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• April 16, 2026
• Luca DePalo
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This performance, in Providence, Rhode Island, was at the Uptown Theater. The venue, formerly known as the “Columbus Theatre,” was once a venue for vaudeville acts and silent films. This year, the theater celebrates 100 years since its founding. The Uptown Theater has an iconic reputation, renewed after an expensive renovation last year, and is now being named a “cornerstone for Providence Nightlife” following a variety of performances.

Emerging from a cloud of smoke, Get The Led Out immediately held their stage presence by tearing right into the famed Zeppelin classic “Immigrant Song.” They instantly wrapped the crowd around their finger before the first song was even over, and knew they’d keep them there all the way to the encore. All in attendance were too happy to have their attention drawn even deeper by the next song of the set, “Good Times Bad Times,” which surely energized the crowd.

One of the main things that GTLO holds dear is the goal of bringing the sound of Led Zeppelin’s studio records to the concert stage–which they accomplish note-for-note, word-for-word, and scream-for-scream. An example I deeply enjoyed was the groove on the signature track “Heartbreaker.” Another example is that every member of the flawless group wasn’t just singing or playing one instrument. All six members of the group could be seen bouncing around every inch of the stage, between various guitars, keyboards, percussion, a theremin, a harmonica, and various other instruments. From their website FAQ page, the group states, “Zeppelin themselves never attempted replicating their record work in concert, as it would have required hiring additional musicians, and they just weren’t about that.” 

 After leaving the audience mesmerized with their magical rendition of the bass-driven “Ramble On” and “Dazed and Confused,” it was the perfect time to slow down and perform an acoustic set. Performing three Zeppelin gems, “Going to California” (my personal favorite), “Black Country Woman,” and “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do,” it was time for a well-deserved intermission.

Upon their return to the stage, the group jumped right back into the celebration with “The Song Remains the Same”. By far, the highlight of this second set, in my opinion, would have to be drummer Derek Smith’s extended drum solo on “Moby Dick.” This solo wasn’t just a part to shine light on Derek. It meant deeper. As of April 2026, the only deceased member of Led Zeppelin is drummer John Bonham. For me, this solo perfectly captured Bonham’s presence, glory, and power, before ending with a huge gong hit beside him and instantly kicking back into the song. 

 Before wrapping up their second set, the group performed a vicious version of “Kashmir,” which, I admit, even after radio stations playing it constantly, was a key part of the show. And that is truly the beauty of GTLO. There is a different feel and groove when you see them live.

 Then came the encore songs, which had the crowd most hyped. From Led Zeppelin II came “Bring It On Home,” a cover of a Willie Dixon blues song. Everybody knows there’s a Zeppelin track that can’t be avoided… the monster hit “Stairway to Heaven,” a song that still scares guitar stores today. With the classic 18-string lead guitar and the legendary solo, GTLO perfected every note and showed once again that they bring the studio sound to a live audience.

Finally, in Zeppelin fashion, the encore ended with the classic “Whole Lotta Love.” Even after hearing the song constantly, that guitar always hits the spot. And in all, the crowd knew every word, even coming to the point where lead singer Paul Sinclair joked, saying, “It’s my job! Hold on, I think I got this.”

Coming out to this show felt right. I never had the opportunity to see Led Zeppelin perform in their prime. But after seeing GTLO twice, I quickly realized, as I left the show on Saturday night, that they are true to the fans. They are the closest band you could see that can do the songs justice, the way the fans want to hear them. The guys don’t try to be a carbon copy of other tribute bands; they are something way more special. They have the spirit of the music, the energy, the thrill, and the fun that all of those tracks possess for all Led Zeppelin fans, young and old.

Get The Led Out features an ensemble of musicians: lead singer Paul Sinclair, lead guitarists Paul Hammond and Tommy Zamp, bassist Seth Chrisman, drummer Derek Smith, and Eddie Kurek, who provided keyboards, backing vocals, and percussion on a variety of tracks.

 Get the Led Out has several New England dates scheduled for later this year, with shows in NH, MA, CT, and a return trip to RI in the fall. Stay up to date with their shows – HERE.