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The Musical Stylings of Brigette Purdy and Jack Whittle

By Tom Lounges
Published September 28, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT

Singer and songwriter Brigitte Purdy is based in Los Angeles where she hosts Brigitte hosts her own Los Angeles-based blues radio program "Ms. Purdy's Traveling Blues Show". She also produces and hosts a blues artist interview podcast called, "Purdy Amazing People."

Songs from her albums and a few brand new numbers will be featured during this program as Ms. Purdy talks with Tom Lounges about the latest projects in her life and the three live shows that bring her back to the Midwest. Brigitte has performed with many top name artists over the years, including singing back up for rock legends Paul Rodgers and The Who.

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Tom Lounges has been a radio personality and music journalist since 1979. For the last 43 years, Tom has been reporting on entertainment as a weekly music columnist and feature writer for The Times newspaper.
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