Oteil

The Ogden Theatre is a 1600 capacity venue in the Capitol Hill district of Denver and although its surroundings leave much to be desired, the place still brings out the magic for those who enter its historic doors. Originally opened in 1917, it got it start as did many theaters of that era as a movie house

I mean unless hanging out down by the French Broad River with a beer in your hand and the best music touring the country isn’t really your thing.

Deep in the second set of Oteil & Friends’ Sept. 8 tour-opening gig in Ohio, Melvin Seals was soloing on “That’s What Love Will You Make You Do” when the former Jerry Garcia Band keyboardist made a move toward the coda.

And, when there ARE good concerts, sometimes there’s a good crowd, and other times bands play to empty rooms.

Oteil Live In Concert In the USA

With the tape rolling or the DAT burning, or whatever the correct term is the band delivered an energetic set than lasted more than 2 hours, showcasing its funk, gospel and rock influences.