Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reunited in Los Angeles for a night that reminded fans just how powerful their musical chemistry truly is. Returning to the iconic Greek Theatre for the first time since their Grammy-winning 2008 tour, the duo delivered a breathtaking mix of old favorites and fresh takes on classics.
Their setlist flowed effortlessly between songs from Raising Sand (2007) and Raise the Roof (2021), with three beautifully reimagined Led Zeppelin tunes woven in. Though they come from completely different worlds—Plant, the rock legend, and Krauss, the bluegrass virtuoso—their voices intertwined like they were always meant to meet.
Backed by a stellar band led by guitarist JD McPherson and drummer Jay Bellerose, every song felt alive. McPherson’s vintage tone and Bellerose’s creative percussion grounded the performance, while Stuart Duncan and Viktor Krauss (Alison’s brother) added warmth and depth with fiddle and bass.
The night’s standout moments included haunting renditions of “The Battle of Evermore” and “When the Levee Breaks,” where Krauss’ ethereal vocals and violin filled the hillside air. A twangy, foot-stomping take on “Rock and Roll” brought smiles early in the set, proving that even Zeppelin can sound right at home in Nashville style.
While Krauss let the music do most of the talking, Plant charmed the crowd with his humor and reflections on their years apart. They closed the night with “Can’t Let Go,” a rollicking encore that had everyone on their feet — a joyful reminder that timeless music never fades, it just keeps finding new ways to shine.
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