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RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Robert Plant announces Saving Grace album
Robert Plant has announced the 26 September release of Saving Grace, "the first album featuring a new band of distinguished players", which the legendary singer calls "a songbook of the lost and found". The album on Nonesuch Records sees Plant joined by Saving Grace - vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, and cellist Barney Morse-Brown. Recorded between April 2019 and January 2025 in the Cotswolds and on the Welsh Borders, the album features Plant and co's interpretations of songs by Memphis Minnie, Bob Mosley (Moby Grape), Blind Willie Johnson, The Low Anthem, Martha Scanlan, Sarah Siskind, and Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk's Low. "We laugh a lot, really. I think that suits me. I like laughing," Plant said of his latest adventure. "You know, I can't find any reason to be too serious about anything. I'm not jaded. "The sweetness of the whole thing… These are sweet people and they are playing out all the stuff that they could never get out before. They have become unique stylists and together they seem to have landed in a most interesting place." Saving Grace tracklist: Chevrolet As I Roved Out It's a Beautiful Day Today Soul of a Man Ticket Taker I Never Will Marry Higher Rock Too Far from You Everybody's Song Gospel Plough Click here for more music news.
The Province
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Robert Plant brings new band Saving Grace to Vancouver this fall: Here's what you need to know
Former Led Zeppelin singer plays the Vogue Theatre in November. Here's what you should know. NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Robert Plant & Band of Joy performs at the Americana Music Association's 2010 Honors and Award's Show at Ryman Auditorium on September 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Erika Goldring / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Rock legend Robert Plant has announced a new album and tour, which will see the former Led Zeppelin belter bring his new music to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver in November. The singer announced the new recording and tour with a cover version of American lo-fi group Low's 2005 track Everybody's Song. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The single is taken from Robert Plant's Saving Grace, the first album with his new band of the same name. Formed in 2019, the group featuring vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, cellist Barney Morse-Brown has been touring regularly since then. The 10-tune record features a collection of songs by artists as varied as Low, Memphis Minnie, Moby Grape's Bob Mosley, Blind Willie Johnson, The Low Anthem, Martha Scanlan, Sarah Siskind and Mimi Parker. It continues exploring Plant's enduring interest in early San Francisco psychedelic rock, acoustic Mississippi Delta blues and folk-tinged indie rock as heard on previously celebrated Nonesuch Records releases as 2014's lullaby and … The Ceaseless Roar and 2017's Carry Fire. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Plant had this to say in a press release about the new crew and material: 'We laugh a lot, really, and I think that suits me; I like laughing,' said Plant. 'I can't find any reason to be too serious about anything, I'm not jaded. These are sweet people and they are playing out all the stuff that they could never get out before. They have become unique stylists and together they seem to have landed in a most interesting place.' Plant's most recent tour to Vancouver was with his several Grammy-winning duo with Allison Krauss for two sold out shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre last August. The Vancouver Sun review noted that 'Plant is clearly having a great time with this group and enjoying the standing ovations,' while clearly still driven to create new and meaningful music distanced from his Led Zeppelin legacy. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I rejoice in my previous work but must continue the journey to new worlds, after all there are so many songs that are yet to be written,' said Plant. 'The whole impetus of the band has shifted, moved on its axis somewhat to allow more air and light to come in. Ultimately that makes for more exciting, and interesting landscapes of mood, melody and instrumentation.' Here are five things to know about the artist's upcoming tour date in Vancouver. What is the latest album from Robert Plant? Robert Plant's Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian will release Roar in the Fall on Sept. 26 on Nonesuch Records. When and where is the Vancouver date for Robert Plant? Robert Plant and Saving Grace play in Vancouver on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Vogue Theatre. The venue is located at 918 Granville St. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A Toronto show on Nov. 10 at Massey Hall and the Nov. 19 gig at the Vogue Theatre are the only Canadian dates on Plant's tour. When do tickets go on sale? Tickets go on sale July 18 at 10 a.m. via Who will be joining Robert Plant and Saving Grace on the tour? At the moment, no warm-up act has been announced. Plant often has members of his band's take the opening slots on his tour as lead guitarist J.D. McPherson did at the Plant/Krauss performance. Extras: Fans who are not feeling these more mellow sounds and would prefer to hear Whole Lotta Love at full volume can consider taking in Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening on Aug. 31 at the Orpheum Theatre. The son of late Led Zep drummer John Bonham has proven chops playing his dad's beats and played at the Dec. 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin reunion at London's O2 arena. Tickets to his show are available at sderdeyn@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Vancouver Canucks Local News News News GlobeNewswire
Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Robert Plant brings new band Saving Grace to Vancouver this fall: Here's what you need to know
Rock legend Robert Plant has announced a new album and tour, which will see the former Led Zeppelin belter bring his new music to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver in November. The singer announced the new recording and tour with a cover version of American lo-fi group Low's 2005 track Everybody's Song. The single is taken from Robert Plant's Saving Grace , the first album with his new band of the same name. Formed in 2019, the group featuring vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, cellist Barney Morse-Brown has been touring regularly since then. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The 10-tune record features a collection of songs by artists as varied as Low, Memphis Minnie, Moby Grape's Bob Mosley, Blind Willie Johnson, The Low Anthem, Martha Scanlan, Sarah Siskind and Mimi Parker. It continues exploring Plant's enduring interest in early San Francisco psychedelic rock, acoustic Mississippi Delta blues and folk-tinged indie rock as heard on previously celebrated Nonesuch Records releases as 2014's lullaby and … The Ceaseless Roar and 2017's Carry Fire. Plant had this to say in a press release about the new crew and material: 'We laugh a lot, really, and I think that suits me; I like laughing,' said Plant. 'I can't find any reason to be too serious about anything, I'm not jaded. These are sweet people and they are playing out all the stuff that they could never get out before. They have become unique stylists and together they seem to have landed in a most interesting place.' Plant's most recent tour to Vancouver was with his several Grammy-winning duo with Allison Krauss for two sold out shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre last August. The Vancouver Sun review noted that 'Plant is clearly having a great time with this group and enjoying the standing ovations,' while clearly still driven to create new and meaningful music distanced from his Led Zeppelin legacy. 'I rejoice in my previous work but must continue the journey to new worlds, after all there are so many songs that are yet to be written,' said Plant. 'The whole impetus of the band has shifted, moved on its axis somewhat to allow more air and light to come in. Ultimately that makes for more exciting, and interesting landscapes of mood, melody and instrumentation.' Here are five things to know about the artist's upcoming tour date in Vancouver. Robert Plant's Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian will release Roar in the Fall on Sept. 26 on Nonesuch Records . Robert Plant and Saving Grace play in Vancouver on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Vogue Theatre. The venue is located at 918 Granville St. A Toronto show on Nov. 10 at Massey Hall and the Nov. 19 gig at the Vogue Theatre are the only Canadian dates on Plant's tour. Tickets go on sale July 18 at 10 a.m. via . At the moment, no warm-up act has been announced. Plant often has members of his band's take the opening slots on his tour as lead guitarist J.D. McPherson did at the Plant/Krauss performance. Extras: Fans who are not feeling these more mellow sounds and would prefer to hear Whole Lotta Love at full volume can consider taking in Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening on Aug. 31 at the Orpheum Theatre. The son of late Led Zep drummer John Bonham has proven chops playing his dad's beats and played at the Dec. 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin reunion at London's O2 arena. Tickets to his show are available at sderdeyn@ Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Calgary Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Robert Plant brings new band Saving Grace to Vancouver this fall: Here's what you need to know
Rock legend Robert Plant has announced a new album and tour, which will see the former Led Zeppelin belter bring his new music to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver in November. Article content The singer announced the new recording and tour with a cover version of American lo-fi group Low's 2005 track Everybody's Song. Article content Article content Article content The single is taken from Robert Plant's Saving Grace, the first album with his new band of the same name. Formed in 2019, the group featuring vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, cellist Barney Morse-Brown has been touring regularly since then. Article content Article content The 10-tune record features a collection of songs by artists as varied as Low, Memphis Minnie, Moby Grape's Bob Mosley, Blind Willie Johnson, The Low Anthem, Martha Scanlan, Sarah Siskind and Mimi Parker. It continues exploring Plant's enduring interest in early San Francisco psychedelic rock, acoustic Mississippi Delta blues and folk-tinged indie rock as heard on previously celebrated Nonesuch Records releases as 2014's lullaby and … The Ceaseless Roar and 2017's Carry Fire. Article content Plant had this to say in a press release about the new crew and material: Article content Article content 'We laugh a lot, really, and I think that suits me; I like laughing,' said Plant. 'I can't find any reason to be too serious about anything, I'm not jaded. These are sweet people and they are playing out all the stuff that they could never get out before. They have become unique stylists and together they seem to have landed in a most interesting place.' Article content Article content Plant's most recent tour to Vancouver was with his several Grammy-winning duo with Allison Krauss for two sold out shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre last August. The Vancouver Sun review noted that 'Plant is clearly having a great time with this group and enjoying the standing ovations,' while clearly still driven to create new and meaningful music distanced from his Led Zeppelin legacy. Article content 'I rejoice in my previous work but must continue the journey to new worlds, after all there are so many songs that are yet to be written,' said Plant. 'The whole impetus of the band has shifted, moved on its axis somewhat to allow more air and light to come in. Ultimately that makes for more exciting, and interesting landscapes of mood, melody and instrumentation.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘70s Rock Legend, 76, Is Releasing an Album With a Band, But It's Not the One Some Fans Want
'70s Rock Legend, 76, Is Releasing an Album With a Band, But It's Not the One Some Fans Want originally appeared on Parade. , 76, has gotten a band together for a new album, only it's not the one a lot of fans want. With apologies to those hoping for a Led Zeppelin reunion, Plant's latest combo is Saving Grace, and the band backs him on the new album of the same name, due Sept. 26. The new release was announced on Wednesday, July 16. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The band consists of vocalist , drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, cellist Barney Morse-Brown and have spent the last six years woodshedding material. "We laugh a lot, really. I think that suits me. I like laughing," Plant said in a statement. "You know, I can't find any reason to be too serious about anything. I'm not jaded. The sweetness of the whole thing…These are sweet people and they are playing out all the stuff that they could never get out before. They have become unique stylists and together they seem to have landed in a most interesting place."This is Plant's first release since 2021's Raise the Roof, his second acclaimed and Grammy-nominated effort with Alison Krauss. The new effort, produced by Plant and Saving Grace, was recorded between April 2019 and January 2025 in the Cotswolds, England near the Welsh border. The album features a wide variety of reinterpretations of songs from artists including Memphis Minnie, Bob Mosley (Moby Grape), Blind Willie Johnson, The Low Anthem, Martha Scanlan, Sarah Siskind, and Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk's Low. Plant and Saving Grace are previewing the album with the release of a cover of Low's 'Everybody's Song,' which is out now. Fans reacted favorably to the news on Instagram, which featured photos of the various configurations of the album as well as a full-band pic. 'Congratulations on the release of your first album, Saving Grace! Best wishes! I love you always and forever, Robert! 😘🤗,' wrote one. 'Makes me wish I kept up my accordion playing when I was a kid😘,' added another, referring to the band photo that shows Dian with an accordion strapped to her chest. 'Finally! Thank you Sir Robert!' added another. The band is set to make their U.S. debut this fall with a dozen North American dates after touring extensively in the U.K. and Europe. The North American dates kick off Oct. 30 at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, W.V. and run through Nov. 22 at the United Theater in Los Angeles. '70s Rock Legend, 76, Is Releasing an Album With a Band, But It's Not the One Some Fans Want first appeared on Parade on Jul 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
