Running the gamut with ten self-contained stories of deep inner reflection, Nick Dittmeier & the Sawduster’s new album, All Damn Day is a sturdy collection of authentic, blue-collared Americana. More than the usual drone of love and loss, Dittmeier’s colorful songwriting pervades every inch of the LP with a meticulously-woven, straight-shooting life story. It’s music that feels like an earnest living room conversation set to a soundtrack, each character represented blooming to life in vivid color almost tangibly before intent listeners’ eyes. In between are melodies and rhythms crafted evenhandedly with sincerity and passion. Like the dog on All Damn Day’s cover, Dittmeier and the crew are no strangers to handling things head on. They are approaching their art with a no-frills approach that sets meaning at the forefront, but alongside a well-rounded, ebullient musical performance while they’re at it, laden with soul……..READ MORE