Sound Music

Here's a sample of what some presenters have said about Purly Gates: “Our kids were in AWE...they loved the concert and they loved Purly!!! She’s talented, energetic and full of surprises! It’s an an exciting show!” -Jody Wyffels AfterSchool Prog. dir./ YMCA , Austin “Purly Gates is a musician, storyteller, community builder, educator, peace maker and environmental advocate all in one.” -Susan Fortier/ Program & Camp Director, YMCA, Bellows Falls, VT “...extremely satisfying... Purly’s songs were well chosen & interesting. Her manner with the children was very good. She had them involved immediately.” -Marilyn Iarusso/Children’s Services NY Public Library, New York. NY “...highly informative and extremely entertaining. You have a real gift for sharing your musical talents with children.” -Pat Reuter/ principal, Dessau Elem. Pflugerville, TX ”What was especially remarkable was the ease with which Purly made so normally unresponsive an audience respond to her and her music” -Andrea Tarr/Librarian, Claremont, NH “Your performance was really impressive and tremendously entertaining! I have heard nothing but positive comments from children and adults who attemded. You are truly a seasoned, skilled performer, and your strong stage presence was captivating. I cannot tell you how pleased I was with your program and the audience's reaction to it. I will be certain to give your talents a hearty recommendation to other librarians and teachers!” -Ellysa Cahoy, Librarian / Laconia, NH

I've been performing at clubs, camps, festivals, schools, libraries, weddings and private parties - for folks of all ages - since the late sixties as a solo act, duo, or 3-5 piece band.