Dean Nardi

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Other Brother Daryl

January 13, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

It’s probably the same anywhere in the world. Even though, your first exposure to popular music most likely came from the radio, you come to love local music, the bands and the clubs. Being born and […]

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Live Review: Jontavious Willis. Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, Durham, North Carolina, 23rd November 2024

January 8, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Missy Lane’s Assembly Room. Where is it anyhow? Must be in Memphis or probably Atlanta. Maybe in one of the ideologically unencumbered districts of Washington D.C. As it turns out, Missy Lane’s is located in Durham, […]

Live Review: Dawes + Winnetka Bowling League, Carolina Theater, Durham, North Carolina – 9th November, 2024

January 7, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

At one time in the late 80’s, Bob Dylan began what became known as The Never-Ending Tour, simply because it seemed like one tour would bleed into the next, year after year, album after album. You […]

For the Sake of the Song: Bob Dylan & The Band “Tears of Rage” (Bootleg Version)

January 6, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

“See if you can do something with this.” There are inconsistencies galore in the story of how events unfolded that ultimately led to Bob Dylan writing lyrics for ‘Tears of Rage’. First and foremost is disabusing […]

Exclusive AUK Christmas Mini-Gig: Chris Cleverley

December 20, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

“Christmas is a curious time; this odd blend of joy and wistfulness. Here we are each December, swimming through a pool of contradictions; gratitude, regret, warmth, loneliness, love, grief. We’re surrounded by a twinkling, celebratory charm, […]