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Sunday, December 25, 2011

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!

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