Plant’s Impact

This year’s Harvest Jazz and Blues Fest featured acts from all over, but the main attraction was Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters.

People traveled far and wide to see the classic rock singer. One music lover even made the six hour drive from Boston to Fredericton only to see Plant preform. “I’m here for Robert Plant and it’s really exciting,” said Keith Alward

Folks young and old could be seen outside the Moose Light Blues Tent enjoying Plant’s show. The singer preformed classics from Led Zeppelin and also songs from his solo career.

Many of the younger audience claimed they were introduced to Plant by their parents, so they jumped at the opportunity to see the person they have heard so much about live.

The performers at the festival were also excited to be playing at the same event as Plant.

“This in itself is an amazing experience. Tonight, we’re playing on the same stage as Robert Plant for the big afterburner party. The room is going to be filled with 3000 people. To say this isn’t wouldn’t be some kind of absolutely amazing event would be beyond crazy,” said Tayo, the drummer for Five Alarm Funk.

Up and coming bands such as The Delusional Monks say Plant is a direct influence for their style. Especially the Led Zeppelin days.

“We grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, and other bands like Black Sabbath, and Jimi Hendrix, all the greats,” said Glenn Coen, the guitarist for The Delusional Monks. “Robert Plant actually came to our neck of the woods this weekend which is quite an honour,” said Coen