David Berchtold
Total fans: 19
Finger-Pickin’ Good Folk, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime, Acoustic Standards, and Originals Propelled by a hard-driving alternating thumb, the infectious acoustic fingerstyle music of David Berchtold keeps feet tapping from start to finish. David’s heart-felt, melodic original tunes and expressive interpretations of familiar standards make for all-around audience delight. David regularly entertains at restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, private parties and concert venues with up to four hours of music – either with vocals or completely instrumental. "Things I’ve Seen," the latest CD from David Berchtold, has garnered rave reviews from MidwestBands.com (“David has the rare ability to combine musical talent with heart and soul.”) and OpeningBands.com. The liner notes include personal stories behind the creation of every song, rather than lyrics. The CD is available online and at shows. Recent radio appearances include a live performance and interview broadcast on WGLT(FM 89.1) radio’s Acousticity program. A dedicated perfectionist, David spent over 25 years diligently practicing his craft, learning from the likes of Jorma Kaukonen, Pat Donahue, and Woody Mann. Other influences include Chet Atkins, Doc Watson, Gregg Allman, and Rev. Gary Davis, just to name a few. David has amassed a tasty blend of concert-quality acoustic instrumentals featuring his emotive finger picking (such as “Little Martha” by the Allman Brothers and “Embryonic Journey” by Jorma Kaukonen) and a huge variety of folk, blues, ragtime, roots rock, gospel, and acoustic rock classics. David now plays plays around fifty shows a year. With his easy, laid-back stage presence, the music of David Berchtold touches and inspires as it entertains.
