Biography
Chris Pureka, a rising songwriter from Northampton, MA has landed praise from publications like Time Out New York, Performing Songwriter, and The Boston Globe for both her 2004 debut, Driving North and the highly anticipated follow-up, Dryland (2006). Nationally touring with over 175 shows/year, Pureka has built a great name for herself in the 250-500 capacity rooms in the U.S. and last fall completed a 10-date tour in Ireland. She has also earned a tremendous grassroots college following and an active street team. Recent honors include being nominated for the 2007 Boston Music Awards, receiving an ASCAPPLUS award and being voted a “Most Wanted” emerging artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, 2006.
For this indie-acoustic songstress with simple, heartfelt delivery, comparisons flow easily: many see hints of Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch or Ryan Adams. But, whatever the reference point, Chris Pureka has taken an unfettered, heart-on-your-sleeve approach and carved a niche for herself as a promising young troubadour.
Instrumentation
Chris Pureka, guitar and vocals
Discography
Chris Pureka: Chimera - E.P. (2009)
Chris Pureka: Dryland (2006)
Chris Pureka: Driving North (2004)
Chris Pureka: Chris Pureka EP (2001)
Chris Pureka appears on:
Alix Olson: Independence Meal (2003)
Alix Olson: Built Like That (2001)
Arjuna Greist: Odd Numbers (2003)
Links
| http://www.chrispureka.com |
| myspace |