Yesterday, Friday the 13th, 2021 was the 56th (if my math is correct) anniversary of Jefferson Airplane’s debut gig at the Matrix on Fillmore St. in San Francisco. Seems like a lifetime ago… wait, it was!
On a much sadder note I was grieved to see that the great artist Nanci Griffith passed yesterday. I remember seeing her and John Prine in Columbus in 1993 or ’94 play a concert. Take a moment and listen to her son, It’s A Hard Life Wherever You go. Sorry about the YouTube ad… but it’s worth the wait.
Fair winds and following seas Nanci!
Hi Jorma,
I’m a longtime fan from Dayton, where I used to see you perform at Canal St. Tavern. I’m also a fingerstyle player, and considering classes at Fur Peace. Also, I’m currently reading your autobiography. I have a question for you: In your time at Antioch, while playing with Ian Buchanan, did you ever run across a guitar player by the name of Suni McGrath? I took lessons from Suni in the ‘80’s. He’s passed now, but he’s highly regarded among Americana fingerstyle players. Thanks. Keep churning out great music.
Hey Dan… regards to the Gem City. I was at Antioch ’59 through late ’60. Amazing in retrospect that such a short span of time would in many ways define my life. I did not run across Suni although I am aware of him today. Time just slips through one’s fingers doesn’t it. Thanks for the note. Hope to see you down the road.
And let’s not forget the historic Paz Chin In
Thanks for mentioning Nanci Griffith. She was a tremendously uplifting and inspiring musical personality. The one time I had the pleasure of meeting her, she was also sweet & charming.
Nanci was a great one. Sometimes more special the treasure the harder to find.
Take 2 to fix the links hopefully
In order to celebrate the anniversary of the Airplane’s debut gig at the Matrix, I propose the RVs be painted in psychodelic colors and christened as Hot and Tuna respectively.
Maybe paint the Squid Wenches on the front as figureheads.
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Have a launch party!
Any plans for a performance from outer space Captain?
Glass Octopus Encounter / Schmidt Ocean Institute – Bing video
I went through a heavy Nanci Griffith period a few years ago. She had a wonderful gift for expressing universal human feelings through specific stories in her music. What a beautiful person she was. May she rest in peace.
In order to celebrate the anniversary of the Airplane’s debut gig at the Matrix, I propose the RVs be painted in psychodelic colors and christened as Hot and Tuna respectively.
Maybe paint the Squid Wenches on the front as figureheads.
figurehead – Bing images
figurehead – Bing images
ebwqO6T.jpeg (1920×1200) (imgur.com)
Have a launch party!
Any plans for a performance from outer space Captain?
https://youtu.be/t8tVH5MkJZ8