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The Purple Shoes at the Folklore rooms, Brighton

Saturday 13th of August - tickets on sale now

As the Purple Shoes finish recording their second album they will be putting on this pre launch show at the Folklore rooms in Brighton. An intimate show with new material being showcased acoustically. follow link below to get your ticket now >> 

The Purple Shoes at the folklore rooms

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The Purple Shoes Album Launch event + Support

Thursday 29th of September - Tickets on sale now

This will be the launch night of the Purple Shoes second Album with support from the Wellington Wailers and Hickory signals. The Purple Shoes will be performing the whole album in full and you can purchase a limited hard copy at this event. Door open at 7pm and its set to be a fantastic night. Get your tickets now!!! 

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Small Town Fairy Tales by The Purple Shoes

Small Town Fairy Tales

The Purple Shoes

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The new Purple Shoes album talks to its audience through song presenting a quirky blend of English infused Americana with a Folk/Pop twist. The Purple Shoes share thoughts, dreams and small town fairy tales.

The band showcased some of this new material at a sell-out show at the Ropetackle Arts Centre in September 2018 before collaborating with

The new Purple Shoes album talks to its audience through song presenting a quirky blend of English infused Americana with a Folk/Pop twist. The Purple Shoes share thoughts, dreams and small town fairy tales.

The band showcased some of this new material at a sell-out show at the Ropetackle Arts Centre in September 2018 before collaborating with renowned producer and festival promotor Duncan Stewart to begin their first Album. Along with BBC sound engineer Martyn Backer and the best of local session players Marie and Mike continued to record the songs they have crafted over the years together into the first Purple Shoes Album.

With songs such as ‘Small town Fairy tale’ Which tells the story of a split personalty caused by addiction with the narrator portraying a dark honesty and a haunting truth that most people can relate to.

Some songs have different vibes entirely with the joy of ‘Angel Shoes’ which tells of a friend who goes travelling and how they must not return until they have stories to bring home with them.

The album leads you on a journey through peeks and lows just like life and the struggles we all go through. With deep and meaning full lyrics alongside cheerful music, some of the songs give the impression that that they are happy songs until you listen closely to the words.

The Purple Shoes can digest what seems idyllic through the presentation of their Small Town Fairy tales. They project a beautiful world, but then they invite you to dig deeper, to make you realize that despite the ideology we all feel the same.

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Album Reviews

“An indie-folk triumph that will allow you to unwind and remember what made you initially fall in love with music. ” - New Music Platform

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FATEA Magazine album review

Small Town fairy tales by The purple shoes

A collection of songs possessing local essence, distilled from contemporary experience, then flavoured and seasoned with a shared love of 60's counter-culture and of rock and roll.

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The Purple Shoes

Twenty first century folk/rock

Female fronted twenty first century Folk/Rock with haunting harmonies and distinctive rhythm. The Purple Shoes talk to their audiences through song presenting a quirky blend of English infused Americana with a Folk/Pop twist. The Purple Shoes share thoughts, dreams and small town fairy tales. 

The Purple Shoes

Sold out local venue the ropetackle arts center. November 2019

Shoreham-by-sea

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“Haunting Vocals, cracking stage presence. They drag you along with the sheer fun they are having”

— Brighton Unsigned Magazine

Marie Dance released her solo album “Things Have Changed” in April 2017. After a successful launch and a string of local promotional performances, Marie and Purple Shoes Guitarist Michael Bickers embarked on a nationwide tour as the Purple Shoes to promote Marie’s album and to showcase new material written by the band. 

After 6 weeks of playing to sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, the band returned to the Studio in early 2018 to begin work on a new album. As demand for new recorded material became apparent from the bands 10000 plus supporters online and regular live following, The Purple Shoes released a 3 track ep in the summer of 2018. Following the release of the EP, Marie and Michael were invited to perform as part of the 2018 line up of the touring Canadian folk festival where they opened for the acclaimed Americana band Gordie Mackeeman and his Rhythm Boys.   

In September of 2018 The Purple Shoes played a headline show to a sold out crowd at the well known Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham by Sea.    

In December 2018, The Purple shoes signed a publishing contract with global music production company Rehegoo Music. The band released 2 singles through the label in 2019 ahead of their fourth coming album release. 

Despite spending extensive time in the studio they have made a number of festival appearances and returned to the Ropetackle in November 2019 for a 200 capacity sold out performance of there new and original songs, with many special guests to really showcase there music. It would be safe to say that they have a very loyal following and fan base on there home turf on the south coast of England.

Marie dance and Michael Bickers have become the core of The Purple Shoes and together have written more original songs which they are now putting together for their debut Purple Shoes Album. Using an array of great musicians they have both met and worked with along their separate and combined journeys to complete the Album as a full line up as it should be.   

The Purple Shoes play as a full band with double bass and funky percussion played with a spoon and also tour as a duo with a more stripped back acoustic set. Catch a live full band show for the full experience or catch the stripped back duo for a more intimate and delicate set full of beautiful melodies ans sweet harmonies. 

Song of the month 2019

Melody’s eyes

‘We love this song’

Rehegoo music label 

Isolation Chambers with The Purple Shoes

During lockdown 2020

The Purple Shoes offered an hours entertainment with music fun and banter every Wednesday night, to keep there fan going and help to keep peoples spirits up. The Isolation Chambers (Iso Bar) became very popular along with the short video adverts they created every week to offer people a bit of lighthearted silliness durin tough times.  Subscribe to the Purple Shoes Youtube channel to watch all three series. Click below>>

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Previous events

The Purple Shoes Album Launch

The Purple Shoes Album Launch

Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 7:00PMThu, Sep 29, 2022 @ 7:00PM

The Factory live , 9a Ivy Arch Rd, Worthing

The Purple Shoes album launch plus support

£10 plus admin fee

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The Purple Shoes at the folklore rooms

The Purple Shoes at the folklore rooms

Saturday, August 13, 2022 @ 7:30PMSat, Aug 13, 2022 @ 7:30PM

The folklore rooms , brighton

£8 plus admin fee

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The Purple Shoes trio

The Purple Shoes trio

Sunday, May 31, 2020 @ 2:15PM — 4:30PMSun, May 31, 2020 @ 2:15PM — 4:30PM

Burgess Hill Con Club, Cyprus Rd, Burgess Hill

On this lovely Sunday afternoon The Purple Shoes will be playing as a three piece at the Burgess hill Con Club, Music starts at 2.15pm. Don't miss it!

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Small world Festival

Small world Festival

Friday, May 22, 2020 @ 7:00PM — Sunday, May 24, 2020 @ 12:00AMFri, May 22, 2020 @ 7:00PM — Sun, May 24, 2020 @ 12:00AM

Kent

The Purple Shoes will be playing small World, dates and times to be announced soon

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The Purple Shoes Duo

The Purple Shoes Duo

Saturday, May 9, 2020 @ 8:30PMSat, May 9, 2020 @ 8:30PM

The Fingerpost, Pelsall

A one off show with the Purple Shoes travelling up to the North of the UK.

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The Purple Shoes Spanish Tour

The Purple Shoes Spanish Tour

Monday, April 20, 2020 @ 7:00AM — Monday, April 27, 2020 @ 11:00PMMon, Apr 20, 2020 @ 7:00AM — Mon, Apr 27, 2020 @ 11:00PM

Murcia , Murcia

The Purple Shoes Duo will be on a one week mini tour around Murcia, Spain. locations of there events will be announced soon

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The Purple Shoes on Good Friday

The Purple Shoes on Good Friday

Friday, April 10, 2020 @ 8:30PMFri, Apr 10, 2020 @ 8:30PM

Duke of Wellington , Brighton Road , Shoreham-by-sea

Full band at the best live music pub in Sussex. Come join the Purple Shoes for Good Friday

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The Purple Shoes

The Purple Shoes

Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 7:30PMFri, Mar 27, 2020 @ 7:30PM

The West Street Loft , West Street , Shoreham-by-sea

An Intimate event with The Purple Shoes and Paul Diello in this fantastic music venue The West Street loft. Expect a jam packed evening of beautifully crafted original music. The Purple Shoes will be hosting the evening as a Hickory Signals take over.

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The Purple Shoes Trio

The Purple Shoes Trio

Sunday, March 15, 2020 @ 4:30PMSun, Mar 15, 2020 @ 4:30PM

Piston Broke, High Street , Shoreham-by-sea

Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a set from The Purple Shoes Trio at this popular music venue, The Piston Broke, 4.30pm start

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The Purple Shoes Support Joshua James Jackson

The Purple Shoes Support Joshua James Jackson

Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 8:00PMSat, Mar 14, 2020 @ 8:00PM

New Unity , London Road , Brighton

The Purple Shoes supporting Joshua James Jackson on his tour from California.

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The Purple Shoes Full Band

The Purple Shoes Full Band

Saturday, December 28, 2019 @ 9:00PMSat, Dec 28, 2019 @ 9:00PM

The Neptune , Hove

The last Date of the year for The Purple Shoes. Come celebrate in style with the Shoes on this magical evening. 9pm Start

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The Purple Shoes Full Band + Guests

The Purple Shoes Full Band + Guests

Sunday, December 22, 2019 @ 7:00PMSun, Dec 22, 2019 @ 7:00PM

The Duke Of Wellington , Brighton Road , Shoreham-by-sea

Expect a fantastic show with The Purple Shoes full band plus guests from there Ropetackle Show. See out 2019 in style and have real good time this festive season. Free entry for this very special Sunday afternoon with the Shoes.

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The Purple Shoes Duo

The Purple Shoes Duo

Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 5:00PM — 7:00PMSun, Dec 8, 2019 @ 5:00PM — 7:00PM

The Stanley Ale House , Lancing

Marie and Mike will be performing a lovely Sunday afternoon acoustic set at this very friendly, music loving venue. Great ales and company so come along and enjoy the vibes.

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The Purple Shoes Trio

The Purple Shoes Trio

Sunday, December 1, 2019 @ 4:00PMSun, Dec 1, 2019 @ 4:00PM

Piston Broke, High Street, Shoreham-by-sea

Intimate gig with Marie,Mike and Richard Dadson

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The Purple Shoes

The Purple Shoes

Friday, November 29, 2019 @ 8:00PM — 9:00PMFri, Nov 29, 2019 @ 8:00PM — 9:00PM

The View Cafe , Worthing

An intimate one hour show with Marie and Mike. Playing new Material and stripped back favorites

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Sea dogs and Troubadors / The Purple Shoes

Sea dogs and Troubadors / The Purple Shoes

Thursday, November 21, 2019 @ 7:00PMThu, Nov 21, 2019 @ 7:00PM

The Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-sea

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The Purple Shoes Full Band

The Purple Shoes Full Band

Friday, October 25, 2019 @ 9:00PMFri, Oct 25, 2019 @ 9:00PM

The Neptune , Hove

Come ad Rock out with The Purple shoes Full Band!!

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The Purple Shoes Duo

The Purple Shoes Duo

Sunday, September 29, 2019 @ 7:00PMSun, Sep 29, 2019 @ 7:00PM

Stanley Ale House , lancing

An Intimate show with the Purple Shoes Duo

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The Purple Shoes

The Purple Shoes

Saturday, September 21, 2019 @ 4:00PMSat, Sep 21, 2019 @ 4:00PM

Coventry Festival, Coventry

War Memorial Park, Coventry, CV3 6PT. Food festival with music from The Purple Shoe. Over 100 traders in the beautiful park enjoying music and food

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The Purple Shoes trio

The Purple Shoes trio

Sunday, September 8, 2019 @ 5:00PMSun, Sep 8, 2019 @ 5:00PM

The Piston Broke , Shoreham-by-sea

A Sunday afternoon with the Purple Shoes trio, Playing an intimate set of well chosen covers and Originals.

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