The term "sell out' has almost no meaning. Virtually all musicians have to cater to commercial interests in one way or another. The exceptions are so few that they (as the saying goes) prove the rule.
I've watched grace from the beginning and seeing her blossom is awesome! If any person had the genetics to do what she is doing they would...or they are nuts!
grace is human just like everyone else. instead of assuming she "sold out" consider the fact that maybe she just wanted to change her on stage style. she looks great and she sounds even better (which is tough cause she's super-sexy). You cant expect an artist to always stay the same anymore than you can expect any other person to stay the same
I guess for the artist it comes down to do you wanna play and work at a day job or do you wanna do what it takes to create a good income so you can keep on "playing" for a living. I for one do it for a living and at my level it's impossible to pay your bills. I do see what you saying and I even am putting out a all instrumental guitar CD and there is no way that is selling out, but it is a business and if your not appealing to the masses you starve and then you give up on your dreams. C22 :(
I agree with you about the trap of playing the hits and then being expected to deliver those for eternity, because no one wants to hear that. Even in my cover band I get that, we established ourselves a certain way and if we go out of the box too much it does not work. I have limited exposure to Grace before her latest CD, but some of the songs from before it are awesome and artsy.."Apologies" comes to mind. So it seems your concerned about her dressing herself up a little to sell her music.
She goes from earthy hippie offstage to flashy, wannabe diva onstage. It's clear that she's stopped being herself onstage as she's discovered that her "self" isn't selling. As a musician, that's the goddamn of it: you can't stop being yourself even if no one's buying you, because then you've failed two-fold. You've failed commercially AND you've failed as an artist, as art is all about authenticity. Lord knows I know the hard way, so it breaks my heart to see artists sell-out, and in vain...
I'm a artist so I know what your saying, but after the Diva's show she gained a million new fans and sold a bunch of records. The bottom line is you gotta do what it takes at first to sell records and then once your established you can do whatever you want as an artist. Grace to me is a much better alternative than a Taylor Swift.
@gotcrush What's funny and sad is that Taylor Swift got big and famous just by being herself, even though her "self" is bubblegum pop garbage. Grace did not gain any new fans. Her youtube play counts are all well below a million (except for one) and no one that I know talks about her at all. Her "artist package" is just not a commercial hit, for whatever reason. Commercial success is very mysterious. She could have at LEAST saved her soul by being true to herself. But she sold her ass. Sad.
@gotcrush And there is no such thing as "establishing yourself and then doing what you want." If you establish yourself as a particular type of act, people will always expect and desire that. People like Bon Jovi and John Mayer tried to do that with a softer record and the John Mayer Trio and people weren't into it as much. They wanted to hear the hits. You just gotta hope that your hits come from your heart so that you can give the people what they want AND get what you need. Tough business.
She's right. I have memories of travelling to Burlington Christmas 1970 to see a girl. High snow drifts. Warm nights. Also. . .another girl who lived in Brandon Vt. and must have moved there from Sweden cause she was. . . Grace reminds me of her actually. How tall is Grace?
Great insight. I am here in Vermont waiting for my first chance to see GPN. I am a drummer in Chester Vt. Grace is a gem amongst jewels. We've needed a refreshing rock band for a long time. For them to be from home is cool as hell.
I really like Grace she's cool.
koti1100 3 days ago
Just when I think Grace Potter can't get any cooler... they throw cheese into the crowd.
MagsWonderWoo92 2 weeks ago
The term "sell out' has almost no meaning. Virtually all musicians have to cater to commercial interests in one way or another. The exceptions are so few that they (as the saying goes) prove the rule.
etsneroj 3 weeks ago
I've watched grace from the beginning and seeing her blossom is awesome! If any person had the genetics to do what she is doing they would...or they are nuts!
brownrick23 4 weeks ago
grace is human just like everyone else. instead of assuming she "sold out" consider the fact that maybe she just wanted to change her on stage style. she looks great and she sounds even better (which is tough cause she's super-sexy). You cant expect an artist to always stay the same anymore than you can expect any other person to stay the same
chillguitardude10 1 month ago
Love what you do! You have a good heart and soul and I thank you for keeping it real. God Bless!
Backyardhomesteader 2 months ago
Maybe Throw them underhanded Gracie! YOU do throw like a girl! Love you anyway!
djoe1961 2 months ago
I guess for the artist it comes down to do you wanna play and work at a day job or do you wanna do what it takes to create a good income so you can keep on "playing" for a living. I for one do it for a living and at my level it's impossible to pay your bills. I do see what you saying and I even am putting out a all instrumental guitar CD and there is no way that is selling out, but it is a business and if your not appealing to the masses you starve and then you give up on your dreams. C22 :(
gotcrush 2 months ago
I agree with you about the trap of playing the hits and then being expected to deliver those for eternity, because no one wants to hear that. Even in my cover band I get that, we established ourselves a certain way and if we go out of the box too much it does not work. I have limited exposure to Grace before her latest CD, but some of the songs from before it are awesome and artsy.."Apologies" comes to mind. So it seems your concerned about her dressing herself up a little to sell her music.
gotcrush 2 months ago
She goes from earthy hippie offstage to flashy, wannabe diva onstage. It's clear that she's stopped being herself onstage as she's discovered that her "self" isn't selling. As a musician, that's the goddamn of it: you can't stop being yourself even if no one's buying you, because then you've failed two-fold. You've failed commercially AND you've failed as an artist, as art is all about authenticity. Lord knows I know the hard way, so it breaks my heart to see artists sell-out, and in vain...
turoniner 2 months ago
I'm a artist so I know what your saying, but after the Diva's show she gained a million new fans and sold a bunch of records. The bottom line is you gotta do what it takes at first to sell records and then once your established you can do whatever you want as an artist. Grace to me is a much better alternative than a Taylor Swift.
gotcrush 2 months ago
@gotcrush What's funny and sad is that Taylor Swift got big and famous just by being herself, even though her "self" is bubblegum pop garbage. Grace did not gain any new fans. Her youtube play counts are all well below a million (except for one) and no one that I know talks about her at all. Her "artist package" is just not a commercial hit, for whatever reason. Commercial success is very mysterious. She could have at LEAST saved her soul by being true to herself. But she sold her ass. Sad.
turoniner 2 months ago
@gotcrush And there is no such thing as "establishing yourself and then doing what you want." If you establish yourself as a particular type of act, people will always expect and desire that. People like Bon Jovi and John Mayer tried to do that with a softer record and the John Mayer Trio and people weren't into it as much. They wanted to hear the hits. You just gotta hope that your hits come from your heart so that you can give the people what they want AND get what you need. Tough business.
turoniner 2 months ago
Hottest bass player EVER! ;)
btz511 3 months ago
Grace is beautiful
pprreeoomm3 5 months ago
"probably because she isn't as great as she thinks she is"
Actually, I've never met anyone so good who is as unassuming and nice as this girl is. Just a sweet girl with a big talent.
njfrese 5 months ago
I'd love to foursome malpe syrup on her and eat her up!
gmc07joe 6 months ago
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ccjohncc1 6 months ago
@ccjohncc1 Well there you go... we've damned sure heard of her down here in Alabama.
Bamaboompa 4 months ago
@Bamaboompa hell yes..i'm from alabama too haha.
xpf15 4 months ago
@ccjohncc1 LOL! I can ask 10 people at my company if they've ever heard of Black Sabbath and they'd say no.
mdurwin 4 months ago
It is worth noting that Grace does not throw like a 'girl', she has a good Vida Blue fast ball grip and rotates her shoulder like a baseball player.
gsgiles 7 months ago
9:30
Konichiwa bitches, I'm kennith powers
PRRK4Lover 7 months ago
She's right. I have memories of travelling to Burlington Christmas 1970 to see a girl. High snow drifts. Warm nights. Also. . .another girl who lived in Brandon Vt. and must have moved there from Sweden cause she was. . . Grace reminds me of her actually. How tall is Grace?
Sparklefan 8 months ago
802 :]
MaydayMaine 8 months ago
she is hot
silencejames 8 months ago
Keep that Vermont spirit, Grace and you'll soar to the stars where you belong!
chosenfool 8 months ago
Why does this have so few views?
jhwendland 8 months ago
@jhwendland probably because she isn't as great as she thinks she is
ccjohncc1 6 months ago
4:52 I want to be that dog...
ProudestMonkay 11 months ago
Great insight. I am here in Vermont waiting for my first chance to see GPN. I am a drummer in Chester Vt. Grace is a gem amongst jewels. We've needed a refreshing rock band for a long time. For them to be from home is cool as hell.
drumgodam 1 year ago
I love her voice, she sings amazing!!!
oreally88 1 year ago
Hi Grace
Bless you
Andy
recordsare 1 year ago
love you Grace :)
slammyjammy38 1 year ago