By Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"As a member of the Airplane, (Jorma) Kaukonen played on classic hits like 'Somebody to Love' and 'White Rabbit,' while also getting to stretch out musically on the intricate 'Embryonic Journey' and fiery pieces like 'The Last Wall of the Castle.' Of course, he also was front and center at the three landmark festivals of the era -- Monterey, Woodstock and Altamont -- not to mention all those great acid-rock pow-wows at the Fillmore.
On the side, Kaukonen and (Jack) Casady were able to shed the Airplane's pop trappings and go straight to the blues, electric and acoustic, in the acclaimed Hot Tuna. Once personal and drug problems grounded the Airplane in 1972, it became their primary band."
Jorma Kaukonen/ David Bromberg
Where: New Hazlett Theater, North Side. (Pittsburgh, PA)
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (01/19/2010).
Tickets: $35; 1-877-435-9849.
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Where: New Hazlett Theater, North Side. (Pittsburgh, PA)
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (01/19/2010).
Tickets: $35; 1-877-435-9849.
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