Artist description From the moment you hear the first chords of "Miss That Train", you are struck with Bernie's melodic sense of song crafting. His intelligent lyrics tackle such topics as politics in "Man Who Would Be King", treatment of the homeless in "All Things Considered", soul-searching in "Down Down Down", life’s struggles in "Not Without a Fight", romantic love in "Let Me Be the One", as well as familial love in "Someone to Hold". This is music that speaks to the heart, music that inspires.

Music Style Pop Rock

Musical Influences Beatles, Michael McDonald, CSN, Stevis Wonder

Similar Artists Beatles, McDonald, Crosby

Artist History Originally from Marin County, CA. Played with local bands Logos and Page One until 1987. Joined Michael McDonald Band in 1988. Still with McDonald and co-writing songs with him for his next release. Now living in Nashville, TN.

Group Members Vince Denham-Sax Stephanie Fife-cello Steve Leland-harmonica

Instruments Guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals

Albums Driven By Desire, Weddington Street (Silent Partner)

Press Reviews "This is the record that all my friends and I are listening to at the moment. I highly recommend it!" Michael McDonald - Singer, songwriter and former lead singer for The Doobie Brothers."Playing with Bernie Chiaravalle has been a musical highlight for me and The Doobie Brothers. His varied styles of guitar playing and singing fit right into the band's pocket. His ability to improvise and absorb the music of those around him is incredible. I love the stuff he played on my CD ("Take Me to the Highway" on Sony Records, 1996). People are constantly asking me, 'Who is that guy? He's great!' Bernie's own songs and recordings knock me out and I look forward to writing and working with him for years to come." Patrick Simmons - Singer songwriter and lead guitarist for The Doobie Brothers ("Blackwater", "South City Midnight Lady")

Location Franklin, TN - USA

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