Purty Mouth, Seattle's colorful country-tonk combo, has been performing since 2002, their unique take on country and pop music dialed in from an alternate (better) universe where Brokeback Mountain shares equal space alongside John Wayne. 

"Purty Mouth play up the humor of the stereotype with their entertaining lyrics, but never let the joke railroad their polished handle on their particular brand of country-tonk." Seattle Weekly

The combo's lineup includes Lori Ramon (vocals), Mikey Budd (vocals and guitar), Graham Short (vocals and guitar), Walter Harley (bass), and Mark Drake (drums). The Purty Mouth sound features three-part vocal harmony, classic melodic songwriting, musical references to classic honky-tonk, countrypolitan, and rock 'n roll, and lyrics containing gender-bending twists, tongue-in-cheek fun, while still remaining heartfelt and at times emotionally direct. 

Purty Mouth has headlined shows at the Tractor Tavern, the High Dive, the Mars Bar, the Conor Byrne Pub, Jules Maes Saloon, the Blue Moon Tavern, Highway 99 Blues Club and the Comet Tavern. As support, Purty Mouth has proved itself as an exotic and entertaining opener for local and national touring acts, most recently for Robbie Fulks, and in previous years Neko Case, the Hidden Cameras, Momus, the Moondoggies, the Meat Purveyors, Carolyn Mark, El Vez, the Ditty Bops and more. 

"There is something for everyone at a Purty Mouth show as long as you like fun and cowboys. And having fun with cowboys. Especially if you are another cowboy." Seattle Sound Magazine

Local acts sharing bills with Purty Mouth have included Strange Jerome, Knut Bell and the Blue Collars, the Modern Relics, the Rainieros, the 1Uppers, the Half Brothers, Brent Amaker & the Rodeo, Jo Miller and Her Burly Roughnecks, and many, many more.

"The band name Purty Mouth sounds like a bad, bad joke, but the music is excellent. The whip-smart lyrics will have you smiling all night long." Seattlest

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Lori Ramon

Mikey Budd

Graham Short

Mark Drake

Walter Harley