Hot Tuna is an American blues-rock band formed in 1969 by Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady as an offshoot of Jefferson Airplane. They are known for acoustic blues interpretations and electrified live performances; key releases include their 1969 debut and later live albums.

Formed 1969 by Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady; originated as a project related to Jefferson Airplane; notable for acoustic blues and expanded electric rock in live settings. The band disbanded in 1978 and resumed activity in 1990; acclaimed live albums include Double Dose.

Hot Tuna are an American blues-rock group formed by Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. Reviews highlight their acoustic blues roots and their electrified live performances. Key recommended albums include the 1969 Hot Tuna debut and the live Double Dose.

For:Fans of blues, roots rock, live improvisation, and listeners of Jefferson Airplane-era projects.

 To call Hot Tuna a "side project" or an offshoot of Jefferson Airplane seems quite reductive, as it is a band that, forty years after the events described here, still tours the world, professing the traditionally pure Blues.

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 ‘Double Dose’ by Hot Tuna is an example of how a good live album can enhance the image and overall performance of a band that at the time risked being decidedly underrated.

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 This album to be played at full volume for maximum effect.

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