Sweetwater Lives Again... in a big way

Sweetwater Lives Again... in a big way

For those of us who got introduced to Sweetwater thirty some years ago… it was such a pleasure to come back to Mill Valley to find such a warm and wonderful venue carrying on in that fine old Sweetwater tradition! Wonderful indeed…

This has been a very long tour for the Tuna Family… I’ve been away from home for six weeks. Fortunately for me, I’ve had my son Zach with me most of the tour… but at home, our six year old Izze, has been growing and changing exponentially without me… and that is just the way it is for those of us who tour in this business. My dear old friend Jack Casady brought his wife Diana on this tour, and so in some small way there was the feeling of more than family. Diana, in addition to being one of the most loving human beings on the face of the earth, is also one of the strongest. She has been fighting and extremely rare form of cancer with Jack at her side for more than a decade. Over the last week or so, it began to be apparent that her battle may be coming to an end and with this thought in mind, we the Tuna Family decided to cancel the rest of the tour and let them go home tomorrow. I cannot remember the last time Tuna cancelled a show… it is not our way… but as you all know, family always comes first. This is Jack and Diana’s story to tell and I shall not write more about it without their permission. Suffice it to say they are in my heart and prayers as I hope they will be in yours.

This time here in Mill Valley opens a window in time that is filled with memories. My parents lived and died here, my brother Peter and his family live here and indeed so much of the twenty five plus years I lived in California are wrapped up in these beautiful mountains. Nuff said for now…

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Here is our set list from last night:

Hot Tuna 49, 2012
The Acoustic Trio
Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
& Barry Mitterhoff
Sweetwater
Mill Valley, California
Sunday, July 30, 2012

First Set:
1. Been So Long
2. Children Of Zion
3. Hesitation Blues
4. Second Chances
5. The Terrible Operation
6. I’ll Let You Know Before I Leave
7. River Of Time
8. Let Us Get Together Right Down Here
9. Barbeque King
10. 99 Year Blues
11. Nine Pound Hammer
Second Set:
1. I See The Light
2. Nobody Knows you When You’re Down And Out
3. There’s A Bright Side Somewhere
4. Come Back Baby
5. Bread Line Blues
6. Things That Might Have Been
7. Vicksburg Stomp
8. Sea Child
9. How Long Blues
10. Good Bye To The Blues
11. Keep On Trucking Mama
12. I Am The Light Of This World
13. Parchman Farm
14. Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning
15. Encore: Water Song

We have another show tonight… and more shall be written…

Leaving the gig... after show

Leaving the gig... after show


Comments

  1. Comment made on November 11, 2014 by mark menduke

    will ther be any more west coast shows trying to plan my shows

    mcabes belly up etc

  2. Comment made on August 12, 2012 by Dave Millard

    Just got back from a 3 week road trip, catching up on the blog, and saw this about Jack’s wife….whoa..
    My thoughts and prayers are with Jack and Diana. It is a tough break and I wish them the strength to hanle this

  3. Comment made on August 7, 2012 by Kathy

    My dearest thoughts and prayers for Diana and Jack. I am reminded of a quote from Voltaire: “If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.”

  4. Comment made on August 6, 2012 by MHM

    Thoughts and prayers

  5. Comment made on August 4, 2012 by Mark Ennis

    God Bless both Diana & Jack. Jack be strong as you love & care for the woman God has entrusted to you. My thoughts & prayers are with you sister & brother.

  6. Comment made on August 3, 2012 by Kyle Siegrist

    Please add my prayers and thoughts for Jack and Diana.

  7. Comment made on August 2, 2012 by Phil Anderson

    Just got back from the road and read this post, Holding Diana and Jack in the light as they are way special people on this planet

    I remember a Hot Tuna acoustic gig in Tucson a few years back at the Rialto Theater, and Jack put his cell phone on top of his amp when one of the songs on his solo CD was played with the opening group he was sitting in with, and dedicated it to Diana. That kind of love and dedication leaves a lump in my throat, I just wish there was something we could do . . . . .

    Love from Tucson, Phil Anderson

  8. Comment made on August 2, 2012 by PJK

    Hey Brother!

    My thoughts and prayers are also with Jack and Diana. What a fighters they both are. God Bless..

    Paul

  9. Comment made on August 1, 2012 by Doug

    Please convey my prayers and thoughts to Jack and Diana. This is the first I heard of this and I am saddened for Jack.

  10. Comment made on August 1, 2012 by Candace

    Diana and Jack are certainly in our thoughts and prayers, as are you all. Thank you for your caring and compassion.

  11. Comment made on August 1, 2012 by Jim T.

    Praying for Jack and Diana!!

  12. Comment made on August 1, 2012 by mutt

    My prayers of comfort for Diana and Jack remembering that Life Is a Love Song.

    mutt

  13. Comment made on August 1, 2012 by TM

    thoughts and prayers for Jack and Diana…would love to give back a little of what I have received from all the music and shows…peace

  14. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Annie

    Thoughts and prayers going out to the Casady’s and those who know and care for them.

  15. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Charlie

    Life is truely a fleeting moment. Seems like yesterday I saw my first HT show…1975. I will pray my deepest prayers for you Diana…and Jack.

  16. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Cyndy Consentino

    Dear Jorma,
    Prayers and love to Diana and Jack. I felt very
    sad when I heard about Diana this morning.

    May Diana’s journey home be filled with beauty and love.

    Cyndy

  17. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Kate Sullivan

    Love, light, peace and comfort to Diana and Jack. Rejoice in the amazing life you have shared…….my thoughts are with you both.

  18. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Buzz

    My prayers are with Jack and Diana .

  19. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Larry Behage

    Sorry to hear the news. Diana and Jack will be in my thoughts. So glad to caught you guys in Santa Cruz.

  20. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Karen Sullivan

    Sending prayers for Jack & Diana and all who love them. So glad she could be there for most of the tour.

  21. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Rich in NJ

    You know Jorma, when all is said and done, we are all one family. We laugh and cry and and share the road with you … We have gotten older together and that wheel just keeps a turning. Much love and respect … Be good to each other out there everyone.

  22. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by sean

    So sorry to hear about Diana, Jack. Many thoughts and prayes for you and your extended family’s.

  23. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Bill Van Iden

    Fight On Jack and Diana…our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  24. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by doug mlyn

    Thinking positive thoughts for Jack and Diana. Thank you for sharing Jorma. We all feel like part of your extended family.

  25. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Tom in St. Louis

    We will be thinking positive thoughts…very sad news, but we are so happy that Jack and Diana have had all these precious years together.

    Long may the sun shine on everyone in the Hot Tuna family.

  26. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Brett

    My thoughts and prayers and Love to Jack and Diana.

  27. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Craig K

    Thank you for sharing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack and Diana.

  28. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Carter Dunkin

    Same here, caring for and thinking of both Jack and Diana during this tough time. I hope they can find some comfort in the love and concern of so many people who care about them both.

  29. Comment made on July 31, 2012 by Joanne

    Sending our prayers,of love and light to Jack and Diana.May her angels be with her to light her way.So sad:-(

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