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Lansdowne Theater
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Variety Playhouse
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Carolina Theatre - Durham
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HOT TUNA IN CONCERT:
Blues rockers Hot Tuna may have come into being incidentally, but it's no accident that they continue to sell out tours year after year. Formed as a side project by members of Jefferson Airplane while frontwoman Grace Slick was recovering from throat surgery, the band quickly attained an identity of its own, outlasting its forebear and going on to achieve considerable success. The band has always been a live act first and foremost -- they've released more live albums than studio albums -- and they'll continue to bring down the house on their upcoming tour as they treat fans to classics like "Hesitation Blues" and "Hit Single #1."
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
At the height of Jefferson Airplane's success in the late '60s, the band took a break from touring as lead singer Grace Slick recovered from vocal cord surgery. Eager to continue playing during the hiatus, several? of the band's members began performing? as Hot Tuna, covering blues classics alongside Jefferson Airplane favorites. Eventually achieving its own identity with original material, Hot Tuna continued to be a powerful live force as the band that spawned it waned. Their self-titled 1970 debut, a live recording of a show played in Berkeley, set the tone for a catalog dominated by live albums. Continuing to perform today with original members Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen, Hot Tuna has fans eagerly awaiting their upcoming tour dates.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Hot Tuna rocked the house... It was a non-stop banquet of electric blues and rock played with skill, generosity, and enthusiasm. The crowd was ecstatic, and I think the band was even happier."
"These men haven't lost a step, or a beat. Loved the songs from the album Burgers."
"For a group of older gents, these men really crank! Professional and passionate about their music, they filled the room with great sound and spirit!"
I've been a big fan of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady from the earliest days of Jefferson Airplane through various Hot Tuna shows and Jorma's Quarantine Concert Series. In my opinion he is one of the greatest acoustic guitarists and this show reinforced that. Of course Jack ain't no slouch and the two of them is an unbeatable pair. Oh and the Rialto is a showpiece of a theater.
This is a 3-hour show filled with vocal tunes, ad-libs, and talking between songs. These guys can still play. I recognized some tunes, but others were changed so much to be unrecognizable. I imagine every show feels like a new experience. I got the feeling that there was a lot of improvisation from bassist, Jack Casady. I was grateful for the intermission.
Jorma and Jack are still rockin’. Almost 50 years a fan and they haven’t let me done yet.
Haven't gone this year yet, but a few years ago I went it was actually just like they always were. I must have seen them 25 times over the years I'm 65 years old now and nothing beats a classic concert!
I have been to dozens of Hot Tuna concerts and this was one of the top 10%. The sounded good and had fun on stage
I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Jorma and Jack were great. I will go see them again next year!
Jorma and Jack were great - every song they were totally in sync. The guitar work of both these men was that of true professionals and a delight to watch and listen to.
Great to see Jorma and Jack together on the big stage. And from the fourth row we got to see lots of outrageous finger work. Hope they keep this up for future enjoyment.
Absolutely awesome show. Opened with Hesitation Blues and ended with an encore of Water Song. Great show from start to finish. Jack was quite animated too! They were both feelin' it.
Jorma and Jack still at it . Never anything but the best and love to see they are still having fun
