A blog by Jorma Kaukonen

Norwalk, A Wakeup And Home

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Well here it is Monday afternoon and I’m just trying to wrap up the tour for the blog. Suffice it to say a good time was had by all… all the time. Saturday night, we played Norwalk which turned out to be a swell little gig. You could feel the heart of America here in the way that they honored their Veterans, and so I include some great pictures from the hall.

I had recently visited Arlington National Cemetery and ...
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Cooking At The Egg

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Tonight the gang played a sold out show at the Egg in Albany, New York. As with all our shows on this tour, we were joined and enlightened by Jill Sobule. Good fun indeed. Here is our set list:

Hot Tuna 30, 2013
The Acoustic Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
& Barry Mitterhoff
The Egg
Albany, New York
Friday, June 21, 2013

1. Too Many Years
2. Heart Temporary
3. I See The Light
4. Children Of Zion
5. Hesitation Blues
6. Water Song
7. Come Back Baby
8. The Terrible Operation
9. I’ll Be All Right Someday
10. How Long Blues
11. I’ll Let You ...
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By The Time We Got To Woodstock…

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Jack and I are poised in front of Tilly’s Diner in Monticello… a good breakfast and cheap.

I realize now with the presence of the classic Hamilton-Beech milkshake doodad, I should have had one. Next trip.

What an Americana way to start the day.

Then is was time to head on over to Bethel… What a great job they’ve done with this Venue.

I mean really… who knew? I know that the festival was and is an iconic moment of our time, but ...
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Two Days In Somerville, Mass.

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Yesterday we hit Buddy’s for Breakfast. I’m a huge fan of Diner Americana so I’m going to post a bunch of pics from yesterday’s breakfast.

foto by Phil Jacobs

OK… I’m going to finish this entry and hit Buddy’s for breakfast before we head out to Bethel.

Last night at the Somerville Theater, we had a blast as we always do here.

Here is our set list from last night:

Hot Tuna 28, 2013
The Acoustic Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
& Barry Mitterhoff
The Somerville Theater
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A Time For Bob To Rest

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My friend Bob Abrams passed away a day or so ago and I offered this letter in his memory”

Dear Bob:

Jorma Kaukonen here. I know it’s been a couple of years since we talked and now of course, it’s too late for you to pick up the phone. My fault as always. I have always thought of you fondly over the years. We go back a long way. I remember meeting you at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA before you ...
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Second Day At Clearwater

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Today we were joined on stage at the Clearwater Festival by Steve Kimock, Larry Campbell and Tessa Mitterhoff. Here is our set list:

Hot Tuna 27, 2013
The Acoustic Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
& Barry Mitterhoff
Clearwater Festival
Croton On Hudson
New York
Sunday, June 16, 2013

1. Been So Long with Steve Kimock
2. River Of Time with Steve Kimock
3. I See The Light with Steve Kimock
4. Come Back Baby with Steve Kimock
5. Children Of Zion with Steve and Tessa
6. The Terrible Operation with Steve and Tessa
7. Five Minutes with Steve Kimock
8. I’ll ...
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First Day At Clearwater

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Our pals from Athens, Ohio Aly and Sarah man the Fur Peace Ranch Booth at Clearwater. Thanks ladies…

Yesterday at Clearwater was an absolutely stunning day… perfect in every way. Here is our set list:

Hot Tuna 26, 2013
The Acoustic Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
& Barry Mitterhoff
Clearwater Festival
Croton On Hudson
New York
Saturday, June 15, 2013

1. Children Of Zion
2. Second Chances
3. Hesitation Blues
4. Barbeque King
5. Candy Man
6. 99 Year Blues
7. 3rd Week In The Chelsea
8. Let Us Get Together Right Down Here
9. Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning

Today we’re back at ...
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From Alexandria To Glenside

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Two nights ago we played at one of our favorite gigs… the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. Here is our set list:

Hot Tuna 24, 2013
The Acoustic Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
& Barry Mitterhoff
The Birchmere
Alexandria, Virginia
Thursday, June 13, 1203

1. Too Many Years
2. Things That Might Have Been
3. Been So Long
4. Hesitation Blues
5. Children Of Zion
6. I’ll Let You Know Before I Leave
7. How Long Blues
8. Vicksburg Stomp
9. Barbeque King
10. There’s A Bright Side Somewhere
11. The Terrible Operation
12. Good Shepherd
13. True Religion
14. Goodbye To The Blues
15. I Know You Rider
16. Encore: Water Song

Foto by Phil Jacobs

And as ...
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Annapolis and the D.C. Metro Area

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Night before last the boys and I were at the Ram’s Head in Annapolis. We were joined by our good friend Jill Sobule who has been knocking the crowd dead every night! What’s not to like about Jill? Anyway, here is Hot Tuna’s set list from that halcyon night:

Hot Tuna 23, 2013
The Acoustic Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
& Barry Mitterhoff
The Ram’s Head
Annapolis, Maryland
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

1. Too Many Years
2. Heart Temporary
3. I See The Light
4. Children Of Zion
5. Hesitation Blues
6. Come Back Baby
7. More Than ...
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Four For The Road

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OK… let’s get to it. It’s been a hectic four days… play, travel, play, travel… you know the drill. Anyway…

The Carolina Theater is quite the beautiful venue. what a classy joint.

Foto by Phil Jacobs

We love this place! Here is our set list:

Hot Tuna 19, 2013
The Acoustic Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
& Barry Mitterhoff
The Carolina Theater Of Durham
Durham, North Carolina
Wednesday, June 6, 2013

1. New Song For The Morning
2. Heart Temporary
3. Children Of Zion
4. Hesitation Blues
5. I’ll Let You Know Before I Leave
6. How Long Blues
7. ...
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