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Best Rhythm and BluesBest Blues Albumwww.missyandersen.com

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Born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Queens, New York, Missy Andersen has been singingsince her mother entered her in a child talent contest at age six. She practiced everydaywith her mother, but for some reason the contest was canceled. The afternoon practice

sessions stopped, but Missy was hooked from then on. “Singing would always be my friendand I would turn to it whenever I needed to express something I couldn’t find the words tosay,” says Missy.

Her parents had an extensive music collection that included lots of soul, R&B, blues, jazz, andgospel. Her favorite songs were always the ones that told a story. It wasn’t always the mostpopular song on the album, but she would play them over and over. She listened to GladysKnight, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, The Staple Singers, Teddy Pendergrass and a host of

others. And like many before her, Missy mimicked other singers untilshe found her own voice. Later she would discover Dinah Washington,Sarah Vaughn, and Billie Holiday and that eventually lead her to O.V.Wright, Bobby Bland, Little Milton, James Carr, Ray Charles, AnnPeebles, and Irma Thomas.

Missy began fronting bands in her early teens, playing local venues andeventually doing studio sessions as a background vocalist. Shecon- tinued honing her skills and moved to San Diego, California whereshemet local blues man, Earl Thomas in the late 90’s. It was then that shebecame one of the original Juke Joint Jezebelles, a gospel, blues, andsoul quartet, who provided backup vocals for Earl’s stage show. Sheplayed and toured with Earl for several years hitting festivals and venuesin the U.S. and Europe. Earl Thomas and the Jezebelles shared the stagewith Ray Charles, B.B. King, Robert Cray, John Hammond, Keb’ Mo’,Kenny Neal, and The Meters.

After fronting San Diego-based band, Tell Mama, Missy felt it was timeto strike out on her own. Her self-titled debut album, Missy Andersen, released on MainSqueeze Records, is an organic mix of soul and blues that has a classic approach with acontemporary feel. She displays her talents on 8 tunes, including two originals - ‘New Feet’(track 2) and ‘Stand Up and Dance’ (track 8). Missy Andersen (vocals) is joined by her husbandand bandleader Heine Andersen (guitar), Asmus Jensen (drums), Jeppe Juul (organ) andSøren Bøjgaard (bass). Additional musicians include Nathan James playing Dobro slide guitaron track 8.

Receiving positive reviews from both critics and fans since its release, the CD was nominatedfor a 2009 San Diego Music Award in the Best Blues Album category. In addition, Missyreceived a nomination for a Lifeworks Entertainment Award for Best Rhythm & Blues.

“Something aboutsoul speaks to me.And if you dip it insome blues, it’seven better. It thestory and the feeling.It isn’t always pretty,but you can alwaysfeel it when it’s doneright. That’s all Iwant to do. I wantto sing my story in away that both thelistener and I canfeel.”~ Missy Andersen

"I have always loved Missy's voice and style. She has a truly original sound and her phrasing of

the melody is creative, intelligent, soulful, and, in my humble opinion, puts her in the league with

any of the great contemporary female (or male for that matter) soul/blues vocalists. The band is

tight, right on point, and perfectly complements her vocal delivery." ~ Earl Thomas

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“Andersen has a real feel for the blues and soul and richly resonant,at times throaty contralto tones that she uses to caress and bitedown on the material at hand...an impressive debut disc.”~

“Missy Andersen not only lives up to her obligations as a singer;she blows them out of the water. One moment she's growling outsome charged-up funk lyrics and the next her voice is aching fromthe blues. Even more impressive is the breadth of her range asshe's able to climb and descend the scale with equal ease so thatno matter where on it she's at, she's not showing any strain what-soever.” ~

“Missy Andersen has recorded a remarkable debut disc. Old school, soulful vocals with a classicapproach. The dynamic horn section on this CD is just a thrill to listen to.”~

“Steeped in the traditions of the classic soul and blues stylists, Missy's self-titled debut release isan eight-cut affair that gives her an opportunity to show off her beautiful vocal styles.”~

“The closing “Stand Up And Dance” is given an almost country blues feel by Nathan James’ downhome Dobro playing and Asmus Jensen’s sparse drumming – very nice though, and a fitting endto a most enjoyable release – highly recommended for all lovers of classic soul and blues.” ~

“While there is a glut of talent less singers currently on the airwaves, here’s one that deserves tobe heard. Finally, a voice that runs the spectrum without breaking a sweat and has the ability ofcruise through songs where others fear to even take the chance because they know they’d onlylook foolish.” ~

“Soulful vocals is what you will find in abundance on Missy Andersen’s self titled debut album.Missy Andersen proves beyond a doubt that she’s the real deal.”~

"Missy Andersen" is, despite the fact that it is a debut, a very mature album. Andersen’s voice isunique, forceful, but never overbearing.” ~

“Singer Missy Andersen’s self-titled debut dials a magical classic soul sound. Andersen is a sultryvocalist with range and power, and the musicians have absolute grasp of the idiom.”~

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#16-July 2009#21-August 2009

#48-August 2009#2-September 2009#2-October 2009

#10-July 10, 2009#3-July 17, 2009#2-July 24, 2009#8-July 30, 2009

Rollin' With The Blues -Kodiak, AKThe "LA" Blues Cruise -Atmore, ALThe Wildman Steve Show -Auburn, ALLola Palooza's Mid Day Café -Auburn, ALMore Blues -Gualala, CAThe Muzik Room -Los Angeles, CAEight to the Bar with Tarr -Mendocino, CAInstrumental Women -San Diego, CAThe Blues Café -San Jose, CAUnconscious Desires -San Jose, CADeep Fried & Sanctified -Stanford, CABlues With a Feelin' -Stanford, CAGetting Over The Hump -Stanford, CAHappy Hour -Stanford, CABlues with a Feeling -Alamosa, COIn The Groove -Colorado Springs, COSonic Gumbo's "Blue 50" -Salida, COUpper Room with Joe Kelley -Bridgeport, CTLife Is A Killer -Middletown, CTOut of the Blue -New London, CTThe Bluesline -Storrs, CTRockin' The Blues -Willimantic, CTKlazzick -Washington, DCSmokestack Lightnin' -Orlando, FLThe Sunday Blues with Dar -Sunrise, FLBlues Therapy -Atlanta, GAP.S Blues -Council Bluffs, IASunday Morning Blues Podcast -Rockford, ILSaturday Night Blues Party -Louisville, KYThe Blues Box -Lafayette, LABlue Monday -Amherst, MAThe Blues Highway -Brunswick, MEBlues Bus -Orono, ME

Highway 61 -Detroit, MIBlues With A Feeling -Detroit, MIBluestime -Detroit, MINo Boys A-Loud -Detroit, MIThe Electric Olive-try -Grand Rapids, MIPete Bruinsma -Grand Rapids, MIThe Juke Joint -Mount Pleasan, MILunchtime Blues -Three Oaks, MIBlue Monday -Traverse City, MI89.1 Jazz with Linda Yohn -Ypsilanti, MIBlues Before Monday -Mankato, MNSugar Shop -Minneapolis, MNBlues 'n Boogie -Bethany, MOBack Alley Blues Show -Springfield, MOBlues On the Move -Missoula, MTC.B. Roy's Mostly Blues -Cullowhee, NCBlues in the Afternoon -Conway, NHBlues Show -Albuquerque, NMGreen Chile Revival -Gallup, NMThe Big Blue Kitchen -Poughkeepsie, NYDoc's Juke Joint -Rochester, NYThe Blues Break -Rosendale, NYBlues All Over The Place -Dayton, OHBreakfast with the Blues -Eugene, ORBlue Monday -Portland, ORBop 'N' the Blues -Erie, PAThe Blues Show -Philadelphia, PASpoonful of Bluegrass and Blues -Nashville, TNBlues at Sunrise -Austin, TXFriday Night Blues -El Paso, TXMel's Diner -Moab, UTJunior X's Blue Monday -Brattleboro, VTThe Blue Side -Green Bay, WIGreen Arrow Radio -Madison, WIBlues on Sunday -Menomonie, WIBlues Café 101 -Stevens Point, WI

Free-FM -Grande Prairie, ABThe Range -Airdrie/Cochrane, ABK-Rock -Cold Lake, ABRock 104 -Olds, ABThe Rush -100 Mile House, BCCIFM Network -Barriere, BCCIFM Network -Cache Creek/Ashcroft, BCCIFM Network -Chase, BCPeace FM Chetwynd, BCCIFM Network -Clearwater, BCJet-FM -Courtenay, BC

Peace FM -Dawson Creek, BCAt the Crossroads -Kampool, BCSpud Valley Radio - Pemberton, BCThe Port -Port Hardy, BCThe Rush -Quesnel, BCThe Bear -Tofino, BCThe Edge -Ucluelet, BCBlues In The Dark -Vancouver, BCRockin' The Blues -Ottawa, ON

Boom Boom -Beez, BelgiumThe Wind Of The Blues -Mons, BelgiumRock Oko -Krizevci, CroatiaBlue Soul -Holstebro, DenmarkBaker Street -Albi, FranceRadio Blues Intense-Avergne-Limousine, FranceMojo Blues -Cenon,FranceMaxwell Street -Echillais, FranceEmission Pulsions -Longwy, FranceVirus de Blues -Mont de Marsan, FranceMidnight Special Blues Radio -Paris, FranceAll Blues -Ussel, FranceBlues Power-Bremerhaven, GermanyBizz Budapest, HungaryHighway 61 -Alessandria, ItalyCatfish Blues Radio Flash, Torino, ItalyRock 'N' Blues Today Umbertide, ItalyMojo Blues -Skopje, MacedoniaDanceteria! -Friesland, NetherlandsA Shake of Music-Gouda, NetherlandsMuzyka Zrodel -Bydgoszcz, PolandO Baile Dos Bombeiros -Braga, PortugalThe Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show

-Edinburgh, ScotlandWednesday Night Rockin' Party -Dorset, UK

Red Hot & Cool -Byron Bay, N.S.W.Indie Showcase -Campbelltown, N.S.W.Blues With A Feeling -Brisbane, QueenslandSidestream -Brisbane, QueenslandBluesBeat -Victor Harbor, S.A.Dave's Blues Mix -St. Helens, TasmaniaStrastra @ 9 -Alexandra, VictoriaRadio Port Phillip -Cape Schanck, VictoriaCheck it Out Fridays -Mentone, VictoriaTecka's Tracks Mildura City, VictoriaJuzBlooz -Warrnambool, Victoria

VISIT MISSYANDERSEN.COM FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF RADIO AIRPLAY

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Belly Up Tavern - Solana Beach, CAPatrick’s II - San Diego, CAHumphrey’s Backstage Music Lounge - SanDiego, CATio Leo’s - San Diego, CAHouse of Blues - San Diego, CABlue Café - Huntington Beach, CAMiramonte Winery - Temecula, CAMOJO - Copenhagen, DenmarkArne B - Svendborg, DenmarkDet Bruunske Pakhuus - Fredericia, DenmarkIndustrien - Aarup, DenmarkViejas Casino - Alpine, CAB.B King’s Blues Club - Universal City, CAHarder*s – Vejle, DenmarkSouth Coast Winery – Temecula, CA

Jazzhouse Dexter – Odense, DenmarkGodset – Kolding, DenmarkKultuministeriet – Ebeltoft, DenmarkRobert Renzoni Winery – Temecula, CAPala Casino – Pala, CABluesforeningen Crossroads – Vejle, DenmarkPilegaarden – Brønshøj, Denmark4th & B – San Diego, CA

Piazza Blues Festival, SwitzerlandNibe Festival, DenmarkDelta Blues Festival, ItalyFredericia Jazz Festival, DenmarkCatalina Island Blues Festival, CaliforniaOdense International Bluesdage, DenmarkAdams Avenue Street Fair, California

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