Biography

Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, arduously trying on different musical styles like a piece of clothing, looking to find what fits. But there are others that emerge fully formed, in full command of their craft, their identity and their music. Bertell fits firmly in the latter category. His album “Sun Up Sun Down", is a captivating and moving project that heralds the arrival of a gifted and significant talent, one whose music feels familiar in the best possible way. Born in the small town of Melville, Louisiana with a population of 1,045 people and raised in Houston, Texas with a population over 2 million people. Bertell is a far cry from the typical small town guy. Bertell says “As a young child we moved around quite a bit, my physical life was unstable sometimes. That’s when I started looking within, I created harmony within. I started writing poetry and songs, and it took my interest in music to another level. I had to teach myself to play the piano early on in life and then the guitar later in life, so I could cut music to the ideas I heard in my head.” It was not until much later in college that Bertell, decided to share what he’d found within himself, with others. “I was a athlete, so I already felt comfortable in front of my peers. There was a piano in the cafeteria, so one day I sat down and sang a song to entertain everyone.” Bertell saw their genuinely excited reaction... Read more at http://bertell4ever.com