Cracks in the Finish
A blog by Jorma Kaukonen
The River Of Time Just Gets More Interesting… Basket Case Rocks The Union
Basket Case is, Cass, Izze, Bo (the drummer is always hidden) Emma and André
Photo by Vanessa Kaukonen
So, musically speaking, I have always tried to stay out of the way of my kid’s art! As an artist myself, I think that is important. The younger generation does not need to even consider my artistic goals… they have more than enough of their own and my story is not theirs. In any case, Izze and her band mates rehearse ...
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Rockin’ At The River Of Time Boutique
John Hurlbut, Andy Walla and myself with Andy’s class from Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies
Photo by anonymous OU Student
We had our first (but not our last) live stream from Vanessa’s River Of Time Boutique in Athens, Ohio yesterday. We’ve done a handful of free Saturday shows there since the store opened but this was indeed our first live stream. This was a Jorma and John show and I just play what John throws at me so ...
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Brisk Moment On The Way To Spring Temperatures!
Two friends contemplate the changing of seasons
Photo by Vanessa Kaukonen
It’s a chilly early spring morning and Perseus and I are ready to start the day. I started this day with a couple of cups of delicious Costa Rican Café Britt coffee that my son Zach gave us. I was thinking of roasting earlier this week but with so many delicious beans ready to go, why bother? Another time when it’s warmer. The Boca Boca coffee roaster gives of a ...
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Wisps Of Winter… Waiting For Spring
Morning in the yard…
Photo by Vanessa Kaukonen
Life moves on, until it doesn’t. Today it did and in our yard the blooms of spring are doing their best to hasten the departure of winter. It was a sunny day today and only in the high forties, but as always at this time of year… it felt colder. The cold never used to bother me, in fact I used to welcome it. ‘Bring it on!’ pretty much said it for me. ...
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To Lose A Child…
I cannot think of anything worse than to lose a child. At 83 I have lived a full life and continue to do so but truthfully, at this point in my life each day is a bonus round. A friend reached out to Vanessa and myself today in a brief, stark and very short email. After a long battle with depression, his son took his own life this morning.
As a parent I could find nothing adequate to say… how ...
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Sailors Take Warning…
A morning sight to behold!
Photo by Jorma Kaukonen
I opened the back porch door to let Maverick and Percy out and I was greeted by this magnificent sight. As the day is evolving it’s cloudy and I’m sure rain is coming, but that’s OK with a head start like this! I kind of wish this was a motorcycle day, but it isn’t. This means I’ll gt to take my four footed family member down to the Fur Peace Ranch with ...
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The Vicissitudes Of A Coffee Drinker
The Boca Boca Bean Roaster
Photo by Jorma Kaukonen
Here’s where it all started. Well it actually started in the Java Highlands where the beans came from. Roasting coffee beans requires an outdoor space where the smoke can dissipate freely, and there’s always plenty of smoke when you roast! It was a moderately warm day here in Southeast Ohio so I grabbed the Boca Boca and a bag of Bali Blue Moon Kintamani Highlands Wet Hulled green beans. These beans were ...
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First Ride Of The Year!
The Mighty Sportster S at Strouds Run
Photo by Jorma Kaukonen
Seventy degrees today and sunny. Vanessa went into town to open the River Of Time Boutique.
We knew it was going to be warm and the kids haven’t left for spring break yet. Indeed, lots of folks stopped by the shop including me. Seventy degrees warm… it was almost too good to be true. I did the breakfast dishes, walked the dogs and collected my motorcycle riding duds. I keep my ...
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Saturday Waiting For Spring
Not much to weigh in on this weekend… yet. It’s drizzling and in the high 40’s. It just feels dank and dreary but at least I’m not shoveling snow. Being home for a bit I’ve had the chance to hang with the four footed ones, Maverick and Perseus. The boys and I have been enjoying each other’s company. It’s nice to be home and yet there are aspects of the road I do miss. On the road, purpose is ...
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A Dalliance At The River Of Time And A Night At Natalie’s
So on Saturday the 24th John Hurlbut and I descended upon Vanessa’s River Of Time Boutique. I played some solo pieces and then the two of us got together and finished the afternoon off. Last night we drove up to Columbus, Ohio and played a show at Natalie’s Grandview. I played forty five minutes or so and then we finished off the evening together.
Jorma 2, 2024
Jorma Kaukonen with Special Guest
John Hurlbut
Natalie’s Grandview
Music Hall & Kitchen
February 25, 2024
Waiting For A ...
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