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.
JOY KILLS SORROW
Darkness Sure Becomes This City
Various Artists
A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver Live
JILL HENNESSY
Ghost in My Head
VARIOUS ARTISTS
I am the Resurrection: A Tribute to John Fahey
LUCERO
Rebels, Rogues and Sworn Brothers
VARIOUS
To Spirit Back the Mews: An Asthmatic Kitty Compilation
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