Chris Pureka, John-Allison Weiss

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A close-up of Chris Pureka.

Chris Pureka

Chris Pureka’s dark confessionals are intense, beautiful reflections of life’s dark edges. The former microbiologist from Portland, Oregon, lets the facts of sensitive matters lead her into detached, scientific probes of the heart. Critics compare her to Patty Griffin and Gillian Welch but there’s more turmoil in Pureka — and just as much musicianship. With John-Allison Weiss.