Sara Beth Bareilles was born on December 7, 1979, in Eureka, California, United States. Her father, Paul Bareilles, is an insurance adjuster, while her mother, Bonnie Jean (née Capellas), is a funeral home work… See more

After graduating from UCLA in 2002, Bareilles performed at local bars and clubs (such as the Hotel Café and Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles), building a following before performing in larger venues. She released two demos … See more

In her book Sounds Like Me, Bareilles tells of the conflicting feedback she received on her way to winning a recording contract. Some prospective labels gave her the feedback that her voice was great, but she needed bet… See more