Hot Tuna always seem to be most at home on the concert trail. So it's no surprise that they're kicking off the new year with a string of new dates. The veteran band just announced a 30-show U.S. tour that launches on Jan. 2 in Northampton, Mass.

The group typically showcases two distinct sides onstage: the electric and the acoustic. This new tour will with focus on the band's acoustic work. Some of the dates will feature Leon Russell sharing the bill, while others will include longtime associate David Lindley. You can see a complete list of concerts below.

Springing from the minds of two Jefferson Airplane members -- and centered around guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady's mutual love of blues, jazz, bluegrass and folk music -- Hot Tuna came to life during impromptu jam sessions held in hotel rooms while they were on tour with the band. Their "side project" will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2014.

Hot Tuna Winter 2014 Tour Dates

1/2 - Northampton, Mass. -- Iron Horse Music Hall
1/3 - Westhampton Beach, N.Y. -- Westhampton Beach PAC
1/4 - Plymouth, N.H. -- Flying Monkey Performance Center
1/5 - Boothbay Harbor, Maine -- The Opera House
1/7 - Ridgefield, Ct. -- Ridgefield Playhouse
1/9 - Boston, Mass.-- Wilbur Theatre (with Leon Russell)
1/10 - Glenside, Penn. -- Keswick Theatre (with Leon Russell)
1/11 - State College, Penn. -- State Theatre
1/12 - Alexandria, Va. -- The Birchmere (with Leon Russell)
1/14 - Charlotte, N.C. -- Neighborhood Theatre (with Leon Russell)
1/15 - Atlanta, Ga. -- Variety Playhouse (with Leon Russell)
1/16 - Orlando, Fla. -- Plaza Live (with Leon Russell)
1/18 - Boca Raton, Fla. -- Mizner Park - Sunshine Music and Blues Festival (with Leon Russell)
1/19 - St. Petersburg, Fla. -- Vinoy Park - Sunshine Music and Blues Festival (with Leon Russell)
1/21 - Austin, Texas -- One World Theatre
1/22 - Dallas, Texas -- House of Blues (with Leon Russell)
1/24 - Scottsdale, Ariz.  -- Talking Stick Resort – Showroom (with Leon Russell)
1/25 - Tuscon, Ariz. -- Rialto Theatre (with Leon Russell)
1/26 - Solana Beach, Calif. -- Belly Up
2/8 - Santa Monica, Calif. -- McCabes Guitar Shop
2/9 - Santa Monica, Calif. -- McCabes Guitar Shop
2/11 - Fresno, Calif. -- Tower Theatre (with David Lindley)
2/12 - Berkeley, Calif. -- Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2/13 - Sacramento, Calif. -- Crest Theatre (with David Lindley)
2/15 - Arcta, Calif. -- Humboldt Brews
2/16 - Grants Pass, Ore. -- Rogue Theatre (with David Lindley)
2/17 - Eugene, Ore. -- McDonald Theatre (with David Lindley)
2/18 - Portland, Ore. -- Aladdin Theatre (with David Lindley)
2/20 - Seattle, Wash. -- Triple Door (with David Lindley)
2/21 - Boise, Idaho -- The Egyptian Theatre

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