I remember the first time I remember hearing Hot Tuna. I was about 14, around 1977. I was spending the night at my Grand Daddy's house in BFE, Alabama. The grand parents went to bed after dark. I sat in the old front porch swing with my radio playing real softly. I burned a pinner of Gold, and stared out over his small farm and wondered at the simple beauty of the stars. I started hearing a song that made me turn it up. I was air guitaring fiercely when Grandmother came out, asked me to turn it down. I kissed her goodnight and put it to my ear as I walked down to see the cows, chickens and pigs. A magical night for a young man.
I am a 63 yo guy from Wisconsin and have been a huge live music fan since my early teens. Been to hundreds of live shows. And with all of that being said I only knew of this band by name. Had never listened to them till today. This just popped up on my feed after listening to something else. All I can say is WOW!! I have really been missing out!! They are my new favorite band. Merry Christmas to me, it is Christmas Eve morning 2020. What a way to start the Christmas holiday. Happy Holidays to everyone. Stay safe everyone. The end is in sight.
Hello Bryan! I am very happy to listen to Hot Tuna again... Hesitation Blues and Death Don't have No Mercy belong to my twenty years when I was a student in Paris! However I am sure I have not your huge discothèque! I wish you a Happy and safe New Year!
Hot Tuna was my very first concert at the age of 15. My brothers took me, I danced and soared, young woman hugged me, the fellas passed me a doob. Great memorable experience. I was hooked on some of the best music in the world.
70 now didn't really get into music except fm music. Singing pretty woman heman hermits Monkees then came 1971airpane hot tuna marshall tucker all bros.beck Stuart who stones but my 2nd band. Led Zeppelin. Holi shitstains. Camping and hot tuna then zep dead. Friends are all dead now. Hav no one now. Yes fam. Never hung with my grandparents. Just lost. But hav 3dogs old house car. All mine. Can't take that away. MUSIC. LOV FKING MUSIC. BAD BAD LUCK OR WOULD HAV DRUMMED FOR SOMEONE. SO WEN EE DIE EVERYTHINGBIS BEAUTIFUL. WE WILL SEE JIMI JANIS JIM BRIAN JONES KEITH MOON BONZO. SEE EVERYONE IN HIPPY HEAVEN. SMILE LIFE DOESNT END. peace&lov hipsters
Lovely concert. As a coffeehouse attendee in SF in the very early sixties, I chanced to meet Bill Graham while he was trying to find a sound system for his newly leased concert hall, the Fillmore. Being employed as a sound installer for background music systems helped a lot: I just liberated a dozen or more audio amps and about fifty high power wide-range 8" speakers, which I stuck on 4x8 ply wood sheets, eight to a sheet, generating a plane wave focused on the center of the dance floor. Worked pretty well, but Bill hired.a hotshot expensive sound engineering outfit with his new loot. I liked my system better -- you could stand right in front of the stage and not go deaf. Age of moderation. Did I mention my father was one of the first electronic technicians, way back in the Twenties. Now he'd be a hacker. He also worked for Electrovoice speakers, so I knew good sound before high fidelity was a thing. Dad also went to concerts in Chicago, all the big bands, blues, jazz. Worked in a concert hall parking lot, met many musicians. Went a few times to the Top of the Tangent in Palo Alto during Jorma's pure folkie stage, and used to sit in the front room and read Hermann Hesse while Jorma practiced, and practiced and practiced, sometimes ten hours straight. Perfect background. Jorma has a degree in Philosophy from Santa Clara U in San Jose. We have a mind in common. We talked many hours about pigs with wings and so on, often drug-enhanced.. Became friends with Jorma, lived in East Palo Alto with him and friends in a rented house on East University Ave. Big back yard, used to have a little dirt track w tore up with a Harley Topper. Had an Electrovoice "Voice of the Theatre" Klipschorn speaker in the front room, 18" woofer, horn midrange/tweeter. Good Days, beer and BBQ. Also put in a little doodad at the Matrix Club in the Marina that sent the sound round and round the room, speakers all over. Psychedelic, 'twas the mood...Signe Toly, Marty's sister, was singing jazz there. She sang with the Airplane for a while, but got pregnant, I think. We also did quite a bit of motorcycling, Sunday Morning Ride. I was riding a BMW twin, I think a R50S, and Jorma a big single, maybe a Matchless, maybe a BSA Gold Star. The Jefferson Airplane didn't like the prospect of Jorma crashing, but he's as exact a biker as he is a guitarist. Still at it, but sadly Harley-Davidson is his brand now. They're very social... We were born a month apart. I'm the older. Saw him in Spokane at a concert our underground newspaper arranged sub rosa. Very right wing town, noisy echoing school gym, Gonzaga I think. Crappy sound, good vibes.though. Also saw his Key West concert in '88, when he met his current wife, Vanessa. Our 3 year old boat-kid loved it. Thanks for listening to an old fart talk. Hope you have many good memories! Ormond Otvos Richmond CA ormond at mail com
I somehow found this on my computer today. It was like going back in time. I love these guys! It actually brought tears remembering all the shows we have been to. It doesn't get any better than this.
The Quarantine Concerts with Jorma Kaukanon have been a savior during this past year. Saturday Nights and often times Jack Cassidy joins him. (Hot Tuna)
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@@thaddeusk4230 I saw Jorma and Jack in a hole-in-the-wall that is now gone in Larchmont, NY that was called the Watercolor Cafe in 2016 or 17. Fantastic show.
@@alleneverhart4141 Over the course of 50+ years, as I've said, there's been that opportunity to see them in intimate confines from time to time, be it that small club way out East end of L.I. (Amagannsett) to Levon's place in Woodstock. Mine was at The Tabernacle, a small octagonal room (holding, maybe 150 at best) in a Methodist community in north Jersey (Mt. Tabor). I believe they released a recording capturing that evening. Throw in the Sunshine Inn in Asbury Park which was a converted auto garage and was just a bit bigger than a shoebox. It's all been so good. And I'll leave you with this. HT was at my school each of the 4 years I was there (70-74) with the book end years being acoustic.
Use to watch them with Papa John at Chateau Liberte in Santa Cruz Mountains. Usually a Monday or Tuesday night. never a bad performance. Intimate setting.
I saw Hot Tuna with Kantner and Papa John Creach in 1987 at The Ritz in NYC. They started at like 11pm and didn't finish until almost 4am. I was only 17 and my back was killing me! But it was an amazing show.....
We are listening to the quarantine concerts daily what a treat Thanks Jorma and Jack for making being quarantined better.........Last time we saw you this year at Laxson Auditorium in Chico CA this year !
As the old saying goes. I might be old but I got to see all the great bands. And Jefferson Airplane was one of the best. I saw them perform half a dozen times with the first time in Hawaii with Lee Michaels opening for them. And my first date ever. Then the next day we cut school to see them play at the Waikiki Shell with a free concert where Ginger and I went backstage and while everyone was gushing over Grace and Marty and Paul we went to where Jack was sitting all by himself and I spoke with him for several minutes saying he had changed the way I played bass as I had never heard that kind of killer bass playing. He let me sit and play a few notes on his incredible Alembic..Serial number 001. Wish I had taken a camera and gotten my picture taken with him.
just saw these guys a couple of weeks ago and I think they sound as good as ever. the entire audience was a bunch of old farts(like me) who really appreciate what a treasure this bad was (is). ran into friends I haven't seen in years. awesome show. thanks for posting.
I was there: front row table. I cried like a baby when Grace came out. Made sure to see the Airplane reunion the following year--- once at the Greek, once in Reno.
I saw him up close like that in small club in Alexandria VA. Sat in a folding chair just like that. But Jack C was not there. Just a Jorma concert. But he had full band and it was electric. I love seeing him. Then about 6 years ago electric Tuna played a small Jewish Temple in DC (6th and I). it rocked! The wife of the other guitarist came out to sing a couple of songs. She absolutely killed it on White Rabbit.
im a little jealous. ya see i was only 13 then.ive been lucky though.Im not a rich kid gone touring. but like you i have caught my lucky musical breaks! i hope this style lives on forever!
I saw this tour in NYC in December of 1987 and it was one of the longest shows I've ever seen (as well as one of the best). So happy to have seen Kantner and Papa John before they passed...........
Luv me some Hot Tuna; in ALL their incarnations. This was an essential regrouping of several Airplane / Starship members; Esp. Papa John! In 1967, Creach met and befriended drummer Joey Covington. When Covington joined the Jefferson Airplane in 1970, he introduced Creach to them, and they invited him to join Hot Tuna. Though regarded as a session musician, he remained with the band for four years, before leaving in 1974 to join Jefferson Starship and record on their first album, Dragon Fly. Creach toured with Jefferson Starship and played on the band's hit album Red Octopus in 1975. Around 1976, Creach left to pursue a solo career. Despite this, he was a guest musician on the spring 1978 Jefferson Starship tour. A year later, Creach renewed his working relationship with Covington as a member of the San Francisco All-Stars, as well as with Covington's Airplane predecessor, Spencer Dryden, as a member of The Dinosaurs. He also continued occasional guest appearances with Hot Tuna, and was on stage at the Fillmore Auditorium in 1988 when Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna reunited with Paul Kantner and Grace Slick for the first time since Jefferson Airplane disbanded. In 1992, he became one of the original members of Jefferson Starship - The Next Generation and performed with them until he succumbed to congestive heart failure on February 22, 1994. A heart condition had been causing bouts of neumonia from continual fluid build-up in his lungs. He was 76. RIP Papa John Miss you good friend.Peace, Luv & Eternal Harmonie, Blues Cat Keef w~^~_~^~ROCK'N'BLUZCATZBAND~^~_~^~W
I was at this show. Considering the size of the Fillmore, it was really special with the guests. BTW, Paul played the entire show, Grace a few songs. Papa John introduced Will Scarlett, the harmonica player who occasionally played with Tuna.
Another attendee here. I'd already seen Jack join Jorma's show at the GAMH shortly before (with brother Peter opening, and even joining them), so it was no surprise to see Hot Tuna officially back in action ... with Paul Kantner? Then Grace? Then Papa John? Hilariously, old Papa John was least content with the sit-down vibe of the evening & promptly kicks into his own uptempo song. Jorma looked highly amused. Grace was Grace. A special night indeed.
Appeared that Paul smoked weed all show.Couldn't have been too strong if he never felt like stoping.I think Paul felt outplayed by Jorma, attempting to sing along to Tuna songs to appear noticed. Kaukonen was incredible this show!!
Just saw this today. Great show. Was lucky enough to see Jorma and Hurl at the ranch this past year. It was the first quarantaine show with a live audience. Just 30 of us. Also just saw Jorma at the Beacon with Tedeschi Trucks. He came out and jammed with them on 2 songs, one of them was Key to the Highway. He still sounds great.
You sound like the guy who laid two tix to the son of a friend and touring buddy. Jack Jr. worked at a Shop Rite somewhere's along Rte. 9. I enjoyed the shit out of their going to FPR and talking with John H. and Jorma. They had themselves a 'time of it', and I have no doubt it was you, based on your handle. Good man Jay.
Same here..ran across this today after watching some of the quarantine shows and this took me back. I see JK and JC as often as I can, when they come to Philly.
Awesome! Love me some Tuna. I've been lucky enough to catch both electric and acoustic shows. Saw Steve Earle open for them during their Steady as She Goes tour and saw them with GE Smith too on that tour and the tour before that one. The Hot Tuna Blues tour was also good if you dig old blues songs. Recently saw Jorma and Barry last year also. One of my favorite acts to see. You cannot have a bad time!
Was at this performance. Was forced to stand in the back for the entire duration of the show. My aching legs wouldn't let me enjoy this concert. And to this day, that is all I remember. Grew bored and restless and couldn't wait for the show to be over. Thanks for uploading this so I can now appreciate what I couldn't back then.
I've listened to Hot Tuna since the early or mid 70's. Very soothing an it reminds me of what it would be like to sit in the underground taverns during the prohibition times. Love it!
I lived across the street (Geary) from the Fillmore at UoP Dentistry student housing from 1987-1990. KFOG radio did a simulcast of this concert, and I taped it (4 tapes) and eventually transferred it to digital. One of my best tapes...so cool to now see and listen to this again!
I was there for both the early and late show. One of the most memorable shows of my late teens. I did not have a ticket for the late show but got in line anyway. The kind gentleman in front of me, struck up conversation. Not sure if he saw me exit after the first show or saw me looking for a ticket in the street, because he asked if I had a ticket. I said "no". We talked some more, only a few words. He than offered me one. If your out here in cyber space and see this, Thank you kind sir.
Thank you for posting this beautiful set! I remember hearing the "Burgers" album at a party in 1972 - it blew me away and I have been a huge fan ever since. I am so thankful every time I hear them - there's simply nothing else like it in the world...
Thank you Jorma and Vanessa and crew etc. I maintain sanity from these broadcasts. Let’s me know yes 👍 I lived during the greatest era of music in AmeriKa and was fortunate to meet all of you seems like a lifetime ago, wait it was
katner. the guitar player on the left. They all used to be in an experimental rock and roll band many years ago. You could look it up. They were pretty good.
First heard them live at the Bath Blues Festival, held at Shepton Mallet ,Somerset , England in 1970 before a crowd of more than 300,000. Was simply an amazing mind blowing concert !
San Francisco was the place for music in the day. I’m so happy I could be there for part of it. I’d like to see Dan Hicks’ 70th birthday bash again. So many greats showed up...
I worked at the Golden Bear in H.Bch and Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks played there a time or two. Enjoyed his style.Seems like a lifetime ago. Oh yeah it was.😊
I saw hot tuna 2x in the late 70's. I fell asleep each time around the 4th hour only to wake up in the 5th hour to a rocking 6 hour concert. WOW!!!!!!!! KEEP ROCKIN.
I have been a huge Hot Tuna fan since I saw them live at the Academy of Music in NYC in 1973.My favorite band. Jorma's guitar work this evening maybe the best that I have ever seen him play! He was really in the "zone"! He is an incredible guitarist and this show is truly a great classic which I am thrilled to have on video! Thank you so much for the posting of this show! I view it in part, very often! It appeared that Grace Slick was extremely impressed and unaware how talented Jorma had become. Definitely one of the best performances of his career!🎸😇
@Kerrgal I have been a die-hard fan since I saw Hot Tuna at The Academy of Music in NYC in 1973! My favorite musician. Love not only his acoustic playing ,but have seen several amazing electric shows.🎸
@@brianht1434 You know what's so great about them IMHO... It's hard to tell where Jorma ends and Jack begins or vice versa...they are so in tune with each other... I just think about Sunny Day Strut (which Jorma has just recently said was just a jam session!!) and Water Song...OMG
Nice to happen upon this. Saw Electric Hot Tuna in Chicago around 1978ish. I ran out of steam around 3.5 hrs. in and had to go home and get sleep before work. I got to do sound for them around 1990. I was told it would be an acoustic show but the electric band showed up. I had a woefully inadequate PA for them but it was a small venue (250) and a good time was still had by all. I did another acoustic duo show with them in 2006. One of my favs in 28 yrs. as an engineer. Clean and simple but having plenty of funk and finesse. Got to do a show with the Starship in the late '90s too. Wish I'd gotten to see the Airplane.
Such a great version of I know you rider. Thank you for posting. I spent the last two years of high school learning how to play these tunes on their first record, it a concert. And then I went to see them at the Fillmore many times. I met Jack at the Mubuhay Gardens once. I think X was headlining. What a hugh please to discover this treasure online. Thank you for posting.
I saw them play 4 or 5 times over a four year period around the time of the America's Choice, Yellow Fever & Hoppkorv album release '74-78- the rampage years. They were all awesome electric shows(typically 3hrs+), but no acoustic songs or Papa John which was a little disappointing. I did see Jorma touring in the early'90's(Pair of Dice time) playing a mix of electric and acoustic-no Jack at that one. For me its not Hot Tuna without Jack Cassady playing bass and eyebrows.Thanks be to who ever created RU-vid. These old concerts bring back some foggy, 40+ yr old memories. Thanks for the post.
Heir electric had bad proufctin the Tide box album had fine tunes the p sux J and J so fine just when left alone to play real music OOOOOO so fkn fine sorry I just listemed to hesation blues real music be well be fine just my opinion smile
Dan & band had an older style with a modern approach to those good old days. Saw them once in the '70s & was quite impressed.Live or studio they do either very well !🤠
It was an incredibly great concert and time. Exceptionally well done, great tunes, wonderful additions all. Including, in the 2nd set, when Jorma hears the hissing of a nitrous tank and asks from the stage: "Where's the gas?" It was right next to us in the back corner downstairs...
In the Time of COVID-19! this is a a release and a very needed memory of how this music reminds me of my discovery of spirituality versus religion. What a gift! We had death all around us and serious dis agreements within our country and families. Liiving in a neighbor state to our Capital and surrounded with Navy bases and large , Army and Air Force bases, my family knew that a nuclear war would take us out very quickly and no survivors. With race riots and even environmental activists and protest songs, it sure felt a lot like current times. We survived and and life kept on. Sadly we only made supperficial changes. The current problems are the result. I hurt knowing that it is my generations failures that are at the root.
