Here's another artist that definitely deserves some time in the Artist Spotlight as we get closer to Mountain Jam this year - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. I was first exposed to their music when she put out her "Nothing But the Water" album in 2006. The title track nearly knocked me off my seat the first time I heard it and has become a fan favorite at every show with the crowd still singing the chorus as they leave the stage.
Their music is mostly a healthy mixture of Southern blues, gospel, and swamp rock which blends together to make a very powerful sound. Now, on the verge of releasing their third album which is self-titled, their music has risen to new heights - especially with their soulful new single "Tiny Light". Plus, there also has been some lineup changes since their last album, with bassist Catherine Popper and rhythm guitarist Benny Yurco joining the band. The new album won't be out until after the festival is over as it is set to be released on June 8th - so your only chance to hear the new songs will be at Mountain Jam VI. I've seen Grace Potter & The Nocturnals several times over the last few years and I can safely say that they put on a great live show. If you need to hear more from them to be convinced of their greatness, the band has been slowly releasing a series of videos on YouTube featuring acoustic versions of songs from the album - here's the link to hear/see all those videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/gracepotterofficial
Their music is mostly a healthy mixture of Southern blues, gospel, and swamp rock which blends together to make a very powerful sound. Now, on the verge of releasing their third album which is self-titled, their music has risen to new heights - especially with their soulful new single "Tiny Light". Plus, there also has been some lineup changes since their last album, with bassist Catherine Popper and rhythm guitarist Benny Yurco joining the band. The new album won't be out until after the festival is over as it is set to be released on June 8th - so your only chance to hear the new songs will be at Mountain Jam VI. I've seen Grace Potter & The Nocturnals several times over the last few years and I can safely say that they put on a great live show. If you need to hear more from them to be convinced of their greatness, the band has been slowly releasing a series of videos on YouTube featuring acoustic versions of songs from the album - here's the link to hear/see all those videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/gracepotterofficial
Keep checking back every Monday for more Artist Spotlights and every Friday for new information about the festival.
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