A blog by Jorma Kaukonen

Cyber Free Vacation

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Hey ladies and gents. The holidays have been more than magnificent for us here at Hillside Farm. My son Zach has been here for his whole winter break… Izze is out of school and well… holidays are for kids and adults enjoy them more when kids are around… my take on it anyway.

I haven’t been on line for a week… just taking a little break and enjoying the family. I’ll be back with renewed vigor after the New Year. ...
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The Birthday Trip & Season’s Best To All!

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I’ve never been to the Ellipse before… here it is. Funny, since this is my home town!

Well, Vanessa and Izze and Eli (the little Yorkshire Terrier) and I drove to the District Of Columbia on Thursday, the night of the 22nd of December. We made it in time to hit the Chinese Visa office on Pennsylvania Ave. and did what we had to do so I can go to China. Friday the 23rd of December was my 71st birthday ...
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Happy Hannukah Everyone!

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Izze and Vanessa and I went to Danielle and Kevin’s house for the first night of Hannukah tonight. There were their kids, Zev and Ruthie and some student friends from Ohio University… good food… friendship and music. Good times indeed!

To all of my friends out there…

Chag Sameach

Home For The Holidays

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Today started at 0430 for me. I had planned on going into the woods with my friend Ted. Indeed, we had Bambi on our minds and it was a perfect morning. Crisp… about 30 degrees Fahrenheit. We thought for sure they would be on the move. It was not to be however. I guess they were all in town doing some holiday shopping. When it’s not season, deer are everywhere… does and bucks. When your automobile insurance needs to ...
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Second Night At The Beacon And The Family Of Man (Women Too)

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After The Beacon Show Saturday night, we left post haste and drove home to Ohio. Didn’t get to the blog yesterday, but here it is… better late than never.

Firstly, the Fur Peace Ranch Family thanks the Rex Foundation for honoring us with a grant that allowed us with the help of Spencer Bohren to bring some much needed and appreciated musical education to our beloved Appalachian hills and hollers. The folks at the Rex Foundation have indeed dedicated themselves ...
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First Night At The Beacon, 2011

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Well, last night was our opening night of our two day Beacon run. Good stuff, as always… we love this venue, we love these people. We had spent some time up in Woodstock rehearsing with Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams and you know, rehearsing pays off.

When we got into the gig, the magnificence of it all just washed over me again!

Yes indeedy…

Here is our set list:

Beacon Nights
December 9th , 2011
NYC

Guests First Night:
Charlie Musselwhite
G.E.Smith
Larry Campbell
Theresa Williams

December 9, 2011
First Set:
1. Hesitation Blues ...
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Back Home… Getting Ready For The Beacon

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Well… The Scandinavian trip was fulfilling in every way. I can hardly wait to get back. Barry Mitterhoff and I played some good music for some great audiences. It truly doesn’t get much better than that. Meanwhile, back here in the States we’re rehearsing for our big weekend at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Hot Tuna will be up for the task with some new/old gems ready to be played!

I’m sure there’s some more writing lurking ...
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Return To Stockholm, And The Return Home

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I received sad news tonight when I got back to my hotel after our gig at Gota Kallerer here in Stockholm. Hubert Sumlin, that seminal player and wonderful human being passed away yesterday morning. We were graced with Hubert’s presence twice at the Fur Peace Ranch and what a blessing that was. He was always gracious and uplifting. I loved him before I met him… even more so when we got to know each other.

From my friend Rabbi Klatzkin ...
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From Ostrobothnia To Stockholm

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Last night Barry Mitterhoff and I played at Logomo in Turku. Another fabulous Finnish venue! I just can’t say enough about our Finnish Experience! Here is our set list from Last night:

Jorma Kaukonen And Barry Mitterhoff 24, 2011
Logomo
Turku, Finland
December 2, 2011

1. Been So Long
2. Hesitation Blues
3. Things That Might Have Been
4. Children Of Zion
5. Come Back Baby
6. I’ll Let You Know Before I Leave
7. How Long Blues
8. Goodbye To The Blues
9. Let Us Get Together Right Down Here
10. Sea Child
11. Full Go Round
12. Ala Jatta
13. Parchman Farm
14. Keep Your Lamps Trimmed & Burning
15. Vicksburg Stomp
16. Genesis
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A Night In Vaasa

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Last night Barry and I played the Skafferiet here in Vaasa. This town is not far from Ylistaro from where springs the Kaukonen clan. There were many Kaukonens and friends I had never met before. It was so nice and they made me feel so welcome. Words cannot describe how this trip is making me feel. I have to get back soon.

In any case, a great show for Barry and myself. Here is our set list:

Jorma Kaukonen And Barry ...
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