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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
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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)

Silhouettes of the Crowds
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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