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Electric Hot Tuna has been a cornerstone of American blues-rock since 1969. Originating as an electric/folk-blues duo born from Jefferson Airplane, the project evolved into a long-running powerhouse led by guitarists Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. Their sound spans blues-rock and Americana, threading acoustic roots through the early 1970s into a louder electric approach by the mid-1970s. Over five decades, Hot Tuna has released a blend of studio, live, and archival recordings, maintaining a robust presence on the touring circuit.

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Fans know Hot Tuna for the chemistry between Kaukonen and Casady, and for a catalog that traverses studio albums, landmark live sets, and carefully curated archival releases. In 2019, Bear’s Sonic Journals offered archival access with Before We Were Them, enriching the band’s storied lineage, while Steady as She Goes (2011) marked their return to original studio material on Red House Records after a long hiatus from new studio recordings.

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Today, Electric Hot Tuna continues to bring that classic sound to stages across North America, delighting longtime followers and new listeners alike with a blend of bluesy improvisation, tight harmonies, and dedicated musicianship.

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Quick Facts About Electric Hot Tuna

Hot Tuna began in 1969 as an electric/folk-blues duo side project from Jefferson Airplane, later evolving into a long-running act led by Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady.
Their sound spans blues-rock and Americana, moving from acoustic roots in the early 1970s to a louder electric approach in the mid-1970s, with a mix of studio, live, and archival releases over five decades.
Steady as She Goes (2011) is their most recent studio album, released on Red House Records, marking the band’s return to original studio material after a long gap. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steady_as_She_Goes_%28Hot_Tuna_album%29))
In 2025, Hot Tuna (and especially members Kaukonen/Casady) were active on a US tour circuit with multiple dates across North America, including Missoula (The Wilma) and several fall/winter showcases as part of a birthday-style run; major outlets and venue sites documented these dates. ([destinationmissoula.org](https://destinationmissoula.org/event/41725?utm_source=openai))
Bear’s Sonic Journals released in 2019 (Before We Were Them) captures early Hot Tuna material in archival form and is part of the ongoing archival lineage the band has cultivated. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/fr/album/bears-sonic-journals-before-we-were-them/1438912126?utm_source=openai))
Hot Tuna’s discography includes a mix of studio, live, archival, and compilation albums with titles like Burgers, The Phosphorescent Rat, America’s Choice, Yellow Fever, Hoppkorv, Live at Sweetwater, Live in Japan, Splashdown Two, and Live at New Orleans House: 09/69, among others. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Tuna_discography))

The records

Electric Hot Tuna Discography

Steady as She Goes
2011 · Red House
Pair a Dice Found
1990 · Epic
America's Choice
1975 · Grunt
Yellow Fever
1975 · Grunt
Hoppkorv
1976 · Grunt
Burgers
1972 · Grunt
The Phosphorescent Rat
1973 · Grunt
Hot Tuna
1970 · RCA Victor
Live at Sweetwater
1992 · Relix
Live at Sweetwater Two
1993 · Relix
Live in Japan
1997 · Relix
And Furthurmore...
1999 · Arista/Grateful Dead Records
Splashdown
1984 · Relix
Historic Live Tuna
1985 · Relix
Classic Hot Tuna Acoustic
1996 · Relix
Classic Hot Tuna Electric
1996 · Relix
Splashdown Two
1997 · Relix
Live at New Orleans House: Berkeley, CA 09/69
2010 · Collector's Choice
Bear's Sonic Journals: Before We Were Them
2019 · Owsley Stanley Foundation

The hits

Top Electric Hot Tuna Songs

Been So Long / Candy Man
1971 · Did not chart
Water Song / Keep On Truckin'
1971 · Did not chart
Hot Jelly Roll Blues / Surphase Tension
1975 · Did not chart
It's So Easy / I Can't Be Satisfied
1976 · Did not chart
Eve of Destruction / Promo
1990 · Did not chart

Biography

Electric Hot Tuna began as a collaboration between Jefferson Airplane veterans, evolving into a core duo of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. The project embraced electric blues-rock in the 1970s, shifting from its intimate acoustic roots toward expansive, electrified performances. Over the years, Hot Tuna has balanced studio work with live recordings, capturing the band’s improvisational spirit and raw energy. Kaukonen’s guitar prowess and Casady’s bass lines form a timeless interplay that defines the act.

Beyond the studio albums—ranging from early releases to more recent archival projects—the band’s live records, such as Live at Sweetwater and Live in Japan, are celebrated for their immediacy and musicianship. The 2011 release Steady as She Goes signaled a renewed focus on original material, while archival projects like Bear’s Sonic Journals add depth to their historical narrative.

Upcoming Tour Information

Electric Hot Tuna remains an active touring act in North America. Expect a mix of intimate club shows and larger venue appearances as part of ongoing tours and birthday-style runs. The band continues to engage audiences with their signature blues-rock sound, offering a compelling live experience that highlights improvisation, tight ensemble work, and a shared sense of musical history.

Discography Highlights

Steady as She Goes (2011) — studio material released on Red House Records
Bear’s Sonic Journals: Before We Were Them (2019) — archival material captured for fans and historians
Live at Sweetwater — celebrated live performance energy
Live in Japan — documented on-stage interactions and interpretations
Selected studio and live releases including Burgers, The Phosphorescent Rat, America’s Choice, Yellow Fever, Hoppkorv, Splashdown Two, and Live at New Orleans House: 09/69

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