Dean Nardi

Interview: For Paul Spring life is short, let’s make another record

August 11, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

The world of song is made of melody, harmony, rhythm and lyrics, but one can argue that it is lyrics which extend the dimensions and expand the possibilities of this world as much as the other […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Owen Temple

August 7, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Owen Temple is a Kerrville, Texas-born singer-songwriter, troubadour, and storyteller who now calls Austin home, where he records warm and thoughtful albums for the El Paisano label. Whether playing in an acoustic folk style or with […]

AMERICANAFEST announces additions to Festival lineup

August 7, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

The AMERICANAFEST lineup now offers nearly 200 official showcasing artists appearing at the festival in Nashville from September 9-13, 2025, with the addition of Dwight Yoakam and The Secret Sisters, along with special events Honky Tonkin’ […]

Got talent? Welcome to The Twang Factor Season 4

August 5, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

Resuming a very successful series, The Twang Factor is back to find the best new and emerging americana acts. Get amped up! With the competition hotter than ever, AUK is accepting entries for the 4th season […]

Interview: Kevin Connolly builds songs with passion, wit and wordcraft

July 29, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Anyone who’s caught Kevin Connolly’s live act knows he’s rarely at a loss for words. Speaking his mind like a street-corner preacher, the folk bard uses the stage as a pulpit for his witty wordcraft, both […]