Oteil Burbridge Recruits All-Star Band for Port Chester Tour Stop

Bassist's 2026 tour will feature special Phil Lesh tribute performances in the area.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Oteil Burbridge, the acclaimed bassist, is bringing his Oteil & Friends band to Port Chester on May 15, 2026 as part of a larger Northeast, Midwest, and festival tour. The all-star lineup includes musicians like Steve Kimock and Melvin Seals, and the shows will also feature special Phil Lesh tribute performances.

Why it matters

Burbridge is a respected figure in the jam band scene, having performed with groups like the Allman Brothers Band and Dead & Company. His Oteil & Friends project allows him to collaborate with other renowned musicians, drawing fans of the genre to Port Chester for this highly anticipated concert.

The details

Oteil Burbridge's 2026 tour with Oteil & Friends will make a stop at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on May 15. The band's lineup includes guitarist Steve Kimock, keyboardist Melvin Seals, and other special guests. In addition to Oteil & Friends performances, the shows will also feature tributes to Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh, who has strong ties to the local music scene.

  • Oteil Burbridge's Oteil & Friends tour will stop in Port Chester on May 15, 2026.
  • Tickets for the show are available now through Burbridge's website and the venue box office.

The players

Oteil Burbridge

An acclaimed bassist who has performed with the Allman Brothers Band and Dead & Company, and is now leading his own Oteil & Friends project.

Steve Kimock

A renowned guitarist who will be joining Burbridge's Oteil & Friends band for the tour.

Melvin Seals

A keyboardist who will also be part of Burbridge's all-star Oteil & Friends lineup.

Phil Lesh

The co-founder of the Grateful Dead, whose music will be celebrated through special tribute performances during Burbridge's shows in Port Chester.

The Capitol Theatre

The historic music venue in Port Chester that will be hosting Oteil Burbridge's Oteil & Friends concert on May 15, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Tickets for Oteil Burbridge's Oteil & Friends show at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on May 15, 2026 are on sale now through the band's website and the venue's box office.

The takeaway

Oteil Burbridge's tour with his all-star Oteil & Friends band, featuring special Phil Lesh tribute performances, is a must-see event for jam band fans in the Port Chester area this spring.