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.
LONESOME JANE
Once I Had
JOSHUA JAMES
Build Me This
MISSY HIGGINS
The Ol' Razzle Dazzle
MATT THE ELECTRICIAN
Accidental Thief
CHADWICK STOKES
Simmerkane II
ROSE POLENZANI WITH SESSION AMERICANA
When the River Meets the Sea
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