Robert Plant’s Saving Grace at the Brooklyn Paramount (Nov 5, 2025)

On a brisk Wednesday evening in early November, Robert Plant and his new ensemble Saving Grace took the stage at Brooklyn’s historic Paramount theatre, delivering a performance that tasted of nostalgia yet pulsated with fresh energy.

The sold-out crowd gathered at the Brooklyn Paramount, New York, witnessed a seamless fusion of Plant’s storied past with the adventurous spirit of his current musical project.

Setting the stage

The band—featuring vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo/strings player Matt Worley, and cellist Barney Morse-Brown—had, in Plant’s own words, become “unique stylists” and landed in “a most interesting place.” (Brooklyn Vegan)

The evening’s set-list leaned dominantly on the newly released album Saving Grace (Sept 2025), while sprinkling in several re-imagined gems from the Led Zeppelin canon.

The show began around 8:45 p.m., with the band creating an almost intimate sonic landscape despite the grandeur of the venue. (Setlist.fm)

From the outset, the arrangement emphasized texture—cello, acoustic strings, banjo and subtle percussion rather than full-blown hard rock—letting Plant’s voice and the ensemble’s interplay take centre stage.

Nostalgia meets reinvention

For long-time fans, the thrills were real: Plant dipped into Zeppelin territory with songs such as “Ramble On”, “The Rain Song”, “Friends” and “Four Sticks”. (Reddit)

But rather than play them exactly as the originals, Plant and Saving Grace reshaped the material—acoustic leanings, fresh instrumentation, unexpected textures—creating versions that felt both familiar and transformed.

One particularly memorable moment: the re-work of “Four Sticks”.

On the tour’s previous night in Boston, the performance slowed into a crawl mid-song, accordion appeared, and the audience recognized that this wasn’t a mere nostalgia show—it was evolution. (JamBase)

The Brooklyn crowd responded in kind: at “Friends”, the build was palpable and the standing ovation came without prompting. One fan reported:

“The Zep songs got the audience going … One went on for so long, he jokingly told us to sit down.” (Reddit)

Spotlighting the new

Of course, the heart of the evening lay in Saving Grace’s material.

Tracks such as “Too Far From You”, “It’s A Beautiful Day Today” (a cover of Moby Grape) and “Everybody’s Song” (a bold reinterpretation of the band Low) gave the evening a distinct, newer layer of artistry. (Brooklyn Vegan)

Plant’s voice held remarkably strong—clear, expressive, and at times recalling the power of his younger self.

Suzi Dian’s harmonies and solo moments offered counterweight and freshness, particularly on “Too Far From You”, where critics noted she “earned a standing ovation”. (Boston.com)

The crowd + the moment

This was not a rowdy stadium rock show, but rather a carefully calibrated performance in a theatre setting where every nuance mattered.

The mix of devotion and curiosity among the audience was evident—fans of Zeppelin thrilled by the old hits, others captivated by the new direction.

Some Reddit comments post-show captured the mood:

“I just left Brooklyn Paramount Theatre and he was PERFECT” (Reddit)

“Ramble On, The Rain Song, Friends, Four Sticks … the Zep songs got the audience going” (Reddit)

Highlights & takeaways

• Masterful voice, refined craft: Plant, now in his seventies, demonstrated a voice still vibrant and alive—less about shouting, more about texture and nuance.

• Band in full command: Saving Grace weren’t backing Plant—they were a tight, responsive unit, comfortable on their own terms.

• No cheap nostalgia: The Zeppelin songs were there, yes—but re-imagined.

• The focus remained on what Plant is doing now, not simply what he did then.

• Venue and ambiance matter: The Brooklyn Paramount, with its classic architecture and theatre vibe, added something intimate and meaningful to the experience.

• Engagement over spectacle: The lighting and production were tasteful rather than bombastic. What mattered was the music, the performance, the moment.

Final word

This show felt like a peek into a new chapter rather than a replay of old glories.

With one foot in rock legend and one in restless artistic reinvention, Robert Plant and Saving Grace delivered a concert that honoured the past and embraced the present.

For anyone who thinks the legend has nothing left to say—think again.
It’s not just nostalgia; it’s renewal.