With one foot in the past, one foot in the present, and eyes fixed firmly
on the horizon, Grace Potter and The (New) Nocturnals blasted out of the T Bone Burnett produced studio sessions for their first romp through the GPN back
catalogue. Looking a lot like the view from the stage at the Burlington waterfront, {except of course, for the palm trees and no mountains on the other side of
the water(!) } the Renaissance Stage at Donehey Blues Festival was a great warm up for the upcoming tour. Earning an encore from the crowd, but unable to
return to the stage due to the imminent start of Brian Setzer's set on the other stage, The Nocs marched into the future with a reworked gem from the past.
2:22 was the surprise opener, all electric blues. The crowd was officially "grabbed"...allowing Grace to later note "I don't know why they
had us here at a Blues Fest".
http://www.vimeo.com/4694781 Sorry about a little focus fuzz on
first zoom to Catherine :-(
Highlights Tonight:
2:22 Scott putting in a claim
Some Kind of Ride: Time Warp !!
Toothbrush: Total new vibe
Joey: All Sass. All The Time
Stop The Bus: Benny and Scott
Sweet Hands: Featured the 5 way drum solo. Catherine is the designated cowbell player. John, might be time to retire and mount that cowbell
on the wall in a place of honor !!
NBTW: Oohs and Ahs. Nice little reverb in the open. Benny workin' his dream Gibson with Scott
With a nod to James Brown, Grace announced "Mama's got a brand new band" mid set with the first formal introduction of Benny Yurco
from Blues and Lasers on guitar and bassist Catherine Popper, perhaps best known for her work with Ryan Adams and The Cardinals.
Scene in the crowd...Adrien, Justin and Nate...and skateboardin' Jesus...and Matt,
unseen...my vantgage point 98% blocked!!
{Edit ad: Unseen but NOT unheard ! A winter of playin out, and a little time with a studio legend have added
new fills and flourishes ! }
set list:
2:22
Some Kind of Ride
Come Into My Kitchen
Joey
Toothbrush and My Table
Big White Gate
Ah Mary
Stop The Bus
Apologies
Mastermind
Sweet Hands w/ 5 way drum solo
NBTW
Donehey Blues Fest 16 May 2009
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Always love the reviews Van! Any chance you'll be making it up to my neck of the woods? (SF?)
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Thanks for the review!
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Posts: 131 (05/17/09 15:00:22) |
"Mama's got a brand new band." Guess that makes it official. BTW- Just knew the Van man would be there. Just knew it! WOW!
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Thank you Van!! any chance you got a little Kitchen in your video tool box - just imagining how cool that cover might be . . .
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Posts: 156 (05/17/09 15:16:11) |
YES YOU DO - I just found it you sly dog - THANK YOU!!!! I do love it, however must say that version of 2:22 is what I am loving more, Scott just tears it
right the right up - thanks so much for sharing with us!!
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I know I know, but maybe next time ya know?
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Posts: 112 (05/17/09 19:13:17) |
Think I need 2:22 on a loop !!! Ever so grateful for the vicarious pleasure . . . . .
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Posts: 12 (05/18/09 09:49:35) |
From the video's posted it looks like the show was awsome! I am just pissed that I couldn't make it. I like the addition of Benny on quitar I think it
will flesh out the songs better and lead to a little more jamming. Catherine seemed tentative on bass hopefully that was first song gitters and the rest she
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Although I would much rather read Van's review, this excerpt from Robert Kinsler of the OC Register on May 17, 2009 is a nice one:
(MOJO had this posted at www.thisissomewhere.com before I did, but I didnt notice it until about three secs ago......sorry MOJO.....I guess we're all spreading the same good news!!) As entertaining as Setzer was, his wasn't the best set of the day. Several others outdistanced it thanks to artistic ambition or sheer will. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals might not be the usual choice to appear at a blues fest, but the young Vermont outfit's winning mix of blues, R&B, classic- and roots-rock, gospel and soul impressed mightily during a 75-minute set on the Renaissance Stage. Potter, 25, is a charismatic singer backed by a revamped lineup making its first-ever public appearance. Although longtime lead guitarist Scott Tournet and drummer Matt Burr remain with the Nocturnals, bassist Catherine Pepper and rhythm guitarist Benny Yurco proved they are the perfect fit for the band. Going back and forth from her mic at center stage to the seat behind her Hammond B3 organ, Potter led the crowd through a musical world that somehow blended the magic of Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Joni Mitchell and Etta James without sounding anything close to those legendary names. Several selections from the band's 2007 album "This Is Somewhere" easily replicated the joy of that recording, including "Ah Mary,"
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Thanks for the review
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Great to see Grace and the new band tearing it up at the Blues Festival over the weekend! I really wanted to head down there myself, but it would have been a
long trek from Santa Cruz! Hopefully someone was running audio as well, would love to hear the whole set! In the meantime, the 2 videos that have been posted
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Just saw them at the Doheny blues Fest,they were EASILY the best band all weekend,no one put out a performance like Grace and the Nocturnals,I'm
hooked,GREAT BAND!!!!
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Posts: 124 (05/18/09 15:42:08) |
Thanks for the review, your perspective is always appreciated, even if you couldn't see Matt.
" I need more pickle in the monitor." Scott Tournet
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Posts: 276 (05/19/09 07:14:04) |
Thank YOU, Van - I Have been long waiting to hear the kids again - actually, the young men and women! Appreciate the review and the supporting video clips!!!
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Posts: 159 (05/19/09 10:24:10) |
so glad to see the show was well received - and as always, loved the Van review.
new security issue with my computer at work - can't access TIS - will have to wait til I get home later. 2:22!
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Thumpstick wrote: Sho you right! Welcome to the world of smart people ... We're hooked and we're proud! |
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Posts: 213 (05/19/09 10:33:11) |
And thanks forever Van, keepum coming!
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Posts: 78 (05/19/09 18:32:46) |
Van - Thanks Man! See you soon, I'm sure. But really, how do you get to travel so often? You are living the life! Wally - thanks for posting more of that
interview. How wonderful it is that they got that rave review and it seems the rest of the audience agreed. Welcome to new fan Thumbstick! GPN has that affect
on all people with good musical taste!
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Shark wrote:So i've got a fellow GPN fan in Santa Cruz? Awesome, we tend to be few and far between out here on the west coast, or so it seems. |
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