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.
CARRIE NEWCOMER
Before and After
Great Lakes Myth Society
Compass Rose Bouquet
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass : Tribute to 1946 and 1947
THE HANGDOG HEARTS
The Hangdog Hearts
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY & THE BROKEOFFS
Medicine County
Pure Prairie League
All In Good Time
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