MARC DOUGLAS BERARDO: As You Make Your Way

Marc Douglas Berardo

As You Make Your Way

© 2003 Marc Douglas Berardo (786851996326)

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Modern, folk based songwriting that brings to life great stories, both engaging and heartfelt and without pretense.

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2005-ASCAP PLUS AWARD
2004 Just Plain Folks Award Song Nominee
2004/2005 Finalist-Plowshares Song Contest-Phoenixville, PA
2003 Finalist Rose Garden Song Contest, Mansfield, Mass
2002 New Artist Showcase-Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, NY
2000 Winner-Suwannee Springfest Song Contest-Live Oak, FL

"His lonesome, clear voice easily carries an aching beauty through introspective songs such as "Untethered" and "The Rum Diary."
"The Story (Life After Hemingway)" is a lyrical stand-out, a kind of anti-"Starry Starry Night" for serious students of the heart." - Steve Klingaman- Minor 7th Magazine

Marc Douglas Berardo's third Hayloft Records Release "As You Make Your Way" is here. Produced by multi instrumentalist and soul scientist, Professor Dick Neal, As You Make Your Way contains 11 tracks of sparsely arranged, acoustic guitar based storytelling. Equally at home in a living room or a dark barroom, Marc's songs touch on real life observations, using a poet's ability to say so much with one line. Pedal steel guitars, dobros, banjos and mandolins combined with Hammond Organs, hand drums and electric slide guitar, give the CD a lush and ethereal sound that feels modern but also earthy.

Based in Connecticut, Marc has spent the last four years performing in a variety of venues throughout New England, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Texas, California, Delaware, Pennsylvania, the Carolinas and Florida. He has played everywhere from bars and coffeehouses to theaters and national festivals. Places such as The Postcrypt Coffeehouse in New York City and The Saxon Pub in Austin, Texas. Along the way he has shared the stage with performers such as, Little Feat, Donna the Buffalo, Peter Rowan and His Texas Trio, Boston Music Award winner Jenny Reynolds, fingerstyle guitar master Sam Pacetti, Guy Clark, New York City jazz great KJ Denhert, fiddler Vassar Clements, bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, Falcon Ridge Most Wanted Trina Hamlin and Kevin So, The Buffalo Springfield, Nashville's Jim Lauderdale,Texas soul singer Ruthie Foster, humorist Diedre Flint, Norman Blake (Oh Brother Soundtrack), 2002 Telluride and Kerrville Folk Fest winner Meg Hutchinson, Steve Forbert and Eric Anderson among others.

In 2000 Marc Douglas won first place in the legendary Suwannee Springfest Folk Festival Songwriting Competition in Live Oak, Florida. In 2001 Marc Douglas was chosen to perform in the New Artist Showcase at The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in Hillsdale, New York along with the best of the nation's emerging performing songwriters. In May of 2003, Marc was one of only three finalists in New England's prestigious Rosegarden Coffeehouse Performing Songwriter Competition in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

"Marc Douglas Berardo's As You Make Your Way achieves the rare feat of being both thought provoking and a pleasure to hear! An excellent set of songs!"-Chris Tesky-WPKN 85.9FM-Bridgeport, CT.

"Marc Douglas Berardo is a blend of a rocking, alternative folk and country sound, with the ability to move the audience to a slower more melodic tune and not lose one of them."-Rich Franzino-Acoustic Cafe'-Black Rock, CT

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  • It is amazing
    author: K. Bella

    You will be knocked out by Marc's songwriting and his beautiful, beautiful voice.

  • Good, good stuff!
    author: Ken Sistrunk

    Really good songs loaded with meaning. Great production. A great live artist who makes interesting and important CDs. Well worth your purchase dollars.

  • Gorgeous songwriting that touches the soul
    author: Daisy Abreu, New Haven, CT

    Listen to the songs that Marc Douglas Berardo has written and prepare to be moved. Today will make you say "Right on!", Rum Diary speaks to the frustrated writer in all of us, For Real is just a butt-kicking song and Traveling is food for the soul. And Just One...I heard this song for the first time live and was moved to tears. Buy this record...it's good and good for you.

  • Marc Douglas Berardo is a master storyteller!
    author: Mike Lasala

    "As You Make Your Way" contains some of the most poetic and heartfelt lyrics I have ever heard. Marc is a master storyteller and his songs make you feel welcome on the journey as he makes his way. Top-notch songwriting and integrity at its best! A must have!

  • Outstanding vocals and song writing skills
    author: Sandy -the driver- Fairfield Ct.

    This CD is another example of Marc's ability to bring a song and life together in harmonic balance. I listen to these songs and relax, things seem to be more at peace. I am a happier person because of the music on this CD. Marc thank you for sharing part of you with all of us.

  • author: Gene, Mamaroneck

    Regarding Just One. September 11th is a odd event. It is something that one would think would have inspired so many songs but in reality there have been few. I think it truly speaks volumes about todays popstars and how out of touch the main stream entertainment industry is with the average working guy. However, it also is indicative of how hard an event it is for people to get their hands around. So many emotions, so many images. That's the beauty of "Just One", in one simple song, about a simple man, Marc manages to bring out all of those feelings without making it feel forced or artifical. Recently I had the pleasure of hearing Marc perform this song live, sitting next to me was a well respected musician who stated to me, "To write a song like that once in my life...... Man"

  • Capitaving and heartfelt poetry
    author: Chris, Larchmont NY

    Marc's latest is great. Every track hooks you on and reels you in. This is one of those captivating CD's that you play over and over again. Every song is from an old travelers soul. The listener cant help but be moved. Buy this CD!

  • Awesome
    author: Kingster

    talented songwriter. his albums keep getting better.

  • Heart warming
    author: Chanda and Tracey Gamble

    This CD" As You Make Your Way" is a collection of heart warming songs, that my husband and I love to enjoy over and over. I recommend that every one go out and buy this great CD, It's worth every penny.

  • Great lyrics
    author: Ian, Greenwich, CT

    This is a great CD. I really liked Marc's CD Second Chance and this one " AS YOU MAKE YOUR WAY" is just as great. I wish I could write and play the guitar like he does.

  • gracefully written poetry that moves the soul
    author: Holly O'Neill

    As You Make Your Way is an album of gracefully written poetry. Marc's songs tell stories of the struggle to endure life's challenges, and the strength of the human spirit. The melodies and music move the soul and lift your spirit. It is an album one can listen to again and again and not tire of it.

  • Brilliant
    author: K.M. Greenwich,CT

    This CD As You Make Your Way is filled with incredibly moving songs which reflects the brilliance of the writer. I am blown away with the line from Just One... "And the difference between the blue collar and a Wall Street dollar, right now just don't mean a thing.... WOW!!!

  • This CD sees the world through eyes we all wish we had.
    author: Miss Missy

    The lyrics on "As You Make Your Way" are incredible. This CD needs to be heard! Marc has a talent that is shown through his insight into this great big world of ours. He captures feelings that we all share and delivers his song in a way that stays close to your heart.

  • thought provoking lyrics set to haunting melodies
    author: Patty Rogal

    The songs on this CD are absolutely amazing. "As You Make Your May" tackles everyday life in a way that is not everyday. Marc's execution of these songs capture the universal human spirit. Whether on CD or live, Marc's lyrics have a way of touching everyone. This is evident is his stirring dedication to 9/11, "Just One". Thank you, Marc for reminding us that we are more alike than apart.

  • Soothing and soulful
    author: Maryanne Buechner

    Berardo's talents shine through every track. Soothing and soulful; never overwrought. Good stuff.

  • Beautiful Music.
    author: Susan Mayer

    Simply stated, As You Make Your Way is full of beautiful music by a seriously great songwriter.

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