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.
ABIGAIL WASHBURN
City of Refuge
Dirk Powell
Walking Through Clay
BON IVER
For Emma, Forever Ago
Darden Smith
Circo
BLACK JAKE AND THE CARNIES
Where The Heather Don't Grow
BORIS GARCIA
Once More Into the Bliss
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