When I first heard
Jorma Kaukonen’s acoustic album,
The River Flows, my being instantly welled up to the sound, welcoming it like an ocean does a river. With tears filling my eyes, the quality of the music made me realize There’s something about greatness that opens the soul to living. What was it that I was experiencing which caused me to think such things, to feel such sentiment? John and Jorma’s touch begs the asking. Released on Christmas Day, 2020, following an exclusive LP release over Thanksgiving, this album is a gift in so many ways, and one for which we all can be thankful. Its very nature erupts out of such premium ingredients, one is immediately transported into the profound and beautiful. Caught in the listening, I was so appreciatively inspired, I’m more apt to write a thank you note than an album review. From the very first moments, I knew I had something special, yet it wasn’t until I dove into its ingredients that I realized all that comprises this
Octogenerian journey: Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen turns 80 today 1019thekeg.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from 1019thekeg.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
By Dennis E. Powell
By coincidence I headed to the mailbox just as the big brown UPS truck had backed up my driveway, so I had a chance to see the friendly fellow who has delivered packages here for years. Weâve often spoken cordially over those years â itâs always a good thing when UPS stops by â but sometimes, more often this year, the package is left at my door. Over the years his truck has pulled into my driveway more than anyone who wasnât me.
âIâm glad I got to see you,â he said to me. âMy last day is Dec. 23. Iâm retiring.â
This December, Grateful Web had the opportunity to catch up with guitarist, singer and songwriter
Michael Falzarano. Michael is a tenured veteran of legendary bands
Hot Tuna, a regular contributor at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch, and bandleader of his own long-standing Memphis Pilgrims and Dead Tribute group, The Englishtown Project. 2020 has been challenging for musicians who perform dozens if not hundreds of shows annually as their lifeblood. Michael’s time off the road has been a creative peak and opportunity to focus on perhaps his finest solo achievement in
A Kaleidoscope Christmas, released on November 24th on Hypnotation Records, which features MANY renowned musical friends. This is not your typical Christmas album! Read on.