When singer Valerie Nebbia opens up her heart and her voice, the perpetuating myth that those raised in healthy, loving environments are not afflicted with the same doubts and fears as everyone else is exposed for what it is. The Annapolis, Maryland native was raised climbing over the hockey sticks, GI Joes, and Nintendo controllers of her three brothers to reach for her father’s guitar and to speak the truth about home and good cooking but also about the blood and grit that is life.

Surrounded by the sounds of CCR, Simon & Garfunkel, Talking Heads, Brit-pop, and Neil Young, Valerie blended these influences with a healthy dose of Patty Griffin to form her own sound. The Calvin College graduate has emerged as a literate songwriter possessing introspective, gospel/spiritual, sad-girl/strong-woman, honest, vulnerable artistry. Take the characters of Jane Austen's books, the wisdom of Calvin & Hobbes, the bravery of the Scots, and the compassion of Lisa Simpson and blend them all together.

Can she sing? Heck yeah! This is a voice with power, finesse, and a blues edge that pulls at the proverbial heart strings until they almost break. But don't get too distracted by the voice of this angel. Valerie Nebbia has something to say.