Ross Berkal

Biography

Ross Berkal was born and raised in Massachusetts. While a young man he had the unique experience of meeting - and later developing a friendship with - iconic silent film actress and author Louise Brooks. The story of that friendship is chronicled in his book Benevolent Siren: Remembering Louise Brooks. During the 1990’s he relocated to New York City where he established himself as the founder, songwriter, and bassist of the alternative rock project Dahlia, which performed at many of Manhattan’s best known venues including landmark rock club CBGB’s. He has published several volumes of musical works, as well as a collection of poems, Youthful Places.

Where to find Ross Berkal online

Books

MLB (for Louise Brooks)
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 170. Language: English. Published: December 16, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Music » Sheet music & song books » Piano-vocal-guitar, Nonfiction » Music » Sheet music & song books » Vocal
A tender alternative rock ballad in recollection of iconic silent film actress and author Louise Brooks. Piano/vocal arrangement, 7 pages (RTF best for scaling / full size print). Recording available for listening on YouTube, watch?v=DGGzbuhjk-c.
Benevolent Siren: Remembering Louise Brooks
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 8,560. Language: English. Published: October 10, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Entertainment » Celebrity culture, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry
Louise Brooks endures as one of silent film's most charismatic and contemporary performers. Immortalized in Pandora's Box, she left a disinterested Hollywood to suffer years of hardship until finding a new career as an author. Later in life, an admiring 20-year old managed to pry a chink into the armor of the reclusive actress, establishing a friendship that revealed a hidden, gentler side.