Reviews and Quotes for Lemon Pie.

"It's that "Edith Piaf" feel in the "moody" songs and that balsy bluesy feel that grabs me ----- great listening Missy".
Penny Lang

Chopper's Cd Picks: MISSY BURGESS from The Ottawa Folklore Centre Ltd. Newsletter February 2008

Exquisite playing. Good tunes and monstrous production from James Stephens. Willie P. Bennett can be found playing harmonica on this gem of a CD.

Pick it up now!

Pat Langston (Ottawa Citizen, Jan. 12/08)

“Ottawa’s Missy Burgess is as credible a blues interpreter as she is a singer/songwriter.
Here Burgess covers Robert Johnson’s suggestive “Come On In My Kitchen”, catches the moodiness of Jann Arden’s “It Looks Like Rain”, and delivers a rich, bittersweet take on her own lovelorn “Blue Sweater”. Front and centre, right where they belong, are Burgess’ direct, smoky vocals, sometimes reminiscent of her old pal Penny Lang’s.”

George and Wendy Rodrigue (Blue Dog Man – New Orleans, Louisiana) (Georgerodrigue.com)

We received your CD just yesterday. We’re in Carmel for a few days and then head back to Louisiana. It was a stormy day, and we actually went close to 24 hours without power. I put your CD in my laptop as George painted in the dim light, and if filled the quiet ----wonderfully. We both thoroughly enjoyed the song --- and the rest of the CD.

Rita Chiarelli

I have been listening to your CD and really enjoying it Missy…smokey voice….wow….love Willie P. too….!

Jean Sauve

Just finished listening to your CD….You have many reasons to be proud…What a fine piece of work…..Congratulations on a variety of sounds and moods from the blues of course to folk to jazzy undertones, great blend of instruments….

Peter Harper

I picked up your Lemon Pie CD and just wanted to say that I really enjoy it. You have a sweet and beautiful voice. I like all of the songs but there are a couple which I especially enjoy. The cover is pretty cool too.

MISSY BURGESS, Lemon Pie (Missy Burgess Music) Burgess’s warm voice blends beautifully with Vince Halfhide’s virtuoso guitar playing in a set that combines strains of blues, including a fine version of Robert Johnson’s Come On In My Kitchen, folk and a bit of jazz. ***1/2

--Mike Regenstreif
(Montreal Gazette, Jan. 10th, 2008)

Missy,
It was great to meet you a couple weeks ago at Rasputin's. I'd like to get you a new CD when it comes out in December but will need your address. I'm enjoying your CD very much. Such a sweet and lived voice you have! Hope to see you somewhere down the road...Kat Danser

"Your CD is a wonderful mix of strength and tenderness. It is earthy and fun. Pour Me A Song overflows with poignant memories and philosophical musings. So much more than words and notes, your songs take me back to half-buried memories of my own. You make wonderful music! Looking forward to seeing you again,"
Cathy Duncan

"One of the highlights of the evening was listening to YOUR CD which you so thoughtfully had Rushed to him for the evening. It was sensational: we absolutely loved it. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! We would like to order 2 dozen (yes, 24 !) copies of it to pass along your ultimate talent and listening rapture to our friends and family." Dian Bell

"Hi Missy: I just wanted to express again my thanks for your compelling and joyous performance at the Healing Garden concert yesterday. It was a pleasure to meet you, and on hearing the full CD since I can tell you that I love it too! It's going to be in the player often..."

"I have to say thanks so much. Conn and I are both in love with your cd...it is very much our type of evening music. We went home lastnight, I couldn't even wait til we got there, I had to put it on in the truck for Conn to hear.... We had dinner, put a log in the fireplace, turned the lights down and just relaxed to your cd....it was amazing. Devin even said "mommy come over I wanna dance with you by the
fire...." It was so sweet. I think I only listened to it a total of six times yesterday and it's one of the few cd's that I like all songs on....no hitting the forward button.....It's Great!!! Thanks girl....you've done an outstanding job yet again!! BRenda"

"Hey Missy,
I had a chance to listen to your cd and thoroughly enjoyed it.... I was impressed with the whole presentation- Nice arrangements with harmonious and cohesive guitar work- Nice songwriting; I liked your rendition of Wish upon a Star with your brother....... and also liked your song about your deceased friend. nice choice of words....I also liked the overall resonance and at times melancholy nature of your voice.....Nice variety of songs Professional cd presentation with lyric sleeve.......looks great
Congratulations Missy on what I am sure was a lot of hard work, dedication and heartfelt passion.
Jean Sauve."

Missy,

I have just listened for the 5th time to your new CD “Pour me a Song”. Wow! I am compelled to write to tell you how I have enjoyed this new CD.
It is an eclectic arrangement of songs that keeps you coming back to listen again and again. Your voice is as unique as your songs. It is very apparent that you deeply feel your music when you are performing. Congratulations and what a wonderful and charitable idea to donate the proceeds to a healing garden as it fits right in with the feel of your music.
When is your next CD?
Michele

Missy, I did get your CD last night. It is fabulous. I had some smiles and a few tears. The only thing that could have improved on it would have been to be in the same room with you as you sang your songs.

susan