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.
BRUCE COCKBURN
Small Source of Comfort
BIRDIE BUSCH
Pattern of Saturn
ROBERT EARL KEEN
READY FOR CONFETTI
THE BEES
Every Step's A Yes
YUSUF ISLAAM AKA CAT STEVENS
An Other Cup
RICKY SKAGGS
Music to My Ears
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