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Purple Albatross is a rocking five piece band from the East Bay founded in 2022 that prides itself on tight arrangements of danceable classic rock and soul, peppered with deep tracks and originals. PA features the energetic vocal stylings of Eric Hudson, backed by the strong harmonies and vocals of Barbara Greisau, with tasty licks by lead guitarist Jon Squire and a crack rhythm section of Brian Dowey on bass and Phil Miller on drums. We cover songs that really move us, often from deeper in the catalogs of classic bands. Our catchy original tunes are very popular with our fans and now make up a third of our repertoire of over 50 songs. We regularly feature special guests in our spirited live shows. We have a solid following, and we are guaranteed to generate happy feet!

Band Members

BAND MEMBERS (L to R)
Eric Hudson, lead vocals and guitar
(Dr. Paisley, Never Evers)
Jon Squire, lead guitar
(Alchemy Trailblazer, Zimm Shady)
Phil Miller, drums
(Under the Bus, IndigoBlue, Full House)
Barbara Greisau, vocals
(Celtic Elvis, Last Night, Thread)
Brian Dowey, bass
(Melted Crayon Theory, Back 40, Bad Doctor)

Upcoming Shows
UPCOMING SHOWS
(Click on the show below for more information)
RECENT SHOWS
Sun, Aug 24 2025, Taps and Takeout, Montclair
Sat, Nov 22, 8-11 PM, The Bistro, Hayward
Fri, Dec 5 2025, Art House Gallery, Berkeley
Sun, Oct 19, 9-11AM, Outer Sunset Farmers Market, 1994 37th Av, SF
Sun, Oct 19, 9-11AM, Outer Sunset Farmers Market, 1994 37th Av, SF
VIDEO LIBRARY
Recent Audio
AUDIO
Original songs
Covers
San Pablo HighwayPurple Albatross
00:00 / 03:29
Bus StopPurple Albatross
00:00 / 04:22
Jenny Never Takes the BaitPurple Albatross
00:00 / 05:25
Things We Said TodayPurple Albatross
00:00 / 05:30
Venues Played
VENUES PLAYED
Art House Gallery and Cultural Center, Berkeley
Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, Berkeley
Baltic Kiss, Point Richmond
Big Rock Cafe, San Rafael
Elbo Room, Oakland
Golden Gate Bandshell, San Francisco
Hayward Bistro, Hayward
Kensington Circus Pub, Kensington
Luigi's Listening Room, Martinez
Outer Sunset Farmer's Market, San Francisco
Solano Stroll, Albany
Taps and Takeout, Montclair
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