Dean Nardi

Make Americana Great Again: Deus Ex Musica

May 8, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

Some years ago, the director Alex Garland made a movie with a title similar to this column, except it was Ex Machina, not Musica, which I’m guessing is the Latin word for “music.” Although Deus or […]

Natalie Jane Hill “Hopeful Woman”

April 29, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

Things can be simple, and things can be hard as the singer pulls at the heartstrings. Natalie Jane Hill’s Hopeful Woman is her third album, with a five-to-six-year gap between this one and Solely and Azalea. […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dan Bern

April 28, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

People used to call Dan Bern “the new Dylan” or sometimes “smarty pants.” There have been more than a few new Dylans over the years. Bern was not one of them. A pal of mine back […]

Interview: David Wilcox on the way he tells the stories

April 27, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

David Wilcox makes records that are masterful in the way they prompt people to feel things deeply and heal themselves. To put it another way, his songs act as chicken soup for the soul. His music […]

Interview: Charlie Musselwhite knows the highway and it knows him

April 23, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

At age 82, Charlie Musselwhite continues to put out relevant and meaningful albums. Sweet. While his body of work may not conjure memories for some of our younger readers, it’s great to see him continuing his […]