Grace Potter Spotlights Vermont Roots in NYT Profile
Singer-songwriter reflects on her rural upbringing, parents’ Dream On Productions legacy.!
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Grace Potter’s childhood in Waitsfield, Vermont, takes center stage in a New York Times feature published today. The piece traces her journey from a mountain hamlet to international recognition as the frontwoman of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.
Middle Child Of Artisans
“Potter grew up in Waitsfield, Vt., the middle child of Peggy and Sparky, artisans who helped found Dream On Productions, which traveled the world putting on photo slide shows accompanied by music.” The article highlights how her parents blended visual storytelling with live soundtracks—a template that would later influence Potter’s own stagecraft.
Artistry Rooted In Family
Born Albion Grace Potter on June 20, 1983, in Hanover, New Hampshire, she was raised on a ten-acre farm in central Vermont. Her early exposure to her parents’ film-and-music tours sparked an enduring fascination with multimedia performance. After high school, she enrolled briefly at the University of Vermont before diving into the local music scene at age 17.
In the Times piece, Potter credits those formative years for her fearless approach onstage: “I grew up watching my mom and dad curate images and sounds to tell stories. That sense of collaboration has always guided me.”
On Instagram, she shared the news:
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From Vermont Farm To Global Stage
Potter formed Grace Potter and the Nocturnals in 2002. Over the next decade, the band released five studio albums, earning a Grammy nomination in 2011 for Best Rock Performance. Known for anthems like “Paris (Ooh La La)” and “Stars,” Potter has also collaborated with Kenny Chesney, The Rolling Stones and the Indigo Girls.
Her latest solo LP, Midnight to Dawn (2023), stretches her sound into soul and R&B. In March, she posted a series of spring tour dates on Instagram, teasing new arrangements and a summer run across the Northeast. Fans in Lowell, Rome and Hammondsport are already on notice.
By tracing her path from a Vermont farm to sold-out arenas, the NYTimes feature underscores how Potter’s family heritage informs both her creative vision and work ethic. As she continues to tour and record, her Waitsfield roots remain a touchstone for authenticity and innovation.
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