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.
JILL HENNESSY
Ghost in My Head
AMOS LEE
As the Crow Flies
COWBOY JUNKIES
Long Journey Home
Rachel Harrington
The Bootleggers Daughter
KIERAN KANE, KEVIN WELCH AND FATS KAPLIN
Kane Welch Kaplin
George Ezra
Wanted on Voyage
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