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One More Reason 3:540:00/3:54
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Aftertimes 3:560:00/3:56
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My Gravity 4:030:00/4:03
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A Tiger's Cage 3:510:00/3:51
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Lock and Key 4:580:00/4:58
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My Reason To Be 4:370:00/4:37
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The Heart Of Man 4:230:00/4:23
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From A Dream 4:180:00/4:18
Electronic Press Kit
About Bernie
Bernie Sims
Singer / Songwriter / Performer
Launched at the same time as the first Crosby, Stills and Nash album, the Coffee Houses Bernie Sims' high school conducted created a fertile incubator for both performers and aspiring songwriters. As often happens with musicians, one band followed another for Bernie, from school, college and fraternity gigs, to opening for national acts, and performing in clubs. He saw a lot of the Rocky Mountain states, and then, a musical relocation to the Seattle area in 1974, sent him all over the Northwest as well.
Bernie has been writing and performing for several decades as a solo act, often including his originals in with several dozen covers. Through all these experiences, vocal harmonies and sophisticated arrangements, became signature elements of Bernie's songs. In addition to his songwriting craft, he has worked diligently to develop his production skills.
Bernie has released three album projects – "Alter Ego" in 2002, "From A Dream" in 2017, and most recently, the 5-song EP “Are You Ready?” in 2024.
Bernie performs solo in casual settings, at several area wineries, larger farmers' markets, house concerts and at festivals and other venues, often with backing tracks from his studio recordings, “so the whole band shows up”. His set list of covers includes songs from Bruno Mars, The Eagles, Elton John, Kenny Loggins, Jackson Browne, ELO, James Taylor, The Traveling Wilburys, Rod Stewart, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, The Doobie Brothers, John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Train, Steve Miller, Van Morrison, The Beatles, Stephen Bishop, Supertramp, Steely Dan, Jethro Tull, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Poco, Michael Buble, Pink Floyd, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Chris Stapleton, Buffalo Springfield, Bob Dylan, and many, many others.
All of Bernie’s recordings are available at this website: berniesimsmusic.com and at Apple Music.
Music
Press / Reviews
“Bernie Sims has performed as a musician at the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market for the Community Events Division of the City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department for the past 5 years. Bernie is a passionate and naturally talented performer, both in solo and full band performances. His music always entertains the crowd with lyrics and themes that appeal to all ages. Bernie is professional, timely and always easy to work with. I hold him in the highest regard and strongly recommend him as a musical performer at your venue.” - Emily Liu, Event Coordinator and Farmers' Market Manager
“ “Steely Dan meets Everything But The Girl””
— Kevin Welch of KINK FM
“Bernie Sims performed for our small group at an intimate lakeside park setting. He performed a wide variety of material, all on acoustic guitar. He built a comfortable rapport with the guests and had everyone tapping their toes and some even singing along at various points. We ended up with a very festive, special and yet totally laid-back afternoon. The guests had a wonderful time and the music played a very pivotal role in the somewhat magical atmosphere that arose. I would recommend him highly to anyone considering a performer for a private vent.” - (Private Party Host / Name withheld)