Bass Player Magazine Cover

It’s such an honor to be on the cover of Bass Player Magazine again. Many thanks to Chris Jisi and everyone at the Bass Player Magazine family! I couldn’t do what I do without the continual support of D’Addario and Co., … -->

Official Release of Water in the Desert

Hey everybody, It’s finally here! My new solo record, Water in the Desert, is officially available to the public today! Head on over to iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon or Spotify to get your copy!  Happy listening, Oteil… Read…

Oteil’s new solo album Water In The Desert available for pre-sale TODAY!

Oteil & Friends North American Tour begins October 31st Read More

Happy Birthday, Jerry!

When I’m old and grey, Jerry’s voice and playing will always remind me of my son’s childhood. Nigel was just 4 months old when I started really digging in to my first 100 Grateful Dead songs. While this music is…

John Mayer Interview on Tales from the Golden Road

Thank you, John, for your super kind words in your interview on Tales from the Golden Road with David Gans and Gary Lambert.  (Slideshow tour photos by Brande Jackson)… Read More

Sidwell Friends School 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award

I’m really honored that Sidwell Friends School chose me as one of the recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award. Thank you to Jessica Clancy for creating and sharing this great video. Now that I have a child, I realize…

“Let Oteil Sing” Pays It Forward

A “Let Oteil Sing” shirt shows up on the big screen at a Dead & Company show. I can’t tell you enough how much the people who have participated in the “Let Oteil Sing” campaign have meant to me. In…

Reuniting with Dr. Kote

I met this man, Dr. Kote Lotah and his wife A-lul’Koy when I first joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1997. If it wasn’t for him and his amazing wife we wouldn’t have had the last 20 years with Gregg. Or…

New Guitar Straps

You guys may have noticed the crazy cool new guitar straps that I’ve been sporting. I was lucky enough to have the amazing Jenny Shuman (of Beadworks by Jenny) create these and the stealie bag for Jess and me. When…

China Doll

I couldn’t sleep last night. They laid Gregg to rest yesterday and I couldn’t be there because I was playing at Shoreline Amphitheatre with Dead & Company. I know that Warren also couldn’t be there along with a few others.…