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.
YAEL MEYER
WARRIOR HEART
CARRIE NEWCOMER
Before and After
Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez
Red Dog Tracks
THE 23 STRING BAND
bangin' and clangin'
BROTHER ADAMS
Almost Alive at Front Street
Jimmy LaFave
Blue Nightfall
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