one of the most gratifying and transcendent experiences in the history of rock and roll

The magical nature of the Rambles isn’t lost on those involved. On Saturday night, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals made their debut at Levon’s studio. If there’s any group that gets what’s going on in the middle of the woods, it’s GPN. Their presence at last Saturday’s Ramble generated an unprecedented response, resulting in the sale of more standing room tickets than ever before. Once The Nocturnals launched into the opening notes of “Joey,” every available spot had someone standing in it. GPN’s one hour set included a mix of live staples like “Ah Mary,” “Big White Gate” and “If I Was From Paris” as well as “Goodbye Kiss,” “Long Low Road” and “Money” which may be earmarked for the band’s upcoming album, and a cover of Bad Company’s “Feel Like Making Love” which had a great guitar solo from Benny Yurco. Always charming, Potter outdid herself at the Ramble, describing how drummer Matt Burr pitched the idea of a band to her by showing her The Last Waltz. She even co-opted a moment during Helm’s set, inadvertently causing a small ruckus by popping open a bottle of champagne during a song break, much to Helm’s delight. It may have been their first appearance at a Ramble but from the reaction of the Ramble regulars, they played like old pros.

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