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Kick Summer in the Face with a Hot Tuna Tour!

May.10, 2017

Okay Tuna Fans, 2017 has got to be one of the best summers in recent history to see a Hot Tuna show. Come on, just look at it. Starting with the Dark Star Jubilee on Memorial Day Weekend and going through July on the Wheels of Soul Tour with the Tedeschi Trucks Band these are going to be some great shows. Fun venues, great music and good people, you have to to make it to a show. Get your tickets NOW!!

05/18-20/17 Egyptian Theatre Park City, UT Acoustic Hot Tuna

05/23-24/17 The Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ< Acoustic Hot Tuna

05/27-28/17 Dark Star Jubilee Thornville, OH Acoustic/Electric Hot Tuna

06/30/17 Westhampton Beach PACWesthampton Beach, NY Electric Hot Tuna

Just look at this line up for the DSO Jubilee:

If that weren’t enough, Hot Tuna is joining the Wood Brothers and the Tedeschi Trucks Band for 21 shows from the East coast, through the Midwest to the Rocky Mountain area, including two (2) shows at RED ROCKS, first time for the HT boys. Can you imagine the sit-ins on this tour? It’s going to be smoking hot FIRE!

There’s got to be a show near you!

July 1 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
July 2 – Essex, VT (Burlington) – Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Exposition
July 3 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 5 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
July 7 – Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center
July 8 – Rochester, NY – Highland Bowl
July 9 – Simsbury, CT – Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
July 12 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
July 14 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
July 15 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
July 16 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn
July 21 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
July 22 – Huber Heights, OH (Dayton) – Rose Music Center
July 23 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
July 25 – Rogers, AR – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion
July 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino
July 29-30 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
August 1 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden
August 2 – Missoula, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater

New York Shows Just Announced! April 14th & 15th

Filed Under: Electric Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen by Hot Tuna

Feb.08, 2017

Electric Hot Tuna just announced TWO (2) shows in New York this Spring, Woohoo! The first show is Friday, April 14th at the Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn. Raccoon Lodge presents a benefit concert for the Guild For Exceptional Children. The Guild For Exceptional Children is a non profit organization located in Brooklyn, New York that provides assistance to children, adults & seniors with developmental & intellectual disabilities. And Prospect Hall’s Grand Ballroom is absolutely gorgeous! If for no other reason, come watch Hot Tuna Trio shake the glittering chandeliers. Also help support a great cause. Ninety (90) percent of each dollar raised goes directly to the care and support of exceptional children. For tickets, check GEC website Doors open 7:00pm
Music at 8:00pm

The second show is Saturday, April 15th at the St. George Theatre on Staten island. Centered in the historic St. George District of Staten Island, just steps from the iconic Staten Island Ferry. The St. George Theatre is one of the great theater of New York. Come check it out. Get ticket information on their website.

Wheels of Soul Big Summer Tour Announced!

Filed Under: Uncategorized by Hot Tuna

Jan.31, 2017

Legendary Rock Blues Artist Hot Tuna Joins Tedeschi Trucks Band on “Wheels of Soul” Tour 2017

Tedeschi Trucks Band has announced the third installment of their wildly popular Wheels of Soul Summer Tour. The 12-piece ensemble led by husband and wife Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks will be supported on all dates by longtime friends and collaborators Hot Tuna ( Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady and drummer Justin Guip) and masters of soulful folk, The Wood Brothers. The tour is scheduled to hit many of the country’s premier outdoor venues on the most ambitious Wheels of Soul tour to date July 1 through 31st, 2017. For the latest ticket on-sale information, please visit http://tedeschitrucksband.com/.

When asked about joining Wheels of Soul this year Jorma offered excitement and praise, “Tedeschi Trucks is arguably one of the greatest bands in the world today. It is an honor for me and my Hot Tuna brothers to be part of this great tour.” Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna crossed pathes with Derek and Susan early in their careers and their mutual admiration and kinship grew as Jorma supported TTB on select shows this past year.

For more than four decades, Hot Tuna has played, toured, and recorded some of the best and most memorable acoustic and electric music ever. No one has more consistently led American music for the last 50 years than Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, the founders and continuing core members of Hot Tuna. At the 2016 Grammys, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady were honored with Lifetime Achievement awards. The two boyhood pals have wavered in one of the most enduring friendships in Rock history. They are a force in American music.

The Oakland Press deemed Wheels of Soul “The best musical hang of the season…a celebration of kindred creative spirits,” while Denver Westword calls TTB’s summer package “A wall of talent on stage.”

Current Wheels of Soul 2017 dates and on sale information listed below, please stay tuned for additional dates and info to be listed on our tour page.

July 1 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
July 2 – Essex, VT (Burlington) – Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Exposition
July 3 – Saratoga, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 5 – Vienna, VA (DC)* – Wolf Trap
July 8 – Rochester, NY – Highland Bowl
July 9 – Simsbury, CT – Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
July 12 – Virginia Beach, VA** – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
July 14 – Raleigh, NC** – Red Hat Amphitheater
July 15 – Atlanta, GA*** – Fox Theatre
July 16 – Charlotte, NC** – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn
July 21 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
July 22 – Huber Heights, OH (Dayton) – Rose Music Center
July 23 – Rochester, MI (Detroit) – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
July 25 – Rogers, AR – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion
July 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino
July 29-30 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
*Pre-sale March 3rd / On sale March 18th
**Pre-sale February 7th / On sale February 10th
***Pre-sale January 31st / On sale February 3rd

Bring On the New Year! With a Return to the Jubilee!

Filed Under: Electric Hot Tuna, Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen by Hot Tuna

Jan.11, 2017

Happy New Year Everyone! Best Wishes for 2017!

It’s going to be a busy year for the band. It all starts with an Acoustic Hot Tuna tour on the west coast. The band returns to one of their favorite venues, The Belly Up, to begin the tour. They head North with stops at The Coach House and The Lobero Theater. Then they call in the muscle, Justin Guip, to form the hottest power trio around today, Electric Hot Tuna for a show at the famed Filmore Auditorium.

Jorma and Jack Continue the Acoustic Hot Tuna tour up into the Pacific Northwest with stops at the Rogue Theater, Aladdin Theater and Benaroya Hall. Acoustic Hot Tuna ends the west coast run with a show at the beautiful new concert space, Chateau Rive, at the Flour Mill.

02/13/17 Belly Up,

Solana Beach, CA Acoustic Hot Tuna

02/15/17 The Coach House
San Juan Capistrano, CA Acoustic Hot Tuna

02/17/17 Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA Acoustic Hot Tuna

02/19/17 The Fillmore
San Francisco, CA Electric Hot Tuna

02/20/17 The Center for The Arts
Grass Valley, CA Acoustic Hot Tuna

02/22/17 The Rogue Theater
Grants Pass, OR Acoustic Hot Tuna

02/23/17 Aladdin Theater
Portland, OR Acoustic Hot Tuna

02/24/17 Benaroya Hall
Seattle, WA Acoustic Hot Tuna

02/25/17 Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill
Spokane, WA Acoustic Hot Tuna

The Hot Tuna gang is excited to announce the return of Acoustic/Electric Hot Tuna(2 sets) to the 2017 Dark Star Orchestra Jubilee! The folks at All Good Presents put on a fantastic show. And this year’s lineup is stellar! Check it out

New York City…Are You Ready?

Filed Under: Electric Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen by Hot Tuna

Nov.16, 2016

Photo by Greg Cristman | www.gregCphotography.com

Get ready for Electric Hot Tuna at the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, November 19. In fact, the East Coast should get ready because the Beacon show kicks off a 6 night run through NY, VT, CT, PA and DC. Get out and see the Hot Tuna boys now because they won’t be back around until 2017.

11/19/16 The Beacon Theatre New York City, NY

11/20/16 The Egg Albany, NY

11/22/16 Spruce Peak PAC Stowe, VT

11/23/16 The Warehouse Fairfield, CT

11/25/16 The Hamilton Washington DC

11/26/16 Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA

In Case You Missed It

Filed Under: Jack Casady, Jefferson Airplane, Jorma Kaukonen, Uncategorized by Hot Tuna

Oct.20, 2016

In case you missed it, Jack and Jorma caught fire with the Jefferson Airplane set at the GRAMMYS Salute to Musical Legends show broadcasted last week on PBS. Members of the Jefferson Airplane were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Marty Balin was absent from the show and Grace Slick chose not to sing so it was up to Jorma and Jack to represent, and man did they ever. Their three song set was great. Check out their performance at the 38:15 mark. Watch Jorma tear into his Gibson ES-345.

Hardly Strictly 16

Filed Under: Electric Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen, Uncategorized by Hot Tuna

Sep.29, 2016

Hot Tuna Starts It’s Fall Tour with three shows on the west coast. Electric Hot Tuna plays the 2016 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival on Saturday, October 1st.

Check out the rest of the shows:

DATE	VENUE	PERFORMER	NOTES
09/30/16	Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA	Acoustic Hot Tuna
10/01/16	Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival San Francisco, CA	Electric Hot Tuna	Golden Gate Park
10/02/16	Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA	Acoustic Hot Tuna
11/12/16	Fur Peace Station Pomeroy, OH	Acoustic Hot Tuna	SOLD OUT
11/18/16	At The Tabernacle Tabor, NJ	Acoustic Hot Tuna	SOLD OUT
11/19/16	The Beacon Theatre New York City, NY	Electric Hot Tuna
11/20/16	The Egg Albany, NY	Electric Hot Tuna
11/22/16	Spruce Peak PAC Stowe, VT	Electric Hot Tuna
11/23/16	The Warehouse Fairfield, CT	Electric Hot Tuna
11/25/16	The Hamilton Washington DC	Electric Hot Tuna
11/26/16	Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA	Electric Hot Tuna

Grammy® Salute to Music Legends

Filed Under: Uncategorized by Hot Tuna

Aug.30, 2016

All-star concert featuring performances by Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane, Earth, Wind & Fire, Andy García, Martina McBride, and more to air on PBS’ “Great Performances” series (USA).

In collaboration with PBS’ “Great Performances” series, The Recording Academy will air “GRAMMY® Salute To Music Legends” — a special all-star concert honoring The Recording Academy’s 2016 Special Merit Awards recipients — on Oct. 14 from 9–11:30 p.m. on PBS. Taped at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, this special features tribute performances and never-before-seen video packages celebrating each of the recipients’ contributions to the music industry and our cultural heritage. The lineup features performances by Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane; Patti Austin; Ry Cooder; Lila Downs; Earth, Wind & Fire; David Foster; Andy García and The CineSon All Stars; Herbie Hancock; Henry Gray; J’Nai Bridges; Kris Kristofferson; Lucrecia; Shelby Lynne; Magnolia Sisters; Martina McBride; Naughty By Nature, Anthony Parce; and JD Souther. Presenters include David Crosby, Jimmy Jam, LL Cool J, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Don Was.

Among numerous highlights, psychedelic rock pioneers Jefferson Airplane take fans back in time as they play some of their most memorable hits that shaped much of the San Francisco scene in the 1960s and earned them international mainstream success. Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady performed “Somebody to Love” and “Embryonic Journey”/”Come Back Baby” medley. Grace Slick made an appearance to accept her Grammy award.

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Jefferson Airplane, Ruth Brown, Celia Cruz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Herbie Hancock, Linda Ronstadt, and Run DMC. John Cage, Fred Foster and Chris Strachwitz are Trustees Award honorees; and EMT and Dr. Harvey Fletcher are Technical GRAMMY Award recipients. Also being honored is Phillip Riggs, this year’s recipient of the Music Educator Award.

For more information please contact Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady and Hot Tuna publicist: Cash Edwards at CEMS@austin.rr.com.

Beacon Theater Show Just Announced

Filed Under: Uncategorized by Hot Tuna

Aug.10, 2016

Electric Hot Tuna performs at the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, November 19. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 12 at 10am*. Presale: August 11. Public on-sale: August 12. Presale code: “Metro”

*On the first day of sale, tickets for events are not sold at the Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall or Beacon Theatre box offices, and may only be purchased via Ticketmaster.

A Summer Buffet with Hot Tuna and Leftover Salmon

Filed Under: Electric Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen, Shows, Venues by Hot Tuna

Jul.25, 2016

Summer is heating up and so is the music. Electric Hot Tuna starts the second leg of it’s 2016 Summer Tour with shows on the East Coast. Starting at the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, NJ, the band travels up the coast through Westbury and Port Chester, NY then on to The Wilber Theater in Boston, MA.

Hot Tuna is getting support from one of it’s favorite bands, Leftover Salmon. Vince Herman and crew are fine purveyors of Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass!

The tail ail end of the Summer Tour has Jorma and Jack as Hot Tuna Acoustic burning up the Midwest with stops in Ohio, Michigan, Iowa and Illinois. Come check us out!

08/04/16 Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ with Leftover Salmon

08/05/16 The Space Westbury, NY with Leftover Salmon

08/06/16 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY with Leftover Salmon

08/07/16 The Wilbur Boston, MA with Leftover Salmon

08/09/16 Kent Stage Kent, OH Acoustic Hot Tuna

08/10/16 The Ark Ann Arbor, MI Acoustic Hot Tuna

08/12/16 The Englert Theatre Iowa City, IA Acoustic Hot Tuna

08/13/16 The Old Town School of Folk Music Chicago, IL Acoustic Hot Tuna Two shows: 7pm&10pm.

08/14/16 The Cedar Minneapolis MN Acoustic Hot Tuna