Grand Point North Explained

44.4798°N -73.2216°W

Music Festival Name:Grand Point North
Years Active:2011-present
Capacity:5,000 [1]
Attendance:9,000

Grand Point North is an annual two-day music festival founded by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, produced by Grace Potter and Higher Ground Presents, and held at Waterfront Park in Burlington, Vermont.[2] The last festival took place in 2019.

The festival was first held in 2011 and typically takes place over a weekend in mid-September.[3] The performers alternate on two side-by-side stages, allowing for continuous performances with no overlap.[4] Potter performs both nights, usually as the headliner, and the festival has attracted national artists such as The Avett Brothers, Gov't Mule, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Lake Street Dive, The Flaming Lips, Old Crow Medicine Show, Guster, Trey Anastasio Band, Jackson Browne, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

There is an emphasis on local acts from Vermont, especially the Burlington area.[5] [6] Since 2013, the festival has partnered with Seven Days to give fans a chance to choose a Vermont musician or band to perform at the festival.[7] The festival features Grand Point Local, a celebration of local Vermont restaurants and food products organized by the Skinny Pancake, and Grand Point Weird, an art installation curated by Grace's sister Charlotte.[8] An official afterparty is often held at a nearby venue after one or both nights; these late-night shows can involve performers from the main festival lineup.[9] [10] [11]

The 2020 and 2021 festivals were both cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] [13] In June 2022, Higher Ground co-founder Alex Crothers stated the festival would not be returning that year, and the possibility of a return in future years is uncertain.[14]

Lineups and schedule

2011

The inaugural festival was held in August.[15] Beginning the following year, it would be held in September. Kenny Chesney made a surprise appearance and performed with the Nocturnals.[16]

2012

The lineup for 2012 was announced on May 1.[17] [18] That year's festival was held on Friday and Saturday; every other year it would be held on Saturday and Sunday. Phish keyboardist Page McConnell joined the Nocturnals on Saturday night for a guest appearance.[19]

2013

The lineup for 2013 was announced on May 14.[20] [21] Kenny Chesney joined the Nocturnals on Saturday night for a surprise guest appearance.[22]

2014

The lineup for 2014 was announced on April 22.[25] [26]

2015

The lineup for 2015 was announced on April 29.[28] [29] Potter released her solo album Midnight in August[30] and was billed solo for the first time, although her band included Nocturnals members Benny Yurco and Matt Burr. Kenny Chesney again made a surprise appearance on Sunday night.[31] [32]

2016

The lineup for 2016 was announced on April 14.[34] [35] Basia Bulat was originally scheduled to perform on Sunday but had to cancel the night before; she was replaced by River Whyless, who had performed at the official after party on Saturday.[36] [37] This festival featured free yoga classes for the first time.

2017

The lineup for 2017 was announced on April 26.[40] [41] The Trey Anastasio Band, performing in Burlington for the first time since 2011, was the headliner on Sunday night.[42] This was the first (and to date only) time that the headliner at Grand Point North was not Grace Potter or her former band, the Nocturnals. Anastasio's set featured many guest appearances by former members of his band and Phish.[43]

2018

The lineup for 2018 was announced on May 23, with Jackson Browne and Ani DiFranco being announced later, on June 25.[45] [46] [47] Greg Holden was originally announced, but was not on the final schedule. Ariel Zevon, Warren Zevon's daughter and Jackson Browne's goddaughter, performed with Browne during his set. Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced Potter on Saturday, and Kenny Chesney made another guest appearance to perform with Potter.[48]

2019

The lineup for 2019 was announced on June 13.[50] [51] On July 15, Gov't Mule was announced, along with a special set from Potter and Warren Haynes.[52]

Notes

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grace Potter rocks, reflects at Grand Point North fest. Hallenbeck. Brent. . September 19, 2016. July 6, 2019.
  2. Web site: Information. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. July 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190705222322/http://grandpointnorth.com/information/. dead.
  3. Web site: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals launch Grand Point North Festival. Young. Alex. Consequence of Sound. April 28, 2011. July 6, 2019.
  4. Web site: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Play 2013 Grand Point North Music Festival This Weekend. BWW News Desk. Broadway World. September 14, 2013. July 6, 2019.
  5. Web site: Bolles . Dan . Grand Point North Recap . . July 6, 2019 . September 18, 2013.
  6. Web site: Adams . Jordan . Grand Point North 2019: First Look . . July 6, 2019 . June 13, 2019.
  7. Web site: Vote for your favorite local band!. Seven Days. May 3, 2017. July 6, 2019. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170815003950/https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/want-to-play-grand-point-north/Content?mode=print&oid=2373462. August 15, 2017.
  8. Web site: Grand Point North serves up sixth lakeside music party. Huntington. Tom. Barre Montpelier Times Argus. September 15, 2016. July 6, 2019.
  9. Web site: Shelter . Matthew . Grand Point North Festival Burlington, VT 9/15/13 Review . GratefulWeb . July 6, 2019 . September 17, 2013.
  10. Web site: Bernstein . Scott . Grand Point North Announces After Parties & Art Installation . . July 6, 2019 . August 4, 2015.
  11. Web site: Hallenbeck . Brent . Seven acts to see at this year's Grand Point North fest . . July 6, 2019 . September 15, 2016.
  12. GrandPointNorth. 1277965118853111809. June 30, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic.... July 1, 2020.
  13. gracepotter. 1407728971853217807. June 23, 2021. After much delibration.... August 5, 2021.
  14. Web site: Hallenbeck . Brent . Why Grand Point North, Lake Champlain Maritime Festival won't happen this year . . February 23, 2023 . June 25, 2022.
  15. Web site: 2011 Schedule. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20110611034203/https://www.grandpointnorth.com/schedule. June 11, 2011.
  16. Web site: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Their Grand Point North Festival. Relix. August 26, 2011. July 6, 2019.
  17. GrandPointNorth. 197334995579305984. May 1, 2012. Full lineup!. July 6, 2019.
  18. Web site: 2012 Schedule. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20120922103424/https://www.grandpointnorth.com/schedule. September 22, 2012.
  19. Web site: Grand Point North Festival 2012 Review . GratefulWeb . Shelter . Matthew . September 19, 2012 . July 6, 2019.
  20. GrandPointNorth. 334422887534583809. May 14, 2013. Official lineup announced today!. July 6, 2019.
  21. Web site: 2013 Schedule. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20130925164513/http://www.grandpointnorth.com/schedule/. September 25, 2013.
  22. Web site: Collette . Doug . Grand Point North Festival, Burlington, VT – Saturday Highlights . Glide Magazine . July 6, 2019 . September 16, 2013.
  23. Seven Days contest winner
  24. Web site: Bolles . Dan . FAQ About the Grand Point North Local Band Contest . . July 6, 2019 . June 10, 2014.
  25. GrandPointNorth. 458610965802516481. April 22, 2014. The 2014 Grand Point North lineup has been officially announced!. July 6, 2019.
  26. Web site: 2014 Lineup. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20140723210312/http://www.grandpointnorth.com/lineup. July 23, 2014.
  27. Web site: Bolles . Dan . 2014 GPN Local Band Contest: And the Winner Is … . . July 6, 2019 . June 13, 2014.
  28. GrandPointNorth. 593414613158465536. April 29, 2015. Excited to share the 2015 lineup.... July 6, 2019.
  29. Web site: 2015 Lineup. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20150912062234/http://www.grandpointnorth.com/lineup. September 12, 2015.
  30. Web site: Grace Potter – Midnight. Consequence of Sound. July 6, 2019.
  31. Web site: Grand Point North Festival. Provost. Alexandra. Elmore Magazine. October 7, 2015. July 6, 2019.
  32. Web site: Mike Gordon & Kenny Chesney Highlight Grand Point North Festival Day 1. Collette. Doug. Glide Magazine. September 13, 2015. July 6, 2019.
  33. Web site: Bolles . Dan . Soundbites: And the Winner Is . . July 6, 2019 . May 27, 2015.
  34. GrandPointNorth. 720630595164971008. April 14, 2016. The lineup is here!. July 6, 2019.
  35. Web site: 2016 Lineup. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20160912044615/http://www.grandpointnorth.com/lineup. September 12, 2016.
  36. Web site: A Fine Time In Vermont: Grand Point North 2016. Lasky. Brian. JamBase. September 21, 2016. July 6, 2019.
  37. Web site: Grand Point North Official After Party. Higher Ground. July 6, 2019.
  38. Repeat appearance
  39. Web site: Bolles . Dan . Soundbites: Ground Control . . July 6, 2019 . May 18, 2016.
  40. GrandPointNorth. 857205896065294336. April 26, 2017. The lineup is out.... July 6, 2019.
  41. Web site: 2017 Lineup. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20170916175617/http://www.grandpointnorth.com/lineup. September 16, 2017.
  42. Web site: Grace Potter Announces Grand Point North 2017 Lineup. Bernstein. Scott. JamBase. April 26, 2017. July 6, 2019.
  43. Web site: Trey Anastasio Welcomes Page McConnell, Grace Potter, Mike Gordon & Dave Grippo In Burlington. Bernstein. Scott. JamBase. September 18, 2017. July 6, 2019.
  44. Web site: Adams . Jordan . Soundbites: And the Winner Is... . . July 6, 2019 . May 17, 2017.
  45. GrandPointNorth. 999294404153303040. May 23, 2018. The lineup for @GrandPointNorth is out!. July 6, 2019.
  46. Web site: 2018 Lineup. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180911073207/http://www.grandpointnorth.com/lineup. September 11, 2018.
  47. Web site: Hallenbeck . Brent . Jackson Browne, Ani DiFranco added to Grace Potter's Grand Point North lineup . . July 7, 2019 . June 25, 2018.
  48. Web site: Grace Potter, Jackson Browne, Ariel Zevon contribute to family vibe at Grand Point North. Hallenbeck. Brent. Burlington Free Press. September 17, 2018. July 6, 2019.
  49. Web site: Nina's Brew Win Grand Point North Local Band Contest. Adams. Jordan. Seven Days. July 24, 2018. July 6, 2019.
  50. GrandPointNorth. 1139233331139219456. June 13, 2019. 2019 @GrandPointNorth lineup has been announced!. July 6, 2019.
  51. Web site: Lineup. Grand Point North. July 6, 2019. July 23, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140723210312/http://www.grandpointnorth.com/lineup. dead.
  52. GrandPointNorth. 1150737779900522496. July 15, 2019. Just announced.. July 24, 2019.
  53. Web site: Adams . Jordan . Soundbites: Ben Fuller Wins Grand Point North Band Contest . . July 24, 2019 . July 24, 2019.

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