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" We are definitely a team, from each band member to our management/booking agent. I like to be as involved as possible with business decisions, but at a certain point, it's important to me to step aside and let the professionals do their thing. "

Grace Potter

Business

Team

Step

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Summer

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Good

Craft

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Girl

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