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We hear a great recording of Robert Plant with Saving Grace in Vicenza, Italy from Sept 6, 2023. Robert plays four Zep songs in this show and we heart them all. I play Cuckoo (not Zep), Friends, Four Sticks, The Rain Song (beautiful!), and Gallows Pole. This is an intimate and lovely performance. Enjoy.…

We hear a great Mike Millard recording of Bob Dylan on July 31, 1988 at the beginning of his Neverending Tour. This is the shirtless vest/GE Smith era, and the setlist is heavy with hits. I play Absolutely Sweet Marie, Simple Twist of Fate, and To Ramona.By Mark Donahue

We hear more songs from March 24, 1973 in Offenburg, from Led Zeppelin at their musical peak. Good stuff. Over the Hills, Black Dog, The Song Remains The Same, and Heartbreaker are heard.By Mark Donahue

This is Led Zeppelin at their instrumental peak. March 24, 1973 Offenburg, Germany. This is the 2 source Eddie Edwards release and it is incredible. Like the Japan 1971 tour the Europe 1973 tour is a must hear for all Zep, or even classic rock, fans. We hear SIBLY and Dazed in the podcast.By Mark Donahue

I speak again with James Cook of Led Zeppelin News about the 1970 filmed concerts, Jimmy's poppy/dragon suits, taxes, shadiness and journalism in the Zep community. Good stuff. James is wonderful and insightful, as always.By Mark Donahue

A second source for Led Zeppelin Vancouver BC Aug 19, 1971 has been found, and it contains the first three songs of the show, which are missing from the existing source. Hear Immigrant Song, Heartbreaker, and Since I've Been Loving You from the brand new 2 Source Merge released hours ago. This is great!…

This is a really brilliant DAGAD remaster of John Wizardo's master tapes of Led Zeppelin on June 23, 1977 (The legendary For Badgeholders Only show with Keith Moon) at the LA Forum. This recording is exquisite and the show and atmosphere are second to none. A good one for sure!By Mark Donahue

We hear a few from Feb. 1, 1969 (the Late Show) at the Fillmore East, NYC. Led Zeppelin is winding up their first tour and they're winning hearts and minds with their energy and virtuosity. I play Train>I Can't Quit You and How Many More Times. Amazing band.By Mark Donahue

We hear a remaster of Led Zeppelin's first concert in two years, July 23, 1979 in Copenhagen, DK. The sound is stellar as is the performance. Everyone involved was eager to prove that there was still gas in the tank. A unique peek at late era Zep playing a small 1000ish capacity venue a week before playing Knebworth in front of hundreds of thousand…

This is a great professional recording of boogie woogie band Rocket 88 playing live on June 5, 1984 in Nottingham as a benefit for the recently late Alexis Korner (father of British blues and member of Rocket 88). This show features Charlie Watts, Ian Stewart, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Page, Paul Jones, Ruby Turner and many more. Super fun show with greatl…

By request we hear Led Zeppelin from March 14, 1975 in San Diego, taped in excellent stereo by Mike Millard. I play fun, fiery versions of Trampled Underfoot, In My Time of Dying, and Sick Again. Good stuff, folks.By Mark Donahue

Sept 2, 1970 Oakland, CA. This is tonight's Led Zeppelin concert. It's right before Blueberry Hill and shines with that same magick. We Communication Breakdown (w/ Good Times Bad Times), a rare Train Kept A Rollin', Blueberry Hill and a raucous Long Tall Sally. Powerful and kinetic.By Mark Donahue

We hear a tasty remaster of Led Zeppelin from June 23, 1980 in Bremen Germany, on their Tour Over Europe. I play Achilles Last Stand, Trampled Underfoot, Rock & Roll, and Communication Breakdown. Eye Thank You. :-)By Mark Donahue

This is a beautiful recording from July 3, 2023 of Robert Plant & Alison Krauss in Portland, Maine. The atmosphere is alive and the sound quality is stunning A great and very enjoyable show from two geniuses.By Mark Donahue

We hear some fantastic playing from Led Zeppelin in Landover, MD on 5/30/77 courtesy of Liriodendron's fine remaster, and Led Zeppelin Boots' restoration of lost tape with an audience from the same night, for the first time. This is a Jonesy night although everyone is in top form. We hear Achilles and one of the best top shelf No Quarters with amaz…

We hear a great set from Robert Plant on Nov 6, 1993 in Detroit, on his Fate of Nations tour. This show has some rarities (Through With The Two-Step, Like I've Never Been Gone, and In My Time Of Dying) which I play for you. Recording courtesy of Mark McFall.By Mark Donahue

We hear an excellent recording of Yes from June 10, 1976 in Providence, RI. This show is from Yes' Solo Albums Tour and I play The Gates of Delerium, which is unreal and Sound Chaser, also amazing. This show is mind blowing. Enjoy!By Mark Donahue

We listen to a stellar Mike Millard master recording of Led Zeppelin at the LA Forum on June 25, 1977. 46 years ago this week the band played an epic 5 nights at the Forum, and in recognition of this feat I play a couple of songs from one of those legendary gigs, one song being a 30 minute brilliant No Quarter. For real. Good stuff.…

We hear a new revision of NiteOwl's matrix of Led Zeppelin 8/31/69 at the Texas International Pop Festival. This time he's demixed the bass and drums from the mono aud recording, and split/remixed them to sound more like a professional release, when mixed with the voice/guitar heavy soundboard recording. Another amazing piece. Sounds great!…

We hear Jimmy Page on a smoking night in Portland, ME 11/11/88 on his Outrider tour. Emerald Eyes, Midnight Moonlight, and The Chase/Dazed are played, and they're incredible. This is 1972-73 Jimmy making an appearance. Great show from a great tour.By Mark Donahue

This is a very fun and joyous performance by Robert Plant with the Honeydrippers, at the Blue Note in Derby, UK. on April 21, 1981. After Zeppelin but before the solo career. We hear Little Sister, Bring It On Home, and Queen of the Hop. A great rockabilly/rock n roll show.By Mark Donahue

We hear a solo John Cale performance at the Bottom Line, NYC from August 8, 1984. It is INTENSE. I play Paris 1919, Buffalo Ballet, and Fear is a Man's Best Friend (which is nucking futs at the end). Good stuff.By Mark Donahue

January 15, 1973 Stoke UK. A great soundboard recording remastered and remixed by NakedEye25 to sound even better. We hear Dancing Days, Over The Hills, and Dazed. A great show from a unique tour of small venues in the UK. It's neat hearing the biggest band in the world playing 800 seat halls again.By Mark Donahue

We hear a great Mike Millard master recording of YES in LA on Oct 3, 1980 in support of their transition album, Drama. Trevor Horn sings beautifully and the whole band is on fire. We hear Machine Messiah, Tempus Fugit, and And You And I. Amazing performance and recording.By Mark Donahue

We hear 4 songs from Led Zeppelin in Hiroshima on Sept. 27, 1971 on their first Japanese Tour. Great stuff on this tour and this show. I play Heartbreaker, Since I've Been Loving You, a 20 minute Whole Lotta Love w/ myriad medleys, and Communication Breakdown. Awesome and joyous.By Mark Donahue