Joe Purdy

Today I will WOW you with the musical catalog of the fiercely independent Joe Purdy!

Joe Purdy Discography and best song from album:

• Joe Purdy
  • Mary May & Bobby
• Sessions from Motor Ave.
  • Come Back Down Joe
• Stomping Grounds
  • Rainy Day Lament
• Julie Blue
  • Wash Away
• Only Four Seasons
  • The City
• You Can Tell Georgia
  • Ode to Sad Clown
• Paris In the Morning
  • Two Left Feet
• Canyon Joe
  • Outlaws
• Take My Blanket and Go
  • White Picket Fence
• Last Clock on the Wall
  • Dead End Kids

Top 3 Joe Purdy Albums:

1. Only Four Seasons
2. Julie Blue
3. You Can Tell Georgia

Top 10 Joe Purdy Songs:

1. Ode To Sad Clown
2. The City
3. Falling Down
4. You Can Tell Georgia
5. Two Left Feet
6. Brand New Set of Wings
7. Can’t Get It Right Today
8. Wash Away
9. Only Four Seasons
10. Waiting On Something Good

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Mixed Tape Monday: Cities

Today is Mixed Tape Monday and today’s topic is Cities!

So, listed below are great songs that have a particular city in the title or referenced in the song. 

City Mixed Tape:

• Atlantic City
  • Bruce Springsteen
  • Album: The River
• Brooklyn Bound
  • The Black Keys
  • The Big Come Up
• Toyko
  • Bob Schneider
  • Album: Lonelyland
• San Francisco
  • Brett Dennen
  • Album: Hope for the Hopeless
• Omaha
  • Counting Crows
  • Album: August and Everything After
• L.A. Woman
  • The Doors
  • Album: L.A. Woman
• Birmingham
  • Drive-By Truckers
  • Album: Southern Rock Opera
• South of Cincinnati
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Album: Guitars, Cadillac’s, Etc., Etc.
• Chicago Promenade
  • Jason Isbell
  • Album: Sirens of the Ditch
• Train to Jackson
  • Jeffrey Foucault
  • Album: Ghost Repeater
• San Jose
  • Joe Purdy
  • Album: Take My Blanket and Go
• When Jesus Left Birmingham
  • John Mellencamp
  • Album: Human Wheels
• Jersey Clowns
  • Josh Rouse
  • Album: Subtitulo
• Manhattan
  • The Kings of Leon
  • Album: Only by the Night
• Lake Charles
  • Lucinda Williams
  • Album: Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
• The Road to Ensenada
  • Lyle Lovett
  • Album: The Road to Ensenada
• Memphis & 53rd
  • Minus the Bear
  • Album: Menos el Oso
• Jacksonville Skyline
  • Whiskeytown
  • Album: Pneumonia
• Lynnville Train
  • Robert Earl Keen
  • Album: Gringo Honeymoon
• Riddle In London Town
  • State Radio
  • Album: Us Against the Crown

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You should still be listening to Joe Purdy

Here is a little more info on Joe Purdy to assist in your acclimation to his style of music.

 Currently, Joe has ten albums to his credit and over 100 songs in his catalog.  Below is a list of his albums:

 Joe Purdy Discography:

1.  Joe Purdy
2. Sessions from Motor Ave.
3. Stomping Grounds
4. “Julie Blue”
5. Only Four Seasons
6. You can tell Georgia
7. Paris in the Morning
8. Canyon Joe
9. Take My Blanket and Go
10. Last Clock on the Wall

 The above mentioned albums are listed in chronological release order.  While I recommend them all, “Julie Blue” was my first Joe Purdy album and still ranks among my favorite.  This collection of songs were written and recorded (in less than a week) while Joe was staying on a river island in upstate New York.  The rough nature of the recording is further enhanced by the sound of the water hitting the docks in the background.  It also contains the song “Wash Away” which has been featured in the TV show “Lost” and is currently being used in a “Dawn Soap” commercial. 

 Joe recently ended his 2009 tour in Austin on December 20^th.  He should begin touring sometime in early 2010.  And, I stand corrected from my previous blog, the Austin date was not his first venture into Texas, he has previously played at Austin’s SXSW in 2007.

 In addition to me being a fan, Joe seems to have a growing legion of folks who praise his musical prowess.  Pete Townshend (The Who) is among one of the many.

 Check out the amazing duet of “Let My Love Open the Door” with Joe Purdy and the legendary Pete Townshend at the Hotel Cafe.  http://www.ilike.com/artist/Joe+Purdy/videos/352175492

 So, continue to take your time and immerse yourself to the greatness of Joe Purdy and let me know what you think.  All songs are available to stream for free from his website www.joepurdy.com .

 Great music awaits!

You should be listening to Joe Purdy

Joe Purdy is an anomaly in the current music industry scene.  He releases, writes, produces, and sings everything himself.  Not signed to a major label, an indie label, or any label at all. His music is not sold in any record store.  Purdy has been offered a major label contract on numerous occasions and he’s turned them down every time.  With ten albums behind him, songs on a smattering of TV shows (Lost, Grey’s Anatomy) and two commercials (Kia & Dawn) it would appear that his lack of a label has not hurt his ability to make a living or make incredible music. 

His music might be categorized as folk but don’t get too caught up in the genre label.  His music is raw and gritty with great stories behind it.  He switches seamlessly between piano and guitar with the occasional harmonica.  Each song has warmth to it that invites you to listen.  His lyrics and song characters are vulnerable yet familiar with underlying strength and assurance from his voice. 

I’ve been a fan for about six or seven years and recently had the good fortune to see him live in Austin on Dec. 20^th.  I believe this was his first show in the great state of Texas.  It was well worth the wait.  The concert lasted a little over 2 hours and Joe was an engaging stage presence who took requests from the sold out crowd.  He was funny, accessible, determined to give a good show, dealt with drunks well (I was not one) and, wouldn’t play Wash Away (popular song from TV show Lost and Dawn commercial).

Top five Joe Purdy Songs according to Butler (Albums listed to right of song):

1.  Mary May & Bobby (Joe Purdy)
2. Falling Down  (Only Four Seasons)
3. Ode to a Sad Clown (You can Tell Georgia)
4. Two Left Feet (Paris in the Morning)
5. San Jose (Take My Blanket and Go)

So, take some time and acclimate yourself to the greatness of Joe Purdy and let me know what you think.  All songs are available to stream for free from his website www.joepurdy.com .

Joe Purdy’s music is available on i tunes, CD Baby and www.joepurdy.com.

Great music awaits!