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Join Ashley Capps (Bonnaroo), Charlie Walker (C3), Brad First (SXSW) and <strong>special guest Grace Potter</strong> on Thursday September 18th as they discuss the festival boom of the past few years. This group of touring industry professionals will discuss the business of putting on a festival, finding appropriate talent, and the future of the industry. Don't miss LIVE IN CONCERT: Touring, Festivals, and Success on the Road.

In addition we hear that Grace will make one or two musical appearances, specifically with <a href="http://www.waybacks.com/">The Waybacks</a> and hopefully as a sit-in with another band.

Levon Helm opens the festivities on Wednesday night with one of his famous "<a href="http://www.levonhelm.com/midnight_ramble.htm">Rambles</a>". A bit of GPN trivia, Levon was the guy who inspired Matt to seriously pursue the drums. I can't think of a better role model.