Doug Otto and the Getaways

Doug Otto - Guitar / Vocals

Chris Gray - Drums / Vocals

Albert Perez - Guitar

Eric Struve - Bass

Shane Akers - Lap Steel / Dobro

The well oiled machine that is Doug Otto and the Getaways has been likened to the timeless sounds of Robert Johnson, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. 

The band has been featured on regional radio shows, including KFAI public radio in Minneapolis. They have played for audiences throughout the Midwest, including 10K Lakes Festival, The Cabooze and The Dakota Jazz Club. Several hometown Minneapolis venues have welcomed The Getaways to please patrons with weekly residencies including the nordeast staples, Nye's Polonaise, Dusty's Bar, Mayslacks Music Lounge, and The Bulldog N.E. restaurant.  In 2009 they released an independent self-titled album. In 2014 they released Nine Trick Pony, also independently produced, capturing a more telecaster-heavy sound. Their latest release is Waltz Of Pain, recorded at The Pearl in Minneapolis with Zach Hollander.

Doug Otto and the Getaways are known for playing the classic country and blues music of the old greats as well as their own compositions.  They began to take root in 2005 within the Minneapolis music scene, and gained a steady following in the greater Midwest. The Getaways possess a wide-ranging repertoire with a sound that is introspective and melancholy, as well as upbeat, danceable and celebratory.

“It is exciting and hopeful for me to see such talented and committed young musicians.”

-Papa John Kolstad

“Otto’s obvious talent exceeded all of the glowing praise I’d been hearing. It pleases me to no end to be reminded again that Minneapolis is home to abundant musical prowess.”

- Charlie Broyles of the Star Tribune