It wasn’t just a concert—it was a night that felt ripped out of a dream. When Robert Plant and Alison Krauss stepped onto the stage at L.A.’s Greek Theatre, time seemed to stop. Their voices wrapped around each other like smoke curling into flame, pouring out blues-soaked ballads and reimagined rock anthems that hit straight to the soul. Then came “When the Levee Breaks”—not just a song, but a storm, crashing through the hillside with raw, unstoppable power. And when they slipped into “The Battle of Evermore,” the crowd didn’t move, didn’t breathe, as if afraid to break the spell of a moment too perfect to be real.

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss brought their rare musical magic back to Los Angeles, performing at the Greek Theatre for the first time since their Grammy-winning run in 2008. The set featured songs from their two joint albums, Raising Sand (2007) and Raise the Roof (2021), along with three reimagined Led Zeppelin classics.

Though they come from very different musical worlds — Plant from rock, Krauss from bluegrass — their voices and styles blend beautifully. This duo, formed decades into their solo careers, is a rare and successful partnership that feels both surprising and natural.

The band backing them was outstanding, led by guitarist JD McPherson and drummer Jay Bellerose. McPherson brought energy and soul, while Bellerose’s creative rhythms added a unique feel to every song. Longtime collaborators like Stuart Duncan and Viktor Krauss (Alison’s brother) rounded out the group with rich, rootsy instrumentation.

Highlights of the night included powerful renditions of “The Battle of Evermore” and “When the Levee Breaks,” where Krauss shined with both her voice and violin. A countrified version of “Rock and Roll” added fun and flair early in the set.

While Krauss stayed mostly quiet on stage, Plant handled the banter, joking about their long breaks between tours. The encore, a lively cover of “Can’t Let Go,” sent fans home smiling — and hoping it won’t be another 14 years before the duo returns.