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.
KIM RICHEY
Chinese Boxes
Hazel Ra
The Shadows
Various Artists
My Blueberry Nights Soundtrack
JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS AND BALSAM RANGE
Daylight
ELVIS PERKINS
Elvis Perkins in Dearland
Pure Prairie League
All In Good Time
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