 In January 2004, his album "Old Dog, New Tricks" was released and received positive reviews from publications including "Fufkin" magazine, "Ripping Tracks" and "IOM" magazine.Hardy released his second album "Upon Politics, Love and Reflection" in late September 2009.Hardy has played drums with several blues and rock artists including Joe Houston, Marcella Detroit, Brian Ray, Jerry Cole and Guitar Shorty; and appeared as opening act for Canned Heat, The Motels, Rank and File and Animotion.