Bernie Sims

Bernie Sims
Singer/Songwriter
Salem, OR

Playing both originals and cover tunes in bands throughout high school and beyond, Bernie toured the Rocky Mountain states, opening for national acts such as The Steve Miller Band, Badfinger, Quicksilver Messenger Service and It’s A Beautiful Day. In 1974, he moved to Seattle to form the band Push, which played throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Vancouver, BC. For the next 40 years, he continued to write and perform, primarily as a solo act.

Pencil and paper, guitar, piano, and his Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) are Bernie’s songwriting tools and his style has been characterized as acoustic pop. His musical influences have been many, with Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and Kenny Loggins among the strongest. His blending of fluent jazz/pop guitar stylings, memorable hook-oriented songs and his strong vocal performance make for a rich musical experience.

Bernie writes about what he observes - of love gone well and love gone away, of nature and our place in it, of the need for social responsibility, and the many faces of love and kindness.

In 2024, Bernie released the EP "Are You Ready?". The five songs reflect the growth he has experienced as a songwriter and producer. Co-produced with renowned Producer/Engineer Gary Gray, "Are You Ready?" delivers an exquisite collection of original compositions, beautifully arranged and orchestrated. His 2017 release, “From A Dream” includes ten original songs. His previous CD “Alter Ego”, was released in 2002, and features several respected Portland area musicians, including Dan Balmer, Jay Koder, Barry Aiken, Mel Kubik, Gary Ogan and Scott Frost.

Bernie’s recent performances include the Robin Hood Festival in Sherwood, (OR), the Rotary Concert Series in Wilsonville, a variety of farmers markets in the Portland OR area, and other CD release events. His live performances often incorporate pop and rock classics from artists such as the Beatles, Crosby Stills and Nash, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Michael Buble, Seal and Train, among many others.

More information and downloads available at berniesimsmusic.com and soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-218816918/sets/bernie-sims-are-you-ready-ep-4 ).