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A tribute night to David Berman with Adrian Crowley, Maija Sofia, John Kelly & more is planned next month

2234 days ago
Nialler9With the sad passing of Silver Jews and Purple Mountain musician David Berman last month,  a number of Irish musicians will gather in The Sound House on Thursday 17th October to pay tribute to the artists and perform songs from his discography Art... more info

Kevin Morby & William Tyler Cover Silver Jews

2242 days ago
JamBaseWatch Kevin Morby and William Tyler honor David Berman by covering a Silver Jews song at WFMU in New Jersey. more info

Animal Collective’s Avey Tare and Geologist cover Silver Jews’ “Ballad of Reverend War Character”: Stream

2247 days ago
Consequence of SoundAn homage to David Berman that will benefit MusiCares & Music Health Alliance. Animal Collective’s Avey Tare and Geologist cover Silver Jews’ “Ballad of Reverend War Character”: Stream Ben Kaye more info

Animal Collective – “Ballad Of Reverend War Character” (Silver Jews Cover)

2247 days ago
StereogumAnother musical act has come forward to profess their admiration for the late David Berman by covering his music. Berman, the creative force behind Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, died by suicide earlier this month. Since then a range of musicians ... more info

Watch Bill Callahan Cover 2 Silver Jews Songs In New York

2254 days ago
StereogumFor many years, Bill Callahan and David Berman were friends and peers. They both came up writing dour, oblique, poetic songs and releasing those songs in early-'90s Drag City Records releases -- Callahan with Smog, Berman with the Silver Jews. And wh... more info

First Aid Kit Covers Silver Jews & Shares David Berman Tribute

2255 days ago
JamBaseListen to First Aid Kit’s cover of Silver Jews’ “Random Rules” and the new original “Strange Beauty” written for the late David Berman. more info

First Aid Kit pay tribute to David Berman with Silver Jews cover and new song “Strange Beauty”: Stream

2255 days ago
Consequence of SoundSwedish folk duo take on Silver Jews' 1998 track "Random Rules" in honor of Berman. First Aid Kit pay tribute to David Berman with Silver Jews cover and new song “Strange Beauty”: Stream Lake Schatz more info

First Aid Kit Pay Tribute To David Berman With Silver Jews Cover And New Song “Strange Beauty”

2255 days ago
StereogumThe late David Berman touched far more people than he probably realized. One way you can see that is in the range of artists who've covered Silver Jews songs since Berman died by suicide two weeks ago. On one hand you have Dominic Palermo from Philly... more info

Drag City Shares Eulogy For David Berman

2265 days ago
StereogumSilver Jews and Purple Mountains leader David Berman died by suicide last week. Berman's longtime record label Drag City broke the news with a tweet last Wednesday, and today they've posted a lengthier tribute to Berman. more info

David Berman’s Death Ruled A Suicide

2267 days ago
StereogumA few days ago, we got the devastating news that David Berman, the beloved singer-songwriter and poet behind the bands Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, had died at 52. No cause of death was given at the time, but it has now officially been ruled a s... more info

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