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PURPLE ALBATROSS is a rocking five piece band from the East Bay that prides itself on tight arrangements of danceable classic rock and soul, peppered with deep tracks and originals.
Guaranteed to generate happy feet!


BAND MEMBERS (L to R)
Barbara Griesau, vocals
(Celtic Elvis, Last Night, Thread)
Jon Squire, lead guitar
(Alchemy Trailblazer, Zimm Shady)
Eric Hudson, lead vocals and guitar
(Dr. Paisley, Never Evers)
Brian Dowey, bass
(Bad Doctor, Jukebox 50, In The Groove)
Joe Huston, drums
(On The Rocks, The Nostalgics, The Mutilators)
Band Members

Upcoming Shows
2025 UPCOMING SHOWS
(Click on the show below for more information)
2025 PAST SHOWS
Thur, Jan 23, 8-10 PM, Baltic Kiss, Pt. Richmond
Video Library
VIDEO LIBRARY
Recent Audio
AUDIO (original songs)
San Pablo HighwayPurple Albatross
00:00 / 03:29
Jenny Never Takes the BaitPurple Albatross
00:00 / 05:25
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
Taps and Takeout, Montclair
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