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Chris Pureka is an American acoustic singer-songwriter from Northampton, Massachusetts.
Recent accolades from BILLBOARD MAGAZINE and The New York Times and consistent touring have kept Chris Pureka in the public eye. A rising songwriter from Western Massachusetts, Pureka has built a reputable name for herself in the 250-500 capacity rooms in the U.S with a relentless tour schedule and creative marketing strategies.
For this indie-acoustic songstress with simple, heartfelt and vulnerable delivery, comparisons flow easily. Some recognize the poetry and grit of a young Bruce Springsteen or a troubled Ryan Adams. Others see shades of greats like Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin or Mary Gauthier. BILLBOARD MAGAZINE recently said of Pureka’s Official CMJ Showcase, “Pureka, another Billboard favorite, played to a packed room, summoning the spirits of Gillian Welch’s “Revelator” or Ryan Adams’ “Heartbreaker.” And break hearts she did. Her husky moan cradled her adoring fans and her funny between-song banter brought ‘em home.” Whatever the reference point, one thing remains certain: on her newest release, Chris Pureka has taken the unfettered, heart-on-your-sleeve approach she is known for and has delved even deeper into her calling as promising young troubadour.
Recent accolades from BILLBOARD MAGAZINE and The New York Times and consistent touring have kept Chris Pureka in the public eye. A rising songwriter from Western Massachusetts, Pureka has built a reputable name for herself in the 250-500 capacity rooms in the U.S with a relentless tour schedule and creative marketing strategies.
For this indie-acoustic songstress with simple, heartfelt and vulnerable delivery, comparisons flow easily. Some recognize the poetry and grit of a young Bruce Springsteen or a troubled Ryan Adams. Others see shades of greats like Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin or Mary Gauthier. BILLBOARD MAGAZINE recently said of Pureka’s Official CMJ Showcase, “Pureka, another Billboard favorite, played to a packed room, summoning the spirits of Gillian Welch’s “Revelator” or Ryan Adams’ “Heartbreaker.” And break hearts she did. Her husky moan cradled her adoring fans and her funny between-song banter brought ‘em home.” Whatever the reference point, one thing remains certain: on her newest release, Chris Pureka has taken the unfettered, heart-on-your-sleeve approach she is known for and has delved even deeper into her calling as promising young troubadour.
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| FULL TRACK Come Back Home (live) | 4:26 |
| FULL TRACK Hold It Together (studio version) | 4:19 |
| FULL TRACK California | 3:51 |
| Momentary Thief | 5:23 |
Top Albums
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Dryland
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How I Learned to See in the Dark
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Driving North
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Chimera E.P.
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exprof wrote:
Brussels http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-chris-pureka-au-toogenblik-a-haren-le-14-octobre-2011-86625223.html
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burningcat wrote:
Always Sublime!
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formlessness wrote:
If anyone has the "Chris Pureka EP", NOT Chimera, I'd be very interested in buying it from you, or if you could upload it, I'd be VERY appreciative.
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formlessness wrote:
I discovered this music while listening to "Under 100 listeners" radio. Apparently that tag is wrong. But than god it is, or I would have never heard this PERFECTION.
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purplewombat wrote:
swooooooooon
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keeper-of-keys wrote:
Absolutely amazing. Listened to the first few bars of a song and fell in love.
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elbebirthe wrote:
I missed your October concert at the SilverFuture. When are you coming back to Berlin?
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littlebluekitty wrote:
I'm a straight girl that loves her music. ^_^ Burning Bridges is definitely one of my faves of hers.
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macychick wrote:
Love Chris Pureka? Check out Rachael Sage
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jessefivey wrote:
Another artist I like who's going to Michfest. I'm so fucking disappointed in her.
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telavida wrote:
<3 marry me!
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WhackedTollie wrote:
GAH I want to see her live... but I'm so broke and it's in San Fran lol...
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ocgray wrote:
I love that one of the tags is "queer"
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GeneralAtrocity wrote:
Only just discovered her by accident. Obviously a huge talent, I predict big things once more people become aware of her. Superb.
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agrov001 wrote:
little taste of what's to come................................................................................. http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2010/03/05/mp3-at-3pm-chris-pureka/
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agrov001 wrote:
love her! the new CD will be amazing considering how she's matured as a musician since the first demos.
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shinysnow wrote:
this gal rocks!
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LightningSchmu wrote:
wow, she's a girl! xD 31 And Falling is so nice..have to check out more from her
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KristinontheJob wrote:
Chris is so damn sexy!!! *bitez finger*
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HedwigsInTheBox wrote:
Oh, Chris. The fact that you had fun in Medford makes me adore you.
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Landlocked (Live on KEXP)
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Hunnypot Radio: Chris Pureka -…
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Shipwreck (Live on KEXP)
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Lowlands (Live on KEXP)
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Back in the US East and West Coast Dates
5 Nov 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/chrispureka
WEB: www.chrispureka.com
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/chrispureka
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chrispureka
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/chrispureka
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2 Sep 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/chrispureka
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CherryDreamm added Chris Pureka to CherryDreamm’s library. Wednesday morning
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JoeySednaoui tagged Chris Pureka with singer-songwriter, folk and acoustic. Wednesday morning
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Moshka47 added Chris Pureka to Moshka47’s library. Tuesday morning
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formlessness wrote about Chris Pureka in Vinyl's I Own. Sunday evening
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formlessness wrote about Chris Pureka – Dryland in Vinyl's I Own. Sunday evening
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formlessness wrote about Chris Pureka – Driving North in Vinyl's I Own. Sunday evening
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formlessness wrote about Chris Pureka – How I Learned to See in the Dark in Vinyl's I Own. Sunday evening
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Rostovgirl, basedonfiction, faithhughes and 16 other people added Chris Pureka to their libraries. last week
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schmesser, marmalade-skies, amyhertel and 6 other people added Chris Pureka to their libraries. last month
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schmesser tagged Chris Pureka with female vocalists, singer-songwriter and folk. last month
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