Robert Plant and the Band of Joy
Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Miami
Saturday, July 31, 2010

Picture by James Brosher
Review by Lee Zimmerman from The Miami New Times.com  
Robert Plant is born again. Well, okay, perhaps not in the religious sense…. Although in Saturday night’s spectacular showing, he and his magnificent Band of Joy did a fair amount of testifying via some gospel-tinged material. Rather, he’s been reborn in the sense that the one-time rock god has descended from Olympus to purvey a style considerably more down to earth.
He’s gone from wailing British blues …

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Robert played to a sold out crowed of predominately 50 year olds. Last time he was in Tampa was 1998.  Rumored he spent part of the day walking Clearwater Beach.  Same 1:45 minute set. Sound was outstanding from 5th row, not obnoxiously loud. Robert was in great mood, very little talking though.  He sounded excellent.  A few mis-steps along the way (abbreviated Tall Cool One and Over The Hills transition).   Gallows Pole lacked the thunder I was longing for.   Robert allowed time for each member …

Pic by James Brosher AMERICAN-STATESMAN (Stubbs)
Robert Plant defies expectations, beautifully, at Saenger show
Review by Lawrence F. Specker, Press-Register at blog.al.com
Robert Plant could say yes to a Led Zeppelin reunion tour, spend a few months singing great songs to adoring throngs and then spend the rest of his life counting his money.
His sold-out Wednesday night show at the Mobile Saenger Theatre made it crystal clear why he’s stuck to a different path, even after a one-off 2007 concert that showed the three surviving members of the band can still bring the …

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Tangerine: Robert Plant & the Band of Joy @ Stubb’s BBQ, 7/26/10
Taken from www.hardrockchick.com with kind permission
I woke up with the sun on Monday morning. It trickles in my windows as it rises over the hills that surround my new home.
I now live in the middle of nowhere.
But today, I would drive to Austin- a place where I am much more comfortable- to see a living legend. I don’t quite feel ready to start being HRC again, but seeing Robert Plant for my first show back here felt …

Photo by Daniel Work
Setlist:
Down To The Sea, Angel Dance, House of Cards, Please Read the Letter, Misty Mountain Hop, Somewhere, Trouble Don’t Go, Rich Woman, Twelve Gates To The City/Wade In The Water, Tangerine, Satisfied Mind, Move On Up In Glory, Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down, Central Two O’ Nine, Monkey, In The Mood, Houses Of The Holy, Over The Hills And Far Away, Tall Cool One, Gallows Pole
Encore: Harm’s Swift Way, Thank You, Rock and Roll, We Bid You Goodnight.
The Band Of Joy’s show in Houston Texas …

Setlist:
Down to the Sea, Angel Dance, House of Cards, Please Read the Letter, Misty Mountain Hop, Somewhere Trouble Don’t Go, Rich Woman, Oh What a Beautiful City/Wader in the Water/In My Time of Dying, All the King’s Horses, Satisfied Mind, If I Had My Way (Patty Griffin solo spot: a traditional that’s on her new album, “Downtown Church”), Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down, Central 209, Monkey, Houses of the Holy, Tall Cool One, Over the Hills and Far Away, Gallows Pole.
Encores: Harm’s Swift Way, Thank You, Rock and Roll, …

Phoenix photo by Tom-Tingle
Setlist:
Down to the Sea, Angel Dance, House of Cards, Misty Mountain Hop, Somewhere Trouble Don’t Go, Rich Woman, Oh What a Beautiful City/Wader in the Water/In My Time of Dying, All the King’s Horses, Satisfied Mind, If I Had My Way, Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down, Central 209, Monkey, Houses of the Holy, Tall Cool One, Over the Hills and Far Away, Gallows Pole
Encores: Harm’s Swift Way, Thank You, Rock and Roll, Goodnight

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Talk about luck! I was supposed …

Phoenix photo by Tom Tingle
Setlist:
Down to the Sea, Angel Dance, Please Read the Letter, House of Cards, Misty Mountain Hop, Somewhere Trouble Don’t Go, Rich Woman, Oh What a Beautiful City/Wader in the Water/In My Time of Dying, All the King’s Horses, Satisfied Mind, Nobody’s Fault But Mine, Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down, Central 209, Monkey, Houses of the Holy, Tall Cool One, Over the Hills and Far Away, Gallows Pole
Encores: Harm’s Swift Way, Thank You, Rock and Roll, Goodnight
 Not much info from this show apart from the set …

Pic by Luke Holwerda
Setlist:
Down to the Sea, Angel Dance, Please Read the Letter, House of Cards, Misty Mountain Hop, Somewhere Trouble Don’t Go, Rich Woman, Oh What a Beautiful City/Wader in the Water/In My Time of Dying, All the King’s Horses, Satisfied Mind, Nobody’s Fault But Mine, Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down, Central 209, Monkey, Houses of the Holy, Tall Cool One, Over the Hills and Far Away, Gallows Pole
Encores: Harm’s Swift Way, Thank You, Rock and Roll, Goodnight
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Pic by TOM GILBERT / Tulsa World
The third night of the tour ran a similar course to the previous night with Over The Hills And Far Away again in the set and a very enthusiastic crowd reception.  The set list needs confirmation – additional  info greatly appreciated. Below is an excellent review from Tulsa World
Set List:
Down to the Sea, Angel Dance, Please Read the Letter, House of Cards, Misty Mountain Hop, Harms Swift Way, In My Time of Dying/Twelve Gates to the City / Wade in the Water, Rich Woman, …