“Hello to the hard times, goodbye good times… I’ll see you ’round” is an excerpt from the title track on Nick Gusman‘s debut Folk/Americana record, “Dear Hard Times”.

Though desperation is heard on top of the songs blunt and honest lyrics, underneath there is a wave of confidence. Taking note of inspirational artists like Dylan and Prine, Nick’s songs are chock-full of imagery, and storytelling.

Dear Hard Times will be released late-2018. Nick Gusman is an STL native, playing mostly in South Saint Louis. As of July Nick is taking his act on the road, nationwide