David Berchtold at Michael's Italian Feast, Germantown Hills

Piedmont Finger-Picking infused Blues, Folk, Roots, Rock, and Originals

When done well, finger-picking a guitar looks so easy anybody could do it. But the task of convincing several digits to make music while moving simultaneously in different, yet coordinated directions, when it appears effortless, takes a good deal of concentration and practice.

David Berchtold, an acoustic guitarist for more than 40 years, makes the process seem like spreading butter on hot bread as he picks the six-string with melody and rhythm while singing.

Having written over an hour’s worth of innovative original songs, the Illinois native also chimes in with tunes from the cream of the fingerpicking crowd, including Chet Atkins, Doc Watson, Rev. Gary Davis, Leo Kottke, John Fahey and others. He’s made three visits to the Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp, founded and run by another of the greats, Jorma Kaukonen, performing at the student concerts and once playing along with Jorma.

Also expect a range of rock and folk standards including music from The Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Doobie Brothers, Bob Dylan, JJ Cale, Grateful Dead and others to pop into the varied song list of this talented performer.

You may also like the following events from David Berchtold - Music page:

• This Thursday, 22nd May, 05:00 pm, Miniature Mayhem Fundraiser at McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington
• This July, 17th July, 06:00 pm, David Berchtold at Cherry Street Brewing Company, Galesburg in Galesburg

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