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Electric Hot Tuna Plays Mountain Stage

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

Sep.20, 2011

We hope everyone out there had a good summer. Electric Hot Tuna had a nice short tour at the end of August that went through Florida and Kentucky. It was lots of fun and the shows were very well received. Thanks to those who came out to see us. It was greatly appreciated.

During the tour some friends from Dish Magazine got on the bus for some catching up and a conversation of the future. Check it out.

Electric Hot Tuna will play Mountain Stage Show in Athens

October 9 at 7 pm
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium – Athens, OH
Doors 6:30pm
*ON SALE NOW*
Tickets: $25 – first 10 rows and $15 – remainder
Available online By phone: 740-593-1780 or
Box office: M-F 12 noon to 5 p.m.

The Jayhawks
Hot Tuna
Karan Casey & John Doyle
Ha Ha Tonka
Southeast Engine
Special Cameo Appearance by Todd Burge

Tags: Electric Hot Tuna, Hot Tuna Tour, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen

Steady As She Goes out on Vinyl

Filed Under: Electric Hot Tuna, Steady As She Goes by Hot Tuna

Jun.26, 2011

Experience Hot Tuna’s Steady As She Goes as never before with the deluxe collector’s edition vinyl! Pressed on 180-gram audiophile vinyl with half-speed mastering, the 12 tracks of the album are cut into the first three sides of the double LP and the 4th side features a truly unique etching artwork of Jorma and Jack’s faces.

This premier quality collector’s item also features photos from the studio not included in the original CD package, a CD version of the record (in white paper sleeve) as well as the Hot Tuna temporary tattoo!

Buy the new Vinyl LP here!

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Steady As She Goes Girl

Filed Under: Electric Hot Tuna, Steady As She Goes, Uncategorized by Hot Tuna

Jun.26, 2011

Just had to post this picture taken by the Hot Tuna Road Manager Phil Jacobs during the spring Electric Hot Tuna tour. The woman in the photo, Molly, was a friend of the woman running the merch table. Phil couldn’t help but notice the striking similarities between Molly and the woman on the cover of Hot Tuna’s CD Steady As She Goes.

What do you think? Know any other women who bear a resemblance to the CD cover girl?

Tags: Electric Hot Tuna, Steady As She Goes

We Heart NYC

Filed Under: Uncategorized by Hot Tuna

May.26, 2011

The fine folks at The Beacon Theater put this nice promo commercial together to remind everyone to plan ahead!

Lots of a great seats left! Two nights of great music with Electric Hot Tuna and special guests!

Tickets on Sale Now.

Don’t wait! Save the Date: December 9 & 10, 2011

Good Cause Alert

Filed Under: Fur peace Ranch, Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen by Hot Tuna

Apr.25, 2011

Hot Tuna and Fur Peace Ranch are raffling off artwork, donated by Jorma Kaukonen from his own Grace Slick Collection, to help support the Appalachian Community Hospice & Visiting Nurses Association . Appalachian Community is a much needed and greatly underfunded healthcare resource for home bound individuals in Southeast Ohio. It is Southeast Ohio’s primary source of quality home care, striving to identify and fulfill the healthcare needs of our Appalachian community.

The artwork depicts Grace’s classic White Rabbit. The White Rabbit is emblematic of Grace Slick’s signature piece of music. It is approx 12 ‘’ x 17’’. The Glossy Calendered Vinyl on canvas was processed on February 22, 2011. It is signed by Grace Slick

Buy Tickets Here!

Raffle tickets are $10 each. All proceeds go directly to Appalachian Community Hospice & Visiting Nurses Raffle end July 9th, 2011

Jorma and Jack went into the WOUB studios for an interview with NPR’s Liane Hansen to talk about Hot Tuna’s new CD Steady As She Goes. The interview was broadcast on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, April 24, 2011. Listen to the interview.

Beacon Shows

Be the first to get a great seat at the Beacon this December 9 & 10, 2011

Two nights of music with Hot Tuna Electric featuring special guests! Tickets on Sale Now.

Don’t wait!

CD RELEASE SHOWS

Electric Hot Tuna will commemorate the release of Steady As She Goes with four shows along the east coast at the end of the month. Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams will be on-hand to help recreate the new material to its fullest potential!

* 04/28/11 Avalon Theatre Easton, MD
* 04/29/11 The Birchmere Alexandria, VA
* 04/30/11 Oneonta Theatre Oneonta, NY
* 05/01/11 Showcase Live Foxborough, MA

Tags: Grace Slick Artwork, Hot Tuna Tour, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen

Steady As She Goes CD Released Today

Filed Under: Electric Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen, Shows, Steady As She Goes by Hot Tuna

Apr.05, 2011

It’s about time.

Red House Records and Hot Tuna are proud to announce the official release of Steady As She Goes, Hot Tuna’s first studio album in 20 years.

Steady As She Goes proves that Hot Tuna remains one of the most innovative bands in American music. Recorded at Levon Helm’s studio and produced by Grammy-winning producer Larry Campbell, the album captures the energy of Hot Tuna’s live performances with Barry Mitterhoff on mandolin, Skoota Warner on drums as well as Campbell joining them on guitar, fiddle, organ and vocals. Steady As She Goes is an absolute masterpiece.

Steady As She Goes takes you back to the days of hard driving rock and roll. With soon to be classic rock songs like “Morning Interrupted”, “A Little Faster” and “Angel of Darkness” Steady As She Goes is sure to be an instant fan favorite.

To read the press release go here.

Join Hot Tuna at one of the upcoming CD Release shows.

04/28/11 Avalon Theatre Easton, MD
04/29/11 The Birchmere Alexandria, VA
04/30/11 Oneonta Theatre Oneonta, NY
05/01/11 Showcase Live Foxborough, MA

Check out this promo video and hear what Jorma and Jack have to say about Steady As She Goes

Read an early review of the Steady AS She Goes.

Also check out these good words from Hot Tuna Super Fan Andrew Zimmern

World renowned chef and host of The Travel Channel’s ‘Bizarre Foods’ is stoked for Hot Tuna’s new record ‘Steady As She Goes.’

To listen to some snippets of the album go here.

Buy the CD here.

Buy it on iTunes

Tags: Barry Mitterhoff, Electric Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen, Skoota Warner, Steady As She Goes

Attention! Attention! Friday Night (12/03/10) Beacon Show Released on iTunes

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

Mar.20, 2011

Jason Greenberg, our dedicated archivist, just posted Friday night’s show from the Beacon Theater (12/03/10) up on iTunes. The first show of Jorma’s 70th Birthday Celebration with featured special guests: Happy Traum, John Hammond, Chris Smither, Bill Kirchen, Byron House, Larry Campbell and Warren Haynes.

First Set:
1. I See The Light
2. Corners Without Exits
3. Talkin’ Bout You
4. Can’t Get Satisfied
5. Sportin’ Life Blues with Happy Traum
6. Ode To Billy Dean
7. Living Just For You
8. John Hammond …I Can Tell
9. John Hammond …. You Know That’s Cold
10. Talkin’ Bout chicken with Bill Kirchen and Larry Campbell
11. Come Back Baby with Kirchen and Warren Haynes and Larry Campbell
Second Set:
1. Water Song with Jack & Byron House
2. 99 Year Blues with Jack and Byron
3. Genesis with Larry Campbell
4. Bowlegged Woman with Warren Haynes & Larry Campbell
5. I This I Love I Want My Money Back
6. Step It Up And Go with Chris Smither
7. Rock Me Baby (with Larry Campbell, Warren Haynes, and Bill Kirchen)
8. Encore: Hit Single #1

Thanks Jason for all your hard work and dedication. It is greatly appreciated. If you see Jason, tell him, “you’re the man!”

Tags: Barry Mitterhoff, Electric Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen, jorma's 70th Birthday Celebration, Skoota Warner

Pre-Orders for Steady As She Goes

Filed Under: Barry Mitterhoff, Electric Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen, Skoota Warner, Steady As She Goes by Hot Tuna

Mar.08, 2011

Now taking Pre-Orders. This CD will be released on April 5, 2011

Hot Tuna is set to release Steady As She Goes, their first all-new studio album in 20 years on April 5th!

Track Listing
01 – Angel of Darkness
02 – Children of Zion
03 – Second Chances
04 – Goodbye to the Blues
05 – A Little Faster
06 – Mourning Interrupted
07 – Easy Now Revisited
08 – Smokerise Journey
09 – Things That Might Have Been
10 – Mama Let Me Lay It On You
11 – If This is Love
12 – Vicksburg Stomp

We would like to thank our friend Kevin Morgan for the kickass artwork, you ROCK Kevin!

Tags: Barry Mitterhoff, Electric Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen, Skoota Warner, Steady As She Goes

March 2011 Hot Tuna News

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

Mar.02, 2011

Greenwich House Workshop

Want to learn songs from the new Hot Tuna record, Steady As She Goes? Just days before the CD release! Here’s your chance.

Get a Double Dose of Jorma and Jack’s musical universe. Learn the ins and outs of supporting each other as a guitar/Bass duo. Jorma and Jack wrote the book on this years ago. While Jorma will be showing his student the fundamentals of not over playing in a duo configuration, Jack will be demonstrating the construction of rhythmic underpinning. They’ll be plenty of song break downs and insights into the logic of their interaction.
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April 21 -23, 2011
Greenwich House, New York City
Class size limited.
Price: $1275.00
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Includes lunch and a late afternoon nosh.
A perfect class for New Yorkers…
You won’t have far to go to get this one of kind , one time only, master class!
Sign Up Now! The Workshop is filling up fast, so don’t hesitate!

Hot Tuna is playing Mountain Jam Again!

We have lots of friends playing the festival! You never know who might sit in on some Electric Hot Tuna!

Originally conceived in 2005 as a single-day celebration of Radio Woodstock’s 25th anniversary, Mountain Jam has blossomed into a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring onsite camping, and one of the northeast’s most pristine natural amphitheaters. Over the years, Mountain Jam has hosted some of the top names in live music, including The Allman Brothers Band, Phil Lesh & Friends, Bob Weir & RatDog, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Ray LaMontagne, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, Yonder Mountain String Band

Gov’t Mule will headline Mountain Jam for the seventh consecutive year on Saturday, June 4. Gov’t Mule’s two-set performance at Mountain Jam VII will be one of only a few select appearances for the group in 2011. The newly formed Warren Haynes Band, a soul-infused ensemble will make its debut northeast festival appearance, headlining on Friday, June 3.

Following the sellout of Mountain Jam’s Holiday Presale tickets, Festival Passes are now available at Early Bird prices for $142.50, and with camping for $172.50. For an additional $25, attendees can enjoy early admission to the campgrounds on Thursday afternoon and music on the Mountain starting at 8 pm. A limited number of VIP Festival Passes are now on sale for $414.50 which includes Thursday admission.

Hunter Mountain is located within a short drive from anywhere in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

For complete lineup, full details and ticketing, please visit MountainJam.com.

Another Interview with Jack Casady over at FlyGuitars.com

Jorma and Jack Talk About New Hot Tuna Release

Filed Under: Barry Mitterhoff, GE Smith, Hot Tuna, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen, Skoota Warner, Steady As She Goes by Hot Tuna

Feb.21, 2011

The CAMI Tour is rolling along like a freight train. The band is picking up speed with every new performance, and with GE as the Fireman stoking the flames, you can bet every show will get hotter. Be sure to check out this tour, it’s smokin!

You can get regular updates from the road along with set lists over at Jorma’s blog, Cracks in the Finish

Jorma and Jack sat down with Brian Robbins at Jam Bands to talk about the new record. Here is some of what the had to say:

Part One: The Captain

“The long-limbed, wild-haired, gold-toothed, furry freak of yesteryear is now a slicked-back big ol’ bear of a man – but Jorma Kaukonen’s passion for life has only intensified with time … and there’s still plenty of freak left when he goes deep into a jam. When not at home with his family on his Fur Peace Ranch (a music mecca in its own right), Kaukonen continues to tour the world with guitar in hand and a smile on his face.”

This statement sums up everyones excitement about the new record:

“You mentioned the freshness you heard; you know what it was like? In a way, it was like doing a Jefferson Airplane session where one of the other guys wrote the chart and I was really free for the lead stuff. I didn’t know where I was going with all the changes, you know what I mean? For me, it was really exciting in a way that, in some respects, I haven’t had for a great many years.”