Missy Andersen
Born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Queens, New York, Missy Andersen has been singing as long as she can remember. Although singing was her love, she had her first stab at the music business while in her teens with the rap single, “Be For Real” under the moniker, Denyce "Flip" Isaac. Although the record’s success was small, it still led to her being the opening act for Cissy Houston in a string of club dates. It wasn’t long before she turned back to singing, honing her skills fronting local bands as well as doing studio sessions as a background vocalist.
After moving to San Diego, California, she met local blues man, Earl Thomas in the late 90’s. It was then that she became one of the original Juke Joint Jezebelles, a gospel, blues, and soul quartet, who provided backup vocals for Earl’s stage show. She played and toured with Earl for several years hitting festivals and venues in the U.S. and Europe. Earl Thomas and the Jezebelles shared the stage with Ray Charles, B.B. King, Robert Cray, John Hammond, Keb’ Mo’, Kenny Neal, James Harmon, and The Meters.
After fronting San Diego-based band, Tell Mama, Missy felt it was time to strike out on her own. With her feet planted squarely in the R&B, soul, and blues tradition, she delivers each song with the passion and conviction of a woman who has lived the life she sings.
