2004-07-19
27-year-old Georgia native and Harvard grad David Berkeley recently got a boost from ASCAP, the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, when they awarded him the Johnny Mercer award for up-and-coming songwriters. The award caps the steady progress that has come with the release of his second independent disc, After the Wrecking Ships.Berkeley’s an earnest storyteller, leaning toward the vocal style of James Taylor, Harry Chapin and Cat Stevens. Check him out.
JACKSON BROWNE
Time The Conqueror
Dave Insley
Just The Way That I Am
JOY KILLS SORROW
Darkness Sure Becomes This City
THE LUMINEERS
The Lumineers
MISSY RAINES & THE NEW HIP
INSIDE OUT
Neil Young
Living With War
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.