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BIO:
Jorma Ludwik Kaukonen, Jr. is an American blues, folk, and rock guitarist, best known for his work with Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna.

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Tommy Emmanuel Lights Up New Year With UK & US Tour Dates Photo Tommy Emmanuel Lights Up New Year With UK & US Tour Dates
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024

Coming off a dynamic 2023 which saw the release of his acclaimed collaborations album ACCOMPLICE TWO, a Grammy nomination, and “Lifetime Achievement” Award from The National GUITAR Museum, TOMMY EMMANUEL is starting 2024 where he brilliantly shines—on the stage—with his infectious guitar virtuosity ...

Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna's Jorma Kaukonen Announces 'Live At The Bottom Line' Photo Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna's Jorma Kaukonen Announces 'Live At The Bottom Line'
by Michael Major - April 11, 2023

Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen is a renaissance man. As co-founder of Jefferson Airplane in the mid-’60s, he was a driving force through the sounds of the Summer of Love and beyond. His side project, Hot Tuna – with Airplane bassist Jack Casady – transitioned from their initial acoustic-based repertoire a...

Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'White Freight Liner Blues' Collab With Molly Tuttle From Upc Photo Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'White Freight Liner Blues' Collab With Molly Tuttle From Upcoming 'Accomplice Two' Album
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023

Produced lovingly by EMMANUEL, regarded by guitar great Chet Atkins as “one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen,” the 16-track ACCOMPLICE TWO is a spirited mix of new takes on indelible classics and brand-new originals from TOMMY. His collaborators are some of the most remarkable musicians on ...

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present Bluegrass Concert By Rob Ickes And Trey Hensley Th Photo Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present Bluegrass Concert By Rob Ickes And Trey Hensley This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 03, 2023

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a Bluegrass Concert by powerhouse acoustic duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7pm. ...

Omnivore Recordings Announces RSD Black Friday Releases From Janis Joplin & Jorma Kau Photo Omnivore Recordings Announces RSD Black Friday Releases From Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen, Jonathan Richman, & Bobby Cole
by Michael Major - September 15, 2022

Omnivore Recordings will release three special vinyl releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2022. There will be limited vinyl releases for Janis Joplin and Jorma Kaukonen’s The Legendary Typewriter Tape: 6/25/64 Jorma’s House, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers’ Jonathan Sings!, and Bobby Cole...

Gretchen Peters Announces Upcoming Album 'The Show: Live From The UK' Photo Gretchen Peters Announces Upcoming Album 'The Show: Live From The UK'
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022

Folks like George Strait and Martina McBride cut her songs early on, and since then, she's penned hits for the likes of Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis, Bonnie Raitt, and Neil Diamond, and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014. The upcoming live album is now available for pre-...

Dave Specter to Release 'Six String Soul, 30 Years on Delmark' Album Photo Dave Specter to Release 'Six String Soul, 30 Years on Delmark' Album
by Michael Major - October 06, 2021

The remastered 2-CD set showcases his music journey with a stellar line-up of guests including Otis Clay, Jorma Kaukonen, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Jack McDuff, Ronnie Earl and many more....

Blues Veteran Joe Louis Walker Announces New Album Photo Blues Veteran Joe Louis Walker Announces New Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2020

Soulful blues phenom and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Joe Louis Walker is joined by a host of talented friends and peers on his superb new studio album, Blues Comin' On....

Lockn' 2020 Announces Initial Lineup Photo Lockn' 2020 Announces Initial Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 22, 2020

LOCKN' has announced an extraordinary initial lineup for the upcoming special edition of the beloved camping festival. Set for June 19-21, 2020, the 8th annual LOCKN' will be an all-star celebration of Phil Lesh's upcoming 80th birthday, taking place as always at Infinity Downs & Oak Ridge Farm, LOC...

Tommy Emmanuel Announces More U.S. Tour Dates Starting July 15 Photo Tommy Emmanuel Announces More U.S. Tour Dates Starting July 15
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019

TOMMMY EMMANUEL is a lot of things: an esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer whose must-see shows combine virtuosity with his engaging storytelling wit. He's a prolific recording artist, has been twice voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by readers of Guitar Player magazine and honor...

Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'Accomplice One' Album Today Photo Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'Accomplice One' Album Today
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2018

Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL today (1/19) released his new ACCOMPLICE ONE collaborations album on CGP Sounds and distributed by Thirty Tigers. Debuting at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Albums chart on a wave of praise...

Tony Emmanuel Releases Video for 'Djangology' Photo Tony Emmanuel Releases Video for 'Djangology'
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2018

Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL today (1/5) released the official music video for 'Djangology' featuring Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo, from his upcoming ACCOMPLICE ONE collaborations album due out January 19....

Tommy Emmanuel Debuts Video for 'Looking Forward To The Past' feat. Rodney Crowell Photo Tommy Emmanuel Debuts Video for 'Looking Forward To The Past' feat. Rodney Crowell
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2017

Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performerTOMMY EMMANUEL yesterday (11/30) unveiled the official music video for 'Looking Forward To The Past' featuring Rodney Crowell with No Depression....

Tommy Emmanuel Teams with Rolling Stone Country to Debut 'Borderline' Photo Tommy Emmanuel Teams with Rolling Stone Country to Debut 'Borderline'
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2017

Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performerTOMMY EMMANUEL yesterday (11/14) partnered with Rolling Stone Country to premiere 'Borderline' featuring Amanda Shires....

Tommy Emmanuel Premieres Lead Single Off New 'Accomplice One' Album Photo Tommy Emmanuel Premieres Lead Single Off New 'Accomplice One' Album
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2017

Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performerTOMMY EMMANUEL yesterday (10/26) teamed up with GuitarWorld.com to premiere '(Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay' featuring J.D. Simo. The spirited rendition of the Otis Redding staple is the lead single from EMMANUEL's recently announced duets...

Tommy Emmanuel Announces 'Accomplice One' Duets Album Photo Tommy Emmanuel Announces 'Accomplice One' Duets Album
by Danielle Kfare - October 20, 2017

Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL announced a duets album, ACCOMPLICE ONE. The 16-track collaborative album features guest artists such as Jason Isbell, Mark Knopfler, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Douglas, Amanda Shires, Ricky Skaggs, David Grisman and more with a r...












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