The Nadas February 29, 2008

This Des Moines, IA-based acoustic rock quartet has a marvelously transparent, folk-imbued sound which is a treat for the ears and for the heart. The Nadas' sound combines everything that is good in American music -- folk, rock, blues and country. Authenticity's a term that's grown increasingly inaccurate in a music culture dominated by pre-fabrication and constantly contrived falsity. But even in the midst of the climate's surrounding bleakness with a mentality to water everything down to its blandest base possible, troubadour Dick Prall is the direct antithesis. On his recent release 'fizzlebuzzie' the former Starch Martins front man embodies qualities like sincere songwriting, unadulterated singing, a damn fine troupe of instrumental backers and an uncanny ability to artistically satisfy without the industry's outside influence.