I own THE ROSE Concert Hall in Medina, Ohio and last night Hot Tuna performed with Barry. Rob McNurlin opened and did several songs with Jack and Barry.
I spent a bit of time with Barry discussing this and that and first off as with the entire Hot Tuna family, he is a genuine kind and good person. As a player he is not flashy but has a wonderful command of the mando, tenor guitar and 4-string banjo.
Barry is the first cat I ever saw whose third finger instead of the pinky touched his instrument as he played. My opinion is that if anyone ever needs an ensemble mando player, Barry is the man. He is always welcome in my home and venue.
BTW. Hot Tuna is leaving for Hawaii in the next couple of days so all you hula dolls see them and enjoy.
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