This whole thing has struck me as a little weird and a little uncomfortable.

 I don't understand why this solo project was just completely SPRUNG on everyone. Why not announce it? Why not have separate "Grace Potter" FB pages etc, instead of promoting her solo career through GPN avenues. And it strikes me as pretty dishonest to have booked and promoted shows under the GPN name, including a HEADLINING set at FloydFest, then to pull the rug out and change them to GP solo shows. Maybe the album and tour will be great- she's a fantastic, charismatic singer and performer, so the likelihood is high that they will. Which is why it strikes me as so unnecessary and again, dishonest, to be making these promotional choices. Leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth, which is a feeling I HATE about an artist I respect and enjoy so much.