Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (Page 10 of 14)

Hey, wait a minute, you're right Bill he did! Oh well, I guess we resemble that remark.   Gee, I'm surprised no one has commented on your Milwaukee video premier on the song "Oasis" that I recorded. I thought for sure by now Hollywood would be calling!

Roy

Apologies for any unintended slight caused to you youngsters by referring to you as “old guys” such as me! 

I thought it was kind of fitting that y’all enjoyed Grace at Turner Hall, since (in my eyes anyway) she combines in one super multi-talented person attributes of not only the great Tina, but also of original Grace, Blondie, Dolly and, on the acoustic duets, even Emmylou!

I honestly believe that Grace has the potential to become an absolute mega-star, should she wish to go down that particular path. She has the professionalism and stage charisma of Tina Turner, with even better legs! She has the get-down-and-dirty sensuality of Blondie, only she’s better looking. She’s got whatever it is that Grace Slick had that appeals to all of us old hippies, and a voice as sweet as Emmylou’s on duets or acapella. In fact, what has Grace not got in the way of looks or stage presence? On top of all that, there’s the way she plays that Hammond (to die for) and the way she holds that Flying Vee (can I be the guitar for one night please?) On top of all that, she writes wonderful songs too!

I had a look back through this topic to discover that my first contact was in May 08 when, mainly on the recommendation of Angela and Bob (Taurus 52), I first dipped my toe into the pool of Grace’s catalog. I watched a few youtube clips, thought she was pretty hot but most of all, I liked the sound of that Hammond. It wasn’t until Bob gave me two cds of a live show he had taped in DC when we met at HAB in 09 that I really started to get seriously whammied by this woman and her music. I played those two cds for weeks on end and scoured youtube for everything I could find. I stayed in the closet for a while, though I did 'fess up to Cathy..…..but eventually decided that I had to ‘come out’ about this new passion which, I’m sure most of you will agree, I did with no holds barred, bombarding both the forum and FB with links and drooling about her ad nauseum. 

There came a point when (look away now, Jeff) I decided that she was even HOTTER than the incredibly lovely Dana Fuchs. The main difference was, and still is, (look away again, Jeff) that I have seen Dana live five times, I have been hugged by her, I have even had a kiss from her, and I have had her sweat drip on me from the stage.  Whereas Grace, alas, is still only an image on a screen to me. Hence I am particularly grateful to all of you who have supplied photos and reviews, most especially though my thanks to Sandy for the cds of the show she recently attended.

Here ends, for now, the confession of an old and very smitten Grace lover.

P.S. And after all that I forgot the one question I was curious about - what is the audience demographic like at at Grace show? Younger than a Joe show? Very young?

I would agree with Sandy, George, regarding the crowd and actually, look no further than Bill, Jamie and I standing front and center. Jamie, being very young, was really into Grace and of course, Bill and I (members of the more mature set, how's that Rick? ) were relatively newcomers. But once that first number got underway and Grace seductively slinked over that front monitor while singing, you could say we then were as smitten as you are. Actually, I looked at Bill and he at me and I think both of our eyebrows went up at the same time as if to say, "Oooohh La La"!

This show was more than just a Rock band doing what they do best, this was Pure Entertainment!

Roy

P.S. Nice picture Sandy of a shoeless Grace!

Roy,

I have the perfect idea to help you channel some of your Grace inspired energy without looking like your stalking her.  Get Grace's guitar strings, Elisa will design you something to hang over your rear view mirror in your car or wear around your neck to keep Grace close to you at ALL times. 

Grace is coming to Philly, a standing room only kind of venue, I haven't bought tickets yet, want to talk to someone whose been to the venue.  It would definitely make my husband's night. 

Hi Carl,

I've been to the TLA, and it is just how you described it.  I was totally thrown off by it being listed as Theater of Living Arts, I always called it TLA.  We definitely talked Grace before, but Jane is the first one to give me the heads up about her.  I don't have Grace's first CD, I am going to get it based on your description. Take care and thanks. 

Ok, these are with my i-phone, but they came out great and you can't get any closer than this!
I apologize for some of the bumps and "out of camera" shots, but I was:
a. Dancing &
b. Watching the show and not my phone.
Hope you like them.

Hot Summer Night (aka Grace takes her shoes off!)- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOaOi9s3Y4M
Stop the Bus - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nue-u9KR29Q
One Short Night - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG2RuSIH82w
Ah Mary - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JAZo-5N3xU

P.S. More to come!
Edit:
Paris (aka Cat invades my territory) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRR-VseVJTQ

I think this is from the archives - they played there in December.  Here's the link:

http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlaye … =132078711

Sandy

Hot stuff Bill. Gettin fired up here!
Rick