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“With initial moments of soothing, balmy vocals­—mixed with raw, emotive strains reminiscent of Heart’s Ann Wilson or Janis Joplin—Val Nebbia and her Maryland-based band take the listener on a spiritual journey replete with lyrical explorations of love, loss, brokenness and hope. Weaving in her talents on violin, Val’s sister-in-law Care Nebbia adds graceful harmony on dreamy, folk-drenched songs like ‘Joseph’ and ‘Limp.’

“But don’t be fooled into thinking this four-piece lineup’s first release, Comet Child, is just easy-listening acoustic folk. We are taken on a thunderous, heart-palpitating ride with ‘Burning Tale’ and down another road with the album’s highlight, ‘Devil’s Got a Pretty Face.’ Skillful rhythms and Val’s complex vocals leave the listener with plenty of life’s questions to consider—all beautifully wrapped in bow.”

—Performing Songwriter, June 2009