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Joe Purdy

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Review 1 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

Joe Purdy was amazing!

The Basement @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Thu, Jun 28, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Make it Up" @

Posted 07/02/2012

by MeMurdock

Joe Purdy and The Giving Tree band were absolutely fantastic together and separate! I look forward to hearing more music from The Giving Tree band and hope to see Purdy again soon!!!!

The Basement @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Thu, Jun 28, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Make it Up" @

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Review 2 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

The Basement @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Thu, Jun 28, 2012 @

Posted 07/02/2012

by Anonymous

Joe was great as always. Venue was a little odd- made it hard to find a spot where you could see the performance. His show at the Rumba room a few years back had a much better vibe- open and the crowd was into it. This crowd seemed like they hadn't heard his songs before other than a small group of folks who seemed to be singing along.

The Basement @

- Columbus @

, OH @

- Thu, Jun 28, 2012 @

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Review 3 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

A Class Act

Duck Room at Blueberry Hill @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Tue, Jun 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Last Clock on the Wall @

Opening act(s): The Giving Tree Band backed him beautifully-- very talented bunch of musicians. Their opening was energetic and their music was intense. I think they'll learn something about lyric writing working with Joe. @

Posted 06/28/2012

by Buddha26

Joe is an amazing songwriter and an incredible performer. His performance was mesmerizing and passionate. IMO, he is one of the best lyricists around.

If you get the chance to see him, GO!

Duck Room at Blueberry Hill @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Tue, Jun 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Last Clock on the Wall @

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Review 4 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

Captivating.

Duck Room at Blueberry Hill @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Tue, Jun 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "TRAIN IN LINE!" If you're familiar with Purdy, you should know this line. @

Opening act(s): The Giving Tree Band. @

Posted 06/28/2012

by LooM

Location:Chicago

The entire show was captivating: The unyielding energy of The Giving Tree Band cannot be understated or under appreciated. The down home licks and lyrics of their original music would be enough to sweep you off your feet and spirit you away back to the green farm fields of Illinois (a place very near to this little girl's heart), if you weren't so busy stomping your feet and wishing you knew the words well enough to sing along.
Further, TGTB maintained that energy and passion when they came back out on stage to accompany the great Joe Purdy. You know that hollow vibration you get in your heart when you're truly moved by a sentiment? Well, Purdy melted hearts as he crooned his smart and soulful lyrics under a haunting reverb. His voice often condensed down a tortured whisper, just before bellowing out in tormented emphasis. And through it all The Giving Tree Band lent a depth, edge and gravitas to songs that can feel much more dreamy and distant when Purdy performs alone. The performance was outstanding.
Blueberry Hill provided ample seating, which was wonderful. The only drawback that I observed was a prevalent humidity in the Duck Room that seemed to plague Purdy's guitar with tuning trouble. But that was the fault of the air that night, unless of course there's a climate control specialist on the payroll. In that case, that guy should be fired.
Excellent show guys.

Duck Room at Blueberry Hill @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Tue, Jun 26, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "TRAIN IN LINE!" If you're familiar with Purdy, you should know this line. @

Opening act(s): The Giving Tree Band. @

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Review 5 for Joe Purdy

4 / 5

Bowery Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Jun 18, 2012 @

Opening act(s): opening act was fine there songs lacked a little but the really could play ...... @

Posted 06/20/2012

by Ciaranireland1

Location:bowery ballrooom

Joe was awesome !!! it did take some time for him to warm up and get into it performance. It was great to see a performer not want to end the evening.. especially on a Monday night

Bowery Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Mon, Jun 18, 2012 @

Opening act(s): opening act was fine there songs lacked a little but the really could play ...... @

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Review 6 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Posted 06/27/2011

by Anonymous

This was one of the best shows I have been to in a while. Opening act (The Milk Carton Kids) was great.

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

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Review 7 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Opening act(s): The Milk Carton Kids @

Posted 06/23/2011

by Anonymous

Brighton Music Hall is a small venue that provides for an intimate show overflowing with energy from the extremely talented Joe Purdy, Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan. Their passion for music was evident, giving the crowd plenty reason to fall completely in love with them.

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Opening act(s): The Milk Carton Kids @

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Review 8 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Milk Carton Kids @

Posted 06/23/2011

by Anonymous

Location:Boston

Played everything the crowd asked for. Great place to watch him and his opener was incredible, definitely check out Milk Carton Kids.

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Milk Carton Kids @

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Review 9 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When Purdy was on stage with the Milk Cart Kids, and when the Milk Cart Kids performed "Charlie" @

Posted 06/23/2011

by blue3baby99

Location:Brighton

Everything about this show was magical. The venue was great and felt so intimate and created for a very close experience w/ Purdy and the Milk Cart kids. From start to finish the performances were stellar. i feel more than i can effectively express here, but I loved, absolutely loved this show!

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When Purdy was on stage with the Milk Cart Kids, and when the Milk Cart Kids performed "Charlie" @

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Review 10 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Milk Carton Kids @

Posted 06/23/2011

by GeorgiaC42

The milk carton kids were a great opening act. Joe Purdy was in great form playing requests from the crowd and exchanging banter with the backup band. Such a great show!

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Milk Carton Kids @

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Review 11 for Joe Purdy

2 / 5

Ok

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Posted 06/23/2011

by Kid11

Wish he played some of his older stuff more and when did Joe get to be so hillbilly?

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

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Review 12 for Joe Purdy

3 / 5

mixed feelings

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When he played Canyon Joe @

Opening act(s): The Milk Carton Kids were great @

Posted 06/23/2011

by DashNathan

Joe, without doubt, has presence, a remarkable voice that effortlessly fills the room, and a great repertoire of songs. However, for a venue in which everyone pretty much had to stand, it would have been a much better event had he not performed more mellowed versions of his songs. Having said that, it's understandable that without a traveling band, there isn't much he can do about it.
All in all, I enjoyed the show, but was ready to leave before the encore (although I am glad I stayed for Canyon Joe)

Brighton Music Hall @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Tue, Jun 21, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When he played Canyon Joe @

Opening act(s): The Milk Carton Kids were great @

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Review 13 for Joe Purdy

4 / 5

Great show

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Thu, May 12, 2011 @

Favorite moment: He kept asking for what songs we wanted to hear and he totally picked mine I was screaming so loud. Wehn he played it "Canyon Joe" it was amazing! @

Opening act(s): Didn't get a chance to see them. @

Posted 05/14/2011

by ArkansasBoulderTransplant

Location:Boulder, CO

I also enjoy going and seeing Joe Purdy sing. The Bluebird was a great venue making the show much more up close and personal. If you like some good ole folk music with a very unique style than Joe Purdy should not be missed. He sings and play so beautifully and with each song your heart just wants to melt a little more. Definitely a more chill and relaxed crowd, not to much dancing, but thats to be expected with Joe Purdy's music. Great show to take a loved one too, very romantic yet Joe gives it that manly ozark mountain ruggedness. I would definitely go see him again!

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Thu, May 12, 2011 @

Favorite moment: He kept asking for what songs we wanted to hear and he totally picked mine I was screaming so loud. Wehn he played it "Canyon Joe" it was amazing! @

Opening act(s): Didn't get a chance to see them. @

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Review 14 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

What an amazing show

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Thu, May 12, 2011 @

Posted 05/14/2011

by lalala23

Location:Denver

The Milk Carton Kids are absolutely awesome. Their show switches from witty banter (they are hilarious) to deep emotional lyrics with ease. These guys truly connect with their audience, whether it's in a big venue like the Bluebird or in a more intimate setting. I really enjoyed it, and I would love to see them again soon. I think this duo, being new, is the start of something very special. It was an honor to see them.

Joe Purdy did a great job, and shut up the increasingly restless crowd with a few quick remarks. I thought bringing the Milk Carton Kids into his set and having them play with him was also a great move, and they sounded wonderful together. I wasn't sure what to expect with Joe, but I was very pleased.

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Thu, May 12, 2011 @

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Review 15 for Joe Purdy

2 / 5

Joe Purdy dissapointing

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Tue, Dec 1, 2009 @

Posted 12/04/2009

by DJEli

Location:Colorado Springs

Joe was a little dissapointing. Many of his songs sounded a lot alike, his harp skills were rudinmentary and he didn't play 3 of his best songs (Wash Away, City, Can't Get It Right Today). Gotta please the fans sometime.

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Tue, Dec 1, 2009 @

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Review 16 for Joe Purdy

4 / 5

good

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Tue, Dec 1, 2009 @

Posted 12/03/2009

by manfeller

took my girlfriend to his concert for her birthday. he's good. keeps it all about the music.

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Tue, Dec 1, 2009 @

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Review 17 for Joe Purdy

5 / 5

Joe Purdy rocks my world!

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Tue, Dec 1, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Joe Purdy sang about murder and made it sound beautiful! @

Posted 12/02/2009

by JHopper

I loved this concert! It was all I thought about all day on tuesday and being able to see him on stage was so amazing! He is beautiful in every way. I get lost in his voice and his songs. The whole thing just made my heart extremely happy. Meaghan Smith blew me away! I loved her! She was so cute, I loved her song "You got out"

Bluebird Theater @

- Denver @

, CO @

- Tue, Dec 1, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Joe Purdy sang about murder and made it sound beautiful! @

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