once you start listening to these guys you realize that there is a fifth member of this group which is the amazing "Lead S

The Dawn Xiana Moon Trio joined us for a pre-concert Podcast. The trio includes Mr. Cory Biggerstaff on standup Bass and Joe Chellman on Drums. This combination is amazing. Dawn has come such a long way since her first show Episode 25 way back in 2007.