Thoughts from Lollapalooza . . .

Grace Potter was born to swing a tambourine. And an ax. And, it's safe to assume, any other instrument you throw her way. And, damn it, she was born to do it in heels and a cocktail dress. Evoking the ghosts and legends of all things blues, soul and rock 'n' roll, Potter and her energetic quintet tore through a mostly high-octane set that was equal parts sexy and playful. The latter half was the highlight, during which Potter literally kicked off her heels, ran up and down the stage and incited an already dancy crowd into a frenzy. Of course, she performed her hit "Paris," which absolutely tore down the house. Ooh-la-la indeed. <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/music/article/lolla-11-friday-reviews/2754610/content">-- Jim Walsh</a>

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Grace Potter needed no mic to project energy across Grant Park. A powerhouse w a voice that knew when to pull back and when to soar 
-- @TOCLive

Grace Potter and the nocturnals are awesome. Incredible vocals and a girl bass player. Hot.

Grace Potter, please move to the head of the class. That was a rockin set!

Grace potter is not human.

Grace Potter é simplesmente deliciosaaaa! E Que apresentação heim!

I'm watching Grace Potter at Lolla online right now. She's dropping a sex bomb on stage. Me. Effing. GUSTA.

Grace Potter is barefoot, rocking out and giving a free lesson on how to put on an awesome live show.  Get it, Grace. Your voice is amazing

At lolla. No big deal. Grace potter was the shit. Literally. The shit.

Grace Potter sounds like Sheryl Crow with cojones.

you sir, are a fucking idiot. RT @mikeniemeier A lot of people aren't going to like this but Grace Potter is not as hot as people say she is