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.
JENNY LEWIS with THE WATSON TWINS
Rabbit Fur Coat
Big Leg Emma
Gramma Don't Like That
Richard Thompson
The Old Kit Bag
CARRIE RODRIGUEZ
LOVE AND CIRCUMSTANCE
Great Lakes Myth Society
Compass Rose Bouquet
RUTHIE AND THE WRANGLERS
AMERICANA EXPRESS
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