This week, we’re joined by Katie Roche and Nicole Upchurch , two members of Iowa’s all female band, Awful Purdies.  We’ll hear tracks from their debut album and talk about family, love, and art.

 

Formed in the summer of 2006 by former member Amy Finders and founding member Annie Savage, Awful Purdies was the answer to the question, "Is there a musical life for women after children, family and career?"  Awful Purdies features Annie Savage on fiddle and concert harp, Katie Roche on accordion, whistles and percussion, Marcy Rosenbaum on guitar, Nicole Upchurch on banjo and Katie Burnes on cello.  Each Purdie takes a turn singing lead vocals, composing and playing multiple instruments, and they bring a variety of backgrounds from bluegrass to folk to metal.  The result is an eclectic mix of original songs and re-imagined classics with haunting harmonies, and unique instrumentation.

 

And stay tuned because we'll be hearing from the Awful Purdies again.  Join us for our November 11 show when banjo player and singer/songwriter Nicole Upchurch will bring a brand new song to Artists in Action.