RTP-area local music and culture

[david gourley <davidg.nospam.news AT verizon.net>]

"chasw" <chasw88 AT comcast.net>
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> Hot Tuna is what's left of the Airplane.  I checked their web site and
> its Jorma and Jack, no Marty Balin anymore.  At one time Jorma
> Kaukonen was near the top of my list for rock guitarists, genuine
> virtuoso guitar.  Check your local public library for their old CDs
> and you'll see what I mean.  I recommend Bathing at Baxters (studio)
> and Bless its Pointed Little Head (live) for that purpose.  Too bad
> Grace Slick doesn't sing anymore.  Her range and power could put the
> current crop of female pop singers to shame, c.f., White Rabbit and
> Bear Melt. 
> 
> Hot Tuna picked up right where the Airplane left off approx 1970, not
> too long after "the dog died" (SF saying for when a commune loaded
> with musica talent called the Family Dog broke up).  They did a good
> job at the time.  I hope Jorma's talents have not faded.  Maybe
> someone in attendance at Cat's Cradle can post a review.
> - CW
> http://www.johnwinters.biz/listen.htm


http://www.jormakaukonen.com/
setlists, etc


http://www.jeffersonstarshipsf.com/
(drawing on JA legacy, not "80s starshit" stuff)


hth,
david