Guitar Blues: Jorma Kaukonen, Robben Ford and Ruthie Foster perform at the Vilar Center for the Performing Arts in Beaver Creek, Colorado
February 12, 2009
The guitar is the foundation upon which all blues is built, and Guitar Blues features three of the most acclaimed blues players in America today. Hot Tuna’s Jorma Kaukonen, the legendary Robben Ford and rising star Ruthie Foster showcase the heart and soul of Guitar Blues.
Jorma Kaukonen has been the leading practitioner and teacher of finger style guitar. He is a highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues and Americana, and is at the forefront of popular rock-and-roll. He was a founding member of two legendary bands, Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna. Kaukonen is a Grammy nominee for his highly acclaimed Blue Country Heart album. In 1996, along with the other members of Jefferson Airplane, Kaukonen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Robben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing. A four-time Grammy nominee, he is founder of the legendary group the Yellowjackets. Chosen by the Beatles’ George Harrison for his Dark Horse tour, Ford has also toured or recorded with numerous music greats including Joni Mitchell, jazz legend Miles Davis, Jimmy Witherspoon, Phil Lesh, Little Feat, Claus Ogerman, Michael McDonald and Kiss.
Ruthie Foster is a Texas singer/songwriter whose blend of gospel, blues, folk and soul has drawn comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as Tracy Chapman and Joan Armatrading. Her latest CD is titled The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster.
Vail Valley News is brought to you by the Vail Valley’s complete Vacation PlanningResource, Funafar.com. and What To Do Vail, Magazine. For Detailed Information on the Vilar Performing Arts Center and every type of activity in the Vail Valley, please visit our online activities Web site.
Follow Us!