We know how demanding it is to wear your heart on your sleeve, and wear many hats, as an independent musician. STAFFĪs a staff and team of original musicians, we know the ropes of the business from many angles whether it's sound engineering, marketing, songwriting ( does anything rhyme with orange?), instrument repair, performance jitters, lodging, regional tours, local shows, press releases, Facebook and Twitter to name a few. CAU is expanding with live sound, mobile recording, HD video, album production, promotion, booking, artist development and more. This started with website development, a whole lot of server space, and a growing audience of listeners, fans and artists. Started in Chicago, IL USA, the three founders saw the need for singer-songwriters to find a listening audience.
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This "stage", also known as the CAU website, is active in over 40 countries and offers free downloads of original music, photos and interviews. Connecting fans with music: CAU music on iTunes, sharing news through RSS feed, Posterous and moreĬAU was started in 2006 byJacob Covington, Engineer Michael Narvaez and Host Michael Teach as an online stage, open 24/7, where original music has the spotlight.Connecting with fans: growing email list, the CAU Mailing List offering free music downloads and special treats.Connecting with musicians: Sponsoring events including Chicago's Guitarfest.Giving back: Supporting organizations including Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Connections for Abused Women and their Children and Chroidaremia Research Foundation and the American Red Cross.Multi-camera HD Video of live shows resulting in top-quality video for live shows and promotion for artists and their fans.Utilizing top gear including PreSonus 24.4.2 mixing board and two dedicated Mixing and Mastering Engineers to offer unsurpassed quality recordings that combine a comfortable, intimate setting with studio quality sound.Booking and promoting acts featured nationally at SXSW 20.Booking acts featured world-wide in Rolling Stone (Austin's Jessie Torrisi and The Please, Please Me).Featuring regional movers and shakers, such as Daphne Willis (Vanguard Records artist).Featuring world-class talent, Shawn Phillips (he taught George Harrison to play Sitar).Featuring nationally-recognized talent, American Idol Runner-Up Crystal Bowersox, as well as American Idol finalist Didi Benami.Our CAU Event Listing offers a "go-to" place to find out about the best original shows across the city. We provide booking and networking services, as well as promotional support. We've workled with venues including Bottom Lounge, Viaduct Theater, Subterranean, Reggie's Rock Club, Hidden Shamrock, and many more. CAUDog Records presents and supports live music events in Chicago. MISSIONĬhicago Acoustic Underground exists to bring original music to fans across the world.
If you don't know Buffy now, you will be glad when you do. ( CAUDog Records is the namesake of Buffy. In addition, CAU has a "sister label" named CAUDog Records offering full-length albums for some of the best "hidden gem" bands and artists in Chicago and the world. Genres include but are not limited to: folk, rock, pop, jazz, blues, world, alternative, country, alt-country, Americana and much much more. His passion for original music is unsurpassed, and the entire CAU team is boldly pushing forward to create opportunities for original musicians at every level.ĬAU podcasts are for you and fans worldwide to enjoy: Podcasts can be downloaded, 100% free, including pictures, interviews and songs. Host Michael Teach has worked throughout the nation and the world with touring bands and has earned kudos presenting artists ranging from Harry Chapin and B.B. Tucked away humbly in this Chicago neighborhood is the hub of CAU: a music machine that supports original artists to reach new fans and heights. The CAU Studio is located near Armitage & Halsted in Chicago.
CAU podcasts are downloaded in over 40 countries.
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Chicago Acoustic Underground is an original music podcast series, featuring over 400 acoustic artists and full electric bands from Chicago, the region, the nation and the world. For over five years, CAU podcasts have featured the best original singer-songwriters and bands, who showcase their music with live performances and in-depth interviews in an intimate setting.
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