Chris Pureka
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Chris Pureka is an acoustic musician from Northampton, Massachusetts. She began writing songs at the age of 16 and soon became a frequent performer at local coffee houses and open mics. As a young performer, she opened shows for such artists as Erin McKeown and Pamela Means, and in June, 2001, she recorded a self-titled seven-song EP and embarked on a three-month nationwide tour with lesbian folk poet Alix Olson. The EP was later mastered and reprinted for her 2005 summer tour.
In 2004, Pureka released Driving North, her first full-length album, earning rave reviews from fans and fellow artists alike.
In 2006, Pureka released Dryland, and toured the US a second time as a headlining act. The album is receiving rave reviews and was feature on the Paste Magazine Sampler in February 2007.
Pureka is a Nationally touring musician and often performs with with artists including Peter Mulvey, Dar Williams, Jeffrey Foucault, Kris Delmhorst, Melissa Ferrick, Catie Curtis, and Girlyman.
Pureka's third album, Dryland, was released on September 26, 2006.
[edit] Discography
- 2001 - Chris Pureka EP
- 2004 - Driving North
- 2006 - Dryland
