Last weekend we hosted Happy Traum and Woody Mann. Saturday night Robin and Linda Williams played the show. It was an awesome weekend of music.

Always good to see Happy!
We also got to celebrate Happy’s 80th birthday!

Nessa sings and presents... Happy Birthday Mr. President......
Foto by Jorma Kaukonen
It was a truly great group of guys and gals… as it always is!

The weekend class...
Foto by Vanessa Kaukonen
Then before you know it… the weekend was over.

My group of stalwarts
Foto by John Hurlbut
Starting tomorrow the Fur Peace Ranch will involve myself, G.E.Smith and Pat Donohue will be holding forth and I expect another weekend filled with joy and notes!

Woody Mann pick on my D'Angelico
Foto by Jorma Kaukonen
sorry that was 5/28
“Filthy, filthy funky, Papa Johnny you’re our man…”@eaglesteve
This coming Monday, Memorial Day, 5/18/18, marks Papa John’s birthday, 101 years ago.
Missed. Never forgotten. RIP brother.
Rock Them All To The Light Tonight Jorma!
Things must be draggin at the ranch…No raves, no love-ins, no rallies…What are times coming to?
Great pictures !! Thanks for sharing Jorma !! God bless you always
@Art
Great analysis Arthur. Glad you chimed in. Must be a sweet guitar… Were you front row at the Hot Tuna show at Fur Peace in March 2018? They did a tight and sublime, Living Just For You along with some other jewels.
Thanks to everyone at the ranch, from Jorma and his family (Vanessa and Izze), the instructors (Woody and Happy), the staff: John, Stephanie, the chef and kitchen staff, Kelly in the store, and the masseuse (did I forget anyone?), and the students for being so nice and making it such a memorable weekend. It was all I expected and more. Thanks again.
Your friend from the desert,
Patrick B
OK, that’s three posts featuring the D’Angelico. I take it Mr. Kaukonen really likes this guitar …
Happy birthday Happy! Met Happy at Levon’s a couple of Christmas’ ago. Sweet guy!
Happy Birthday Happy!
Always good times at the Ranch…….