Cracks in the Finish

The mighty Keswick… same as it ever was!

Photo by Phil Jacobs

Yeah, the Keswick… always a pleasure. Good to see old friends and a mighty show with Steve Bernstein!

Indeed, we went some more than interesting places and the conversation was fascinating! We’re going to have to converse again!

Hot Tuna 24 2023

The Electric Trio

Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady,

Justin Guip

And

Steve Bernstein

The Keswick

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thursday, September 28, 2023

First Set:

Invited to the College Street Music Hall

Photo by Phil Jacobs

We were so fortunate to be joined last night by our good friend Steve Bernstein. We all hadn’t planned on this one. It was a gift of circumstance. Thanks for bucking traffic Steve!

Hot Tuna 23 2023

The Electric Trio

Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady,

Justin Guip

And

Steve Bernstein

The College Street Music Hall

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

First Set:

The Music Hall In Portsmouth

Photo by Phil Jacobs

A fine night last eve in Portsmouth. Some inventive playing was done if we do say so ourselves.

Hot Tuna 22, 2023

The Electric Trio

Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady

And

Justin Guip

Portsmouth Music Hall

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Monday, September 25, 2023

First Set:

Second Set:

Got to sleep in ...
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What’s a trip to Manhattan without stopping by to say ‘Hello’ to the Intrepid.

Photo by  Vanessa Kaukonen

Manhattan, gotta love it! This was the day before the Beacon gig as Nessa and I wandered around trying to decide which delicious ethnic restaurant to eat at. We settled on Ippudo, NY at 321 W. 51st. Yummy, and on to the Beacon.

Going fishing indeed

Photo by Phil Jacobs

Being a performing artist means inhabiting in interesting world and even with friends it is not ...
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All that time hanging out in Ulster Co. in the 80’s at Uncle Willie’s… first time at UPAC

Photo by Phil Jacobs

Being back in Kingston was a flashback. Much has changed since the 80’s which probably explains why we’re still alive. That being said and like it says in the song: ‘We did some sh*t that made the whole world wonder!’ An interesting Zeitgeist to say the least. Kingston has cleaned up a lot since then and so have I. ...
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What planet did this thing come from?

Photo by Phil Jacobs

Slipping up to Albany for a gig at the legendary Egg.

Hot Tuna 19, 2023

The Electric Trio

Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady

And

Justin Guip

The Egg

Albany, New York

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

First Set:

Second Set:

The State In Ithaca

Photo by Phil Jacobs

The late summer weather was still holding as Jack and I walked over to the State Theater. The crowd was a little light last night but they were totally with the program and in my opinion, Hot Tuna did not disappoint. We always bring our A game as best we can… and here it is:

Hot Tuna 18, 2023

The Electric Trio

Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady

And

Justin Guip

State Theater Of Ithaca

Monday, September 18, 2023

First Set:

Tuna At The Flynn In Burlington

Yeah, last night at the Flynn. Good times. Our second show of the tour was a blast. The Flynn in Burlington is a superb venue. 

We are off to Ithaca this morning, but here is the set list from last night:

Hot Tuna 17, 2023

The Electric Trio

Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady

And

Justin Guip

The Flynn Theater

Burlington, Vermont

Saturday, September 16, 2023

First Set:

J & J in Rochester

Photo by Phil Jacobs

Late night getting out of the gig last night ’cause that’s how it is sometimes. It was a Jack and Justin and I had a great time launching this tour.

Hot Tuna 16, 2023

The Electric Trio

Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady

And

Justin Guip

Kodak Center

Rochester, New York

Friday, September 15, 2023

First Set:

Second Set:

The Good Old Town School Of Folk Music

Indeed, it was a veritable guitar fest this past weekend at the OTSFM. Great exhibitors and I got to play a show Friday Night!

Jorma Kaukonen 25, 2023

Old Town School Of Folk Music

Chicago, Illinois

Friday, August 25, 2023