Artist description PURPLE. is a high-energy fusion of rock, folk and psychedelia. Craig Simon brings lyric vocals and ascending guitar. Jody Daub's locomotive drums, Andy Gorham's ivory and Pat Guinta's elastic bass round out the band.

Music Style folk / rock / psychedelia

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Artist History PURPLE. has been performing in Ottawa and surrounding area since 1993. PURPLE. has undergone lineup changes but dedication to unique, honest music remains. Albums: Half Light of August (1999). DOUBLE single (2001). Both available from purplerivermusic@hotmail.com (independent). PURPLE. was recently voted Band of the Year by readers of XPress, Ottawa's entertainment streetpaper.

Group Members Craig Simon: lead vocal, all guitars, background vocals. Andy Gorham: Hammond organ, piano, clav., synth. Jody Daub: drums, harmony vocals. Pat Guinta: bass

Instruments acoustic and electric 6, 9 and 12 string guitars. Electric bass. Drums. Piano, Hammond organ. Violin. Trumpets. Djembe.

Albums Half Light of August (1999, independent/purplerivermusic). DOUBLE single (2001, independent/purplerivermusic)

Press Reviews from blue moon magazine, 2000 ****PURPLE.Half Light of August(independent) PURPLE. has stood for an honest, original blend of folk, rock and psychedelia in Ottawa since 1993. Half Light of August features Craig Simon(ex-Rudeboy) on vocals and lead guitar, rubbery bass by Robin Beasley (No Buds for Bob), drums by Jody Daub and dreamy organ by Andy Gorham. Every song is a new experience; a different mood and tempo. These Days are Left to Dreams is an introspective mid-tempo; Sweet Baby Jesus is fast and furious. The psychedelic touch comes from spiraling lead guitar with various effects and Hammond organ. You Are a Flower is a fun, hippie lovesong. The title track is nostalgic, angry and beautiful all at once. A long-anticipated first release, PURPLE. fans will find Half Light of August well worth the wait. - LF

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Location Ottawa, Ontario - Canada

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