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.
THE INDIGO GIRLS
Poseidon and the Bitter Bug
PUTNAM SMITH
We Could Be Beekeepers
RICKY SKAGGS
Country Hits Bluegrass Style
COWBOY JUNKIES
Long Journey Home
Various Artists
Sail Away-The Songs of Randy Newman
ZACH PETERSON
Alter Ego
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