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.
Ry Cooder
My Name is Buddy
JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS AND BALSAM RANGE
Daylight
WILLY PORTER
Available Light
KAKI KING
...Until We Felt Red
Rickie Lee Jones
Evening of My Best Day
Alastair Moock
Alastair Moock
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