It’s not every day that you get a chance to see a member of Led Zeppelin live. But that’s exactly what lucky Americans and Canadians will be getting this year, when Robert Plant takes his Band of Joy on the road. Touring in support of his critically acclaimed album, “Band of Joy”, the North American leg is looking to make the next several months a little brighter. And if you’re wondering, yes, the band has been known to play a Zeppelin song or two during their live performance.The latest trek began in Asheville, NC on January 18th, and then pretty much sticks to the Eastern zone for the entire set of dates. The only non-US date was a stop in Toronto on January 22nd. So far, the tour is scheduled to end near where it began, with a pair of dates in Nashville on February 8th and 9th. Backing Plant will be the same group that played with him on the record: Patty Griffin, vocals; Darrell Scott, multi-instrumentalist/vocals; Byron House, bass/vocals; Marco Giovino, drums and percussion/vocals; and co-producer Buddy Miller, guitar/vocals. The North Mississippi All Stars Duo will open for the group on all dates.
Now, since there’s Robert Plant news, obviously we can’t let you go without noting his former bandmate’s recent comments. At the Classic Rock “Roll of Honour” Awards recently, Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page mentioned plans to tour himself. “I’m desperate to be playing, but it won’t be ’til next year (2011),” Page said. “I’ll get a good vehicle to get out there and do some concerts.”
Robert Plant with Band of Joy will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Thursday April 14, 2011.
