Oteil Burbridge and LaMP to Headline Make-A-Wish Benefit Tour 2026

Oteil Burbridge, the Grammy‑winning bassist known for his work with the Allman Brothers Band and Dead & Company, will team with the Vermont‑based trio LaMP for a four‑night benefit run in October 2026. The tour, presented by Fiddlehead Brewing Company, will take place in Saratoga Springs, Burlington, Brooklyn and Somerville and will raise money for Make‑A‑Wish chapters in Vermont, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

The four shows are scheduled for October 6–9, 2026. On Tuesday, October 6 the concert will open at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY. Wednesday, October 7 will see the band perform at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT. Thursday, October 8 will be held at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY, and Friday, October 9 will conclude the run at Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA.

Burbridge, who has earned two Grammy Awards and has been a founding member of Dead & Company since 2015, has long been associated with jam‑band music. He also played with the Allman Brothers Band from 1997 to 2014 and has performed with the Aquarium Rescue Unit and Tedeschi Trucks Band. LaMP, composed of drummer Russ Lawton, guitarist‑bassist Scott Metzger and keyboardist‑bassist Ray Paczkowski, has released several studio and live albums since 2019 and has played with the Trey Anastasio Band and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead.

The tour is organized by Make‑A‑Wish Vermont & Northeast New York, a nonprofit that has granted nearly 3,500 wishes to children with critical illnesses in the region since 1986. The organization’s sister chapter, Make‑A‑Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island, has granted more than 11,000 wishes across its 40‑year history. The benefit concerts will support the chapters’ “Summer of Wishes” program, which aims to grant 130 local wishes between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

According to the press release, pre‑sale registration opens July 29, 2026 at 10 a.m. Fans who register will receive a special link that opens on July 29‑31 at 9:59 a.m., giving them early access to tickets. General public sales begin July 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. The event is presented by Fiddlehead Brewing Company, whose co‑owner Amy Cohen is a board member of Make‑A‑Wish Vermont & Northeast New York.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals at multiple levels, from presenting local shows to joining as a Friend of the Band. Contact information for sponsorship inquiries is provided in the release: Emily Malley (emalley@vtny.wish.org) and Michael Vieira (mvieira@massri.wish.org).

Burbridge expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting that he has participated in Make‑A‑Wish events since the Allman Brothers days but has not performed with LaMP before. He said, “I’m so excited to share the stage with Russ, Ray and Scott on this upcoming run for such a great organization. I’ve participated in Make‑A‑Wish since the Allman Brothers days but it has been a long time. This is a rare opportunity to join LaMP and see what flavor of musical brew we can conjure up. Don’t miss this one if you’re within striking distance.”

Scott Metzger of LaMP added that Burbridge’s presence will elevate the shows, describing him as an “X‑factor musician.” He said, “Every time I’ve played with Oteil he’s been beyond thoughtful and generous as a collaborator, contributing creative ideas left and right. The fact that the four of us get to play together for the first time for a great cause like Make‑A‑Wish makes these shows that much more special. I have no doubt this is going to be an outrageous tour.”

Amy Cohen highlighted the personal connection to the organization, recalling her son Noah’s wish over a decade ago. She said, “More than ten years ago, our son Noah received a wish, and we saw firsthand what it meant for him and for our whole family. In the middle of everything he was facing, it gave him something to look forward to and reminded all of us how much joy is still possible. To help grant that same joy for other children now, through the live music we love, is a full‑circle moment we will never forget.”

The tour will feature a mix of Burbridge’s classic repertoire and LaMP’s original material, providing a blend of blues, jazz, funk and jam‑band improvisation. The collaboration is the first time the two acts have performed together, and the event is expected to attract fans of both musicians as well as supporters of the Make‑A‑Wish cause.

Tickets for the Wish Benefit Tour 2026 will be available through the Make‑A‑Wish website and partner ticketing platforms. Pre‑sale registration opens July 29, 2026, with general sales beginning July 31, 2026. The tour’s proceeds will support wish grants for children across the Northeast, continuing the long‑standing partnership between Make‑A‑Wish and the music community.

The tour’s schedule, artist lineup and charitable purpose have been confirmed by Make‑A‑Wish and Fiddlehead Brewing Company. Fans and supporters can register for pre‑sale access and explore sponsorship options through the contact information provided in the release.