Acoustic Hot Tuna to kick off new tour in July

With continual creativity and finesse Acoustic Hot Tuna sets out touring across the United States in July, August and September. Masters in their field, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady’s joy in playing unfiltered riffs, swapping notes and smiles, has delighted them and thrilled their audiences for seven decades.

Hot Tuna has brought a wealth of emotions to their music through deep perceptions and tremendous talent. Members of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy recipients they are always injecting fresh energy into their sound with constant improvisation taking their musical horizons further. Every note is a unique expression of that very moment.

Kaukonen and John Hurlbut will perform a free concert at 1 p.m. June 22 at River of Time Boutique and Gallery, 19 W. Washington St., Athens.

They will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 11 at Natalie’s Music Hall, 945 King Ave., Columbus. For tickets, visit showclix.com/tickets/hot-tuna--97z8rkp .

The group will also perform July 13 and 14 at Fur Peace Station, in Pomeroy. Both shows are sold out.

Information about other tour dates is available online at hottuna.com/tour/ .

Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, perform with a well-honed and solid power — always in the groove from their years of experience and friendship.