Dean Nardi

The Song Remains: Duane Eddy (1938-2024)

November 15, 2024 Dean Nardi 1

It Don’t Mean a Thang If It Ain’t Got That Twang. Duane Eddy was popularly known as the “King of Twang” for his reverb-drenched, staccato style of playing guitar. He had an outsized influence on how […]

Essentials: The Top Ten Americana Songs of 2014

November 14, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

In 2024 there have been several 10, 20, 25, 30 even 50th anniversary albums reissued, remastered, revamped, remixed, revitalized, reconstituted, redeemed, re-recorded and finally released. It has renewed our faith in the music industry’s capacity to […]

I May Be Wrong, But I Won’t Be Wrong Always

November 13, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Two thumbs up! Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert had the right idea when it came to rating movies. You only wish they could have provided the same service for records. Their two critics system was visionary […]

More People Should Really Know About: Bob Sumner

November 5, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Drop the needle on the record and don’t skip any songs. Bob Sumner may have gone solo but he craves companionship, whether in relationships, buddies, songs or beers. It’s all there for anyone to see on […]

Dawes “Oh Brother”

October 30, 2024 Dean Nardi 1

Where art thou? Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith cling to each other on the band’s ninth album. It was nearly a decade ago when Dawes released their fourth album with the plea so many rock ‘n roll […]