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.
BILL CALLAHAN
Woke on a Whaleheart
JOE HENRY
Civilians
INARA GEORGE
Accidental Experimental
DEVON ALVES
Across That River
THE BAPTIST GENERALS
Jackleg Devotional to the Heart
AMERICAN GRAVEYARD
Hallelujahland
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