Purly Gates, professional role model, educator, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and fun-raiser was born at a very early age...... Now, she takes great delight in using her talents and knowledge to inspire folks young and old to do the best they can. She enjoys spreading optimism and smiles. Purly has many claims to fame, not the least of which is the fact that she has followed her heart throughout the majority of her life. Her music has delighted and educated listeners coast to coast and on at least 4 continents. She has repaired her own vehicles, built her own home, grown her own food and written her own songs. She is content and still actively pursuing her muse and her goals - ever-changing, always learning.