Let me give my 2 pennies…NOBODY will be the next Janis. Totally original, never duplicated. IMO, there has been NO female rocker to even come close to Janis’ total (albeit eccentric) style and talent. The only girl rocker that intrigued me as much as Janis was Pat Benatar, even though Pat was very different than Janis.I am very hopeful with the recent crop of girl rockahs, however.

Gcubed– I is jellis that you frequent The Troubadour. It’s on my “life list” of to do’s along with St. Andrew’s and the Cliffs of Normandy.

First, why is it every female rock singer is the next Janis Joplin? Not that there’s anything wrong with Janis, but it’s my opinion that it takes something away from the talent of the singer in question by saying they are the “next Janis Joplin.”

Second, Grace is a dynamite guitar player. Janis, wasn’t.

Third, Grace Gives Good Guitar Hair. Janis, not so much.

I’ve heard Joss Stone is the next Janis. Beth Heart is the next Janis. Now Grace is the next Janis, yet Joss, Beth and Grace really sound nothing alike.

I have seen Grace and her band live. I was at the Troubadour, thanks to a phone call from a good friend, and I can say that Grace’s talent - singing, keyboards and guitar - stand on their own merits.

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are a great rock band, period.

Those damn camera phones just won’t wear out their welcome; so out of place. And yes, it was here in Paradise that Beyonce had to plead and have her record company remove all those videos of her face first fall down the stairs last week. You know it wasn’t me at Grace’s performance, shouter!!

I would so love to go to The Troubadour…wadn’t me. However, if you would like me to be your paid correspondent for the CD promo tour, I’m happy to oblige.

..and the clips — are making my day.