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Cool News #2) Also, in March MMLB was nominated for three 2013 Independent Music Channel awards for; best album “Found”, best alternative music video “Elephant Man”, and best folk music video “Quite Contrary”.

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Coool News #3) MMLB is also looking forward to playing a huge show at Martyr’s on June 29th with The Future Laureates.  The show is being presented by CAUDog Records and Swizzle Steve.

CAUDog Records Producer Ellis Clark recently released his own album “LP NUMER ONE” which was promptly reviewed in UK media. Ellis’ album has them talking: “Clark has constructed a collection of instantly engaging, melodic, catchy songs…”-Leicester Bangs

Follow on Twitter @LeicesterBangs. Check out the review by clicking here.

Check out Jane Thatcher’s new video for “The Speed of Sound”. Jane has played music and lived all over North America. She currently calls Denver home where she is working on a new record, playing with her new band, and joining forces with the many wonderful artists in the blossoming Denver music scene. Check out Jane’s website to hear more about her music by clicking here.

Hear more of Jane’s original music on the CAUDog release “Poundin’ a Heartbeat”. Click on the image below to hear it all on CDBaby:

Enjoy this Brian Walker video, where he performs with Crystal Bowersox in 2010.The song being performed, “Mason” is available on Brian Walker’s CAUDOg album “Lookin’ for Light”. Check out the song here:

Check out the album by clicking the image below and hear it all on CDBaby:

Photo by Lee Klawans

Matthew Morgan & the Lost Brigade had their April 11, 2013 Double Door show featured in the EXAMINER. Check out the link by clicking here.

The show was part of RAW:ChicagoMarvel. Learn more about RAW with this cool video link click here.

CAUDog Records is extremely proud of The Future Laureates for headlining METRO! This band’s trajectory just keeps going up, up and up.  In addition, The Future Laureates continue to land more licensing options for their up beat and energetic pop/folk music.

Join us Tuesday April 2 @ 7:30PM at Act One Pub in Rogers Park to see 7 awesome songwriters for CAU’s Songwriter Showcase “Singing for Your Supper”. Great food at Act One Pub. Come for dinner, stay for the music. We look forward to seeing so many incredible and talented performers in one place. Featuring Matthew Morgan of Matthew Morgan & the Lost Brigade solo set (CAUDog), David Kav (CAUDog), Ashleigh Ashton, Hannah Frank, Valentine Xavier (CAUDog), Sarah Wong, Dan Clingman and Special Guests. We are proud to have them all on the stage! See you there!

FACEBOOK INVITE

CAUDog Records is proud to announce several label acts that will be showcasing at SXSW 2013. Here’s a taste…

The Future Laureates

Thursday, March 14 at 7 pm
Amped (Upstairs) at 300 E. 6th St.

Saturday, March 16 at 6 pm
The Chuggin’ Monkey at 219 E. 6th St.

The Future Laureates are mentioned in the list of Chicago bands making the trip on Gaper’s Block!

Jane Thatcher

Jane Thatcher is a writer, a performer, a musician, and a teacher.  She has put out three full-length albums and a live EP since her first release at the age of 16 as well as a host of music videos and projects.  She makes music and teaches in Denver where she is close to her family and the insistent blue of the Western sky.  Jane is working on new music, new recordings, and new tour dates with her Denver band.

Jane in Austin: Unofficial SXSW Shows:

Thursday 3/14 | 9:30 pm
WATERLOO ICE HOUSE ON 38TH STREET
38th & Medical Parkway

Saturday 3/16 | 9:00 am
CEDAR PARK FARMERS MARKET
Lakeline Mall outdoors, at US 183 and Lakeline Mall Drive

Saturday 3/16 | 5:00 pm
HOUSE WINE
Barton Springs and South Lamar (408 Josephine Street)

Jeff Brown as himself and in Cobalt & the Hired Guns

Saturday, March 16 @ Empire Auto Club & Control Room Patio – Austin, TX
SXSW Music Festival
3:00pm

Thursday, March 14 @ Bourbon Girl / Orange Amps Stage – Austin, TX
SXSW Music Festival
3:00pm

Thursday, March 14 @ Haddington’s – Austin, TX
SXSW Music Festival
Noon

Matthew Morgan & the Lost Brigade

CAUDog Records launches new music showcase featuring 1 CAUDog Records act alongside 2 Up-And-Coming Songwriters or bands from Chicago. On the last Saturday of the month in 2013, showcases are at the Heartland Cafe, 7006 N. Glenwood Ave. Chicago, IL. We’re gearing up for March 30, Arpil 27 and May 25 @ 9:00 PM. All ages.

Highlights include The Real Jane Martin, Richey Lam  and Katie Bithos. Heartland Cafe serves up healthy food in a relaxed, open-minded atmosphere. Join us!

March 30, 2013 Facebook Invite

April 27, 2013 Facebook Invite

May 25, 2013 Facebook Invite

MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS

CAUDog Act + 2 Local  (Appearing Sat. March 30)

Richey Lam (Appearing Sat. April 27)

With the new release of his 4th independent Record. Richey’s poignant lyrics, melodies, and radio smash hits have the music industry taking notice of his latest Self titled “RL” album and has been gaining buzz and quite the following. For the new record Richey Collaborated with some of the music industry’s top producers: Tracks Co-Produced by Russ T Cobb(Avril Levigne, Pink, Butch Walker…), and with HiTPLAY- Emmy & Grammy Award winning production team with over 15,000,000 albums sold world wide(25 RIAA Certified Gold/Platinum Records).Along with songs featured on MTV, feature films, and commercials. Richey is currently on tour sharing the stage with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Sara Bareilles, Zac Brown, etc…while playing colleges across America. He has also been a finalist for VH1′s song of the year contest and is currently a finalist for this years John Lennon Songwriting contest for Best “ROCK” song. Richey is from Atlanta, GA. and currently resides in Chicago, IL.
http://www.reverbnation.com/richeylam

The Real Jane Martin (Appearing Sat. May 25)

The Real Jane Martin is an acoustic rock band from Chicago, IL. Musician-songwriters Mark Burns and Allen Rein formed TRJM in 2006, and bassist Joseph Nemec joined in 2010. TRJM has released two studio albums: Simple Math in 2009 and North of Nowhere in 2011. http://www.realjane.com/

HEARTLAND CAFE

As seen at http://www.bunnyandbrandy.com

Read about the Heartland Cafe on Bunny and Brandy’s Brunchtime Blog.

Photo credit: Lee Klawans

What an action packed night on February 15, 2013 at the Hard Rock Cafe!

See and hear just one of the more firework filled moments from Jeff Brown’s “Last Chance” album release party:

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