The son of a State Department official, Jorma Kaukonen, Jr. was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area, with occasional extended trips outside the United States. He was a devotee of rock-and-roll in the Buddy Holly era but soon developed a love for the blues and bluegrass that were profuse in the clubs and concerts in the nation’s capitol. He wanted to take up guitar and make that kind of music himself. Soon he met Jack Casady, the younger brother of a friend and a guitar player in his own right. Though they could not have known it, they were beginning a musical partnership that has continues for over 50 years.
Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has developed a blues/funk style all his own that can be delicate one moment and explosive the next. Unaware of how the sounds he was hearing on his limited record collection were produced, he invented some of his own techniques - without the aid of pedals or gadgets. As a result, watching this guy wrench sounds from his simple set-up can be something of a spectacle. Geoff also possesses a soulful voice that has evoked favorable comparisons to Joe Cocker or Warren Haynes. An award winning songwriter to boot, Geoff’s live set features an infectious mix of catchy original tunes, improvised jamming and inspired versions of blues & soul classics. He has toured regularly around the globe and won honours on 3 continents.
George Porter, Jr. (born December 26, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a musician best known as the bassist and singer of The Meters. Along with Art Neville, Porter formed the group in the mid 60's and came to be recognized as one of the progenitors of funk. The Meters disbanded in 1977, but reformed in 1989. Today the group is called the Funky Meters, and Porter is still a member.
He had been active in playing with his own group the Runnin' Pardners, and also other projects such as The Trio with Johnny Vidacovich, New Orleans Social Club, and Deep Fried but is now focusing his efforts on his own band Porter Batiste Stoltz. He is frequently in demand, and has been performing and recording with wide range of artists including Dr. John, Paul McCartney, Robbie Robertson, Willy DeVille, Robert Palmer, Patti Labelle, Jimmy Buffett, David Byrne, Johnny Adams, Harry Connick Jr., Earl King, Warren Haynes, Tori Amos, and Snooks Eaglin among many others.
Porter joined John Scofield's Piety Street Band in 2008 to tour and to record. Jon Cleary and Ricky Fataar are also members of this band.
In 2010 replaced Reed Mathis in Bill Kreutzmann's newest band, 7 Walkers.
Also in 2010 He is performing with Runnin' Pardner at New Orleans' Voodoo Experience
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| DATE | VENUE | PERFORMER | NOTES | |
| 01/06/12 | Lobero Theatre Santa Barbara, CA | Acoustic Hot Tuna | also David Bromberg | |
| 01/07/12 | The Fillmore San Francisco, CA | Electric Hot Tuna | also David Bromberg | |
| 01/08/12 | Paradise Performing Arts Center Paradise, CA | Acoustic Hot Tuna | also David Bromberg. Tickets | |
| 01/27/12 | Iao Theater Wailuku, HI | Jorma Kaukonen | Also Chris Smither Tickets | |
| 01/28/12 | The Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona, HI | Jorma Kaukonen | Also Chris Smither Tickets | |
| 01/29/12 | Palace Theatre Hilo, HI | Jorma Kaukonen | Also Chris Smither Tickets | |
| 02/03/12 | McCabe's Guitar Shop Santa Monica, CA | Jorma Kaukonen | Two shows each night. 8pm & 10pm. | |
| 02/04/12 | McCabe's Guitar Shop Santa Monica, CA | Jorma Kaukonen | Two shows each night. 8pm & 10pm. | |
| 02/08/12 | Billboard Live Osaka, Japan | Jorma Kaukonen | ||
| 02/09/12 | Billboard Live Tokyo, Japan | Jorma Kaukonen | ||
| 02/11/12 | Yugong Yishan Beijing, China | Jorma Kaukonen | ||
| 02/12/12 | Yuyintang Shanghai, China | Jorma Kaukonen | ||
| 02/22/12 | Camden Opera House Camden , ME | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 02/23/12 | Infinity Hall Norfolk, CT | Acoustic Hot Tuna | New Venue! | |
| 02/24/12 | The Colonial Theatre Keene, NH | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 02/25/12 | Swyer Theater-The Egg Albany, NY | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 02/27/12 | Rams Head Tavern Annapolis, MD | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 02/29/12 | Birchmere Alexandria, VA | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 03/01/12 | Jefferson Theater Charlottesville, VA | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 03/02/12 | Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 03/03/12 | Whitaker Center Harrisburg, PA | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 03/05/12 | The German House Theater Rochester, NY | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 03/06/12 | The Ark Ann Arbor, MI | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 03/08/12 | The Englert Theatre Iowa City, IA | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 03/09/12 | Old Town School Of Folk Music Chicago, IL | Acoustic Hot Tuna | Two shows: 7pm & 10pm | |
| 03/10/12 | Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN | Acoustic Hot Tuna | Two shows: 5pm & 9pm | |
| 03/11/12 | Pabst Theater Milwaukee, WI | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 03/15/12 | 20th Century Theater Cincinnati, OH | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 03/17/12 | Fur Peace Station Pomeroy, OH | Acoustic Hot Tuna | also John "Hurl" Hurlbut. SOLD OUT! | |
| 04/19/12 | Wanee Music Festival Live Oak, FL | Electric Hot Tuna | Mushroom Stage. 7pm-9pm | |
| 05/18/12 | Nelsonville Music Festival Nelsonville, OH | Jorma Kaukonen | ||
| 08/02/12 | Tower Theatre Bend, OR | Acoustic Hot Tuna | ||
| 08/04/12* | Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival Deming Log Show Fairgrounds, Bellingham, WA | Electric Hot Tuna | correct venue | |
| 08/11/12 | Fur Peace Station Pomeroy, OH | Acoustic Hot Tuna | Jack & Jorma. Also The Persuasions | |
| 11/10/12 | Fur Peace Station Pomeroy, OH | Electric Hot Tuna | with Bill Kirchen. SOLD OUT! |
