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Date: september, 11 2024, primus nye 2024.

For the first time in seven years, Primus returns to the Bay Area to ring in the new year. The Fisherman’s Chronicles Costume Ball will take place on December 30 & 31 at The Fox Theater in Oakland, CA. Presale tickets and VIP packages go on sale Wednesday September 11 @ 10am PT. General public on sale Friday, September 13 at 10am PT.

Date: September, 1 2024

Bastard jazz.

Les Claypool's Bastard Jazz will join the Big Ears Festival in March 2025.

Date: October 9 2023

Adverse yaw the prawn song years.

Les Claypool's 'Adverse Yaw: The Prawn Song Years' Box Set is available for pre-order. This 5 album set spans Les' solo career over the course of various projects, encompassing the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains, and The Fancy Band. Enjoy 'Live Frogs Sets 1 & 2' , the long out of print 'Purple Onion' , 'Of Whales & Woe' , & 'Of Fungi & Foe' , LPs, and for the first time ever, 'The Big Eyeball In the Sky' with entirely remastered audio on limited edition, colored 180 gram vinyl.

Date: Aug 14 2022

South park 25.

South Park The 25th Anniversary Concert features co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone taking the stage to perform songs from the show's 25-year history. They'll also be joined by Primus, Ween, and Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush. Recorded live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 9-10, 2022 and streaming on Paramount+.

Date: Apr 6 2022

Primus: conspiranoid.

Digital Release April 22 Vinyl Release August 5 via ATO Records

The band announced an EP with the release of its epic, 11-minute opening track, “Conspiranoia.” "Conspiranoia" was sprouted from a seed I had planted in my notebook a year or so ago--a few lines commenting on the mental state of the contemporary world.”

Date: Apr 20 2022

Zelensky: the man with the iron balls.

Les Claypool, Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz, Stewart Copeland, Sean Lennon and Billy Strings tribute Zelensky with The Man with the Iron Balls.

Date: Feb 10 2021

Les claypool + robert trujillo.

Presented by EMG Pickups, this Northern California Gold Rush story has a surprise twist you didn't see coming. Thrills, chills, suspense, and groove that won't quit. Precious Metals, a 5 star film for the masses.

Date: Oct 23 2018

The Claypool Lennon Delirium

South Of Reality, The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s epic sophomore album might be just the antidote this sick world needs. Music so potent it could repel an asteroid impact from space. These seasoned warriors of psychedelia have crafted timeless songs that may as well be chiseled in stone.

Date: SEPT 6 2018

Sean Lennon’s Chimera label is unearthing lost music from Beanpole, a demented recording project featuring performances from Primus members Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde, and Derek Greenberg and Adam Gates of Geffen-signed alt-pop group Spent Poets. All My Kin, featuring recordings from between 1984 through the late Nineties

Date: JUN 24 2018

SeaPop, the world’s first Soothing Soda®, is a tasty beverage designed to help calm the rough seas within. Utilizing ginger, chamomile and a blend of other traditionally calming herbs, SeaPop was developed by ocean-going fellows and herbalists who seek to provide a quality, natural soda that can help take the edge off of the adverse effects of motion, travel and digestive unease.

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Discography - Primus

2022 Conspiranoid

2017 The Desaturating Seven

2014 Primus & The Chocolate Factory

2011 Green Naugahyde

2003 Animals Should Not Act Like People

1999 Antipop

1998 Rhinoplasty

1997 Brown Album

1995 Tales from the Punchbowl

1993 Pork Soda

1991 Sailing the Seas of Cheese

1990 Frizzle Fry

Discography - Other

2019 South of Reality

2017 Lime and Limpid Green

2016 Monolith of Phobos

2014 Four Foot Shack

Duo De Twang

2009 Of Fungi and Foe

Les Claypool

2008 Quest for Festroo

Electric Apricot

2006 Of Whales and Woe

2004 The Eyeball in the Sky

Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains

2002 Purple Onion

Colonel Claypool's Frog Brigade

2001 The Grand Pecking Order

2001 Live Frogs Set 2

Colonel Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

2001 Live Frogs Set 1

1996 Highball With the Devil

Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel

1994 Riddles Are Abound Tonight

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Published: 2023/01/31

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade Announce Return with 41-Date Summer Tour

After a two-decade hiatus, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade shared they’ll set out on a goliath, 41-date summer tour touted as the Summer of Green Tour 2023. The performance will mark the ensemble’s first reunion since 2003.

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigader–comprised of Claypool (bass), Sean Lennon (guitar), Harry Waters (keys), Paulo Baldi (drums), Mike Dillon (percussion), and Skerik (horns)–will kick off their tour in Stateline, Nev. on May 17 before winding its way throughout the country. Notable stops from the band, which was formed by Claypool in the summer of 2000 during a short break from Primus, include Denver, Asheville, N.C., Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Texas, New Orleans, Port Chester, N.Y., Boston, Los Angeles and more. During their travels, the group will also make stops at festivals like Summer Camp Music Festival, the Mountain Music Festival, the Riverbend Music Festival, and the Peach Music Festival.

“In an age of calibrated chaos, moral constipation, and conspiranoia, it is reassuring to know that certain frogs can and do fly,” Claypool shared in a press release announcing the event.

Select shows in June will include a co-headlining set with the Talking Heads members Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew, who will be on the road for their Remain In Light Tour. Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will also enjoy support throughout the tour from Fishbone, Neal Francis, Budos Band, W.I.T.C.H., and Moon Duo.

A limited pre-sale and VIP upgrade options will go on sale on Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. local time with the code WHAMOLA. General on sale will commence Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. local time. Learn more and find tickets here .

Read Relix ‘s piece on the return of Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade here .

See full dates below.

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade- The Summer of Green Tour 2023

May 17 – Stateline, NV – TBA venue ^

May 19 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Summer Sessions at TBA venue ^

May 20 – Santa Cruz, CA – Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium ^

May 21 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North ^

May 23 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA venue ^

May 24 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom ^

May 26 – Kansas City, MO – Grinders KC

May 27 – Chillicothe, IL – Summer Camp Music Festival

May 28 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater ~

May 30 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom ~

May 31 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! ~

June 2 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre ~

June 3 – Oak Hill, WV – Mountain Music Festival

June 4 – Chattanooga, TN – TBA venue

June 6 – Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island *

June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium *

June 9 – Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit *

June 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern *

June 11 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium *

June 13 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park *

June 14 – Austin, TX – The Moody Amphitheater *

June 16 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall Lawn *

June 17 – New Orleans, LA – Mardi Gras World *

June 19 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre *

June 20 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino *

June 22 – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric %

June 23 – Port Chester, NY – Capitol Theatre ~

June 24 – Westbury, NY – NYCB Theatre [In The Round] ~

June 26 – Northampton, MA – The Pines Theater ~

June 28 – Portland, ME – State Theatre #

June 29 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway #

July 1 – Scranton, PA – Peach Music Festival

July 2 – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed [Indoor] #

July 3 – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre #

July 7 – Bonner, MT – Kettlehouse Amphitheater +

July 8 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park Live +

July 9 – Forest Grove, OR – Grand Lodge +

July 11 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live +

July 13 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Madonna Inn +

July 14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern +

July 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren +

* Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Remain In Light

~ Neal Francis

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LES CLAYPOOL's FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE To Reunite After 20 Years For Massive Spring/Summer 2023 Tour

After a 20-year hiatus, LES CLAYPOOL'S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE has announced its long-awaited return with the massive, 41-date "Summer Of Green" tour 2023, which will mark the band's first appearances since summer 2003. Kicking off in Stateline, Nevada on Wednesday, May 17 before winding its way from coast-to-coast, the tour will feature several festival appearances, including the Summer Camp Music Festival , the Mountain Music Festival , the Riverbend Music Festival , and the Peach Music Festival . Featuring Les Claypool (bass), Sean Lennon (guitar), Harry Waters (keys), Paulo Baldi (drums), Mike Dillon (percussion),and Skerik (horns),the set will include a full performance of PINK FLOYD 's iconic tenth studio album "Animals" , which was famously captured on the band's second 2001 live recording "Live Frogs Set 2" .

"In an age of calibrated chaos, moral constipation, and conspiranoia, it is reassuring to know that certain frogs can and do fly," Claypool comments.

Select June performances will include a co-headlining set with Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew 's "Remain In Light" tour, which finds the TALKING HEADS members performing songs from a monumental period of the band's history alongside a powerhouse band. Additional support throughout the tour include FISHBONE , NEAL FRANCIS , BUDOS BAND , W.I.T.C.H. and MOON DUO .

A limited pre-sale, including VIP upgrade options, will go on sale February 1 at 10 a.m. local time, using the code WHAMOLA. General public on sale is this Friday, February 3 at 10 a.m. local time.

Formed by Claypool in the summer of 2000 during a short break from PRIMUS , the FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE made its debut appearance at the Mountain Aire Festival before embarking on several celebrated U.S. tours. Described by Claypool as "kind of a KING CRIMSON -meets- PINK FLOYD -meets- Frank Zappa -type thing," the band released two live albums in 2001, as well as a studio album "Purple Onion" in 2002. The band's most recent performance took place on May 10, 2003 at the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida.

The return of the FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE follows a busy year for Claypool , who in addition to performing with BASTARD JAZZ on NYE and throughout winter 2022, traveled the country with PRIMUS for the band's wildly popular "A Tribute To Kings" tour, and appeared alongside WEEN at Comedy Central's "South Park: 25th Anniversary Concert" at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Last year also saw the release of PRIMUS 's first new music in more than five years, the sprawling three-song "Conspiranoid" EP, which included the epic 11-minute opening track "Conspiranoia" and second single "Follow The Fool" .

Claypool is one of the most unlikely success stories in entertainment history. His trademark voice, thumping bass lines and unique worldview have become the calling cards for a number of wildly successful and influential albums in the last two decades. But through his myriad of musical and creative projects, Claypool has also become a favorite of jam banders, funk connoisseurs and pretty much everything in between.

"Let's put it this way … I think, with PRIMUS and without, I've played every music festival in the last ten years, except Lilith Fair ," he comments. "You could say I'm the guy who doesn't fit in anywhere, but a little bit everywhere."

LES CLAYPOOL'S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE "The Summer Of Green" tour dates:

May 17 - Stateline, NV - [to be announced] ^ May 19 - Napa, CA - Blue Note Summer Sessions at TBA venue ^ May 20 - Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium ^ May 21 - San Diego, CA - Observatory North ^ May 23 - Salt Lake City, UT - TBA venue ^ May 24 - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom ^ May 26 - Kansas City, MO - Grinders KC May 27 - Chillicothe, IL - Summer Camp Music Festival May 28 - Louisville, KY - Iroquois Amphitheater ~ May 30 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom ~ May 31 - Columbus, OH - KEMBA Live! ~ June 02 - Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre ~ June 03 - Oak Hill, WV - Mountain Music Festival June 04 - Chattanooga, TN – [to be announced] June 06 - Richmond, VA - Brown's Island * June 07 - Raleigh, NC - Raleigh Memorial Auditorium * June 09 - Asheville, NC - Rabbit Rabbit * June 10 - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern * June 11 - Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium * June 13 - Dallas, TX - Music Hall at Fair Park * June 14 - Austin, TX - The Moody Amphitheater * June 16 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall Lawn * June 17 - New Orleans, LA - Mardi Gras World * June 19 - Mobile, AL - Saenger Theatre * June 20 - Tampa, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino * June 22 - Baltimore, MD - The Lyric % June 23 - Port Chester, NY - Capitol Theatre ~ June 24 - Westbury, NY - NYCB Theatre [In The Round] ~ June 26 - Northampton, MA - The Pines Theater ~ June 28 - Portland, ME - State Theatre # June 29 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway # July 01 - Scranton, PA - Peach Music Festival July 02 - Chicago, IL - Salt Shed [Indoor] # July 03 - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre # July 07 - Bonner, MT - Kettlehouse Amphitheater + July 08 - Redmond, WA - Marymoor Park Live + July 09 - Forest Grove, OR - Grand Lodge + July 11 - Wheatland, CA - Hard Rock Live + July 13 - San Luis Obispo, CA - Madonna Inn + July 14 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern + July 15 - Phoenix, AZ - Van Buren +

* Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew "Remain In Light" ^ FISHBONE ~ Neal Francis # BUDOS BAND + MOON DUO % W.I.T.C.H.

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Les Claypool’s Fearless Frog Brigade to Reunite After 20 Years for 2023 US Tour

The group's first live shows since 2003 will include a full-album performance of Pink Floyd's Animals

Les Claypool ’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade are reuniting for the extensive “Summer of Green” 2023 US tour, including select co-headlining dates with Talking Heads ’ Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew performing songs from Remain in Light .

The shows will mark the Frog Brigade’s first live appearances since 2003 and kick off May 16th in Stateline, Nevada. The 42-date outing will wrap up on July 17th in Phoenix. Tickets are available here .

The Frog Brigade touring lineup will include Claypool (bass), Sean Lennon (guitar), Harry Waters (keys), Paulo Baldi (drums), Mike Dillon (percussion), and Skerik (horns). Each night, the band’s set will feature a full-album performance of Pink Floyd ’s long-form masterpiece Animals , reprising the Frog Brigade’s rendition of the LP that was included on 2001’s Live Frogs Set 2 recording.

“In an age of calibrated chaos, moral constipation, and conspiranoia, it is reassuring to know that certain frogs can and do fly,” Claypool said of the reunion in a press release.

Along with the co-headlining dates with Harrison and Belew (a brief contributor to Talking Heads, in addition to his notable time in King Crimson), the “Summer of Green” tour boasts a notable group of rotating support acts including Fishbone, Neal Francis, Budos Band, W.I.T.C.H., and Moon Duo.

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See the full list of tour dates and support information below, and get tickets via Stubhub .

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade’s 2023 US Tour Dates: 05/16 – Stateline, NV @ South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe ^ 05/17 – Stateline, NV @ South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe ^ 05/19 – Napa, CA @ Blue Note Summer Sessions at TBA venue ^ 05/20 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium ^ 05/21 – San Diego, CA @ Observatory North ^ 05/23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre ^ 05/24 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom ^ 05/26 – Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC 05/27 – Chillicothe, IL @ Summer Camp Music Festival 05/28 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater ~ 05/30 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom ~ 05/31 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! ~ 06/02 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre ~ 06/03 – Oak Hill, WV @ Mountain Music Festival 06/04 – Chattanooga, TN @ Riverbend Festival 06/06 – Richmond, VA @ Brown’s Island * 06/07 – Raleigh, NC @ Raleigh Memorial Auditorium * 06/09 – Asheville, NC @ Rabbit Rabbit * 06/10 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern * 06/11 – Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium * 06/13 – Dallas, TX @ Music Hall at Fair Park * 06/14 – Austin, TX @ The Moody Amphitheater * 06/16 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall Lawn * 06/17 – New Orleans, LA @ Mardi Gras World * 06/19 – Mobile, AL @ Saenger Theatre * 06/20 – Tampa, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino * 06/22 – Baltimore, MD @ The Lyric % 06/23 – Port Chester, NY @ Capitol Theatre ~ 06/24 – Westbury, NY @ NYCB Theatre [In The Round] ~ 06/26 – Northampton, MA @ The Pines Theater ~ 06/28 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre # 06/29 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway # 07/01 – Scranton, PA @ Peach Music Festival 07/02 – Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed [Indoor] # 07/03 – St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre # 07/07 – Bonner, MT @ Kettlehouse Amphitheater + 07/08 – Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Park Live + 07/09 – Forest Grove, OR @ Grand Lodge + 07/11 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live + 07/13 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ Madonna Inn + 07/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern + 07/15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren +

* = w/ co-headliners Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew ^ = w/ Fishbone ~ = w/ Neal Francis # = w/ Budos Band + = w/ Moon Duo % = w/ W.I.T.C.H.

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Les Claypool Talks Regrouping the Frog Brigade, Announces Summer of Green Tour

Les Claypool regroups his Frog Brigade for a spring tour that will include a complete performance of Pink Floyd’s Animals.

“The Frog Brigade was a wonderful conduit into this very cool world that I had always straddled,” Les Claypool says as he prepares to regroup one of his most beloved solo projects for the first time in almost two decades of the Summer of Green tour. “It has always been very important to me–as far as just evolving and representing a new chapter in my life, not just career.”

The singer-bassist originally formed what became Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade in 2000 for a one-off appearance at California’s Mountain Aire Festival. At the time, Claypool had recently started receiving offers to play a mix of jam-associated events after performing as Oysterhead with Phish’s Trey Anastasio and The Police’s Stewart Copeland as part of a New Orleans’ SuperJam. Claypool was also in the midst of a creative crossroads himself; Primus, his longtime alt-funk trio, had recently started a hiatus and he was estranged from his closest musical collaborator, guitarist Larry LaLonde.

The Frog Brigade remained his primary musical outlet until Primus regrouped in 2003, releasing a pair of “Live Frogs” albums and a critically acclaimed studio record, Purple Onion . The ensemble also became a force on the festival circuit, jamming with Bob Weir at Gathering of the Vibes shortly after forming and appearing at the inaugural Bonnaroo in 2002. Their complete recreation of Pink Floyd’s psychedelic masterpiece Animals was also a popular part of the show and was even released on Live Frogs 2 .  

Two decades after his last full Frog Brigade run and almost twenty years since he’s used the name in any capacity, Claypool will hit the road this spring with his improvisationally focused combo–revisiting Animals and a career-spanning mix of covers and originals. Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison and King Crimson’s Adrian Belew, who was also a touring member of the Heads, will open select dates with their Remain In Light tour while Fishbone, Neal Francis, Budos Band, W.I.T.C.H  and Moon Duo will provide support duties at other stops. 

While Frog Brigade’s lineup morphed a bit in the early 2000s–its nascent configurations included some former members of Primus as well as two key Weir collaborators–the group’s upcoming run will mix mainstays like saxophonist Skerik and percussionist Mike Dillon with guitarist Sean Lennon and drummer Paulo Baldi from his current Delirium band. Roger Waters’ son Harry, who is known for his work with Dean Ween and Ozric Tentacles, will play keys. 

As Claypool says, “There are a lot of popsicle sticks on the table to build some things with.” 

Let’s start with the upcoming run. It has been quite a while since you’ve toured with the Frog Brigade and the band cycled through a few different configurations early on. What inspired you to bring back this project and who else will be part of this year’s lineup?

Well, there have been a lot of queries about when we’re gonna do the Animals thing again—a bunch of people missed out on that in the old days. We’re in between Primus stuff and Delirium stuff so it just seemed like a good time to do it.

I’ve got a pretty substantial crew together this time, and we’re gonna go out and rock the dust off of this thing. It’s a combination of all the various Frog Brigade and Fancy Band characters and then I’ve got Sean Lennon on guitar. So we’ve got Skerik and Mike Dillon—two staples in my world—as well as [former Cake member and current Delirium collaborator] Paulo Baldi on drums. Neither Jay Lane nor Jeff Chimenti were available because they’re in the Dead world and that’s a busy world these days. So I’ve got Harry Waters on keys, which I’m pretty excited about. He’s been playing The Wall in Europe, and he’s gonna come back and play Animals with us. He was out with Dean Ween Group for a while and he has his jazz project. He’s a great guy, too. I’m stoked—we’ve talked about playing together over the years and have never really done it until now.

You and Sean have worked closely together during the past few years and even covered some Pink Floyd tracks with Delerium. How has it been working on Animals with him?

Shiner [Sean Lennon] doesn’t really think of himself as a strong guitar player. And I’m like, “Dude, you have no idea.” The guy can really play, and I’m always that guy who nudges him. We were out here working on some stuff and I just thought that he’d be perfect for this. He jumped at the chance, and he was very excited to do it. I figured, “He must be intimidated about the Animals stuff,” and he was like, “I got that—it’s your stuff that I’m worried about.” I was laughing about that because I played a lot of the guitar parts on my records, and I’m not a guitar player. I just make these odd sounds, but he’s fired up about the whole thing.

Let’s go back to the beginning of the Frog Brigade, which was your first project after Oysterhead while Primus was on hiatus. What were you looking for when you first started putting together the original band?

We stumbled into it at the beginning. Basically, the Frog Brigade came about because, after I did the Oysterhead thing, all of the sudden I was getting these calls from the jam world to put something together for this festival or that festival. My good friend Michael Bailey—who books The Fillmore—used to have the Mountain Aire Festival and asked us to put something together for that [in 2000]. I wanted to do something with two drummers so I got one of my favorite drummers in the world, Tim Alexander together with Jack Irons and Mirv [Marc Haggard], who is one of my favorite guitarists in the world. [Alexander had recently left Primus and would rejoin the trio when they regrouped in 2003; Irons had spent time with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam.] And then my manager was like, “You know, you’re gonna have to get someone from the jam world—this is coming off a little heavy.” So we brought Skerik in.

I was gonna call it the Thunder Brigade because we had two drummers and then it came back to us that we might not want to call it the Thunder Brigade, once again because I was the Primus guy coming into the jam world. The Mountain Aire Festival is in Calaveras County and, because of the famous jumping frog of Calaveras County–as per Mark Twain–we began calling it the Frog Brigade. And then it became Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade as it evolved.

Basically, the band started as my therapy band, to an extent, because Primus had just broken up. We called it a hiatus but, at the time, we were broken up—me and one of my best friends in the entire world, Larry LaLonde, weren’t talking and so I said, “I’m gonna gather some of my favorite musicians together and hit the road.” I bought this little airstream and packed these guys into this motorhome and started driving up and down the coast playing bars. That was the original Frog Brigade—Skerik, Jeff Chimenti, Jay Lane, [original Primus guitarist] Todd Huth from Sausage and then Eenor, who I found from Craigslist. We just had a blast.

Frog Brigade’s top-to-bottom cover of Animals was a big part of your show and you even released it in 2001 as part of the “Live Frogs” series. Why did you decide to perform that LP in particular?

The one thing I did not want to do was play any Primus songs so we needed material. I’ve always wanted to play “Pigs” because it’s one of my all time favorite Pink Floyd songs and I said, “If I ever have a keyboard player in my band, I want to play ‘Pigs.’” So we started playing “Pigs” as part of our repertoire. And then we said, “Why don’t we learn the whole record. That way we can play two sets. We can do some of my solo stuff and then do a few tunes like [King Crimson’s] ‘Thela Hun Ginjeet’ and then do Animals in its entirety.” We just started doing that in these clubs up and down the coast and it caught on so we decided to record a couple of shows and we released them. And one of them even won a Jammy.

It was such a new world for me. Doing the Oysterhead thing was really amazing for me and really opened my eyes to this whole world. Primus was also this eclectic thing and we tended to open up so the jam thing was pretty natural for me, but I was like, “Holy shit, these people are coming to hear musicians take it to the edge as opposed to seeing somebody who’s got their baseball cap on sideways.” It wasn’t image oriented—it was music oriented. It was a revelation that these people would watch us as if we were jamming in the garage, and it really changed my life and brought me back to my instrument, which was a wonderful thing for me. 

With Primus, I remember Buzz from the Melvins giving me shit like, “You keep mixing it up at these shows with all this stuff,” and I was like, “We like to keep it interesting.” 

Eventually you brought Frog Brigade into the studio to record 2002’s Purple Onion, which featured Warren Haynes and members of Fishbone and also introduced some of the bedrocks of your solo repertoire. Can you talk a little bit about writing material for that album?

Well, in 1996 I did the Holy Mackerel record, Highball with the Devil . I always said that those were the songs I wouldn’t inflict upon the guys of Primus—I just knew that it wasn’t gonna thrill them to play those songs. Some of them were written on guitar, and some of them were written on drums. With Frog Brigade, I was free to do that again—to go in there and be a mad scientist. Eenor, Mike Dillon and Skerik were there for a lot of it; making the Purple Onion record was an incredible experience. Tom Waits listed it as one of his top 20 albums of all time and, fucking hell, that’s unbelievable. I can’t even believe that just came out of my mouth.

It was a great time for creativity and experimentation and, halfway through recording Purple Onion , I bought this old vintage API console, which I still have to this day. There was a lot of pasta being thrown at the walls at that time,  and it was a good period of growth for me. I became way more confident and, with the Animals set in particular, I became way more confident in my vocals. I never really considered myself to be a singer—I always felt like I was the narrator of the band but I actually had to sing some of this material and work on my singing. That led to the Delirium world, which also gave me much more confidence in that aspect of my musicality.

It has been a number of years since you toured under the Frog Brigade moniker. Was there a specific moment when you felt like the band transitioned into another project?

Some of it wasn’t so much my choice. The fans started calling [my next solo project] the Fancy Band because of something I posted on the web when we announced a tour. To me, the Frog Brigade represented a certain era of what I was doing and then there was a period when I no longer had a guitar in the band. The Frog Brigade had lots of guitar and keyboard so when it became me and the cello and Mike Dillon’s melodic sense and whatnot, it was just so different that we stopped using the name. It slowly got whittled down—it was no longer Mothers of Invention, it just became Zappa.

As you mentioned, Frog Brigade traditionally mixed in covers by King Crimson and The Rolling Stones on the road. What will your upcoming setlists look like?

There is a pretty rich catalog of covers and original material there so there will definitely be stuff from my entire career. It won’t just be the Frog Brigade era but the big element of the Frog Brigade is gonna be playing Animals . But this time we’re doing it with just one guitar and with five marimba and saxophones so this will be a new interpretation, obviously—a different interpretation with Sean in there. There might be a Delirium song. There are a lot of popsicle sticks on the table to build some things with.

Animals is not that long of a piece. So if we’re doing a 90 minute set, it’s only half the set. It’s funny because Primus just did Rush’s Farewell to Kings front to back. In the beginning, I was like, “How are we gonna pull this off?” The notion of it was great—we jam on bits and pieces of it. But, all of a sudden, I’m having to sing this shit and play these keyboard parts and remember where to jump up here and do the double neck. But Merv just looked at me and was like, “It’s only 37 minutes worth of material.” And I was like, “Your right!” It was like running a sprint because it is extremely fun to play but it’s rough. Those guys can fucking play and they took it to the tenth degree with every one of those songs back then. That shit was hard.

That’s interesting. Even though you are playing these classic LPs, that only represents a fraction of your total set length.

In the old days, Rush would put out an album once a year, and it would have seven or eight songs on it. That was the glorious thing about albums. CDs started fucking things up—all of a sudden, people were putting 20 songs on a release that probably shouldn’t have had 20 songs on it or should’ve actually been a couple of releases spread out over a period of a couple years.

I’m a big fan of that and that’s why we did this three-song Primus release, Conspiranoid . People wanna hear a couple of new songs when they see Primus but they don’t wanna hear 10 new songs. They wanna hear the old stuff and maybe we can sprinkle in a few new ones. But what happens when you do that is that the other 17 new songs get neglected and fade away. That was why we did this short release—so we could really showcase the new songs and not take away from the old songs. That was how it used to be back in the old days and, in the real old days, it was only singles. 

It’s gonna be fun but we need to see what the hell is gonna happen but when all is said and done. Mike, Skerik and I have a long history together, and Shiner and I have some fairly long history. Harry is kinda the new guy and I am stoked about having him in the mix. If the chains start going off the tracks, then there’s plenty of people to keep this thing moving. 

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Wednesday, May 17th – Stateline, NV – TBA venue ^

Friday, May 19th – Napa, CA – Blue Note Summer Sessions at TBA venue ^

Saturday, May, 20th – Santa Cruz, CA – Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium ^

Sunday, May 21st – San Diego, CA – Observatory North ^

Tuesday, May 23rd – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA venue ^

Wednesday, May 24th – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom ^

Friday, May 26th – Kansas City, MO – Grinders KC

Saturday, May 27th – Chillicothe, IL – Summer Camp Music Festival

Sunday, May 28th – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater ~

Tuesday, May 30th – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom ~

Wednesday, May 31st – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! ~

Friday, June 2nd – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre ~

Saturday, June 3rd – Oak Hill, WV – Mountain Music Festival

Sunday, June 4th – Chattanooga, TN – TBA venue

Tuesday, June 6 th – Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island *

Wednesday, June 7th – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium *

Friday, June 9th – Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit *

Saturday, June 10th – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern *

Sunday, June 11th – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium *

Tuesday, June 13th – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park *

Wednesday, June 14th – Austin, TX – The Moody Amphitheater *

Friday, June 16th – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall Lawn *

Saturday, June 17th – New Orleans, LA – Mardi Gras World *

Monday, June 19th – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre *

Tuesday, June 20th – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino *

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Saturday, June 24th – Westbury, NY – NYCB Theatre [In The Round] ~

Monday, June 26th – Northampton, MA – The Pines Theater ~

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Thursday, June 29th – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway #

Saturday, July 1st – Scranton, PA – Peach Music Festival

Sunday, July 2nd – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed [Indoor] #

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Thursday, July 13th – San Luis Obispo, CA – Madonna Inn +

Friday, July 14th – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern +

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Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade Announces Hunt For Green October Tour

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As they continue to wind their way across the US on their massive 41-date Summer of Green Tour 2023, marking their first appearances since the summer of 2003, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade has announced that it will return to the road this fall for 10-additional appearances. Dubbed the Hunt For Green October Tour, the run will begin at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA on Wednesday, October 11th before heading east, stopping at favorite venues like Denver’s Mission Ballroom, St. Louis’ The Factory, and Chicago’s Salt Shed, before culminating with a special Halloween performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on Tuesday, October 31st. Additional performances may be announced in the coming weeks. The news comes as media around the country praise the band’s reunion, with Glide Magazine writing “Despite the 20-year gap in their touring history, Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade is hitting the ground running with a setlist filled with classic covers and loved originals.” Buffalo.fm called the tour “spectacular.”   A limited artist pre-sale will open tomorrow, Wednesday, June 14th at 10am local time and close on Thursday, June 15th at 10pm local time, using the code WHAMOLA. General public on sale is this Friday, June 17th at 10am local time. All show and ticket/VIP information can be found at http://www.lesclaypool.com

Formed by Claypool in the summer of 2000 during a short break from Primus, the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade made its debut appearance at the Mountain Aire Festival before embarking on several celebrated US tours. The band released two live albums in 2001, as well as a studio album ‘Purple Onion’ in 2002. The return of the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade follows a busy year for Claypool, who in addition to performing with Bastard Jazz on NYE and throughout winter 2022, traveled the country with Primus for the band’s wildly popular ‘A Tribute To Kings’ Tour, and appeared alongside Ween at Comedy Central’s South Park: 25th Anniversary Concert” at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Last year also saw the release of Primus’ first new music in more than five years, the sprawling 3-song ‘Conspiranoid’ EP, which included the epic 11-minute opening track, “ Conspiranoia ,” and second single, “ Follow The Fool .”   Claypool is one of the most unlikely success stories in entertainment history. His trademark voice, thumping bass lines and unique worldview have become the calling cards for a number of wildly successful and influential albums in the last two decades. But through his myriad of musical and creative projects, Claypool has also become a favorite of jam banders, funk connoisseurs and pretty much everything in-between.   “Let’s put it this way … I think, with Primus and without, I’ve played every music festival in the last ten years, except Lilith Fair,” he comments. “You could say I’m the guy who doesn’t fit in anywhere, but a little bit everywhere.”   For more information on Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, please visit https://lesclaypool.com/

LES CLAYPOOL’S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE - The Summer of Green Tour 2023 Tuesday, June 13th - Dallas, TX - Music Hall at Fair Park * Wednesday, June 14th - Austin, TX - The Moody Amphitheater * Friday, June 16th - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall Lawn * Saturday, June 17th - New Orleans, LA - Mardi Gras World * Monday, June 19th - Mobile, AL - Saenger Theatre * Tuesday, June 20th - Tampa, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino * Thursday, June 22nd - Baltimore, MD - The Lyric % Friday, June 23rd - Port Chester, NY - Capitol Theatre ~ Saturday, June 24th - Westbury, NY - NYCB Theatre [In The Round] ~ Monday, June 26th - Northampton, MA - The Pines Theater ~ Wednesday, June 28th - Portland, ME - State Theatre # Thursday, June 29th - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway # Saturday, July 1st - Scranton, PA - Peach Music Festival Sunday, July 2nd - Chicago, IL - Salt Shed [Indoor] # Monday, July 3rd - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre # Friday, July 7th - Bonner, MT - Kettlehouse Amphitheater + Saturday, July 8th - Redmond, WA - Marymoor Park Live + Sunday, July 9th - Forest Grove, OR - Grand Lodge + Tuesday, July 11th - Wheatland, CA - Hard Rock Live + Thursday, July 13th - San Luis Obispo, CA - Madonna Inn + Friday, July 14th - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern + Saturday, July 15th - Phoenix, AZ - Van Buren +   * Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Remain In Light ^ Fishbone ~ Neal Francis # Budos Band + Moon Duo % W.I.T.C.H.   LES CLAYPOOL’S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE - The Hunt For Green October Tour Wednesday, October 11th - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater Thursday, October 12th - Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium Saturday, October 14th - Albuquerque, NM - El Rey Theater Sunday, October 15th - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom Tuesday, October 17th - St. Louis, MO - The Factory Wednesday, October 18th - Chicago, IL - Salt Shed Friday, October 27th - Live Oak, FL – Hulaween* Sunday, October 29th - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Monday, October 30th - Cincinnati, OH - Andrew J Brady Music Center Tuesday, October 31st - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium   * Previously announced

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Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will return to the road this fall for a run of tour dates dubbed the Hunt For Green October Tour . The announcement arrives as the band continues to snake across the continent on the massive 41-date Summer of Green Tour , the group’s first outing since the summer of 2003.

The tour will kick off on Wednesday, October 11th at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA, heading east with stops at Denver’s Mission Ballroom , St. Louis’ The Factory , Chicago’s Salt Shed , and more before culminating with a special Halloween show at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on Tuesday, October 31st. Additional performances may be added in the coming weeks.

Seattle saxophonist Skerik , who has been sitting out the summer tour dates due to a freak shoulder injury , previously expressed hope that he would recover in time for the band’s fall tour dates. However, so far, no indication has been given that he will be able to participate in the newly announced run of shows.

A limited artist pre-sale will run from tomorrow, Wednesday, June 14th at 10 a.m. local time until Thursday, June 15th at 10 p.m. local time, using the code WHAMOLA. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 17th at 10 a.m. local time. Click below for a full list of tour dates, and for show and ticket/VIP information head here .

LES CLAYPOOL’S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE – The Summer of Green Tour 2023

Tuesday, June 13th – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park * Wednesday, June 14th – Austin, TX – The Moody Amphitheater * Friday, June 16th – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall Lawn * Saturday, June 17th – New Orleans, LA – Mardi Gras World * Monday, June 19th – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre * Tuesday, June 20th – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino * Thursday, June 22nd – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric % Friday, June 23rd – Port Chester, NY – Capitol Theatre ~ Saturday, June 24th – Westbury, NY – NYCB Theatre [In The Round] ~ Monday, June 26th – Northampton, MA – The Pines Theater ~ Wednesday, June 28th – Portland, ME – State Theatre # Thursday, June 29th – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway # Saturday, July 1st – Scranton, PA – Peach Music Festival Sunday, July 2nd – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed [Indoor] # Monday, July 3rd – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre # Friday, July 7th – Bonner, MT – Kettlehouse Amphitheater + Saturday, July 8th – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park Live + Sunday, July 9th – Forest Grove, OR – Grand Lodge + Tuesday, July 11th – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live + Thursday, July 13th – San Luis Obispo, CA – Madonna Inn + Friday, July 14th – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern + Saturday, July 15th – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren +

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LES CLAYPOOL’S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE – The Hunt For Green October Tour

Wednesday, October 11th – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater Thursday, October 12th – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium Saturday, October 14th – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater Sunday, October 15th – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom Tuesday, October 17th – St. Louis, MO – The Factory Wednesday, October 18th – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed Friday, October 27th – Live Oak, FL – Hulaween* Sunday, October 29th – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Monday, October 30th – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center Tuesday, October 31st – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

* Previously announced

Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade: Summer of Green Tour

After over 20 years, Les Claypool has regrouped his Fearless Flying Frog for the Summer of Green Tour. Long considered to be one of the animated bassist’s most beloved bands, this incarnation of the ever-morphing act boasts longtime Frog Brigade members Skerik (saxophone) and Mike Dillon (percussion, vibraphone), as well as Sean Lennon (guitar), Harry Waters (keyboards) and Paulo Baldi (drums). The regrouping comes just over a decade after the Frog Brigade issued their lone album, Purple Onion , which Tom Waits heralded as one of his favorite records of all time.

Initially conceived during Claypool’s short break from Primus in the early 2000s, the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade quickly became known as one of the bassist’s most creative and improvisational outfits. Throughout their Summer of Green Tour, the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will deliver a mix of original material and choice covers from throughout Claypool’s rich catalog. The group will also perform Pink Floyd’s 1977 psychedelic masterpiece, Animals —a staple on their original run—nightly.

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Les Claypool is the one of the most unlikely success stories in the entertainment history. His trademark voice, thumping bass lines and unique worldview have become the calling cards for a number of wildly successful and influential albums in the last two decades, including the seminal alt-rock band Primus. But through his myriad of musical and creative projects, Claypool has also become a favorite of metalheads, jam banders, funk connoisseurs and pretty much everything in-between.

“Let’s put it this way ... I think, with Primus and without, I’ve played every music festival in the last ten years, except Lilith Fair,” he says, laughing. “You could say I’m the guy who doesn’t fit in anywhere, but a little bit everywhere.”

Never one to sit still and always one to keep those paying attention on their toes, the next move for Les Claypool is sure to be exciting even in its unknown stages.

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Performing with them as supporting acts are the two famous rock bands of their generation, 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven. 3 Doors Down is the AMA award-winning band famous for their hit songs When I'm Gone, Here Without YOu, and Kryptonite. Finger Eleven is a Canadian band known for their songs Paralyzer, One Thing, and Stay in Shadow. The Three bands will bring down the rock clash for the fans waiting for this moment.

The rock celebration with Creed, 3 Doors Down, and Finger Eleven will be held in Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre, equipped with over 7,000 fans capacity and with exceptional production, lighting, and sound. Only storms will stop this mania, with the Creed bringing the heat Mile High! Secure the dates and book your tickets now!

Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins roar through impressive sets after rain hits tour opener

WASHINGTON – An hourlong rain delay isn’t the ideal occurrence for a tour kickoff. But many cultures believe a downpour is a good omen, so let’s go with that.

There certainly wasn’t anything other than positive vibes – except many cranked-to-11 guitars – running through the first night of the Green Day-fronted The Saviors Tour , a wallop of a stadium outing also featuring fellow ‘90s rawkers the Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid , as well as a streak of youthful vigor from teen punks The Linda Lindas .

More than half of the 41,000-plus crowd had already filtered into Nationals Park in the district by the time Rancid blasted on stage, a pioneering portrait of tattoos, beards and guttural rock. But the quartet of Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman, Lars Frederiksen and Branden Steineckert had barely ripped through their 1995 album opener, “Maxwell Murder,” and the recent “Tomorrow Never Comes,” when an unexpected storm rumbled through and nixed the remainder of their expected 30-minute set.

Hopefully, Rancid will endure through the tour’s Sept. 28 end in San Diego without any other disruptions.

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As befits a headliner, the 5 ½-hour show belonged to Green Day, who are just as indefatigable and impishly charming as they were 30 years ago when “Dookie” turned them from bratty punks to bratty marketable punks.

Taking the stage to the menacing mash-up of “The Imperial March” from “Star Wars” and Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” Green Day accelerated to 100 mph and didn’t ease off the pedal for more than two hours.

Though they opened with “The American Dream is Killing Me,” a pungent rocker from their current album, “Saviors,” the trio of singer/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, drummer Tré Cool and bassist Mike Dirnt immediately rolled into “Burnout,” the opening track on “Dookie,” which the band played in full, as promised.

Towers of lights lined the back of the stage with plumes of pyro spouting between them, while stylized video of the band blared from two screens flanking the stage and a curved screen overhead.

Though this still-scrappy trio – who are all in their early 50s – make plenty of noise, the addition of guitarists Jason White and Kevin Preston, as well as keyboardist Jason Freese augment their punchy, punky pop-rock to ideally fill a stadium.

But really, the vivacity emanating from the stage is enough to captivate. It’s a sensory assault in the best possible manner.

Armstrong, his raccoon tail of a coif bouncing with his nonstop guitar strikes, implored the crowd to “put your hands up” several times in between landing his staccato delivery on “Dookie” favorites “Longview,” “When I Come Around” and “Basketcase.”

But Green Day treated the album cuts with equal showmanship, with an inflatable plane cruising around the stadium during “Coming Clean” and Cool flouncing around the stage in a leopard-print smoking jacket to sing “All By Myself.” The show witnessed a marathon performance from Cool, who worked his floor toms and snare drum like a NASCAR driver navigating endless tight curves, barely taking a breath all night.

After bookending a trio of new songs, including the No. 1 Billboard rock hit “Dilemma", with the singsong-y choruses and choppy riffs of classics “Know Your Enemy” and “Brain Stew,” Green Day maintained the momentum with another segue, smack into the entirety of their 2004 award-winning, Broadway-show-inspiring, politically-pointed “American Idiot.”

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Though a hefty segment of the crowd looked as if they weren’t born when either “Dookie” or “American Idiot” bowed, they knew every song as if it were the soundtrack to the latest TikTok craze, especially the multipart “Jesus of Suburbia,” which winds from ‘60s-inspired pop to grinding rock guitar to a piano-fronted verse. During the song, a crowd member tossed Armstrong a mask of Donald Trump with the word “idiot” written across its forehead. Armstrong held it up and the crowd roared.

The ever-laid-back Dirnt received plenty of spotlight time as well, carrying the low end of “Holiday” and, with his longtime bandmates, relaxing – comparably – through the cinematic “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.”

This Saviors tour is, obviously, named for Green Day’s current album . But the refreshing gust of flashy, fun, accessible punk rock it brings with the bill might be the real savior.

Smashing Pumpkins captivate with dramatic flair

Billy Corgan and his musical mates lost about 15 minutes of their set time due to the weather delay, but once on stage in a flurry of James Iha guitar effects and Jimmy Chamberlin drum patterns, they reveled in their drama rock.

Aside from a barely recognizable cover of U2’s “Zoo Station,” Smashing Pumpkins ticked through much of their 30-plus-year history, with songs from 1993’s smash “Siamese Dream” and the 1995 opus “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” solidly represented in the 11-song set.

Corgan, clad in a black priest gown, layered his distinctive nasal tone over “Tonight, Tonight,” the song’s stillness building to a chorus of crashing cymbals as he held his hand up to the clearing sky with theatrical flair.

The enigmatic frontman sounded particularly moving on “Today,” the pillowy “Siamese Dream” pop-rocker steeped in lyrical irony as Corgan sings, “today is the greatest day I’ve ever known” while really pondering suicide.

The musical swings from that lightness to the gritty “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” – a prime vessel for the crowd to unleash their rage – to the metallic march of “Solara” showcasing the depths of the band’s repertoire.

Joining the core trio of Corgan, Iha and Chamberlin were bassist Jack Bates and guitarist Kiki Wong, who famously won the post from the departed Jeff Schroeder after a public casting call of more than 10,000.

Besides her ability to shred as well as scope out the nuance as in “1979,” Wong looked the part in her black spandex and halter top, adding another dose of dark vibes with a halo of hope.  

The Linda Lindas are purr-fectly worthy of the opening slot

But pre-rain, The Linda Lindas were able to steamroll through a charmingly ramshackle 15-minute performance that highlighted their love of cats – bassist Eloise Wong inks whiskers on her face and singer/guitarist Bela Salazar dedicated “Nino” to her feline of the same name – and their infectious spunkiness.

The group, which also features sisters Mila and Lucia de la Garza on drums and guitar/vocals, respectively, ranges in age from 13-19. Earlier this month they opened for The Rolling Stones at SoFi Stadium and will now spend the summer bouncing around massive stages in Converse to spirited songs such as “All in My Head” – from their upcoming “No Obligation” album – and “Oh!” while sending up a flare that rock is not dead.

Creed announces North American reunion tour. Here's when and where they're playing

The tour will feature guest performances from 3 doors down, daughtry and other bands, by eric mullin • published october 30, 2023 • updated on october 30, 2023 at 7:21 pm.

Creed is going back on the road for the first time in over a decade.

The multi-platinum rock band on Monday announced a 2024 reunion tour that will make stops in 40 North American cities.

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The "Summer of '99 Tour" will open in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on July 17, and conclude in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Sept. 28. The tour includes a "Summer of '99 And Beyond Festival" in San Bernardino, California, on Aug. 31.

Finger Eleven will open for Creed throughout the entire tour, while 3 Doors Down will make guest appearances at most shows. Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic and Big Wreck will perform at select shows as well.

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“I feel like I’m as strong as I’ve ever been vocally, and looking forward to sharing the stage with the guys again,” Creed frontman Scott Stapp said in a statement, via Billboard . “The fans have clearly let us know they feel it’s long overdue. I want to give them what they deserve. I’m ready to bring it.”

It’s time to ROCK 🤟 The wait is over! Creed is returning to stages across North America for the first time in 12 years 🎸✨ #creedreunion #summerof99tour #needforcreed #creedtour #creedband #3DoorsDown #Daughtry #Switchfoot #Tonic #BigWreck #FingerEleven pic.twitter.com/MBg9D4aN8l — Creed (@Creed) October 30, 2023

The tour will kick off a couple of months after Creed reunites for their first shows in 12 years, as they'll perform aboard two separate cruises in April 2024. The "Summer of '99 Cruise," traveling from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, is set for April 18-22, while the "Summer of '99 and Beyond Cruise," traveling from Florida's Port Canaveral to Nassau, is scheduled for April 27-May 1. Tickets for both Creed-headlined voyages are sold out.

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Presale tickets for the "Summer of '99 Tour" go on sale starting Tuesday, with general tickets being available starting Friday. For information on how to purchase tickets to a specific show, visit Creed.com .

Here's a full look at each stop on Creed's reunion tour:

July 17: Green Bay, Wisconsin -- Resch Center

July 19: Monticello, Iowa -- Great Jones County Fair

July 20 : Walker, Minnesota -- Moondance Jam

July 23: Simpsonville, South Carolina -- CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park

July 24: Charlotte, North Carolina -- PNC Music Pavilion

July 26: Bristow, Virginia -- Jiffy Lube Live

July 27: Virginia Beach, Virginia -- Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

July 30: Toronto, Ontario -- Budweiser Stage

July 31: Clarkston, Michigan -- Pine Knob Music Theatre

Aug. 2: Cincinnati, Ohio -- Riverbend Music Center

Aug. 3: Burgettstown, Pennsylvania -- The Pavilion at Star Lake

Aug. 6: Bridgeport, Connecticut -- Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Aug. 7: Holmdel, New Jersey -- PNC Bank Arts Center

Aug. 9: St. Louis, Missouri -- Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Aug. 10: Indianapolis, Indiana -- Ruoff Music Center

Aug. 13: Nashville, Tennessee -- Ascend Amphitheater

Aug. 14: Pelham, Alabama -- Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Aug. 16: Tinley Park, Illinois -- Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Aug. 17: Welch, Minnesota -- Treasure Island Amphitheater

Aug. 20: Gilford, New Hampshire -- BankNH Pavilion

Aug. 21: Boston, Massachusetts -- Xfinity Center

Aug. 23: Hershey, Pennsylvania -- Hersheypark Stadium

Aug. 24: Saratoga Springs, New York -- Broadview Stage at SPAC

Aug. 31: San Bernardino, California -- Glen Helen Amphitheatre ("Summer of ’99 And Beyond Festival")

Sept. 1: Wheatland, California -- Toyota Amphitheatre

Sept. 4: Phoenix, Arizona -- Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Sept. 6: Salt Lake City, Utah -- USANA Amphitheatre

Sept. 7: Denver, Colorado -- Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

Sept. 10: Rogers, Arkansas -- Walmart AMP

Sept. 11: Dallas, Texas -- Dos Equis Pavilion

Sept. 13: San Antonio, Texas -- Frost Bank Center

Sept. 14: Houston, Texas -- The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sept. 16: Brandon, Mississippi -- Brandon Amphitheater

Sept. 18: Raleigh, North Carolina -- Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Sept. 20: Tampa, Floria -- MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds

Sept. 21: West Palm Beach, Florida -- iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Sept. 24: Jacksonville, Florida -- Daily’s Place

Sept. 25: Alpharetta, Georgia -- Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Sept. 27: Darien Lake, New York -- Darien Lake Amphitheater

Sept. 28: Atlantic City, New Jersey -- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

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Green Day tour 2024: Everything to know if you're going to Chase Field

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Green Day’s 10-times-platinum breakthrough, "Dookie," as well of the 20th anniversary of "American Idiot," one of rock 'n' roll's great comeback albums.

To celebrate, the pop-punk standard-bearers are playing both releases top to bottom on the Saviors Tour, named for their latest release, which hit the U.S. album charts at No. 4 in January.

It makes sense that they would want to celebrate the two releases that continue to define their legacy beyond the realm of Green Day super-fans in ways “Insomniac” (my favorite) and “Kerplunk!” (the OG’s choice) do not.

And they’ve rounded up a stellar batch of special guests to join them in that celebration.

The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and the Linda Lindas will also perform when the tour hits Chase Field in Phoenix on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

When is the Green Day tour playing Phoenix?

The Green Day Saviors Tour plays Chase Field in Phoenix on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

What time should I get to Chase Field for the Green Day concert?

Doors open at 4 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show up as early as possible to avoid potential delays at the gates as you get closer to show time.

The concert starts at 5:30 p.m. with the Linda Lindas, followed by Rancid and the Smashing Pumpkins.

Heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic is expected when the concert ends at around 11 p.m. 

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Where is Chase Field?

Chase Field is at 401 E. Jefferson St. in downtown Phoenix. It is bounded by Seventh Street to the east, Fourth Street to the west, Jefferson Street to the north and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to the south.

Green Day tickets in Phoenix

As of Tuesday, Sept. 19, tickets were available at  Ticketmaster.com  starting at $31.50.

Green Day setlist 2024

Here's the setlist from a recent Green Day tour stop at Coors Field in Denver.

• “The American Dream Is Killing Me”

"Dookie" album

• “Having a Blast”
• “Welcome to Paradise”
• “Pulling Teeth”
• “Basket Case”
• “Sassafras Roots”
• “When I Come Around”
• “Coming Clean”
• “Emenius Sleepus”
• “In the End”
• “F.O.D.” (preceded by a snippet of “Jack and Diane” by John Mellencamp)

Post-"Dookie" palate cleanse

• “All by Myself”
• “Know Your Enemy”
• “Look Ma, No Brains!”
• “One Eyed Bastard”
• “Brain Stew”

"American Idiot" album

• “American Idiot”
• “Jesus of Suburbia
• “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”
• “Are We the Waiting”
• “St. Jimmy”
• “Give Me Novacaine”
• “She's a Rebel”
• “Extraordinary Girl”
• “Letterbomb”
• “Wake Me Up When September Ends”
• “Homecoming”
• “Whatsername”
• “Bobby Sox”
• “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)”

Can I bring water or food to Chase Field?

You may bring the following:

• Unflavored/noncarbonated water in sealed plastic bottles.
• Empty plastic water bottles.
• Sealed single-serving juice boxes.
• Formula and baby food.

You may not bring alcohol into the venue.

No metal, glass or Thermos-style containers are permitted.

Food is allowed, as long as it’s in an approved clear plastic bag.

Best places to eat at Chase Field

Dining options at Chase Field include A-Zona Street Tacos, Bat Flip Burgers, Big Dawgs, Black Rock Coffee Bar, Burger Burger, Cactus Corn, Chef Tilder's Gyros, Chick-Fil-A, Copper State Steaks, D-Backs BBQ Alley, Doubleheaders, Estrella Jalisco Cantina, Four Peaks, Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup, Gonzo's Grill, Grand Canyon Grill, Grandma's Made Concessions, Hop Valley Box, Hungry Hill Sangwich, Loaded Nacho Cart, Oasis, Red Hot Grill, ReyGloria's Tamales, Serpientes Cantina, Streets of New York, Taste of Chase, Taquería Los D-backs, the Cavery and Yanikeke Empanadas.

For dessert, there's Churro Dog, Cold Stone Creamery, Scoopwell’s Dough Bar, Sweet Treats, Wetzel’s Pretzels and Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt.

There are beer stands, dessert carts and liquor bars throughout the ballpark. 

Premium bars are on the field for fans with floor seats.

There are assorted grab-and-go options throughout the stadium as well. 

Is Chase Field air-conditioned?

Yes, Chase Field is air-conditioned, although many fans complained that it wasn't functioning properly at the Def Leppard show with Journey and Steve Miller Band in August.

What is Chase Field's bag policy?

Each fan may carry  one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag  no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches or a clear plastic freezer bag no larger than one gallon. Clear bags may not have obscured interior pockets.

Fans may also carry a clutch purse no larger than 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches, with or without a handle.

Bags and purses are subject to search.

Can I bring a seat cushion or blanket to Chase Field?

One-piece seat cushions no wider than 18 inches without pockets, zippers or concealable areas are permitted.

Blankets are permitted if carried loosely. Blankets are subject to inspection.

Where do I enter if I have floor seats?

Guests with floor seats should pick up their wristbands on Fourth Street or outside Gate K and then proceed to any gate for entry. Access to the floor is available throughout the main concourse on the first and third base sides.

There are bars on the floor, so guests can head straight there for beverages.

What if I bought the VIP experience?

VIP ticketholders will receive instructions from VIP Nation.

What can I expect at security?

As you approach a gate, your ticket will be scanned, and you will be instructed to place your cellphone and metal objects in a bin on the table or inside your handbag or backpack.

Small sets of keys or spare change do not need to go in the bin. Security will examine your bags and direct you through the metal detector.

Gates A, C, E, J and K and the Bridge Entrance will have lanes available for those who cannot go through a metal detector because of a mobility device. Guests using these lanes will be subject to a light pat-down or hand wand, as well as an inspection of the mobility device.

If a medical implant sets off the metal detector, the person will be subject to a follow-up screening that may include a hand wand or light pat-down search.

The risk of disrupting a pacemaker is negligible. However, if you are concerned, there is an option of a pat-down search.

No weapons are allowed at Chase Field

Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are prohibited.

Only active federal or Arizona state law enforcement officers may enter with a firearm. Credentials will be verified at the time of entry.

Chase Field will not hold personal items. Storage lockers are available.

What is prohibited at Chase field

The following items are prohibited:

• Animals (except for service animals).
• Aerosol cans.
• Drones and other remote-controlled devices.
• Drugs or other illegal substances (including medical marijuana).
• Fireworks or other incendiary devices.
• Camera tri-, dual- or single-leg pods by non-media personnel.
• Skateboards, Rollerblades, scooters, razors or shoes with wheels.
• Obscene, offensive, indecent or inappropriate attire.
• Blow horns or noisemakers.
• Fishing nets.
• Beach balls, balloons or other inflatables (without prior approval).
• Laser pens.
• Banners containing commercial, political or obscene material, or that block guest views.
• Bicycles (use the approved bike parking racks).
• Liquids or machines for blowing bubbles.

Other items may be prohibited at the discretion of Chase Field management. The Arizona Diamondbacks reserve the right to inspect any items brought into Chase Field.

Chase Field doesn't accept cash

Chase Field is a cashless stadium that accepts major credit and debit cards, Apply Pay and Google Pay.

Have a credit or debit card ready if you do not plan to order from your mobile phone or visit one of three Cash-2-Card locations, free of charge, at Sections 106, 128 and 322.

Chase Field does have free Wi-Fi

Chase Field offers visitors free Wi-Fi at Dbacks Wifi.

Chase Field lost and found

During an event, inquire about lost items at Guest Services stations at the Main Concourse sections 128 or 322. Following an event, all unclaimed items are logged and secured for 30 days. Contact Security at  dbacks.com/lost .

How to take Valley Metro light rail to the Chase Field

Valley Metro trains run every 15-20 minutes. The stations nearest Chase Field are Third Street/Washington and Third Street/Jefferson.

Buy your fare at any light rail station with cash, credit or debit card — or purchase a pass in advance to avoid lines at the vending machines.

It may be best to buy an all-day pass for riding to and from the concert. It's good for unlimited boarding on the same day, so there's no need to wait in line to purchase a pass when the concert is over.

Download the Valley Metro app or visit  valleymetro.org .

Is park and ride available?

Here's a list of Valley Metro park and ride lots:

Phoenix:  Metro Parkway, 19th and Dunlap avenues, 19th and Montebello avenues, 19th Avenue and Camelback Road, Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, Central Avenue and Camelback Road and 38th and Washington streets.

Tempe:  Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard, McClintock Drive and Apache Boulevard, Loop 101 and Apache Boulevard.

Mesa:  Sycamore and Main Street; Mesa Drive and Main Street; Gilbert Road and Main Street.

Chase Field parking

You can select a lot and pay for parking in advance at  parkwhiz.com . Two weeks out, 14 lots within a 1-mile radius of Chase Field had spaces available for $20-$60.

Directions to Chase Field

If you're coming from the Southeast Valley:

Take Interstate 10 west, then use the right three lanes to I-17 at the split. Exit to the right on Seventh Street, then turn left at the light on Lincoln Street. Or, continue north on Seventh Street to Jefferson Street, then turn right to access parking facilities east of Seventh Street.

A word to the wise: Left turns from Seventh Street westbound onto Washington Street are prohibited.

To avoid congestion, continue on I-17 to the Seventh Avenue exit, go right on Seventh Avenue and then right at Lincoln or Jefferson streets.

If you're coming from Scottsdale or east Mesa:

Take Loop 202 west to I-10 and exit via the Fifth Avenue HOV lane or Seventh Avenue. Turn left on Fillmore, Van Buren (accessible from Fifth Avenue only) or Jefferson streets.

If you're coming from the Northwest Valley:

Use I-17 to the Jefferson Street exit, then turn left and continue eastbound.

If you're coming from the Northeast Valley:

Take State Route 51 (Piestewa Freeway) to I-10 east, exit at Washington Street and turn right. Or take I-10 west to the Seventh Street exit and turn left.

To avoid congestion, continue on I-10 to Seventh Avenue or the Fifth Avenue HOV exit. Turn left on Fillmore, Van Buren (accessible from Fifth Avenue only) or Jefferson streets.

If you're coming from North Central Phoenix:

Use surface streets, including Seventh Avenue, First Avenue and Seventh Street.

Due to heavy traffic, Seventh Street is the least preferred option.

If you're coming from the West Valley

Take I-10 to Seventh Avenue or the Fifth Avenue HOV exit and turn right. Turn left on Fillmore, Van Buren (accessible from Fifth Avenue only) or Jefferson streets for parking.

Chase Field is at 401 E. Jefferson St. in downtown Phoenix. It is bounded by Seventh Street to the east, Fourth Street to the west, Jefferson Street to the north, and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to the south.

Where are Uber and Lyft at Chase Field?

There are three recommended pickup/dropoff spots for ride shares: First and Washington streets; Third Street between Washington and Jefferson streets; and Twelfth and Jackson streets.

Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on  Facebook  as Ed Masley. Email him at  [email protected] .

Green Day Delivers Fresh-Faced Performance of Decades-Old Albums at SoFi Stadium: Concert Review

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There’s something to be said about aging gracefully in rock music. Coming of age as a punk rock group whose adolescent despondence became the rallying cry for a generation of fans and acolytes alike can quickly wither on the vine. Just as soon as a star rises, so do the stakes surrounding it: Can a band predicated on an anti-establishment ticket maintain its momentum far beyond its foundational era, when the establishment itself becomes the engine for its continued success?

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That intergenerational appeal is a testament to the durability of their songwriting and performance abilities. “Dookie” arrived with sharp melodies and songs brimming with hooks. And when they transitioned into “American Idiot,” after Tré pranced about the stage in a leopard robe singing “All By Myself” and the band shredded “Brain Stew” and “Know Your Enemy” with a fan on stage, the connection between eras rang through as though a decade hadn’t divided them. Each record carries a pop-rock sensibility that’s specific to Green Day — even the sappiness of “Wake Me Up When September Ends” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” felt relative to the quick-strummed chords of their brattier hits.

None of the show would carry the same effervescence without Armstrong, who at 52 years old is as virile and agile as ever. It was humbling to see the level of spryness he’s maintained. He commanded the audience without breaking a sweat; his vocals were as nasal and fine-tuned as ever, and his boyish good looks remained pristine. To flit about the stage with such spark, more than three decades after starting his career, was a lesson not just in resolve but also in maintenance.

At that, the Saviors Tour could have been a nostalgia play, and in most ways it was, from the opening sets of Rancid and Smashing Pumpkins to a headlining set entirely consisting of albums celebrating decade-old milestones. But Green Day hasn’t lost any of what made the group such an enduring force. If anything, it’s a reminder that good art may get commodified over time — small club shows, these aren’t — but that, when handled with top-tier professionalism, will continue to find its audience, no matter the time or place.

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