Caldonia - Jorma Kaukonen, George Porter, Geoff Achison

In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been the leading practitioner and teacher of fingerstyle guitar, one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana, and at the forefront of popular rock-and-roll. He was a founding member of two legendary bands, The Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna, a Grammy nominee, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the most in-demand instructor in the galaxy of stars who teach at the Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp that he and his wife operate in picturesque Southeastern Ohio.

The son of a State Department official, Jorma Kaukonen, Jr. was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area, with occasional extended trips outside the United States. He was a devotee of rock-and-roll in the Buddy Holly era but soon developed a love for the blues and bluegrass that were profuse in the clubs and concerts in the nation’s capitol. He wanted to take up guitar and make that kind of music himself. Soon he met Jack Casady, the younger brother of a friend and a guitar player in his own right. Though they could not have known it, they were beginning a musical partnership that has continues for over 50 years.

Geoff Achison has a reputation as a formidable acoustic and electric guitarist, a capable vocalist and a composer of good, funky songs without the cliches. IT'S BLUES JIM ... BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT! Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has developed a blues/funk style all his own that can be delicate one moment and explosive the next. Unaware of how the sounds he was hearing on his limited record collection were produced, he invented some of his own techniques - without the aid of pedals or gadgets. As a result, watching this guy wrench sounds from his simple set-up can be something of a spectacle. Geoff also possesses a soulful voice that has evoked favorable comparisons to Joe Cocker or Warren Haynes. An award winning songwriter to boot, Geoff’s live set features an infectious mix of catchy original tunes, improvised jamming and inspired versions of blues & soul classics.
 Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has developed a blues/funk style all his own that can be delicate one moment and explosive the next. Unaware of how the sounds he was hearing on his limited record collection were produced, he invented some of his own techniques - without the aid of pedals or gadgets. As a result, watching this guy wrench sounds from his simple set-up can be something of a spectacle. Geoff also possesses a soulful voice that has evoked favorable comparisons to Joe Cocker or Warren Haynes. An award winning songwriter to boot, Geoff’s live set features an infectious mix of catchy original tunes, improvised jamming and inspired versions of blues & soul classics. He has toured regularly around the globe and won honours on 3 continents.

George Porter, Jr. (born December 26, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a musician best known as the bassist and singer of The Meters. Along with Art Neville, Porter formed the group in the mid 60's and came to be recognized as one of the progenitors of funk. The Meters disbanded in 1977, but reformed in 1989. Today the group is called the Funky Meters, and Porter is still a member.

He had been active in playing with his own group the Runnin' Pardners, and also other projects such as The Trio with Johnny Vidacovich, New Orleans Social Club, and Deep Fried but is now focusing his efforts on his own band Porter Batiste Stoltz. He is frequently in demand, and has been performing and recording with wide range of artists including Dr. John, Paul McCartney, Robbie Robertson, Willy DeVille, Robert Palmer, Patti Labelle, Jimmy Buffett, David Byrne, Johnny Adams, Harry Connick Jr., Earl King, Warren Haynes, Tori Amos, and Snooks Eaglin among many others.

Porter joined John Scofield's Piety Street Band in 2008 to tour and to record. Jon Cleary and Ricky Fataar are also members of this band.

In 2010 replaced Reed Mathis in Bill Kreutzmann's newest band, 7 Walkers.

Also in 2010 He is performing with Runnin' Pardner at New Orleans' Voodoo Experience

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	DATE	VENUE	PERFORMER	NOTES
	01/06/12	Lobero Theatre Santa Barbara, CA	Acoustic Hot Tuna	also David Bromberg
	01/07/12	The Fillmore San Francisco, CA	Electric Hot Tuna	also David Bromberg
	01/08/12	Paradise Performing Arts Center Paradise, CA	Acoustic Hot Tuna	also David Bromberg. Tickets
	01/27/12	Iao Theater Wailuku, HI	Jorma Kaukonen	Also Chris Smither Tickets
	01/28/12	The Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona, HI	Jorma Kaukonen	Also Chris Smither Tickets
	01/29/12	Palace Theatre Hilo, HI	Jorma Kaukonen	Also Chris Smither Tickets
	02/03/12	McCabe's Guitar Shop Santa Monica, CA	Jorma Kaukonen	Two shows each night. 8pm & 10pm.
	02/04/12	McCabe's Guitar Shop Santa Monica, CA	Jorma Kaukonen	Two shows each night. 8pm & 10pm.
	02/08/12	Billboard Live Osaka, Japan	Jorma Kaukonen
	02/09/12	Billboard Live Tokyo, Japan	Jorma Kaukonen
	02/11/12	Yugong Yishan Beijing, China	Jorma Kaukonen
	02/12/12	Yuyintang Shanghai, China	Jorma Kaukonen
	02/22/12	Camden Opera House Camden , ME	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	02/23/12	Infinity Hall Norfolk, CT	Acoustic Hot Tuna	New Venue!
	02/24/12	The Colonial Theatre Keene, NH	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	02/25/12	Swyer Theater-The Egg Albany, NY	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	02/27/12	Rams Head Tavern Annapolis, MD	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	02/29/12	Birchmere Alexandria, VA	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	03/01/12	Jefferson Theater Charlottesville, VA	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	03/02/12	Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	03/03/12	Whitaker Center Harrisburg, PA	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	03/05/12	The German House Theater Rochester, NY	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	03/06/12	The Ark Ann Arbor, MI	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	03/08/12	The Englert Theatre Iowa City, IA	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	03/09/12	Old Town School Of Folk Music Chicago, IL	Acoustic Hot Tuna	Two shows: 7pm & 10pm
	03/10/12	Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN	Acoustic Hot Tuna	Two shows: 5pm & 9pm
	03/11/12	Pabst Theater Milwaukee, WI	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	03/15/12	20th Century Theater Cincinnati, OH	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	03/17/12	Fur Peace Station Pomeroy, OH	Acoustic Hot Tuna	also John "Hurl" Hurlbut. SOLD OUT!
	04/19/12	Wanee Music Festival Live Oak, FL	Electric Hot Tuna	Mushroom Stage. 7pm-9pm
	05/18/12	Nelsonville Music Festival Nelsonville, OH	Jorma Kaukonen
	08/02/12	Tower Theatre Bend, OR	Acoustic Hot Tuna
	08/04/12*	Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival Deming Log Show Fairgrounds, Bellingham, WA	Electric Hot Tuna	correct venue
	08/11/12	Fur Peace Station Pomeroy, OH	Acoustic Hot Tuna	Jack & Jorma. Also The Persuasions
	11/10/12	Fur Peace Station Pomeroy, OH	Electric Hot Tuna	with Bill Kirchen. SOLD OUT!