The Band of Joy features a diverse group of musicians - Patty Griffin, vocals, Darrell Scott, multi instrumentalist/vocals, Byron House, Bass/Vocals, Marco Giovino, drums and percussion/vocals, including co-producer Buddy Miller, guitar/vocals. The tour will feature material from a new album set for release on Rounder in September. Kicking off in Memphis on July 13th the tour will feature Plant and 'The Band of Joy' - the same musicians who also appear and play on the album. Says Plant: "It's been a blast working on these new songs