3 Things to Know About the Band Vida Blue
- Vida Blue is a trio featuring Phish keyboardist Page McConnell, Allman Brothers and Dead & Company bassist Oteil Burbridge, and Funky Meters drummer Russell Batiste.
- The band’s name comes from a former Major League Baseball pitcher, not a musical reference.
- Their sound blends funk, jazz, and improvisational rock, drawing from each member’s jam-band background.