Formed during the early 1990s, in Greenville, NC Purple Schoolbus quickly established

themselves as a staple of the Southeastern live music circuit. Drawing inspiration from the

vibrant Greenville music scene, the band built a loyal following through their energetic

performances and original songwriting. Their commitment to crafting unique, improvisational

music set them apart and helped shape the region’s jam band culture.

Their self-titled debut arrived in 1994, followed by Phoenicia Blind in 1995, and in 2026 their

new project “Movin’On” has just been released. All the recordings are currently available on all

streaming platforms.

Purple Schoolbus is a powerful ensemble featuring Scott Scala-Drums, Bernie Taylor-Bass and

Vocals, Mark Harris-Saxophones and Kevin Sledge-Guitar and Vocals. The “Bus” has played

hundreds of awe-inspiring live performances. Their tours have taken them all over the country,

from the East Coast to the Rockies and all points between!

Purple Schoolbus is an original band playing original music…the way it’s supposed to be! With

their grooves, harmonies and jams they are often described as a cross between the Grateful

Dead and Widespread Panic but best described as a “Southern Fried Jam Band”!