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Grace Potter's Grand Point North Music Festival

September 15, 2017 - By Brando Rich

This weekend Grace Potter will be hosting the 7th annual Grand Point North Music Festival in Burlington, Vermont. This festival highlights tons of Vermont homegrown talent. In years past Grace has always headlined the two-day music festival herself. This year she is playing both nights but will be sharing the stage with another Vermont based musical act Trey Anastasio Band. TAB will be headling the festival Saturday night. Grace stated that "Growing up, I went to countless Phish concerts and the band was synonymous with the vibrant Vermont music scene. It's truly humbling to come full circle and have Trey headline Sunday at the Waterfront. I have a feeling this year is going to be one for the books."

The Trey Anastasio Band originated in Burlington, VT. In addition to Anastasio, TAB is made up of many Burlington based musicians, including drummer Russ Lawton, bassist Tony Markellis, keyboardist Ray Paczkowski and trumpeter/vocalist Jennifer Hartswick. The band will kick off their 2017 fall tour this Friday, Septmeber 15th at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in Canada then will play in Burlington for the first time in 6 years, this Sunday the 17th.

Some of the other artists that will be sharing the stage with Grace and Trey are Dawes, Mondo Cozmo, Joseph, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Low Cut Connie, Son Little, and Tank & The Bangas, and Barika. This festval brings together a beautiful mix of Americana, rythm and blues, jazz, indie rock and alternative rock. The mixture of performers and styles of music is truly eclectic. Past acts have included Old Crow Medicine Show, The Mike Gordon Band, The Flaming Lips, Greensky Bluegrass, Marco Benevento and more.

Old Crow Medicine Show 2016

Mike Gordon Band with Potter 2015

Burlington's Waterfront Park is an incredibly beautiful and intimate venue, perfect for hosting these musicians. This will be a weekend filled with music you won't want to miss!

For the full line-up visit http://grandpointnorth.com/ Tickets for this event can be purchased by following the link Grand Point North Tickets. There are also tickets including two-day passes available on CashorTrade.org