SUMMER 2009: Otis will be performing at the HAROLD WASHINGTON CULTURAL CENTER in Chicago on June 25th. This will be a Benefit for Blue's Machine (Koko Taylor's Band) and Major Robinson (The Pilgrim Jubilees). Additional performances by Darius Brooks, Phil Johnson, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Nellie Travis, Stan Mosley, Jeanie Holiday, The Men of Excellence, Jimmy Johnson, the Victory Travelers and many, many more....sponsored by "Show Them That You Care, Inc." Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Call 773-521-2300 for more information.

Otis will also be headlining Alderman JoAnn Thompson's 16th Ward Festival on 63rd Street on Saturday, July 19th. The festival will take place at 63rd Street and Morgan. Hours are Noon-9:00 p.m. Admission is free. Otis will perform at 8 p.m.