Episode 320: Grace Potter

Grace Potter brings her upbeat energy and Rock vibes to Roadcase for this week’s episode. I’m super psyched to have Grace on the show — she’s a total free spirit, and with her upcoming new album, Trespasser, due out on August 21, she is finding herself at an intriguing crossroads along her lifelong path of creative expression. Constantly pushing the barriers and challenging norms, Grace proudly and unapologetically is her own self, unafraid to venture into new territory or inhabit new (and old) characters. It’s refreshing and inspiring. A four-time Grammy nominee, Grace talks to me about her unconventional career path and the ways she now benefits from her own life experience to cast a broader view of her life’s journey. We also explore the benefits of vulnerability, and Grace explains how recognizing the barriers we all face allows her to hold up a mirror, and find that perspective we need to exceed our own expectations in life.     This is truly an epic interview with a one-of-a-kind artist. ======================================= **Chapters:** **00:00  Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg** **03:10 - Grace Potter: Embracing authenticity & breaking boundaries in music** **05:40 - The influence of Topanga's musical history and local legends** **07:55 - The story behind Grace's house and its legendary residents (Spirit, Dr. Demento)** **11:47 - Evolution of her sound from early days to the latest album Trespasser** **15:26 - Exploring storytelling, characters, and permission in songwriting** **19:53 - The importance of truth and vulnerability in artistic identity** **23:11 - Navigating gender, performance, and energy on stage** **27:33 - Balancing delicacy and power in her music and persona** **31:21 - The role of control, unpredictability, and the fluidity of performance** **36:19 - The pop versus rock dichotomy and maintaining authenticity** **40:30 - The story of her unreleased album Medicine and its creative journey** **46:18 - The impact of record label decisions and creative independence** **52:51 - Real-life stories of boundary crossings, societal expectations, and trust** **1:01:55 - The importance of understanding and trusting your own limits** **1:06:29 - The vibrant live music scene, festival energy, and connecting with audiences** **1:08:10 - Future projects: albums, microfilms, and the ongoing storytelling adventure** **1:09:24 - Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg** ======================================= **For more information on Roadcase:** https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod **and** https://www.roadcasepod.com **Or contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.com** **Roadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer**