Digable Cat came into the studio and from the moment we started we knew that this night was going to be magic.

What a wonderful mix of sounds and music. Nathan's keyboards and violin playing was inspired. Dr. Brad's drumming was the glue. Alina's vocals were, well, how can I put it.... Hot!

You can find all about them on their website www.myspace.com/digablecat

 

Enjoy the Magic while we wait for Alina to return from Romania and then go see them live.

OK, it seems I have this problem, Beautiful women playing piano. Perhaps I should seek therapy, or, perhaps I should put together a "Live" Best of CAU's Beautiful women playing piano.

Diana Lawrence has that perfect balance of piano skill, vocal skill, and songwriting that expresses the joys and sadness of life.

You can see Diana live at Silvie's Lounge 1902 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, Illinois July 12th at 9 PM

For more info go to www.myspace.com/dianalawrence

When John came into the studio carrying 3 guitars I knew we were in store for a treat.

John's bio reads like a PhD resume. Check it out on www.myspace.com/johnhasbrouck , but suffice it to say, he has studied resonator guitars and American finger picking styles for decades.

John came to us through CAU alumni Matt Gandurski. They play together as "The Northside Southpaws", a totally left-handed, totally reso-phonic mandolin/guitar duo.

You can see John and Matt live on July 13th at The Fizz Bar & Grill 8 PM, then at Two-way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove July 20th 8 PM, July 23rd 8 PM with Maddox at Kopi Cafe in Chicago, July 27th 8:30 PM John Solo at the Fixx Coffee Bar, and July 28th 9 PM Solo at Uncommon Ground in Chicago.

This man is a genius on the guitar and is an absolute Joy to listen to. So, pop open a brew and get ready to hear some of the best finger picking in America. Gee, do you think I liked him?