Grand Point North

Grand Point North

Stage in 2011
Genre Rock music, indie rock, folk music
Dates 2 days in September
Location(s) Burlington, Vermont
Years active 2011-present
Founded by Grace Potter, Matthew Burr, Higher Ground
Website
Official website

Grand Point North is a music festival founded in 2011 and held in Burlington, Vermont.[1] Higher Ground[2] and members of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals[2] were among the cofounders of the festival in 2011, which over the ensuing years would book acts[3] such as The Flaming Lips,[4] Dr. Dog, the Avett Brothers, Gov't Mule, Charles Bradley, the Felice Brothers, Trombone Shorty,[3] The War on Drugs, Trampled by Turtles, and Lake Street Dive.[2]

Lineups and attractions

Burr and Potter have focused the lineup and booths on local bands and business from Vermont,[5] with the festival showcasing local businesses, food,[3] artistans, and activist groups.[6] Burr has explained that "we’re committed to throwing a festival that’s customized to the landscape and lifestyle of Vermont."[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.glidemagazine.com/171454/old-crow-medicine-show-guster-blind-pilot-dazzle-grand-point-north-festival-photos/
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Preview Grand Point North (INTERVIEW)". Glide Magazine. September 12, 2014. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  3. 1 2 3 Baltin, Steve (July 6, 2013). "Grace Potter Promises Expansion, Surprises For Grand Point North Festival". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  4. ↑ Hallenbeck, Brent (April 29, 2015). "Grace Potter's Grand Point North lineup announced". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
  5. ↑ Baltin, Steve (July 6, 2013). "Grace Potter Promises Expansion, Surprises For Grand Point North Festival". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  6. ↑ Budnick, Dean (September 13, 2013). "Grace Potter & The Nocturnals: Savage Dreamers". Relix. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
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