Playing guitar since the age of 24 and an Austin based songwriter since 2014, Don Berryhill has established himself as a solid local musician that can rock the house as well as draw a few tears from even the most stoic of faces with his heartfelt original songs and cover tunes.
Don brings a unique presence to the music scene by accompanying himself on guitar, harmonica, and percussion. He often is joined by one or more of the best local musicians to swap songs and accompany one other. He was a founding member of the Austin band The Humdingers who played at such iconic venues as the Broken Spoke, Little Longhorn Saloon, and Mercer Street Dancehall.
Not to be boxed in by any specific genre of music, he plays a variety of songs to keep it interesting for the listener. His first CD "Timeless Classics" has everything from ballads, rock, country, island, humorous, blues, spoken word, and finger picking acoustic solo.
"I feel strongly that my music is not so much about me but rather about enhancing the overall experience of those in attendance. My focus is to create pleasing, entertaining, and interesting music that will make the evening or event more memorable, the energy in the space more vibrant, be a soundtrack for stimulating conversation, maybe make the food taste a little better, the beer seem a little colder, the wine go down smoother, create a lasting connection with the audience, and get toes tapping without them even knowing it".
In addition to performing solo, Don also has a duo called the Acoustineers which features original songs, blues, and classic covers. He is also lead singer in a 6 piece rock / blues band called Pocket Change.
facebook.com/donberryhillmusic
Studio recordings: donberryhill.bandcamp.com
Contact: don@lasercoach.com 512-585-7149
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(with Rose Gabriel on vocals)
*Co-write with Christy Moore
They were both 90 years old, had been married 69 years, and passed away within two hours of each other.
I don't think they would have had it any other way.
(performed with Rose Gabriel on vocals and mandolin)
(co-write with Steve Snyder)