Cracks in the Finish
Posts from February 2016
A blog by Jorma Kaukonen
The Paths Are Many, The Way Is One…
Foto by Vanessa Lillian
So yesterday, Vanessa and Izze and I got into my truck and headed up to Columbus to meet some friends and do some shopping for the house and the Fur Peace Ranch. I don’t do Facebook, but Vanessa does, of course, and when she posted this great picture of Izze and myself she got lots of comments. I find it interesting that many people find it singular that I would go shopping myself. Now, yesterday was ...
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At The Warner In D.C. Wth Tedeschi/Trucks
So Wednesday the 25th Myron and I drove to D.C. where I had the privilege of not only opening the show for Susan and Derek, but also getting to sit in with them. On the way to the Capitol City, we stopped in Winchester, Virginia to get some gas. It was more than a gas station… Throx Brew Market & Grille. Awesome sandwiches. A worthy stop.
In D.C. we were booked into the Mansion On O Street… an experience in ...
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We Are All Travelers In This World…
“We are all travelers in this world. From the sweet grass to the packing house, birth till death, we travel between the eternities.”
Prentiss Ritter played by Robrt Duvall in ‘Broken Trail’
We are indeed all travelers in this world and each day is both an instant and an eternity.
It is sometimes hard to imagine, but I too was young once and I had actually quite an interesting life before music made me visible to you all. In 1956 when I ...
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Back In The Buckeye
A long day of flying yesterday… but at the end of the day… this…
Foto by Vanessa Lillian
A sight for sore eyes after more than three weeks…
Unparked the truck and drove home…
Today… relaxing as it snows some more… I love it!
Yeah… glad to be home!
Jitlada… Culinary Magnificence Thai Style!
Foto by Vanessa Lillian
So I’m checking my blog the other day and there was a comment from one Ray Gallo. He’s into the music and of course I dug that… but there was more. I’ve been hanging out in Japan Town for the last week and he mentioned that he and is wife have a little Thai restaurant, Jitlada, up on Buchanan Street. Now it is true that a man’s gotta eat… but there’s more than that. A man’s ...
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A Night At Sweetwater… Mill Valley
Foto by Myron Hart
Last night I played a solo show at Sweetwater in Mill Valley. For decades, Jeannie Patterson ran the old Sweetwater on Throckmorton. She was the Miss Kitty to countless roving cowboys, outlaws and musicians… and I was certainly one of those. Bob Weir and his cohorts have kept the faith with the new edition Sweetwater… a great place to eat, hang or play. Thanks bob!
A sold out house last night… here is my set list:
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Just A Couple Of Pictures And Thoughts…
Hurl and Vanessa always like to take me to the Self Realization Fellowship site in Encinitas. It’s always lovely and always peaceful.
A perfect day in Encinitas…
Then a walk down to Yoga Beach…
Backing up for a moment to the Music Box Gig…
Foto by Myron Hart
En route to SF
Foto by Vanessa Lillian
People always say to me, ‘Wow, it must have been great back in the day with tour buses and all.’ ‘Guess again,’ would be my reply. Country stars had tour ...
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One For Paul, One For………..
So yesterday Vanessa and Izze and I forayed into North Beach. I actually found a parking place on Grant St. which augured well. We went into St. Francis Of Assisi where Paul used to pray regularly.
This is a beautiful little cathedral and it had been many years since I had been inside.
I headed for the candles…
Foto by Vanessa Lillian
We stayed for a while in the cool quiet and then headed across the street to the Cafe Trieste.
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From The Music Box To San Francisco… Adieu Dan Hicks
Boy, it just keeps on coming in my generation. I knew Dan was fighting cancer and i figured if anyone could beat it, he had a good chance. You put up a brave fight my brother… I shall miss our minimalist conversations…
You always were the man.
May your memory be a blessing…
Here’s my set list from last night at the Music Box in San Diego…
Jorma Kaukonen 7, 2016
Jorma Solo
The Music Box
San Diego, California
Saturday, February 6, 2016
First Set:
1. True Religion
2. Ain’t In No Hurry
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Second Night At McCabe’s And Back To San Diego
Two more shows at McCabe’s last night… I love that place. They’ve been letting me show up for almost thirty years. Thanks guys…
Jorma Kaukonen 5, 6, 2016
McCabe’s Music Shop
Santa Monica, California
Sunday, January 31, 2016
First Show:
1. Been So Long
2. Ain’t In No Hurry
3. Things That Might Have Been
4. Hesitation Blues
5. Full Go Round
6. Sleep Song
7. Come Back Baby
8. I Am The Light Of This World
9. River Of Time
10. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down & Out
11. I See The Light
12. Candy Man
13. That’ll Never Happen No More
14. Bar Room Crystal Ball
15. Water Song
Second Show:
1. True Religion
2. The ...
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