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SHOW DESCRIPTION
“Over the Shire & Far Away” is a powerful rock ’n’ roll tribute to The Lord of the Rings and Led Zeppelin — a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience that transports audiences deep into Middle-earth.
Through a carefully woven narrative inspired by Tolkien’s legendary fable, the show follows themes of adventure, darkness, fellowship, and triumph — seamlessly intertwining the mystical power of Led Zeppelin’s music with the epic spirit of The Lord of the Rings. Iconic costumes and cinematic visual projections aid in the immersive theatrical rock experience unlike anything else on stage today.
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More than a concert, “Over the Shire & Far Away” is a transformative live experience celebrating one of the greatest musical and cinematic connections of all time. ​One show to rule them all.
BAND BIOGRAPHY
Knorrwood is a cinematic instrumental powerhouse that fuses the raw energy of progressive rock with the epic sweep of world folklore. Formed in 2021 by brothers Wes and Joey Knorr, the duo creates a massive, multi-layered sound that feels more like an orchestral rock outfit than a two-piece. Their music seamlessly blends open acoustic guitar tunings and deep ethnic rhythms with enigmatic vocalizing and ethereal explosions from a theremin. Drawing heavy inspiration from both the classic rock majesty of Led Zeppelin and the legendary fantasy realms of J.R.R. Tolkien, Knorrwood transcends listeners into a vibrant, earthy sonic landscape that is as innovative as it is timeless.
A staple of the Northeast festival and theater circuit, Knorrwood has performed alongside nationally celebrated acts such as Trampled by Turtles, Leftover Salmon, Moe., and Consider the Source. This adventurous spirit is fully embodied in their self-titled debut album, fusing acoustic innovation with dynamic rhythms into an immersive listening experience. Charging ahead, the band spends 2026 touring nationwide with their critically praised "Over the Shire & Far Away" theatrical production, drawing thousands of new listeners into their expanding musical realm.
VIDEOS
AUDIO
Choose a song to stream or download from the player below.
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Download the full album by clicking here.
Note: these are all original songs by Knorrwood that are featured in this tribute performance.
PRESS PHOTOS
REVIEWS
"God this gives me such joy" - Allison N.
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"Epic.. All I can say is Epic.." - Andrew D.
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"It was absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! I’m so amazed at everything!! We LOVED IT!!!!" - Andrea A.
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"Stop what you’re doing, drop all plans, and get yourself there!" - Merry K.
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"Absolutely creative and entertaining! Fantastic job!" - Avis S.
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"I am certain that Plant and Page themselves would consider this one of the greatest tributes to their
music anyone has ever attempted." - Webb K.
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"They really created something beautiful here! Blew me out of the water!!" - Ash. L
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"Highlight of the festival for sure!!!" - Carla B.
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"Gave me the chills (in a great way) a number of times!! - Curtis M.
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"Most incredible performance I’ve ever been to. The work put into this was seeping out." - Alex S.
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"One word, INCREDIBLE" - Kayla K.​
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"Phenomenal! Bravo! Extraordinary!" - Jana H.
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"Holy crap. This is really good." - Joe D.
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"Completely awesome and amazing... brought tears of joy and beautiful memories." - Jay R.
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"EXCELLENT show! I don’t give compliments lightly. This is definitely something I’d see over and over again!!!" - Merry B.
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"What an incredible show! You guys went above and beyond!" - Kurt B.
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"Seriously mind blowing stuff... wove the music of Zeppelin into the Lord of the Rings seamlessly it was an absolute treat of a performance." - Dylan D.
LIVE PHOTOS
