I'm thinking the marketing contacts had at least something to do with it right?

<a href="http://blog.al.com/scenesource/2008/06/city_stages_review_grace_potte.html" rel="nofollow">Mary reviews the show</a> - sounds like a rough start perhaps . . .


<blockquote>
 Eyebrows were raised, at first, because Potter's guitar was way out of tune and the first couple of songs, although perfectly enjoyable, didn't show her off to best advantage. All it took was a cover of Otis Redding's "Pain in my Heart," though, and Potter kicked into high gear. Seated at the B3 organ, she positively wailed, eclipsing any doubts, and continued in that vein for the rest of the 4:25 p.m. show.

When the material did her justice, Potter rose to the occasion, and so did her three-member band.</blockquote>


