Grace Potter stopped by for a Live & Direct at WYEP on Jan. 17, 2024. She spoke with WYEP's Rosemary Welsch!

Grace Potter is pure rock ‘n’ roll. Yes, there is an element of soul and funk to her songs, but this lady could be the poster child for what it means to live a rock and roll life. She made her way out of Vermont with her first band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Branded a jam band, they toured festivals throughout the country, scratching out a place on alternative radio playlists.

Potter eventually landed in Laurel Canyon, fairyland of 1960s and ‘70s rockers, where it appears she picked up on some of those laid-back vibes. The road is where rock lives and Potter is out there again with an album that pays homage to Route 66 and her many siblings. As a solo artist, Potter’s range has broadened to incorporate various influences; her voice and lyrics reflect the wisdom gleaned from 20-plus years as a working musician.