PURLY GATES 

E-mail : info@purlygates.com                       Toll-free phone: 877-431-7921

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST and the PROGRAMS

Purly Gates is a uniquely entertaining, creative singer and multi-instrumentalist
who has been performing nationally for folks of all ages for more than three decades. 
She accompanies her “maple syrup sweet” voice mainly with 6-string acoustic guitar,
but also plays 5-string banjo, ukelele, harmonica and accordion - only not all at once.

Purly’s repertoire is diverse, filled with swing tunes from the 30’s and 40’s,
humorous folk and traditional songs, originals, some country and bluegrass numbers.
    She also has been known to recite Cowboy Poetry, and uses storytelling or anecdotes to
 introduce songs that will tickle the toughest funny bone. Folks enjoy singing along on
familiar tunes, and are easily drawn in to participate on the choruses of ones they’ve
never heard before. It's great entertainment!!
    
      Performances can be acoustic or supplemented with a small PA system which Purly brings
(depending on audience size); they can also be informal, such as “strolling minstrel”

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A SAMPLING OF PLACES PURLY HAS PERFORMED IN TEXAS:

Merrill Gardens Assisted Living, San Marcos, TX
Merrill Gardens, Corpus Christy, TX
St. David’s Rehab Unit, Austin, TX
Grace House, Bee Caves, TX
Vista Oaks, Lakeway, TX
The Renaissance, Austin, TX
The Summit, Lakeway, TX
The Heritage at Gaines Ranch, Austin, TX
Austin School for the Blind, Austin TX
Shanghai Cowboy Gathering, Wharton, TX
Artz Rib House, Austin, TX
San Marcos Rec. Dept Easter Festival, TX
Old Settler’s Music Festival, Drfitwood, TX
Houston International Festival, TX
Austin Public Library, Austin, TX
Kerrville Music Festival, Kerrville, TX
New Ulm Arts Festival, New Ulm, TX

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WHAT’S BEEN SAID

“My folks LOVE your show!!!” -Linda Jenkins Aguirre, Activities  Director,
Merrill Gardens, San Marcos, TX

“You really know how to work a crowd!... You’re terrific!!” - Ruby Burton,
Activities Director, St. David’s Rehab, Austin, TX

“You connect well with the residents! You talk to them. You have a great show goin’-
you have a great style and you also have a great selection of music.”
-Andrew Robinson, Activities Director, Vista Oaks of Lakeway, TX

“Purly has a kind of strength that enables her to hold an audience in the palm
of her hand in a manner that seems effortless and casual.” -Erika Radich, Grand
Monadnock Arts Council, Keene, NH

“You were wonderful! I love the way you mix old folksongs and original tunes.
The different instruments you play and the little bits of history you throw in to
your act make it unique.” -Jane Scheafer, Texas Book Festival, Austin, TX

“She has proven to be a very amiable and capable artist with a wide repertoire and
impressive knowledge of the folk music field. We...are happy to recommend Purly
to community presenters. Based on our experiences, we feel she will be well-received
wherever she performs.” -Judith Buswell/Judy Rigmont, NH State Arts Council

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Reference: Vista Oaks of Lakeway - Andrew Robinson, Activities Director;
     Call Andrew for first-hand commentary on Purly’s program. (512) 261-6653


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