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Michael Berkowitz
Folk / Acoustic

lyric-driven acoustic folk boy




United States

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Member Since8/14/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.songsaboutsnow.com
Band MembersMichael Berkowitz - guitar, vocals
InfluencesWe'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.
Sounds Like"...reminiscent of early works by Eliot Bronson, Were About 9 or Dave Carter." --Scott Moore, Moore Music (in the House)
Type of LabelMajor


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   About Michael Berkowitz
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

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LAURA MEYER





Aug 1 2008 9:49 PM

Great job last weekend, Michael! All the best and see you down the road.
The Bee's Niece





Jul 22 2008 9:40 PM

Hello, thanks for the add. Stop by again soon!
x Ragnhild - The Bee's Niece
alex colvin





May 18 2008 2:47 PM

Enjoyed hearing you play at Java Mama's,
alex
Elle Eff Eff





Mar 28 2008 2:27 PM

The new album it is great!
Walker Evans





Feb 28 2008 8:57 AM

Word on the street is you have made a new record! How can I get my paws on such an item, and when are you going to play a show in Chicago?
Flo Anito - CDs Available NOW!!!





Feb 25 2008 6:12 PM

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
Elle Eff Eff





Feb 11 2008 5:18 AM

Wow! You're actually playing in the city! Will you have any copies of the new CD by then?
John Bolten





Dec 21 2007 2:09 AM

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.

JB
Russ Haire





Dec 17 2007 2:52 AM

Hey Michael..enjoyed your set at Java Mamas the other night keep it going
Russ
Jeffrey Paul Bobrick (twitter.com/Jeffrey_Paul)





Nov 24 2007 7:27 AM

You're up late Michael. Again, great meeting you at Nerfa. I enjoyed and am enjoying your music.

Hope you like mine too.

JPB LOVES YOU...keep listening...

Tim "Big Hoss" Andrews





Oct 11 2007 3:52 PM

GREAT SOUND!!!THANKS FOR THE ADD...I APPRECIATE YOUR FRIENDSHIP!!!
Alex Culbreth





Jul 6 2007 5:32 PM

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Jun 7 2007 3:02 PM

Hi Michael,
I enjoyed meeting you and hearing your music. Hope our paths will cross again soon. Thanks for being my friend!

*peace*
Walker Evans





May 11 2007 2:51 PM

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.
Friends of the Opera House





May 2 2007 3:49 PM

Please help us keep the music alive in New Hampshire, where every vote counts.
Mat Leland





Apr 5 2007 6:47 PM

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.
Danny Ross


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Apr 1 2007 9:31 PM

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
David Morreale





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Friends of the Opera House





Mar 9 2007 11:28 PM

Thanks for the Add
SURE LOVE MUSIC
Please Visit Soon
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Jan 28 2007 6:45 AM

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?

Cheers,
Guy (OC'99)
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Jan 22 2007 5:24 PM

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Narrative Music





Dec 18 2006 2:19 PM

Appreciated - keep on telling your stories your way - NM
Ed Kelly





Sep 14 2006 3:10 AM

Hi Michael

So cool to meet ya. Thanks for having me as a friend.

Ed
ChiasmusX





Aug 7 2006 5:19 AM

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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.
Jon Braman [talking bout a re re revolution]





Jul 29 2006 8:51 PM

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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