Steven Sharpe, fresh from his Olympia Theatre debut with the Led Zeppelin tribute show Whole Lotta Zepp, is now set to unveil a brand new live project.
This spring he will take to the road with a full band to perform a powerful tribute to Grace, the legendary 1994 debut album from Jeff Buckley.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made, Jeff Buckley’s Grace remains a landmark recording. Defined by its soaring vocal performances, sweeping arrangements and deeply poetic lyricism, the album continues to resonate with listeners more than thirty years after its release. It is Buckley’s only full-length studio album, a single defining statement that has inspired generations of musicians and music lovers.
Critical praise for Grace has been both consistent and emphatic. Jimmy Page once described the album as “close to being my favourite album of the decade”. Robert Plant echoed this sentiment, calling it the finest record of the 1990s.
For Steven Sharpe, Grace is more than a masterpiece. It is an album that shaped him as a singer and performer, making this tribute both a creative challenge and a personal homage.
“Nina Simone and Robert Plant inspired me to sing. They also inspired Jeff Buckley’s singing style, so this feels only natural,” Steven says. “This album has always been close to my heart. Approaching it with honesty and respect is something I take seriously.”
Having toured across Europe and performed on some of Ireland’s biggest stages, Steven brings both vocal power and emotional depth to one of the most technically demanding catalogues in modern music. His reputation for dynamic, high impact performances makes him uniquely suited to honouring Buckley’s extraordinary range and sensitivity.
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