Next to the K-Whopper
A wonderful day at Lockn’ in Arrington, Virginia for us and all the musicians. There were some bittersweet moments as well. Yesterday was 9/11 and normally I would have spent this entry honoring those who fell that day… we all had friends who either died in the falling Towers or those who died and are dying as a result of the toxic surroundings. First responders and everyday citizens alike. I will never forget you… never.
The was a large American flag on a crane stage left… I put my hand on my heart and let it go at that.
Back to the Festival…
Me and Chris Robinson
I ran into Chris Robinson in the catering tent. We hadn’t seen each other for a while and it was nice to reconnect. We’ve got to get Chris to come on down to the Fur Peace Ranch. I really think he’d dig it.
Chris, Pete Sears, Jorma ane Jack Casady
It was like old home week on so many levels.
This is what I'm talking about
Then it was time for our set. Jack and I had the greatest of companions on this venture. The wonderful Larry Campbell, of course, our old pal G.E.Smith, Justin Guip on drums joined towards the end of the set by Bill Kreutzman.
Now, since it’s always about the songs, let’s talk about the singers. There’s me, of course, but I get to hear myself all the time. Teresa Williams who always knocks it out of park… every single time! A grand new addition to our fine family of friends, Rachael Price. Vanessa turned me onto Rachael and Lake Street Dive. When I checked her out I realized how right Vanessa was and that we needed her to be a part of this project. Thanks for coming on board Rachael! Jeff Pehrson is one of our old buds. We had toured with him before and we knew (again thanks to Vanessa’s input) that he was the right man for the job.
What a stellar cast of character…
What a panorama
And then it was time for the rubber to meet the road!
Fire eating people!
Foto by Phil Jacobs
Hot Tuna 24, 2015
Celebrating The Music Of Jefferson Airplane
Rachael Price, Teresa Williams, Jeff Pehrson
Larry Campbell, G.E. Smith
Justin Guip &
Jorma Kaukonen And Jack Casady
With Bill Kreutzman
Lockn’
Arrington, Virginia
September 11, 2015
1. 3/5ths Of A Mile In 10 Seconds featuring Jeff Pehrson
2. Greasy Heart featuring Rachael Price
3. Good Shepherd featuring Jorma
4. White Rabbit featuring Teresa Williams
5. Lawman featuring Rachael Price
6. Plastic Fantastic Lover featuring Jeff Pehrson
7. Somebody To Love featuring Teresa Williams
8. Eskimo Blue Day featuring Rachael Price
9. Come Back Baby featuring Jorma & the gang with Bill Kreutzman
10. Volunteers with the gang & Bill Kreutzman
11. Feel So Good featuring Rachael Price & Teresa Williams with Bill Kreutzman joining Justin Guip on drums
Man… what a 75 minute set. Good times for sure!
Larry, Teresa, Jorma & Rachael
Foto by Mark McKenna
Jeff, Rachael & Jorma
I don’t know about anyone else, but this was a night to remember for us. Thanks to Dave Frey and the Lockn’ folks for bringing us on board.
The neck of G.E.'s Tele 12 String
Yeah…
This afternoon, Jack and I are doing an acoustic set and then it’s back home for a bit.
Gratitude and respect to all those who helped make this happen for us!
good stuff indeed.. so well performed.. both sets.. great choice of “guests” for the JA set..Jorma,Jack in real fine form.. of special note was the powerful renditions of Good Shepard… That ‘prayer’ has taken on a special place for me over the last 14 years…Fathers day, than 9/11.. and now too many friends checking out.. The acoustic version with Jacks acoustic bass,,yikes.. is morning meditation music,, puts me in that special place… SO thanks Jorma..weather it was intentional or not to play Shepard on that day…the message is here..
stay well looking forward to the beacon shows and long island…
Great set!
How ’bout doing this at the Hardly Strictly electric show in Golden Gate Park?
Seems like a natural fit.
Dear Jorma,
All I can say is WOW…..YOU GUYS ROCKED IT….
Thanks to Vanessa I was able to have audio so I heard the show and was dancing around my living room wishing I was at the show. Now I know how the Tuna fans on the West Coast feel when you guys kill it at the Beacon.. It’s just my opinion but I thought Teresa and Rachael were great on Feels So Good, and Loved Come Back Baby with everyone. Larry, GE and Jeff were tearin it up..Bill was great with Justin and you and Twinkle toes of corse were awesome.
To quote and old friend….”It was Firmer than Firm”……
🙂
Attended Woodstock U at 16 , took a break from my life guarding job on LI sound(Ct),
Saw the Who from 35′ and than Won’t you try.
Than hitchhiked back to Ct- couldn’t miss Monday on beach and entire event was degrading into the mud.
Next year ,looking at colleges -JA played my future college on the weekend I visited- it galvanized my choice.(Mt st Mary’s -Md)- great choice.
The boys &girls rocked it at Lockin.
Arrived just before show to watch an incredible NMA performance.
Spent the morning ,in a segued 9/11 experience bicycling the park at APPAMATOX court house and environs – a compelling and moving tribute.
Proud to see Old Glory ,brighten the stage-a fitting backdrop.
I was curious to see how HOt Tuna would respond to the extremely loud sound system(albeit as accurate as could be).
The crowd hunkered down for the great set -played with Élan
Long May you run.
Greg martelli
That last line in “Third Week” is a mantra of sorts for me….. at times.
I recently rewatched Woodstock. Saw it for the first time at a little theater in Hermosa Beach. My fiend and me were only 14 or so, the theater had to call my parents to get permission to enter. Different word back then.@Joey Hudoklin
Anyway, Jack got some screen time…but no Jorma! But we knew 🙂
I’d like to wish everyone a happy, healthy, sweet, and peaceful New Year.
Let there be no mistake about it – Jorma and Jack were the two jet engines that made the Airplane fly!
A bittersweet ode to JA, I door opened to HT.
“Sometimes I feel like I am leaving life behind
My hands are moving faster than the movement of my mind
Thoughts and generations of my dreams are yet unborn
I hope that I will find them ‘fore my moving gets too worn
If only I could live to see the dawning of the dawn
So we go on moving trying to make this image real
Straining every nerve not knowing what we really feel
Straining every nerve ending and everybody sees
That what they read in the Rolling Stone has really come to be
And trying to avoid a taste of that reality
On an early New York mornin’ a mirror in the hall
Showed to me a face I didn’t know at all
Lines were drawn around a pair of eyes that opened wide
When I looked into the mouth there was nothing left inside
So I walked into the little room and whistled like a sigh
As dawn light closed around me my head was still in gear
Thinking thoughts of playing more and singing loud and clear
Trying to reach a friend somewhere and make that person smile
Maybe pull myself away from that old lonesome mile
That often comes to haunt me in the morning
All my friends keep telling me that it would be a shame
To break up such a grand success and tear apart a name
But all I know is what I feel whenever I’m not playin’
Emptiness ain’t where it’s at and neither’s feeling pain
Well now what is going to happen now is anybody’s guess
If I can’t spend my time with love I guess I need a rest
Time is getting late now and the sun is getting low
My body’s getting tired of carryin’ another’s load
And sunshine’s waiting for me a little further down the road”
With all due respect, Balin, Kantner, Anderson, Spence, Dryden, Creach, Covington and Slick least not forget Graham, also played a role in driving the Airplane to be one of the most influential bands of all times. Time stops for no one, but memories are lasting.
great Lockn’ Jorma! The Airplane set was a highlight, you all sounded perfect. And then today’s Tuna set was something to behold. I won’t soon forget Pete Sears and Dave Schools watching your entire set and then at one point Schools videoing Jack’s solo. A fraternity of musicians. Hot Tuna mesmerized us all today.
To me, Jack & Jorma were always the heart & soul of Jefferson Airplane. It is appropriate for Hot Tuna to host the 50th anniversary of the band.
Many out there don’t know that Jack & Jorma drove the band. Congratulations guys for making it this far, to be able to represent a great, innovative band.
Feel so Good!
Great set, Jorma. Jeff Pehrson Airplane!
I was hoping – but I can’t believe it – an all Airplane show. Wow!!!!!!!!!
Was there (still am – Jorma and Jack just finished a wonderful acoustic set). Last night was special. Thank you Jorma. Thank you Hot F’ing Jack. Thank you.
Great set…
Lawman
“Don’t you see the children, they’re just like you
they want everything to be fine but they let it slide
and the laughing lets you know that smiling breaks the rules”
Beautiful
Peace Love All ways
Just gotta say….Fuckin A!!!!!!
Hopefully, Feel So Good will now be back in the electric Tuna rotation. Been so long (ahem–sorry) since I’ve seen you guys perform that old chestnut. A shame Marty and Paul couldn’t be there, but hopefully you’re all still on good terms.
Teresa did a great job on all the Airplane songs at the Beacon last year, especially Somebody to Love. Wish I could have made it to Lockin. Looking forward to this year’s Beacon shows. Always a great time!
Incredible!