Cracks in the Finish
Diary
A blog by Jorma Kaukonen
Jorma And Johnny Come To The River Of Time
A neighborly visit to the River Of Time Boutique & Gallery
Photo by Vanessa Kaukonen
We are thrilled as Vanessa’s River Of Time finds its space in the Athens community. It has definitely found its home! Anyway Johnny and I rehearsed seriously since our show at the Fur Peace Station and we kept our new songs in the rotation.
John and myself rehearsing in the Gallery surrounded by original Fillmore Posters that my mother saved a lifetime ago. Thanks Mom!
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One More Lifetime With John Hurlbut
The Fur Peace Station from the air by Jorma Kaukonen
It was a beautiful fall day for the last gig at the Fur Peace Station featuring John Hurlbut and myself. We had really been looking forward to this one although it was a little bittersweet being the last show of 2023 at the Ranch. Time is slipping through our fingers at an alarming rate and each moment, good or bad, is worth remembering.
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It was to ...
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Walking To Byzantium
The peak foliage has passed but there are still hardy stragglers clinging to the branches. Some of the trees are not quite ready to relinquish their leaves and join their denuded brothers and sisters in anticipation of the coming winter. Another year is slipping through our fingers.
I am not used to being home so much and the lack of scripted organization that being on the road requires sometimes leaves me at loose ends. It is an interesting place to ...
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Under The Radar… Fly Low Dusty
1946-Oct. 23, 2023
Fair winds & following seas sister!
I’m sitting here at the kitchen table. Our daughter, who is now out of the house and living in town has come over to visit mom and dad. She has moved from the table to the spinet piano we bought her some years ago. She is playing a song she is writing and singing softly to herself. As I listen to her beautiful voice chase the keys Vanessa gasps from across the ...
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A Fall Day
The view from the porch
Photo by Jorma Kaukonen
Saturday last Electric Hot Tuna played it’s final East Coast (more or less) gig at the Fur Peace Ranch. Our friends truly came from the four corners of the earth to join us for this show. We are a destination, not a way point and I am more than grateful that they took the trouble to join us in moderately remote Darwin, Ohio.
Fall is indeed more than a metaphor for me today. ...
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The Last Ride Day 31, From Suwanee To The Fur Peace Station
Well home life seemed to move on without me. Jack Casady returned to Athens with me in time to play a short set for Vanessa’s new River Of Time Boutique at 19 West Washington St. in Athens, Ohio.
Come on in and pay us a visit!
Photo by Vanessa Kaukonen
The Gallery & Performance space at River Of Time
Photo by Vanessa Kaukonen
Hot Tuna 30, 2023
The Acoustic Duo
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
In-Store For Vanessa Kaukonen
River of Time Boutique
Athens, Ohio
Friday, October 13, 2023
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The Last Ride Day 24, Almost Home!
Docking at Suwanee Music Park
Photo by Phil Jacobs
We had been looking forward to this gig. Playing at Suwanee Music Park has always been fun over the years and this was to be no exception! There were all sorts of friends there to be reconnected with not the least of which was Jim Lauderdale and Verlon Thompson. It was to be a great day!
The early view near the good old Mushroom Stage.
Photo by Phil Jacobs
Hot Tuna 29, 2023
The Electric Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, ...
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The Last Ride Jacksonville Day 22
The Capitol Theater in Clearwater
Photo by Phil Jacobs
Clearwater is a haul from from the Warner in D.C. but that’s why they call it being on the road. We are fond of this Capitol and it didn’t let us down. Rock and Roll saved the day as always!
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The Electric Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
and
Justin Guip
The Capitol Theater
Clearwater, Florida
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
First Set:
Been So Long Day To Day Out The Window Blues Great Divide Revisited Ode To Billy Dean Bowlegged Woman Sleep Song Trial By Fire Hit Single #1 I ...Read More
The Last Ride Clearwater, Florida Day 19
Hometown Boys Make Good!
Photo by Phil Jacobs
We’ve been at the Warner Theater quite a few times over the years but this was an important stop for us on this, our Last Electric Run. The sound was great… of course and we had lots of friends and family in attendance.
Hot Tuna 25 2023
The Electric Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
and
Justin Guip
The Warner Theater
Washington, D.C.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
First Set:
Second Chances Ice Age How Long Blues Bowlegged Woman Ode To Billy Dean Soliloquy For 2 Sleep Song Trial By Fire I Don’t ...Read More
Last Ride Philly Day 13
The mighty Keswick… same as it ever was!
Photo by Phil Jacobs
Yeah, the Keswick… always a pleasure. Good to see old friends and a mighty show with Steve Bernstein!
Indeed, we went some more than interesting places and the conversation was fascinating! We’re going to have to converse again!
Hot Tuna 24 2023
The Electric Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady,
Justin Guip
And
Steve Bernstein
The Keswick
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, September 28, 2023
First Set:
Great Divide Revisited Ice Age Day To Day Out The Window Blues with Steve Bernstein How Long Blues with Steve ...Read More