Chris Pureka

Chris started writing songs at the age of 16 and, following in the footsteps of her indie predecessors, began cultivating her fan base at open mics and coffee houses. Even as a young artist she landed opening slots for folk favorites including Erin McKeown, Tami Hart, and Pamela Means. In June 2001, she locked herself in her bedroom with a four track, recorded a 7 song EP, and hit the road for a three month nation-wide tour with progressive folk poet Alix Olson.

Whether in the studio or on the stage, Chris's control over her guitar and the complicated and percussive riffs she writes strike critics and peers immediately. Pamela Means (a singer songwriter best known for her slick guitar work) says of Chris, "Chris is an excellent guitar player…she digs in like a true natural. The feel, the tone, the chords, the vibe, everything. I could listen to her all day." But for others, it seems to be the lyrics that first win them over. "…even though she jokes about her plentiful supply of sad songs, she has a way of making you hold your breath for just a moment, so you can hear every poignant, poetic word. Even when it makes your heart clench to hear it." (Jennifer Layton indie-music.com). Chris's main influences include Ryan Adams, Peter Mulvey, Gillian Welch, and Pamela Means.

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