An Evening with HOT TUNA Acoustic

An Evening with HOT TUNA Acoustic brings the legendary blues-rock duo of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady to the intimate setting of the Birchmere Music Hall for a rare acoustic performance. Founding members of Jefferson Airplane and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Kaukonen and Casady have spent over five decades honing Hot Tuna into a vehicle for deep, improvisational blues and American roots music. This acoustic set highlights the intricate guitar work and husky vocals of Kaukonen alongside Casady’s pioneering bass lines, offering a stripped-down yet powerful experience that captures the spontaneity and depth of their live shows. Hot Tuna’s evolution from the psychedelic era to their current status as blues-rock icons is reflected in a setlist that spans their extensive discography, with each performance celebrated for its unique, unrepeatable energy.

When: Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 7:30 pm.

Showtimes: The performance begins at 7:30 pm; doors and box office open at 5:00 pm on show nights.

Tickets: $79.50 for general admission; $96.35 when purchased through Ticketmaster, or $86.50 when purchased directly at the Birchmere Box Office.

Lineup: Jorma Kaukonen (guitar, vocals) and Jack Casady (bass), performing an acoustic set as Hot Tuna.

Run time: Not specified in the provided details; typical Hot Tuna shows run approximately 90–120 minutes including intermission.

Ages: Not specified; Birchmere events are generally all-ages unless noted.

Venue: The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Phone: (703) 549-7500.

Note: Tickets are available at the Birchmere Box Office any night there is a show, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The venue recommends purchasing directly from the box office to avoid higher service fees. For more information about Hot Tuna, visit their official website at hottuna.com.