Hot Tuna with Mountain Stage and Kathy Mattea

Hot Tuna, formed by Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen in the late '60s, evolved from Jefferson Airplane. Known for live shows blending blues, rock, and folk, they debuted with a 1970 album. Key albums include "Burgers" and "America's Choice." Collaborators included Papa John Creach and Michael Falzarano. They disbanded in 1979, reformed in 1986, and released "Steady as She Goes" in 2011.

Born in Cross Lanes, WV, Kathy Mattea is a celebrated country star blending folk, bluegrass, and gospel. Notable hits include "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" and "Where've You Been," which won a Grammy. Her albums like Willow in the Wind and Walking Away a Winner topped charts. She collaborated with Emmylou Harris and Dougie MacLean and explored Celtic and gospel influences. After vocal challenges, she returned with the acclaimed Pretty Bird in 2018.