Dean Nardi

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Dillon Warnek

June 30, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

AUK viewers will be treated to a little change of pace from acoustic guitars as Dillon Warnek performs his mini-gig while accompanying himself on the piano. The set was recorded at Bomb Studios in Nashville, the […]

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 Dean Nardi 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Sean McConnell

June 23, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

For those who aren’t aware of Sean McConnell, he is a singer-songwriter from Nashville with ten albums to his credit as well as countless works as a sought-after collaborator with country stars like Tim McGraw, Brad […]

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Joyann Parker

June 16, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

Joyann Parker refuses to be boxed into one specific genre. Her latest album, Lifelines (Hopeless Romantic Records, 2026), fuses soul, rock, blues and americana, sounding both timeless and urgent. The album forms a deeply human collection of songs built […]

Mary Gauthier “Reckoning”

September 22, 2026 2

One of our finest songwriters delivers an album for our times with consummate clarity and lyrical daring. Mary Gauthier was something of a late starter, delivering her first album when she was in her late thirties […]

Sylvie finally make a full length debut which arrives in November

September 22, 2026 1

Sylvie, the project of Los Angeles artist Ben Schwab, has announced their forthcoming album, New Season, available November 6th, 2026, via Ghostly International. Rina (feat. Alex Amen) is the single out now. Reflecting on a passing […]

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More People Really Should Know About: Carey Ott

September 22, 2026 0

Carey Ott is nothing if not prolific. He hails from Chicago, and he’s a multi-instrumentalist, a producer and engineer and a performer. He’s released seven albums to date as well as numerous singles. In my music […]

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