One year ago today I started a website I decided to call "This Is Somewhere". I struggled over the name for quite some time, eventually setting on it after reading an interview with Grace that talked about destinations and process and thoughts behind the TIS record. I found "This Is Somewhere" fitting and besides, the domain was available.

As of today the site contains 490 posts and 2,083 comments, more than one post a day for the entire year. If you choose, you can browse through all of them via the <a href="http://www.thisissomewhere.com/archive">easy to navigate archive</a>. On this anniversary I thought I'd take look back at some defining moments over the last twelve months. If I missed your favorite, please feel free to add it in the comments.

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<strong>Workplay Videos</strong>
For those who had rarely had the chance to see the band live, a series of videos that appeared after a show at Workplay in Birmingham, AL helped us visualize the band. They served as a well filmed, up close YouTube resource for anyone thinking about going to a show capturing almost the entire performance.

http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/01/22/workplay-videos-big-props-to-birmingham-steve/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/01/21/more-workplay-videos-of-grace-potter-and-the-nocturnals/

<strong>Lincoln Center American Songwriter Series</strong>
The booking at the Allen Room helped solidify the bands reputation in circles well outside the jam band, americana rock fans. A stellar review in the New York Times is something that the band can carry with them forever. Grace's solo performance of Apologies on the Steinway piano is a thing of beauty.

http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/02/25/lincolncenternytimes/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/02/24/grace-potter-and-the-nocturnals-lincoln-center-show-available-for-download/

<strong>Jambase Interview</strong>
This interview shows the fun filled side of GPN. It doesn't hurt to put on a good show off the stage either.

http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/03/22/jambase-interview/

<strong>Sun Studio Sessions</strong>
This remarkable series was the brainchild of the folks at <a href="http://www.earvolution.com/">Earvolution</a>, long time fans and supports of GPN. They tell me they are working on a new distribution deal that might bring out one more video from the series. "Mystery Train", one of the original videos, was pulled due to copyright restrictions. These videos are probably my own personal favorite of the year.

http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/04/14/more-from-sun-studios-outta-my-tree/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/05/02/night-rolls-on-from-sun-studios/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/06/16/whenever-you-guys-are-ready-ill-be-pulsing-over-here/

Gov't Mule Tour

<strong>Jammy Awards, Gold Dust Woman w/ Warren</strong>
Grace demonstrates her appeal as a host, we're hoping there is no talk show in her future. While we would have liked to see the full band onstage the exposure generated from this performance helps everyone.

http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/05/13/pro-quality-videos-from-the-jammys/

<strong>Lebanon, NH - Band at Salt Hill Pub - Go Down Low with Jen Crowell</strong>
The <a href="http://gracepotterandthenocturnals.fancorps.com/">Potterville Posse</a> worked hard to setup this combination Meet and Greet / Q&A session with the band and it was a stellar event. The bands personality and openness shined through in every way. Jen Crowell's <a href="http://www.earvolution.com/2008/09/jen-crowell-cold-front.asp">performance as an opener</a> and subsequent sit in on "Go Down Low" were another highlight of the night.

http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/06/16/go-down-low-lebanon-nh/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/06/26/grace-potter-and-the-nocturnals-qa-from-lebanon-nh/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/09/08/more-lebanon-nh-qa/

<strong>Grace Solo, Maine TV and Tamarack Grille</strong>
Grace breaks out with a solo performance on 
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/06/26/rare-treat-heres-to-the-meantime-and-ah-mary-solo-versions/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/10/05/grace-potter-solo-show-east-burke-vt/

Something That I Want - One Tree Hill Appearance
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/09/04/grace-potter-to-appear-on-one-tree-hill/ Controversy, Most comments
http://www.vimeo.com/2605088 - Clip

Northampton, This one is for K. Cortez
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/10/10/this-one-is-for-kcortez/

Blues and Lasers Break Out
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2009/01/03/blues-and-lasers-cudos-from-earvolution/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2009/01/03/blue-and-lasers-in-chicago-121208/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/08/17/scott-tournet-interview/

Revolution Rock
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/09/30/revolution-rock/

Royal Tenenbaum
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2009/01/02/new-years-eve-and-beyond/
http://www.thisissomewhere.com/2008/12/19/new-years-eve-theme-speculation/
