Last night in Pittsburgh marked the beginning of a bit of a short break for the band. A quick look back at the tour dates show that Grace, Scott, Bryan and Matt have been on the road pretty much non-stop since May 2nd of 2007 with a few weeks off for good behavior holidays. That stretch included a few amazing runs of performances that make me weary just to think about. From October 3rd, 2007 - to November 17th, 2007 the band played an incredible 36 shows in 46 days. Just a few months later they started another run on January 10th, 2008 that went until February 23rd, playing 29 shows in 45 days.
I know this site has lots of readers that rarely if ever leave comments but I think now might be the time to delurk a bit and leave a big “Thank you” to the band, crew, bookers, management and everyone else involved. They all helped put Grace Potter and the Nocturnals music and show in front of the thousands of people who appreciated it.
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John Carr 03.17.08 at 7:40 am
Thank You Grace,Matt,Bryan,and Scott great run of shows. I was luckie to see you in D.C., Wilminton,Ridgefield,New York City, New Haven, Portsmouth, and Richmond. That was seven shows in a row , each show was great.
Todd 03.17.08 at 8:27 am
… and leave a big “Thank you†to the band, crew, bookers, management and everyone else involved. They all helped put Grace Potter and the Nocturnals music and show in front of the thousands of people who appreciated it.
Word. Thank you all!
snowbird 03.17.08 at 9:56 am
Not exactly a lurker - but want to put my thanks out there too, Here’s to those magnificent Road Warriors GPTN, a hard working band that plays each show like it’s their last.
An an equally big thanks to those impressive road warriors behind the scenes pulling the strings making it all happen.
We love what you do!
Chris 03.17.08 at 10:05 am
Thank you to you all! Grace, Matt, Bryan, Scott, Jen, Danny and the rest of the road crew, management, booking, you all rock! Thanks for so many memories thus far, and many more to come!
Saygracenow 03.17.08 at 11:08 am
Thank you one and all. Was lucky enough to catch a number of these shows and as we say around here, WOW! Enjoy the must needed rest and hope to see you all again soon. In the mean time I’ll keep my IPod handy.
Van 03.17.08 at 1:15 pm
Jen, Mark, and Danny…extra special thanks to you for all your hard work. …grindin’ it out, and always with a smile…you give 110% to make GPN what it is…THANKS!!!!!!!!!
Kired 03.17.08 at 1:27 pm
I would like to pre-thank you for the fantastic show you will be performing on June 6. It will be energetic and amazing.
And good job staying sane, that long on the road…strike that, good job not letting your insanity show too much on the road. JK.
bostonone 03.18.08 at 3:49 am
Ahuge thank you for giving me the chance to see this band live when I needed it the most.Everyone involved in this production is at the top of there game, this is the only band I have ever seen that I have never heard anyone say they wernt blown away.I look forward to seeing you all again soon and please remain the fantastic people that you are.
wingnut73 03.18.08 at 4:16 am
A big “THANKS” to GPTN and all the people behind the scenes for their hard work. Enjoy the time off, you’ve earned it and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
owllover 03.18.08 at 11:39 am
we love you YAH YAH YAH, we love you YAH, YAH YAH
We say we love you, and you know that can’t be bad….
Thanks for coming to that shitty bar in Lawrence KS after getting stuck in the snow….and I’ll see you in sunny Arizona next month. Please pick my lottery ticket so I can have the BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE FOR THE BEST BAND OF THE DAY !! NOCTURNALS =ROCK AND ROLL
toofarnorth 03.18.08 at 12:08 pm
Not exactly a lurker but want to add my Thank You to the band and all those who make it do what it do. Was definitely blown away by my first concert in Portsmouth and am counting time ’til Manchester in June, with 6 virgins btw. It’s easy to “sell” what you believe in. Although I’m kinda new, I’ve found and listened to a lot of shows. Have seen it said that if you’re doing what you love other things can wait. Kudos to the band for always giving all you’ve got to your audiences during your long time out on the road.
Mr Columbus 03.19.08 at 12:52 pm
A very big THANK YOU!!! to Grace, Matt, Scott, Bryan, and everybody involved behind the scenes. Please try to find your way back to New Mexico someday. I’m down in Roswell, but would be more than happy to drive 200 miles to catch y’all in Santa Fe, or Abuquerque.
Another huge THANKS to kcortez for your excellent work on this site that keeps the rest of us fans updated in such terrific fashion on the band we all love.
vtshome 03.20.08 at 4:32 am
I too want to thank the band for touring around the country but especially for the thing you did for the Posse members at Portsmouth. I don’t think you know how spwcial that was. You showed us in actions that you do love us for the time & energy we put into the team. Also a big thanks to Jen for facilitating that.