A Million Stories by Barbara Nesbitt

Before long, they were playing gigs to large groups of people, and Nesbitt found a new home on stage. She thrived and started writing her own songs but made a great living doing cover gigs in a succession of bands including Rare Daze, Cradle, and The Perpetrators, a duo with Lee. Nesbitt was recognized with nominations for female songwriter of the year, and a win for acoustic performer of the year.

In late 2005, Nesbitt followed her heart to San Diego where she quickly found performance showcases hosted and promoted by Listen Local San Diego's maven, Cathryn Beeks. Nesbitt developed fast friendships and fans among the supportive network of musicians. Not long after getting to town, she entered and won the San Diego Music Scene Cream of the Crop singer/songwriter competition and was nominated for best female singer for the inaugural H.A.T. Awards. Inspired by her new surroundings and everything that came before, Nesbitt wrote the words and music for almost all of the songs that appear on her debut album, "A Million Stories."

Backed up by stand-out players Marcia Claire (Citizen Band, Cindy Lee Berryhill) on bass, Bill Coomes (Deadline Friday, The Grams) on drums and vocals and Mike Spurgat (Deadline Friday, Citizen Band) on guitar and vocals, Nesbitt also had San Diego legend Jeff Berkley on board to produce the album and to add vocals and guitar. With special guests including Dennis Caplinger, Freebo, Ben Moore and John McBride, there's no doubt that Nesbitt surrounds herself with the very best as she continues to mesmerize anyone within listening distance.

Not since June Carter Cash or Emmylou Harris has there been such a unique voice. At once plaintive and harrowing while sweet and melodic, Nesbitt's power is drawn from the shadows she's known and overcome. Her voice conveys a confidence and a hopefulness that's tempered only by a small wisp of sadness. She's ready to tell you all her stories; ready for anything that lies ahead and ready to call the world her home.

Barbara Nesbitt - A Million Stories Credits

The Band:

Bill Coomes - Drums and Vocals

Marcia Claire - Electric Bass and Upright Bass

Mike Spurgat - Electric Guitars and Vocals

Barbara Nesbitt - Vocals and Acoustic Guitars

Additional Musicians:

Jeff Berkley (of Berkley/Hart--he has also worked with Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Ben Harper, and more) - Resonator Guitar Percussion, and Vocals

Freebo (played with Bonnie Raitt for years) - Fretless bass

Ben Moore - (worked with Switchfoot, Jewel, Ravi Shankar, and more) Hammond Organ, Wurlitzer Electric Piano, and Mellotron

John McBride (of SweetTooth) - Pedal Steel Guitar

Dennis Caplinger - (worked with Eric Clapton, Emmy-Lou Harris, Ricky Scaggs, and more) Banjo, Fiddle, Dobro, and Mandolin

Recorded and Produced by Jeff Berkley @ Miracle Recording

Mastered by Gavin Lurssen @ Lurssen Mastering

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