A blog by Jorma Kaukonen

The Gypsies Come To Pomeroy

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Well, needless to say I’ve been looking forward to this weekend… Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo, The Hot Club Of Detroit as well as Verlon Thompson and myself. There was some rain this weekend, but nothing that could dampen the spirits of our sunflowers behind the Beatrice Love Kitchen at the Fur Peace Ranch.

When I was a kid, my Dad had quite a collection of Django Reinhart as well as George Van Eps and the like and the music always ...
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The Blues Come To Darwin

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Darwin, Ohio is not exactly the center of the universe but sometimes a galaxy of stars align

It’s been a busy summer, and believe me I appreciate being able to work regularly in time like these. That said, it makes coming home all the sweeter. So home I came and right away the Fur Peace Ranch got ready to reopen after the summer break and the first gig was Couples Weekend. This is always a great weekend for everyone simply ...
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Couples At The Fur Peace Ranch

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Yes indeedy… the Fur Peace Ranch is open again… the break is over and we plunge back into session with our grand Couples Weekend. Now I can’t tell you what the ladies are up to… that’s between them and my wife Vanessa. I’m guessing that the Labrynth will come into play, but what do I know. I’m just a guy. Anyway, a short entry and the serenity gate and the Ranch.

That’s it for now. Orientation time.

Onward!

An Evening At The Fair

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Vanessa, Izze and I went to the Athens County Fair last night to see the Tough Track Competition. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, click on tough track. After the Demolition Derby and the Figure Eight Race, it just doesn’t get much better than this if you’re looking for old time Americana. You can’t make this stuff up. Now I’ll admit that my four year old daughter probably didn’t find it as exciting as her old dad, ...
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The Garden Party

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Being home means so many things… one of which was to be able to go to the Garden Party at my daughter Izze’s school. Well, there were some prerequisites. I needed a hat… so Vanessa made me one.

Hey, I liked it so much I even wore it to the Harley shop after the party. Well, it was a beautiful day for the kids to be outside surrounded by beautiful things they grew themselves and more than enough proud parents ...
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The Hall Of Fame Comes To The Fur Peace Ranch

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Today, Jun Francisco came down from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland to exchange the Gibson ES-335 (cherry red) that I played at the Waldorf in NYC at the Airplane’s induction into the HOF for the blue Gibson Starburst I played Embryonic Journey on at the same ceremony.

It was nice meeting Jun in person and I got a chance to show him around the Fur Peace Ranch a little on this very hot August day.

Folks… it’s ...
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Meanwhile… back on the farm…

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After we finished our show at the House Of Blues in Boston we drove on down to the ferry in New London, Conn. and headed to the North Shore of Long Island where we were scheduled to play at the Peconic Winery which was hosting the NOFO Folk and Blues Festival. We got there early which was great because what could be better than a sunny day in a beautiful location like this. Now, Vanessa and I don’t farm, ...
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Boston And Beyond

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Last night at the House Of Blues in Boston was our last electric show on this part of the eternal run. A darn good run to say the least. Our buddy Dr. Joe FitzPatrick dropped by and adjusted us before the show… chiropractor you know. Anyway, we’re just getting ready to head for the ferry to Long Island, so here is our set list:

Hot Tuna 21, 2010
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
Barry Mitterhoff, Skoota Warner
& G.E.Smith
House Of Blues
Boston, Massachusetts
Saturday, July 31, ...
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