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Joe Purdy is a North American based folk singer-songwriter. He has currently released nine albums to date: his self titled debut, Sessions from Motor Ave., Stompingrounds, Julie Blue, Only Four Seasons, You Can Tell Georgia, and Paris in the Morning, Canyon Joe, and Take My Blanket and Go. All of his albums are available for free listening on his homepage. His song, ‘Wash Away (Reprise)’, was featured on the hit ABC TV series, Lost, while Grey’s Anatomy additionally featured ‘I Love the Rain the Most,’ ‘The City,’ ‘Far Away Blues,’ and ‘Suitcase.’ House MD featured ‘Rainy Day Lament’.

Joe Purdy’s band members include: Brian Wright, Willy C. Golden, Deacon, Al Sgro, and Mike “Papa” Freas.

Joe’s Narrative:

Have you ever been hooked on the narrative of a conversation that you weren’t supposed to hear? That is just one of the things you might feel when listening to the music of singer/songwriter Joe Purdy. As he reflects on a memory of an angry moment, or a stolen kiss, his voice becomes startlingly intimate — you can practically feel his breath on your ear. His sweet, folk- flavored melodies, coupled with the warm tones of an old Gibson guitar, is enough to make an audience blush.

Born and raised in bluegrass country — Fayetteville, Arkansas — Purdy fast developed an appreciation for music. Listening to Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Buddy Holly, and pretty much anything playing on the oldies station.

But it was a more contemporary artist that first truly impressed on Purdy the power of songwriting.

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Julie Blue
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Only Four Seasons
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You Can Tell Georgia
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Top Tracks

1	The City full track	1,255
2	Can't Get it Right Today full track	816
3	I Love the Rain the Most full track	682
4	Wash Away full track	571
5	Suitcase full track	450
6	Far Away Blues full track	366
7	Wash Away (reprise) full track	316
8	San Jose full track	312
9	Rainy Day Lament full track	189
10	Isn't Love full track	182
11	Blue in the Sky full track	133
12	Why Do I full track	129
13	Julie Blue full track	125
14	Come Back Down Joe full track	124
15	You Can Tell Georgia full track	116

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OneWorldDestiny wrote:
17 days ago

1) 9 albums in 4 years => pure genius + workaholic 2) similar artists rather thomas dybdahl and damien rice 3) i like his voice and style + homepage

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missyas wrote:
21 days ago

Just started listening to him and fell in love immediately. He's voice and story universe is pure magic! ♥

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jojo118 wrote:
last month

I just cant seem to sum him up today.......

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d1ogo wrote:
last month

great musics, gotta thanks JJ Abrams for choosing Wash Away for Lost :D

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JoFresh wrote:
last month

Ray LaMontagne touches souls. He touched mine at least. This singer songwriter bares it all on this new album. Easily one of my favorite soulful records of the year. check it iTunes - http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPreorder?id=291469895&s=143441 Stereogum - http://stereogum.com/archives/new-ray-lamontagne-meg-white_023811.html Ray's Site - http://www.raylamontagne.com

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OceanReid wrote:
last month

Thanks for listening ;-) http://www.last.fm/music/Ocean+Reid

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yolimiguel wrote:
September 2008

Me recuerda a los mejores momentos de Bob Dylan. Clasico de clasicos. Dedos que desarrollan grandeza y simpleza. Inmenso.

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JoFresh wrote:
September 2008

If u guys like brett then check out Ray Lamontagne. His new single has a great feel to it. http://release.theplatform.com/content.qtl?pid=Rrhxjklum2VhXsM869nvUI2uz4je18X_&UserName=Unknown

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beckybartkowski wrote:
September 2008

What do you guys think of Ray LaMontagne? If you haven't heard his new stuff you can check it out here: www.RayLaMontagne.com. His new album is out 10/14.

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Voittaa wrote:
September 2008

He's purdy good.

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espraitz wrote:
September 2008

yes please. thank you.

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angelopeb wrote:
September 2008

agreed.

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youraxisonatilt wrote:
September 2008

there are few things better in life than joe purdy. and that's the truth.

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exticy wrote:
August 2008

i love joe. he is just great!

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peppequintale wrote:
August 2008

big joe

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beckybartkowski wrote:
August 2008

If you dig Joe Purdy, check out Ray Lamontagne! http://www.amazon.com/Gossip-Grain-Ray-LaMontagne/dp/B001AX9DT0/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1213128532&sr=1-18

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rglsarctrsblck wrote:
August 2008

so amazing

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[deleted-user] wrote:
July 2008

this man is so beautiful. I recently saw him in london at the shitest organised festival I have ever been to, but he was amazing and even as an australian I would have much prefered to have him on the main stage blasting out the sound and drowning out powderfinger anyday!!! he is absolutely lovely...
OneLuvGurl wrote:
July 2008

What a great singer! <3

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GrandFisher wrote:
July 2008

<3

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