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Led Zeppelin – New Orleans 1973

Posted by Mark on March 31, 2025
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Ep. 308 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

This is a very nice stereo recording (AUD patched w/ SBD) remastered by Winston, of Led Zeppelin playing New Orleans on May 15, 1973. This is a fun performance which is one of the best of their May shows.

I play the final trifecta of the night; Heartbreaker, Whole Lotta Love (with medleys aplenty), and Communication Breakdown. All performances are great and you will enjoy them. You will enjoy them.

If you would like to download this complete concert recording, you may do so here, courtesy of my beloved Patrons. Enjoy: https://mega.nz/folder/mo0DVZRI#Gm2RgE6_nfEbiEWtuYan8Q

Led Zeppelin – Vancouver 1975

Posted by Mark on March 24, 2025
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Ep. 307 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

Led Zeppelin always seemed to bump it up a notch when touring the West Coast/PNW, and this is no exception. March 19, 1975 in Vancouver, BC is one of the better shows from this tour. I have covered this show before, but it’s been almost 5 years since then, so…. fair game.

I play Sick Again, Kashmir, & In My Time of Dying; all of which new songs for this tour.

If you would like to download Graem’s remaster of the soundboard, my Patrons have made this available to you: https://mega.nz/file/q09AmYTZ#hX58kt8AQ0qMBwISLkiWNNS_EoZFvhGCFyPKB83NB9o

Jimmy Page with Santana – Frankfurt 1980

Posted by Mark on March 16, 2025
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Ep. 306 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

On July 1, 1980 Santana played Frankfurt, Germany at the same venue in which Led Zeppelin played the night before. Jimmy Page hung around and attended the show, and even joined the band for a couple of tunes.

What is noteworthy is how good the jams are. 1980 Jimmy can be very hit or miss. This is a hit. A hit out of the park. First of all Santana is an incredible band as is the recording (Master Soundboard) which was remastered by Dario Romero. They did a great job.

I play a raucous and extremely tight Shake Your Moneymaker where Jimmy easily matches Carlos lick for lick. It’s great. I then play Evil Ways which says it has Jimmy on it but I’m not too sure. Still a great performance from a great band.

Thanks to my Patrons you can download this complete show right here: https://mega.nz/folder/2ld33CDC#VSGJhI5gP2var_JzzcshaA

Led Zeppelin Dortmund 1980 Opening Night

Posted by Mark on March 9, 2025
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Ep. 304 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

June 17, 1980 is the first date in Led Zeppelin’s Tour Over Europe, and on that date we find the band in Dortmund. They come out of the gate with something to prove, and they deliver. The show opens with an intense and dangerous Train Kept A Rollin’ followed without a breath by Nobody’s Fault But Mine, which now is truncated as the intro guitar is eliminated going right into the song. I like it. The Rain Song is perfection as it usually is with Bonzo bringing fury and bombast, which will diminish tragically as the tour progresses.

You can download this complete concert, courtesy of my Patrons, right here: https://mega.nz/folder/q8FlwQ7T#DyjRq32XyeN05YO2QlVW4w

Free – Berlin Apr. 27 1970 (Master)

Posted by Mark on March 3, 2025
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Bonus Episode of the Heart of Markness Podcast

This show has been around forever in lower quality but this is transferred from the reel master. Heinz Esser is the taper of this awesome Free concert, and he also taped Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple (and more). He caught a great performance by Paul Rodgers and Co. for sure. Paul Kossof is a master of tone and technique at only 19 years old. Andy Fraser’s thicc bass and Simon Kirke’s tight drumming create a powerful engine, with Paul Rodgers at the controls.

I play The Hunter (Zep fans will recognize this song) and Fire and Water which are both incredible.

You can download this recording, courtesy of my Patrons, right here: https://mega.nz/folder/T8tmHaRA#P0Lix6GKDwX50bHINOKo5Q

The Firm- The Final Concert Seattle 1986

Posted by Mark on March 2, 2025
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Ep. 304 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

The very last time the Firm played publicly was May 28, 1986 in good ol’ Seattle. Everyone in the band knew it was the end of the project, and they all play their hearts out. Paul Rodgers outdoes himself with delivery and passion. Jimmy is very upbeat and talkative. This show is really good.

You know how I am at best lukewarm on the Firm, overall, but the Mean Business tour sounds streets ahead of the 1985 tour. You’re going to enjoy the energy, the music, and the balls of this show. I play an incendiary Spirit of Love, a furious Midnight Moonlight, and a very heavy and dark bluesy I Just Wanna Make Love to You. Even if you’re not a big Firm fan this one is the exception. Enjoy.

Thanks to my Patrons, you can download the complete concert recording here: https://mega.nz/folder/H8VVjIiY#ean9o70dCVrKGUevSiDFBA