Album Notes

"I have spent my life looking for the perfect scare, and Milbre and 'Mama Gone' are it." Dr. Philip Meckley, Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department at Kansas Wesleyan University.

Audiences from across the country have offered these rave reviews:

“Flawless”
“Fascinating, absolutely riveting, a triumph.”
“One word describes her work: MAGIC!”
“Gripping…Her brilliant use of the English language on this recording is its own reward.

The stories on “Mama Gone…” debuted at the acclaimed Ghost Story Concerts of the National Storytelling Festival in 1997 and 2002. “After Push Came to Shove” is from the poem by Milbre Burch in Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears, edited by Ellen Datlow and Terry Windling.

An internationally known performer, award-winning recording artist, acclaimed writer of modern fairytales and sought-after teacher of her craft, Milbre Burch is a storyteller in every sense of the word. A 30-year veteran of theatre, spoken word and storytelling festivals throughout the USA and in Europe, she lives with her husband and two daughters under the wide blue sky of Columbia, Missouri.