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.
BRANDI CARLILE
Live At Benaroya Hall With The Seattle Symphony
THE SILOS
Come On Like the Fast Lane
AMANDA SHIRES
West Cross Timbers
Dave Insley
Just The Way That I Am
Mary Chapin Carpenter
The Calling
LACH
Blang!
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