It was a sizzling Father’s Day here in Chicago, and not just because of the weather. Rock god Robert Plant and his band—the (truly) Sensational Space Shifters—played one of my favorite sets of 2018 at Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
The set list was heavy on the Led Zeppelin tunes (no complaints here) but also highlighted Plant’s musically expansive (and underrated) solo career. If you’re wondering if he’s still got his iconic pipes? Hell yes he does! Time has been kind to Plant’s vocal chords and his stage presence is still commanding.
Also impressive was his band, The Sensational Space Shifters, who live up to their name and then some. Plant’s tour heads to the west coast next before hitting select cities abroad. Do yourself a solid and grab a ticket.
SETLIST
The Lemon Song (Led Zeppelin song)
Four Sticks (Led Zeppelin song) (tour debut)
What Is and What Should Never Be (Led Zeppelin song)
Turn It Up
The May Queen
Going to California (Led Zeppelin song)
In the Mood
Gallows Pole
Carry Fire
Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You (Joan Baez cover)
Little Maggie
Fixin’ to Die (Bukka White cover)
ENCORE
Bring It On Home / Whole Lotta Love / Santianna / Whole Lotta Love
(Led Zeppelin song)
