Known worldwide as the bassist for Aquarium Rescue Unit and the Allman Brothers Band, and as a founding member of Dead & Company, Oteil Burbridge is celebrated and loved by millions of fans for his virtuosity, creativity, and powerful live performances. Performing with Oteil for the first time is Vermont-based trio LaMP, featuring Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, and Ray Paczkowski. Drawing on decades of experience with artists including Trey Anastasio Band, Joe Russo's Almost Dead (JRAD), and many of the most respected names in improvisational music, LaMP has earned a reputation for deep grooves, fearless
Most benefit concerts happen once. This one hits the road.
October 6 - 9, 2026
Over four nights and three states this October, Oteil Burbridge and LaMP bring the power of live music to audiences across the Northeast in support of children facing critical illnesses. Presented by Fiddlehead Brewing Company, the Oteil Burbridge performing with LaMP Wish Benefit Tour stops in Saratoga Springs, Burlington, Brooklyn, and Somerville.
Show Dates:
10/6 - Saratoga Springs, NY - UPH
10/7 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
10/8 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
10/9 - Boston, MA - Somerville Theatre
Oteil Burbridge and LaMP, the Vermont-based trio of Russ Lawton, Ray Paczkowski, and Scott Metzger, perform together for the first time on the Wish Benefit Tour this October.
Known worldwide as the bassist for Aquarium Rescue Unit and the Allman Brothers Band, and as a founding member of Dead & Company, Oteil Burbridge is celebrated by millions for his virtuosity and powerful live performances. Performing with him for the first time is Vermont-based trio LaMP, featuring Russ Lawton, Ray Paczkowski, and Scott Metzger, whose decades of work with Trey Anastasio Band, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, and other respected names in improvisational music have earned them a reputation for deep grooves and fearless exploration. Together, they promise a rare musical partnership, blending world-class artistry with spontaneous collaboration.
All proceeds from the tour benefit Make-A-Wish Vermont & Northeast New York and Make-A-Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island, bringing hope, strength, and joy to children with critical illnesses in Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York.