Cracks in the Finish
A blog by Jorma Kaukonen
Hell City And Riding Free
A new skull (can’t have too many!) by Gabe Richmond out of Temple Tattoo in Gallipolis, Ohio
Photo by Vanessa Kaukonen
Yup, it was a family affair for the Kaukonens at Hell City in Columbus last Saturday. That’s four hours on the table you’re looking at!
The weather has been eccentric here in Southeast Ohio to say the least but today was beautiful and I had to answer the call.
Strouds Run in all its splendor.
Photo by Jorma Kaukonen
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Trey Hensley And Rob Ickes Rock The Ranch
Trey Hensley, Rob Ickes and Yours Truly pickin’ and grinnin’ at the Ranch!
Photo by Vanessa Kaukonen
It’s always a treat to hang with Rob and Trey. Their palette of musical colors is an infinite rainbow of sound if I may mix my metaphors for a moment. Because they are such proficient artists in their mastery of their instruments it is worth noting that their technical prowess never gets in the way of the song and they play lots of different ...
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Coming Weekend At Hell City & Rob And Trey Visit The Fur Peace Station
Tomorrow Vanessa, Izze and I are heading for Columbus to the Hell City Tattoo Fest at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in good old Columbus, Ohio! I’ve got a blank spot on the back of my right forearm that has been clamoring to be filled and now is the time to do it! Remember, for a tattooist blank skin is money in the bank and I’m here to help the economy!
I got my first tattoo in ’68 or ’69 two ...
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Another Man Done Gone
Another Man Done Gone
John Barbata passed on May 8th of this year and the news trickled down to me a couple days ago. As I recall, John was the last Jefferson Airplane drummer I played with before the band disassembled itself in 1972 or thereabouts. I don’t think I ever saw John again after I left the band unless I chanced to run into him at 2400 Fulton St. It was a lifetime ago and aging memory tends to ...
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Solar Storm And The Last Night Of The Tour In St. Louis!
The Solar Flare in Athens, Ohio
Photo By Vanessa Kaukonen
While John Hurlbut and I were slaving over a hot guitar at the City Winery in St. Louis, back home there was a more than amazing night sky! Wow!
Flaring back home!
Photo by Vanessa Kaukonen
Most cool indeed!
Meanwhile back in St. Louis…
Jorma 19, 2024
With Special Guest John Hurlbut
City Winery
St. Louis, Missouri
Friday, May 10, 2024
First Set:
Been So Long Hesitation Blues Requiem For An Angel Barbeque King Death Don’t Have No Mercy Sleep Song Trial By Fire Where Have My Good Friends ...Read More
From Stoughton To St. Louis
Backstage at the Stoughton Opera House signing the new LP
Photo by John Hurlbut himself!
The Opera House in Stoughton has been a real treat to play for as long as I can remember. This was John’s first time there and the two of us left the stage smiling at the end of the evening.
Jorma 18, 2024
With Special Guest John Hurlbut
The Stoughton Opera House
Stoughton, Wisconsin
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
First Set:
True Religion Great Divide Revisited How Long Blues Blue Railroad Train Barbeque King Death Don’t Have No Mercy Sea ...Read More
Our Name In Lights In Minnesota!
John Hurlbut & Jorma Kaukonen at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis
Unknown Photographer
What a little gem the Parkway was. Our first time here but hopefully not the last. An old school theater in every respect! Hearkening back to vaudeville times without sound reinforcement, the natural acoustics were a great starting point for a ‘modern’ show!
Jorma 17, 2024
With Special Guest John Hurlbut
The Parkway Theater
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Monday, May 6, 2024
First Set:
True Religion How Long Blues Been So Long Hesitation Blues Trouble In Mind Trial By Fire Sleep Song Letter To ...Read More
Second Night At The City Winery In Chicago And Up The Road!
The two nights at the City Winery in Chicago with my pal John Hurlbut were a blast indeed on every level. Not much to expand upon right now but suffice it to say a really good time was had by all!
Jorma 16, 2024
With Special Guest John Hurlbut
The City Winery, Chicago
May The Fourth Be With You!
Saturday, May 4, 2024
First Set:
True Religion Requiem For An Angel Whining Boy Blues Take Your Time Let Us Get Together Right Down Here Barbeque King Death Don’t Have No Mercy Sleep Song Second ...Read More
First Night @ The City Winery In Chicago
Just a quick set list entry for now. It’s been more than a decade as I recall since gracing the stage at Michael Dorf’s City Winery here in Chicago.
Jorma 15, 2024
With Special Guest John Hurlbut
The City Winery, Chicago
Friday, May 3, 2024
First Set:
Dime For Beer Nobody Knows You When You’re Down & Out Barbeque King Living In The Moment Sea Child Trial By Fire Death Don’t Have No Mercy I Remember You with John Hurlbut Operator with John Hurlbut The Maker with John Hurlbut Driving Wheel with John HurlbutSecond Set:
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Hospitality In Chicago!
Saigon Sisters in Chicago. This is the real deal! 567 W. Lake Street.
Photo by Jorma Kaukonen
Yeah, so we drove in from Cleveland, got in moderately early and checked into the hotel. Where to eat? Where to eat? As fate would have it right around the corner from the hotel on W. Lake St. was a small but very charming Vietnamese restaurant and we were there before the dinner rush.
The menu… always a good place to start!
Photo by Jorma Kaukonen
As ...
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