Former Alabama resident Oteil Burbridge holds down bass during MSG shows featuring Allman Brothers Band alumni
The Brothers, made up of guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, as well as founding drummer Jaimoe Johnson, percussionist Marc Quinones and bass player Oteil Burbridge, played two shows in New York City Tuesday and Wednesday, the first time the members had played out together since before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The first night also featured a guest appearance by Chuck Leavell, a Tuscaloosa native who played with ABB for several years and is currently the resident pianist for the Rolling Stones.
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Holding down the low end for the band was Oteil Burbridge, who recently finished a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas with Dead & Company, an offshoot of the Grateful Dead fronted by John Mayer and featuring different members of the iconic jam band.
Originally from Washington DC, Burbridge lived in Birmingham for several years in the 1990s and 2000s before leaving for Atlanta and then Florida. During his time in Alabama, Burbridge was active in the local music scene when not on the road, most notably with his own group, Oteil and the Peacemakers.
The first night was critically lauded for the energy the band brought.
'The concert found its footing on a roaring intro: Blind Willie McTell's original turned 'Idlewild South inclusion, 'Statesboro Blues,'' a review from Relix magazine read. 'Warren Haynes seized the lyrical lead in what arrived as a sing-along, a certified ignition for the eager audience and the auspicious band. The thrill of the crowd remained during their follow-up, a punchy, blues-laden 'Trouble No More.''
The Brothers is one of the last vestiges of the Allman Brothers Band, who officially retired in 2014 after nearly 50 years performing. In the years since ABB called it quits, three founding members have died, including singer/keyboardist Gregg Allman, drummer Butch Trucks and former guitarist Dicky Betts.
Live recordings of both nights can be downloaded through nugs.net.
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