Grace Potter is energetic and electric with powerful pipes and presence. Her words pump clean while blonde locks fly wild around her. She's equally captivating whether soft and intimate on acoustic or rocking electric with her band, the Nocturnals. This rock troupe hails from cozy Burlington, Vermont, where they began in 2003. Signed to Hollywood Records, they've played most of the festivals and been to most corners of this country packing venues. The band's latest album, "Midnight," is due to release mid-August.
Grace Potter plays Sunday, August 2, at CMAC, 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua. 7:30 p.m. $25-$55. cmacevents.com; gracepotter.com.