Dean Nardi

Essentials: The Top 10 Songs from Season Two of “The Bear”

September 11, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

There was an Essentials feature on season 1 of Hulu’s hit TV series “The Bear” posted back in June (2025). Much has changed leading into season 2. Picking up seemingly days after the first season’s end, […]

My View: The Number One Man from Tennessee

September 9, 2025 Dean Nardi 2

Many of our readers – especially those from the UK – will likely not recognize the name Scott Bloomquist. Many in America, however, will if besides music they also enjoy stock car racing. Australians may know […]

The Americana Music Association announces its 24th annual honors and awards show performers

September 8, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

The 24th annual AMA awards will take place on Wednesday, 10th September at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremony is the hallmark event for the 25th annual AMERICANAFEST, held across 51 venues throughout […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Ian David Green

August 28, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

Two years ago, contemporary folk artist Ian David Green was one of three winners in season two of AUK’s Twang Factor contest. His second album – “Songs from the Wheel” – followed and now here he […]

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Behind the Songs: Marty Cooper “American Portraits”

August 27, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

There aren’t many artists who fit “Behind the Songs” any better than Marty Cooper, who has been behind so many hit songs you might think of him as a shadow, a stealthy spy or the reverse […]