I meet my new guitar, backstage in Santa Cruz last Saturday

I meet my new guitar, backstage in Santa Cruz last Saturday

Yep… here’s my new Robert Lee guitar… what a beauty. After I play it on stage this weekend, I’ll write more about it and list Robert’s sundry websites. In the meantime… here’s the set list from the sold out show last Sunday up at the Mendocino Music Fair:

Jorma Kaukonen And Barry Mitterhoff 20, 2013
Mendocino Music Festival
Mendocino, California
Saturday, July 13, 2013

First Set:
1. True Religion
2. Serpent Of Dreams
3. Children Of Zion
4. How Long Blues
5. Red River Blues
6. Barbeque King
7. Whining Boy Blues
8. There’s A Bright Side Somewhere
9. 99 Year Blues
10. Living In the Moment
11. I Know You Rider
Second Set:
1. I See The Light
2. Candy Man
3. Things That Might Have Been
4. Hesitation Blues
5. Come Back Baby
6. Let Us Get Together Right Down Here
7. Come Back Baby
8. Mama Let Me Lay It On You
9. Good Shepherd
10. River Of Time
11. I Am The Light Of This World
12. Nine Pound Hammer

This was an absolutely wonderful night…

Now, tomorrow, the bus leaves at Zero Dark Thirty for New Jersey, where, more will surely be revealed.

If looks could talk...

If looks could talk...


Comments

  1. Comment made on July 26, 2013 by Scott Meyers

    Jorma, My friend Dave told me that guitar had two Single coil pick ups. They look really large, unlike Strat pick ups, are there other properties built into the pick ups to give it more bite? I’m guessing you would have a Hybrid Gibson/Strat custom built pick up, just a guess.

  2. Comment made on July 24, 2013 by paul krementz

    ocean city monday night great venue hot tuna electric. plenty of energy even jack got into it. great sound guitar licks were fantastic. best they have played and sounded in awhile. great job everyone.

  3. Comment made on July 23, 2013 by maria

    The show ” down the shore” lol, in Ocean City was simply superb! You guys ALL can just show everyone else ” how its done son! ” Sound system improved greatly after the break, thanks! I was amazed and impressed by all, and have been your fan since forever…got to thank you and a quick hello to you on the Boardwalk. I cant thank you enough for the show , the entire band rocks !

  4. Comment made on July 23, 2013 by Joe Keister

    I should have said the Academy of Music,since it was 74,75.

  5. Comment made on July 23, 2013 by Joe Keister

    Just caught your show in Ocean City,NJ. Jack seemed to come alive tonight.Was hoping to see Jorma play his new guitar. Would love to see a remake of a Palladium late show,with the staff trying to get you guys off stage.
    Are you guys going to Jamaica again?

  6. Comment made on July 22, 2013 by Robin

    Aw-some. Cant what to see you play it. Are you coming out west, anytime soon. Deadwood has a great jam

  7. Comment made on July 22, 2013 by johno

    @susan ansanelli
    I saw that him last night on long island – really close – 2nd row and I saw that, but I could not make it out either. Jack with a tattoo? BTW – the show was intense – blew me away. By the end of show I was in the 20th row!

  8. Comment made on July 22, 2013 by susan ansanelli

    Oh the show in NJ was tremendous, really awesome.

  9. Comment made on July 22, 2013 by susan ansanelli

    Could anyone tell me what Jack has on his right hand? Is it a tat?

  10. Comment made on July 22, 2013 by Matt

    Hey Jorma, tell us some road stories. The heat, the truckers, buses and what it is all about doing what you do up on the stage playing music to the crowds out there.

  11. Comment made on July 22, 2013 by John B

    @Cyndy Consentino
    Brunswick was a tremendous show . Anyone that missed that one i feel bad for. I hear that Patchogue was just as intense and i would bet that tonite in Ocean City will be as well. I love Hot Tuna and as long as you guys can get out there and play for us i will be there as often as i can !

  12. Comment made on July 21, 2013 by Barbara

    Enjoy! Looking forward to seeing you at the Whitaker.

  13. Comment made on July 21, 2013 by barry o'sullivan

    Just got back from Hot Tuna show in State Theatre, New Brunswick, NJ – awesome show with great energy from all 4 members of the bad. Many standing o’s. I’m still humming 99 Year Blues. Way to go guys – thanks.

  14. Comment made on July 20, 2013 by Cyndy Consentino

    John, sorry to have missed you for the show! My central air went, and had to wait for emergency repair!
    Hope you enjoyed the show! See you next time!@John B

  15. Comment made on July 20, 2013 by Bob B

    Greetings Jorma…finishing dinner a few minutes before 8…State theater night. So happpy to join the festivities. If this is love…I want my….on my list. Your Pal, Bob B

  16. Comment made on July 20, 2013 by John B

    Welcome back to New Jersey Hot Tuna! See you tonight at the State Theatre .

  17. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by jim hitchcock

    That wood is beautifully full of character.

  18. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by Bob K

    @doug mlyn
    ditto doug – life time achievement award, electric version!

  19. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by doug mlyn

    The picture looks like a very content man playing his guitar. Congrats! Hope you get to play it for many more years.

  20. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by Barbara Jacobs

    That’s a beautiful guitar, Jorma.
    Play it in good health!
    (Zol es deer voyl bakimen!)

  21. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by susan ansanelli

    It looks like a tiger, and I want to hear it roars like one. So pretty, I hope there are many many years to come you’ll enjoy it. As always God bless Hot Tuna which is easier to say than to list all families / individuals involved. See you at the show.

  22. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by dave gourley

    Awesome design and workmanship, can’t wait to hear more about it.

  23. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by John B

    Good looking guitar Jorma. Hope to hear it in Brunswick and Patchogue.

  24. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by John R.

    serious axe, J-man. I’d even be willing to have Acoustic HT on hold a little longer to hear that thing in action.

  25. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by Joanne

    Congrats on your new beautiful guitar Jorma! Looking forward to hearing you play it sometime soon! Sending many blessings!

  26. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by johno

    Can’t wait to hear that baby run. She looks like a thoroughbred! Hopefully this Sunday – down by the Bay.

  27. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by Cyndy Consentino

    Dear Jorma,
    Absolutely gorgeous! May it bring you much joy!
    Can’t wait to hear it tomorrow night!

    Safe travels,
    Cyndy

  28. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by Barbara

    See you in Ocean City — safe travels!

  29. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by Joey hudoklin

    I’m getting excited! Seeya in Patchogue!

  30. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by Peter Minde

    Beautiful instrument,

  31. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by HOGAN

    SWEEEEETT…….
    Enjoy

    🙂

  32. Comment made on July 19, 2013 by bruce

    yikes!…what a beautiful guitar,,,i just got a guitar back after selling it 27 years ago…a tele made for me by David Matlin of Mendocino..it hasn’t changed a bit…enjoy your new friend…

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