Robert Plant, a seminal figure in 20th-century rock, is continuing his "Up The Sharp End Tour" across North America with his band Saving Grace, featuring Suzi Dian and special guest Rosie Flores. The tour, which spans theaters, opera houses, and music halls, includes numerous dates through November, with last-minute tickets available for many of the shows.
As of the publication of the initial notes, the lowest-priced tickets found for any of the 16 scheduled concerts were priced at $73, including fees, on StubHub. For performances in California, ticket prices begin at $80, including fees, for the show in Paso Robles.
Plant and Saving Grace's setlists typically feature around 13-14 songs, including fan favorites from Led Zeppelin's catalog such as "Ramble On," "Four Sticks," "Friends," and "The Rain Song," alongside covers of traditional songs. A review of a recent performance at New York City’s Cathedral of Saint John the Divine on April 7 noted Plant’s enduring vocal prowess, describing his falsetto as “still intact” and his vocals as “precise, nimble, almost inhuman guttural.” The performance was characterized as a "true spiritual experience."
The tour supports the release of Plant's 12th studio album, "Saving Grace," which dropped on September 26, 2025. The album features collaborations and covers, including a rendition of Low's "Everybody's Song" and a duet with Suzi Dian on "Gospel Plough," both noted for their spiritual and foreboding atmosphere. The music of Saving Grace draws from Plant’s lifelong passion for British and American folk, spirituals, and traditional blues, with Plant himself describing their sound as "psychedelic soul."
Saving Grace, formed by Plant in 2019, consists of Suzi Dian (vocals), Oli Jefferson (percussion), Tony Kelsey (mandolin, baritone and acoustic guitar), and Matt Worley (banjo, cuatro, and acoustic and baritone guitars). Their planned 2020 tour was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special guest Rosie Flores, a veteran rockabilly, blues, and country singer active since the 1970s, is also part of the tour. Flores is known for her work with bands like Screamin' Sirens and Asleep at the Wheel.
Plant and Saving Grace also released a five-song Tiny Desk Concert on November 21, 2025, featuring tracks from their new album and a Led Zeppelin classic. The concert showcased what NPR described as "more restrained and profoundly beautiful folk, blues and roots music."
Plant's tour is part of a larger trend of classic rock artists from the 1960s and 70s who continue to tour actively into their later years.