David Berman

David Berman (born 1967 in Williamsburg, Virginia) attended high school at the Greenhill School in Addison, Texas before matriculating at the University of Virginia. While in Charlottesville, Virginia Berman began writing and performing songs, forming his band the Silver Jews with flatmate Stephen Malkmus of Pavement fame. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee.

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1967 - Williamsburg, Virginia - Addison, Texas - University of Virginia - Charlottesville, Virginia - Silver Jews - Stephen Malkmus - Pavement - Nashville, Tennessee

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Berman's accomplished lyrics have been compared by some to Bob Dylan, and the Silver Jews have released five albums (The Arizona Record, Starlite Walker, The Natural Bridge, American Water, and Bright Flight). A sixth release, "Tanglewood Numbers" is forthcoming in 2005. Berman is also known for his poetry and short stories, releasing the poetry collection Actual Air in 1999. In his poetry, Berman examines overlooked aspects of everyday life as well as chance and often hilarious juxtapositions.

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Bob Dylan - The Arizona Record - Starlite Walker - The Natural Bridge - American Water - Bright Flight - Actual Air - 1999

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