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.
Black Jake and the Carnies
Sundry Mayhems
Edward Herda
Goodnight Jaybird
TRUCKSTOP HONEYMOON
Steamboat in a Cornfield
LAST GOOD TOOTH
Not Without Work and Rest
Maggi, Pierce & E.J.
The Gold Album
Michael Franti
Songs from the Front Porch
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