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Marc Douglas Berardo

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Marc Douglas Berardo is an American singer-songwriter. He was born in Port Chester, New York, and raised in Rye, New York. He currently resides in Westerly, Rhode Island.

Marc Douglas Berardo
Background information
Birth nameMarc Douglas Berardo
Also known asMDB
Born1969 (age 54–55)
OriginWestchester County, New York
GenresAmericana, Folk,
singer-songwriter,
Country, Folk-rock,
Acoustic
Occupation(s)Songwriter, musician, performer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar
Years active1985–present
LabelsHayloft Records, Prime Numbers Recordings, Horizon Music Group, Milo Productions, Trespass Music
Websitemarcdouglas.com

Berardo's songwriting has been compared to that of John Prine, James Taylor and Jackson Browne and an acoustic Bruce Springsteen.[1][2][3] Berardo has been referred to as a possessing a "lonesome, clear voice easily carries an aching beauty"[4] as well displaying musicianship with "fluid, melodic string arrangements based on his acoustic guitar".[4][5] About Berardo's 2013 release, Whalebone, John Apice wrote in No Depression, "The performances are sincere, fluid, charming and above all gripping".[6]

Videos from singles released in 2022 and 2023, The Hard Part (2022), Waiting on A Brand New Day (2022), and Letting You Blow Away (2023) were premiered by Americana Highways. [7] [8] [9]

Recognition

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Berardo has been recognized in national song contests and showcases. He was awarded the 2014 Michael Terry People's Choice Award at the Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival Performing Songwriter Contest.[10][11]

Berardo was also finalist in the 2015 South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Competition,[12] the 2014 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival,[13] the 2014 SolarFest Songwriter Showcase,[14] and the 2010 Sisters Folk Festival.[15]

Radio

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Quiet Places (featuring Red Molly) Passing Through and Ruby from the Downhauler CD made the FOLKDJ-L radio list of Top Albums and Songs of April 2011.[16] My Mistakes (co-written with Abbie Gardner of Red Molly and My Friend from Whalebone made the Folk DJ radio list of the Top Folk Albums, Songs, Artists and Labels of September 2013.[17] The Beauty Of This Now released in 2024 made Folk Alliance International Folk Chart for June 2024.[18] SiriusXM Program Director and on-air host of The Village (Sirius XM) Mary Sue Twohy included Downhauler on her 2011 list of favorite soundtracks.[19] Sirius XM added The Hard Part single and songs from The Beauty Of This Now to rotation.[20][21][22] In September 2015, Mary Sue hosted Berardo on The Village Folk show that she later featured on a rebroadcast of 2015 listener favorites.[23][24][25] Berardo was also a guest on Berardo Folk Music with Gene Shay[26]

Touring

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As a working musician, Berardo tours year-round. He has shared stages with a number of well recognized artists and performers including: The Doobie Brothers;[27] John Haitt;[28] Red Molly,[29][30] Livingston Taylor,[31] Cliff Eberhardt,[32] Kevin Welch,[33] Guy Clark,[34] The Pousette-Dart Band[35][36] and Jimmy LaFave.[37] Berardo performed in the round at the Bluebird Café in Nashville, TN.[38][39]

Discography

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Albums

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Singles

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  • The Hard Part, 2022
  • Waiting On A Brand New Day2022
  • Letting You Blow Away2023

References

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  1. ^ Eamon, Jane. "Review of Harbor". Rambles Cultural Arts Magazine. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ Peterson, Jeanie. "Review of Harbor". The Evening Sun of Chenango County, NY. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  3. ^ Layton, Jennifer. "Review of Second Chance". Indie Music. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Klingman, Steve. "Short Takes Marc Douglas Berardo "As You Make Your Way" 2003". The Minor 7th. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  5. ^ Gutch, Frank Jr. "Harbor Marc Douglas Berardo". Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  6. ^ Apice, John (December 8, 2013). "Marc Douglas Berardo – Whalebone". No Depression. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  7. ^ "Video Premiere: Marc Douglas Berardo "The Hard Part"". Americana Highways. February 21, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "Video Premiere: Marc Douglas Berardo "Waiting On A Brand New Day"". Americana Highways. August 24, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Video Premiere: Marc Douglas Berardo "Letting You Blow Away"". Americana Highways. April 25, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "Finalists Named in 2014 Wildflower! Performing Songwriter Contest". Michael Kornfeld. AcousticMusicScene.com. April 15, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  11. ^ "Wildflower Arts & Music Festival Performing Contest Winners May 17, 2014". Wildflower Arts & Music Festival. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  12. ^ "South Florida Folk Festival Set for Jan. 17–18". Michael Kornfeld. AcousticMusicScene.com. December 12, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  13. ^ "Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Finalist History". Happenstance-Music. Archived from the original on February 20, 2006. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  14. ^ "SolarFest Songwriter Showcase Finalists Named". Michael Kornfeld. AcousticMusicScene.com. June 12, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  15. ^ "Festival is a joy to music lovers". The Nugget Newspaper, Inc. NuggetNews.com. September 14, 2010. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  16. ^ "Top Albums and Songs of April 2011". notlobmusic.blogspot.com. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  17. ^ "Top Folk Albums, Songs, Artists and Labels of September 2013". Folk DJ. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  18. ^ "FAI Folk Chart Top Albums Of The Month". Folk Radio. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  19. ^ "Mary Sue Twohy's Favorite New Releases of 2011". Sirius XM The Village. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  20. ^ "Sirius XM The Village". The Village. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  21. ^ "Sirius XM The Bridge". xmplaylist The Bridge. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  22. ^ "Sirius XM The Village". xmplaylist The Village. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  23. ^ "The Village". Sirius XM. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  24. ^ "Marc Douglas Berardo Live! "The Village Folk Show" on The Bridge, SiriusXM ch32". Hey Event. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  25. ^ "The Village". Sirius XM. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  26. ^ "The Boston Pheonix Bandguide Artist Marc Douglas Berardo". The Boston Phoenix. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  27. ^ "Marc Douglas Berardo/The Doobie Brothers at Sunset Music Series". Roundtown. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2016.,
  28. ^ "John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties to Close 2008 Snapple Sunset Music Series Tonight". No. August 21, 2008. Newport Harbor Corporation. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  29. ^ "Red Molly Tour Diary Archive". Red Molly. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  30. ^ "Red Molly". Boardman House Inn. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  31. ^ "30th Season". Stone Soup Coffeehouse. Stone Soup. Archived from the original on April 7, 2011. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  32. ^ "Cliff Eberhardt with opener Marc Douglas Berardo at 6 on the Square Saturday". The Evening Sun. March 25, 2011. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  33. ^ "Kevin Welch, with Marc Douglas Berardo". The Daily Gazette. June 29, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  34. ^ "Fresh Produce". myradio. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  35. ^ "Pousette Dart Band Plus:Marc Douglas Berardo". Iron Horse Music Hall. Iron Horse Entertainment Group. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  36. ^ Ackerman, Ernest. "Marc Douglas Berardo". Fredericksburg Songwriter Showcase. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
  37. ^ "JIMMY LaFAVE; with special guest Marc Douglas Berardo". The Towne Crier Cafe. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  38. ^ "SHC MUSIC Tribe Presents Marc Douglas Berardo, Ari Hest, Jaimee Harris and Tommy Womack". D0615. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  39. ^ "SHC Music Tribe Presents: In The Round with Walt Wilkins, Marc Douglas Berardo, Thomm Jutz & Amelia White". Happening Next. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
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