We're About 9, Brian Gundersdorf, Josh Ritter, Dave Carter, Wallace Stevens, Paul Simon, Nerissa Nields, Richard Shindell, Pete and Maura Kennedy, Girlyman, Billy Collins, Devon Sproule, Paul Curreri, Dar Williams, Ellis Paul, Italo Calvino, Philip Glass, etc.
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"...reminiscent of early works by Eliot Bronson, Were About 9 or Dave Carter." --Scott Moore, Moore Music (in the House)
Michael Berkowitz is a singer/songwriter from Reston, VA (by way of Columbia, MD and Oberlin, OH). After releasing his first, home-made EP, "aurora borealis" in the fall of 2006 and graduating from Oberlin College with degrees in Latin and Ancient Greek in the spring of 2007, he moved to Northern Virginia, where he has been quickly becoming a recognized part of the local up-and-coming crowd. He is in the process of recording a full-length CD, "a song for every station," to be released, tentatively, in November of 2007.
Michael’s songs feature intricate and compelling lyrics, simultaneously highly literate and emotionally charged, reminiscent of Richard Shindell, Ellis Paul, and We’re About 9. He accompanies his songs with understated skill and creativity, drawing on a range of tunings and styles.
Michael has played extensively in Maryland, Virginia and Ohio, including at the Westside Cafe, Moore Music in the House, the Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse, College Perk, and the Oberlin Folk Festival. He has shared these stages with artists such as David Morreale, the Jason Spooner Trio, ilyAIMY,and We’re About 9.
Personnel on the posted tracks:
Michael Berkowitz - guitars, vocals Cheryl Prashker - drums, percussion Pat Wictor - lap slide guitar Jeff Romano - keyboards
hey there michael :) thanks for finding me on here. florida sounds good - something about it reminds me of paul simon. hope you can come by, say hi, y check out mi musica. ciao ciao, flo
Hey there Michael. Nice meeting you the other night. Don't ease up on those lyrics, man... dig it. Good luck this Sat.. I've got family in town so can't make it. Say hey to the Able Birds for me. See you out there soon.
Good sir! I forgot to mail you my new record before I went to England. But not to worry, my folks have got a few extra copies and I've asked em to send you one.
Thank you for Aurora Borealis which I listen to a lot and like a lot. Having gotten lost in York quite a number of times already, I am beginning to intimately relate to the first lines of God Save The Queen.
Just wanted to let you know that Criag and myself are playing a show at Crash Mansion again. IT is April 11th at 10 pm. Matt Hinkley is also playing at 8:45. All the info is on my page. Come out and support if you can.
Hey Michael Berkowitz! How are you? It’s been a little awhile. Listening to any new music?
Things have been busy here in NYC - On March 1st I released my first CD “Introducing Danny Ross!” which is now on sale on my profile and itunes. My new site dannyrossmusic.com is also up and running. Would you mind stopping by and signing up for the email list? I hope all is well and be sure to keep in touch! – Best, Danny
Hey Michael,
Thanks for the add, mate. That cat behind you is unmistakeable...its part of some good memories from Oberlin...
Keep in touch and let me know what you're up to there - what do you study? Involved with co-ops?
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Hi, Thanx 4 the add and 4 dropping by:-) I'm glad you enjoyed our songs! Thanks 4 listening. We should actually have 4 tracks up there, only I changed the selections yesterday and myspace is taking forever and a year to put the new mp3s up.
Your musik is wild n creative with great vocals and really sweet guitar work. I especially enjoyed 43 Chance of Rain. Glad to be friends:-) Keep it happenin n stay solid.
hey michael - thanks for the add. we were somehow in step with each other for a ocuple days there. hey maybe someday we could do a show together whereever you go to school in ohio? whaddya think? take care - j
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