Dean Nardi

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: M.G. Boulter

October 10, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

M.G. Boulter is a singer/songwriter who aspires to guide his listeners on a tour of his world, what he sees and his sense of place. His songs delve into insightful reflections of suburban life and the […]

Interview: Just 16 notes, that’s all it took to hook Tony Trischka on the banjo

October 7, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

The banjo chose me. Like the iconic poster of Uncle Sam pointing a finger over the bold statement “I want you,” aimed to encourage military service during WWII, Tony Trischka declares the banjo chose him and […]

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William Harries Graham “Annie’s House”

October 2, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

A song cycle for every guy who has had a tattoo of his girlfriend’s name inside a heart on his arm. Then she leaves. “Annie’s House” is the fourth album from William Harries Graham since his […]

Interview: Beau Jennings is no paper tiger – His powerful songs rock from the heartland

October 1, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

The trick is to say something interesting or compelling without making it too careful or precious. On the press release it reads: “Beau Jennings & The Tigers’ third album (“American Stories Major Chords”) is in its […]

Hearts of Oak “Valley of Dark Hills”

September 27, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Pilgrims crossing a dark valley, unable to shake off the sorrow. Since bass player Aron Christenson was killed two years ago while hiking with his dog near Walput Lake in Lewis County, Oregon, guitarist Ezra Meredith […]