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Primus TracksClaypool Lennon Delirium: Monolith of Phobos OverviewIn 2016, Les Claypool had some time away from Primus and invited Sean Lennon to Rancho Relaxo; Sean had guested on some Primus encores during their 2015 summer tour and jammed backstage with Les, where a connection was born. They fished, drank pinot, discussed nuggets from newspapers and periodicals, in the process birthing The Claypool Lennon Delirium. We get into the details of how these two got together and give an album overview of Monolith of Phobos, a proggy/psychedelic album name if there ever was one. Get involvedInstagramFacebookEmailBurn your m...
2026-02-0946 min
Podcast – Progzilla RadioSounds That Can Be Made #428 (Covers special X)
Edition 428 of Sounds That Can Be Made is now available as a podcast!
Playlist:
Hippie Death Cult – Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V) (Pink Floyd cover)Panic Room – Bitches Crystal (Voodoo Vamp Mix) (Emerson, Lake & Palmer cover)The Dear Hunter – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John cover)Black Country Communion – Medusa (Trapeze cover)Whitesnake (feat. The Hook City Strings) – Soldier of Fortune (Deep Purple cover)Ndlovu Youth Choir – Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen cover)Ukandanz – War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover)Sergeant Thunderhoof – Parents (Budgie cover)Iron Maiden – Cross-Eyed Mary (Jeth...
2026-01-032h 30
Morning AlmondsHow Life Changed My Music: A Journey of Music and MemoriesEp 5: In this heartfelt episode of the Morning Almonds podcast, we dive deep into the transformative power of music and how it shapes our lives plus the psychology of music in public. Host Joshua Zeck shares personal stories, from childhood memories of Neil Diamond, Prince, Roy Orbison, and Dion, to discovering the raw energy of live music.
Explore the evolution from worship songs and classic rock to the rebellious sounds of KRS-One, Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy, Tribe Called Quest, and the genre-bending styles of 311. Relive the magic of live shows with bands like Steppenwolf, Wilco, Typo N...
2025-12-0148 minPrimus TracksOFAF - You Can't Tell Errol AnythingThis week, we tackle a track that could easily appear on a Tom Waits record, most notably Real Gone, which Les Claypool actually guested on. There's something about the percussive backbeat and dirty upright that screams Waits, but Les puts his own spin on it with tripped-out high register upright and clean vocals. Josh and Frankie agree that this is one of the more memorable tracks from the record so far, and the lyrical story, while a variation on the standard Claypool lyrical themes, are engaging and delightful because of how the story is told. Get involved
2025-10-1336 minPrimus TracksOFAF - What Would Sir George Martin Do?On this OFAF track, Les Claypool ponders what one of his heroes might do in numerous situations around a trip to London in which the airline loses Les's luggage, he's without UK currency, but he gets to screen a film with George Martin in the room and parties with George's son Giles until Les's pal Jason pukes on someone. It's certainly not your standard Claypool lyrical fare! Tune in to learn a bit about George Martin and why LC might hold him in such high regard, as does most everyone else in the music industry. Get involved
2025-10-0637 min
Talk ArtSean Ono LennonWe meet Sean Ono Lennon to explore his music and life with art, plus we discuss the forthcoming box set Power to the People, that Sean has produced, of his parents’ Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s 1972 fundraising live New York concert. We consider activism in art, especially the legacy of John and Yoko’s timeless work together (as also documented in the recent One to One documentary).Recorded live at Madison Square Garden, New York City on 30 August 1972, the Power to The People box set includes 31 Live Tracks from John & Yoko's two historic sets at the One T...
2025-10-0359 min
Back on the ChainBotC16: Les Claypool and OysterheadFundamentalsX: @Fundamentals21mnostr: npub12eml5kmtrjmdt0h8shgg32gye5yqsf2jha6a70jrqt82q9d960sspky99gbook: https://zeuspay.com/btc-for-institutionsJasonnostr: npub19l2muzvelq07kfx8glfqmpf8jdcj2xp733rhjfc05t2g2mt9krjqrae40wIntro: Pseudo Suicide, Oysterhead 10/27/2001 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhH3fsRni54Intrashow: Interview, Oysterhead 10/27/2001 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc70U3tA8L4Full PBS Broadcast, Oysterhead 10/27/2001 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjaDVaub6EkOutro: Little Faces / Shadow of a Man / Birthday Boys, O...
2025-07-071h 35
The Lot Scene83: Katie Naked By The Pool (with Les Claypool)Episode 83: AboveTheDave gives you his Top Ten versions of the song "Voices Insane" by The Disco Biscuits with special guest Sunshine. Plus, we have a newcomer to the podcast, Frank Harper the Tarper, who tells us about his families history of tarping. Then, Les Claypool comes by to talk about all the big Primus updates.
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2025-07-011h 11Primus TracksOWAW - Iowan GalLes Claypool's ode to his wife, Chaney, starts side two of Of Whales and Woe, and there's certainly no woe to be found in this joyous track, which reflects the irrational emotional highs of fulfilled love, through the Claypool lens. Josh, a native Iowan, sheds some light on the lyrical references and discusses agricultural exports, because that's all Iowans talk about aside from the weather. We also play an excerpt from Les's book tour in Iowa City. That evening was captured by the radio program Live At Prairie Lights and is archived here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/n...
2025-05-2746 min
BakotunesLes ClaypoolSend us a textAnother beauty from the Bako vault! Bakotunes welcomes Primus bassist and musical visionary, Les Claypool! Enjoy a nice slice of cheesy, gooey, Primus goodness with memories, music and more. Recorded during the band's final Primus in 3D tour (2012). Episode includes music by Primus: "John The Fisherman (live)", "My Name is Mud", "American Life", "Jerry Was a Racecar Driver", and a bonus trailer from the dreaded "XTro" (1982). Support the showSponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. S...
2025-03-1224 min
The Ryen Russillo PodcastPart 1: More Mavs Misery with Kyrie Out for the Season, 15 NBA East Teams in 15(ish) Minutes, and Les Claypool of Primus!The first installment of this two-part special starts with Russillo sharing his thoughts on Kyrie Irving’s season-ending injury and how it affects how we look at the Luka trade. Then, he runs through the NBA’s 15 Eastern Conference teams in just over 15 minutes (6:06). Later, Primus’ Les Claypool joins the show to talk about their search for a new drummer, his time with Oysterhead, and the journey of his career (52:30) .Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast.The Ringer is comm...
2025-03-041h 32
Blockbaby SAPart 1: More Mavs Misery with Kyrie Out for the Season, 15 NBA East Teams in 15(ish) Minutes, and Les Claypool of Primus!The first installment of this two-part special starts with Russillo sharing his thoughts on Kyrie Irving’s season-ending injury and how it affects how we look at the Luka trade. Then, he runs through the NBA’s 15 Eastern Conference teams in just over 15 minutes (6:06). Later, Primus’ Les Claypool joins the show to talk about their search for a new drummer, his time with Oysterhead, and the journey of his career (52:30) . Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn mor...
2025-03-041h 29
Kyle Meredith With...Rewind: Maynard James Keenan & Les Claypool on Thwarting Criminals, Performing in Costume, and Drinking WineFor this Rewind of our 1000th episode of Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle sits down with two icons of rock—Primus lead man Les Claypool and Tool’s Maynard James Keenan—to talk about their ongoing collaboration and friendship, highlighted by the upcoming “Sessanta Tour.” The conversation quickly turns hilarious, with the two bantering about everything from thwarting bank robberies and wrestling bears to recalling their first meeting during the 1993 Lollapalooza. They discuss the challenges of blending their distinctive styles while playing on each other’s songs during their live shows, and adding a fishing pond behind the stage for Les during dow...
2024-12-2531 min
Human Design for Songwriters and Music Lovers - Music By Design21 - Brian Grafstein on Les Claypool, Phish and the Gene KeysIn this episode I am chatting with my friend Brian Grafstein, music lover, gene keys guide, massage therapist and so much more! We talked at length about the Gene Keys and Brian’s study with Gate 18 and how it is serendipitously connected to his love of Les Claypool from Primus and Trey Anastasio from Phish. We didn’t actually talk much about his HD in this episode but he is a 4/6 Emotional Projector, RAX Explanation and you can check out his Gene Keys profile as well as his HD chart next to Les and Trey’s on the Patreon page at...
2024-10-251h 40Kyle Meredith With...Maynard James Keenan & Les Claypool on Thwarting Criminals, Performing in Costume, and Drinking WineFor the 1,000th episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle sits down with two rock icons—Primus frontman Les Claypool and Tool’s Maynard James Keenan—to discuss their ongoing collaboration and friendship, highlighted by the upcoming "Sessanta Tour." The conversation quickly turns hilarious, with the two bantering about everything from thwarting bank robberies and wrestling bears to recalling their first meeting during the 1993 Lollapalooza. They discuss the challenges of blending their distinctive styles while playing on each other's songs during their live shows, and adding a fishing pond behind the stage for Les during downtime. Les also teases the idea o...
2024-10-1630 minPrimus TracksMaking of c2b3 with Brain and Les ClaypoolAs we turn our attention to Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains, Tim Soya made sure we opened proceedings in style with two of the band members, Brian "Brain" Mantia and Les Claypool. We ask them about the origins and magic of C2B3 - which seems to be just that, given their commentary, but they certainly hold dear the experience of playing without a net and relying on one another to carry the show should the need arise. We get into some of the album's tracks and stump them with a clip of a song they didn't know they...
2024-09-161h 13Kyle Meredith With...Les Claypool on Primus, Tool, Billy Strings, and The Claypool Lennon DeliriumOn this special rewind episode, revisit five interviews with Les Claypool of Primus and more. Listen to the trip through time and bass here.Starting in 2011, Claypool and his band dropped into the WFPK studio to dig into their just-released Green Naugahyde. From there, the musician talks about Americana music (and his Duo de Twang project), the Primus biography, and their tribute to Willy Wonka. The 2019 interview is with both Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon, with the two discussing the Claypool Lennon Delirium, environmental issues, black holes, and Julian Assange.The next stop is in 2022, wh...
2024-09-141h 41
The Metallica ReportLes Claypool of Primus; Metallica Tour Photographers Jeff Yeager & Brett MurrayThe week of September 11, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan chats with one of Kirk Hammett’s old schoolmates… you may have heard of him. The one and only Les Claypool, the creative force behind Primus, joins the podcast to share some teenage algebra class memories. And as any good reporter would do, Renée follows up with Kirk for his take on those early days.Then, our hosts catch up with Jeff Yeager and Brett Murray, the documentarians behind the cameras at every single Metallica tour stop. How many photos...
2024-09-1130 min
Zig At The Gig podcastMike DillonMike Dillon is a percussionist, vibraphonist, bandleader, singer-songwriter, and vocalist born in San Antonio Texas. He is a member of Critters Buggins, Les Claypool's Fancy Band, and Garage A Trois. He has performed with many musicians including Ani DiFranco, Galactic, Brave Combo, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Marco Benevento, Clutch, Claude Coleman Jr., and New Orleans musicians Kevin O'Day, Johnny Vidacovich, James Singleton, and Ricky Lee Jones.
Mike Dillon & Punkadelick makes its recorded debut with Inflorescence, an album of heady, instrumental rock highlighting a band deep in the throes of creative freedom, road tested and wild. Consisting of 10 t...
2024-07-171h 23Primus TracksPurple Onion - Album overview & title trackAs we begin to peel back the layers of Les Claypool's 2002 album Purple Onion, we discuss the background of the record, its place in (and out) of its time, the inspiration for the title, and we discuss the title track's ambience and ambiguous lyrics. Purple Onion stands as the jump-start to the Les Claypoo; 2000s solo career in terms of writing and performing original material with the Frog Brigade, Fancy Band, Fungi Band - whatever the name of the iteration, it's based on a Claypool record. Grab your local, organic produce and join us. Get involved:
2024-04-2936 min
Waves with Wireless NerdEmbarking on a New Tech Voyage: From Les Claypool's Wine Endeavors to Revolutionary Dining Tech and the Unveiling of Wi-Fi's As-A-Service FutureSend us a textWave goodbye to the familiar as I embark on a thrilling new adventure beyond Cisco, rife with potential and discovery. Get ready to uncork the symphonic blend of music and winemaking with none other than Les Claypool of Primus fame, who's taken a fascinating detour into the world of fine wines. This episode isn't just about the grape; it's a feast for the senses, where technology meets the culinary arts. Angela Diffly from MURTEC and the Restaurant Technology Network joins us to serve up a dish of insights on how tech is revolutionizing...
2024-04-1830 minKyle Meredith With...Kyle Meredith Rewind: Les Claypool on Covering Tool and Pink Floyd & Upcoming Albums with Delirium and Billy StringsWe're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2023. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 8th. For now, here's my chat with Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament.Here are the original show notes:Les Claypool catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about bringing back Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for a summer tour, in which they’ll be playing Pink Floyd’s Animals in full, as well as talking about the n...
2023-12-2924 min
The Itch Rock PodcastThe Itch On Tour: Les Claypool + Joe BonamassaThis week, we're scratching The Itch to see more legends! Elite-level bassist Les Claypool (with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa came through St. Louis, and The Itch was there to see them... in one case, up close and very personal! Join us for tales of military marches, wholesome father-son bonding time, and one of the most perfect song titles of all time. Enjoy.
If you like what you hear, you can hear more of us every Sunday night broadcasting rock to the masses from 6-9pm CST on KCLC-FM. If you're not in...
2023-11-1634 minPrimus TracksLes Claypool's Frog Brigade 2023 Tour WrapLes Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade returned in majestic form as they toured the USA in 2023 - 57 shows that thrilled, delighted, and awed audiences who came for the Claypoolian tunes and stayed for the cover of the entire Animals album by Pink Floyd. We delve into the tour by the numbers, provide our own personal highlights from the shows we attended and recordings abailable, and read lots of listener commentary on the tour: lots of positivity and praise for this lineup and its prodigous musical cohesion, and rightfully so. Viva las ranas!Tech note: We did have some...
2023-11-0655 minPrimus TracksLes Claypool's Frog Brigade - Live Frogs Sets 1 & 2After Primus went on hiatus in 2000, Les Claypool was at a musical and professional crossroads. Eventually, he assembled a group of friends as Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for some festivals, and after solidifying the lineup, took to touring the States in a small Airstream trailer. These efforts results in Live Frogs Set 1 and Set 2, which provide a glimpse into the early Frog Brigade experience: lots of Pink Floyd, Sausage, and Holy Mackerel, and a liberated musical experience in which Les and his fellow Frogs stretch, jam, and explore their sonic realm. The Frog experience introduced Les to...
2023-10-231h 17
Özel masallah podcastEpisode 1475 - Les Claypool / Marc RibotLes Claypool is the first guest who flew himself to his WTF interview. Whether he’s studying aviation, perfecting fly fishing or starting another band, the Primus founder and bass virtuoso is always doing new things to stave off boredom. Les and Marc talk about his origins, Tom Waits, Adrian Belew, South Park, Sean Ono Lennon, and the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. Les also mentions that one of his favorite guitar players is the genre-hopping Marc Ribot. So the two Marcs sit down in the garage to talk about classical guitar, being at Woodstock, jazz influences, and Tom Waits again. Si...
2023-10-021h 51
WTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 1475 - Les Claypool / Marc RibotLes Claypool is the first guest who flew himself to his WTF interview. Whether he’s studying aviation, perfecting fly fishing or starting another band, the Primus founder and bass virtuoso is always doing new things to stave off boredom. Les and Marc talk about his origins, Tom Waits, Adrian Belew, South Park, Sean Ono Lennon, and the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. Les also mentions that one of his favorite guitar players is the genre-hopping Marc Ribot. So the two Marcs sit down in the garage to talk about classical guitar, being at Woodstock, jazz influences, and Tom Waits again. Si...
2023-10-021h 52
WTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 1475 - Les Claypool / Marc RibotLes Claypool is the first guest who flew himself to his WTF interview. Whether he’s studying aviation, perfecting fly fishing or starting another band, the Primus founder and bass virtuoso is always doing new things to stave off boredom. Les and Marc talk about his origins, Tom Waits, Adrian Belew, South Park, Sean Ono Lennon, and the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. Les also mentions that one of his favorite guitar players is the genre-hopping Marc Ribot. So the two Marcs sit down in the garage to talk about classical guitar, being at Woodstock, jazz influences, and Tom Waits again. ...
2023-10-021h 48Primus TracksLegendary Show Dissection - Bonnraoo 2008Bonnaroo 2008 saw Les Claypool assemble a one-off lineup to perform a bevy of his solo tracks around a couple of setlist surprises. Sam Bass, Pualo Baldi, and MIRV joined Les to delight and bewilder the assembled masses in a show that stands out among all of the performances billed to Les Claypool. Frankie guides us through the highlights and gives backstory to the circumstances of the show. Playlist of the show with videoToasterland recording Get involved:InstagramTwitterEmailBurn your money ...
2023-08-281h 02
ImVibes PodcastS.4 Ep.10 - Les ClaypoolJoin us as we explore the life and times of legendary bass player Les Claypool with special guest Mike Thrower.
2023-08-2144 min
Adam Carolla ShowJosh Potter Makes Easy Money Utilizing Unusual Body Parts + News on the Recent Lady Gaga Trial, Killer TikTok Trends and a Jamie Foxx Sighting After His Health ScareComedian Josh Potter joins Adam for a wild episode that includes a foot competition, making money off strange body parts online, and some memorable, and dare we say almost horrifying one night stands. Adam touches on some old Hollywood history of the dashing and tragic life of actor, Rock Hudson, with further discussions on the AIDS epidemic and the ostracization and fear of that time period. Later, we meet rockstar musician Les Claypool, where he and Adam reminisce about meeting previously on LoveLine, where Les retells a “clutch your pearls” moment from the show. We learn about how Les tried out...
2023-07-122h 12
Behind the SetlistLes ClaypoolLes Claypool is the co-founder of the rock band Primus and is currently touring with the return of Colonel Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, one of his many bands and collaborations that showcase his unique skills on the bass and a penchant for psychedelic, absurdist and oddball music. The Fearless Flying Frog Brigade tours through July 15 and breaks until a gig at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA, on Oct. 11. That tour continues through Nashville, TN, on Oct. 31. Inside the episode:3:10 The origins of Colonel Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade6:00 Les...
2023-07-1027 min
Organized Chaos PodcastEpisode 102: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Bumblebee, & Les Claypool's Frog BrigadeSend us a textIn this episode, Bobby and I discuss:- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Into the Spider-Verse 2)- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Indiana Jones 2)- Bumblebee (Transformers prequel/reboot?)- Les Claypool's Frog Brigade (Primus)Recorded June 5, 2023.This video will be streamed to both the Organized Chaos and Organized Chaos Podcast channels, however if you want to watch it later you can only see it once done recording on the Organized Chaos Podcast channel.Bobby Quarters:https://www.facebook.com...
2023-06-061h 05
The Bob Lefsetz PodcastLes ClaypoolBassist extraordinaire Colonel Les Claypool has regrouped his Fearless Flying Brigade for its first tour in two decades. This is Claypool's story, from picking up the bass at 14 to Primus to Oysterhead to wine-making to... Les will entertain you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-112h 07Kyle Meredith With...Les Claypool on Covering Tool and Pink Floyd & Upcoming Albums with Delirium and Billy StringsLes Claypool catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about bringing back Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for a summer tour, in which they’ll be playing Pink Floyd’s Animals in full, as well as talking about the new lineup that includes Sean Ono Lennon as part of the band. The Primus frontman goes on to tell us why he’s playing Animals in full for the first time in 20 years, the possibility of covering a Tool album, and recently fronting a band made up of Tool members for a charity event. Claypool also discusses last year’s...
2023-05-1023 min
Across the Margin: The PodcastEpisode 159: Mike Dillon & Punkadelick's Inflorescence This episode of Across The Margin : The Podcast presents an interview with prolific percussionist, vibraphonist, bandleader, and vocalist Mike Dillon. How many artists have been praised as a “punk rock provocateur,” “jazz vibraphone visionary,” and “percussion virtuoso”? There’s only one: Mike Dillon. Whether through his affiliation with artists like Les Claypool of Primus, Rickie Lee Jones, Dean Ween Group, and Ani Difranco, and collaborations such as Nolatet, Garage a Trois, The Dead Kenny G's, Critters Buggin, or bands he has led, including Mike Dillon Band, Mike Dillon's New Orleans Punk Rock Percussion Consortium, Billy Goat, and Hairy Apes BMX, the Texas...
2023-03-0732 min
ROCKnVINO: A Pairing of Music & WineRNV 90: Ross Cobb of Cobb WinesROCKnVINO is BACK... and now we've also got a radio show! Tune in on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month for a new live episode at ksro.com!
For our introductory episode back, hosts Michelle and Coco invite Ross Cobb, owner and winemaker at Cobb Wines to chat about wine and music. Ross has a deep connection to both music and wine, playing bass and collecting records since he was a boy. He went to work helping his father and mother establish their vineyard, Coastlands, just outside of Occidental in Sonoma County before working for a...
2023-02-2234 min
Prisoners of Rock and Roll55 - The Weird World of Les ClaypoolLes Claypool is a musical mad scientist and one of the weirdest musicians to have commercial success in rock and roll. He’s best known for his amazing bass playing and quirky sense of humor in leading the band Primus (and for doing the theme for South Park), but he’s also put together a handful of other really cool projects that made other types of music. Including Oysterhead, the funk jazz supergroup with Trey Anastasio from Phish and Stewart Copeland from The Police. The Duo de Twang country music project. And, most recently, the awesom...
2023-01-091h 48Kyle Meredith With...Kyle Meredith Rewind: Les ClaypoolWe're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2022. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 6th. For now, here's my chat with Les Claypool.----Les Claypool catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Primus’ upcoming continuation of their A Tribute to Kings tour, where they play the 1977 Rush album A Farewell to Kings in full.The legendary singer/bassist goes on to discuss his fandom for Peter Gabriel, XTC...
2022-12-261h 19
LA HORA DEL DOCTOR VBLUESEpisodio 56. HARD ROCK KALAMAZOOEl Doctor codiciaba una guitarra Gibson Les Paul y ha decidido viajar en esta ocasión a la fábrica Gibson situada en la ciudad de Kalamazoo (Michigan), nombre indio con distintas etimologías de las cuales, “zona donde los animales heridos se retiran a morir” le ha parecido al Doctor la más poética y musical. La Gibson Les Paul fue creada en 1952 por el guitarrista Les Paul y Ted McCarty presidente de Gibson, como respuesta al éxito de la Fender Telecaster, una guitarra de cuerpo macizo sorprendente para la época. En 1968 creó además un bajo eléctrico con la...
2022-12-131h 14Primus TracksInter-Album Interview: Cage ClaypoolCage Claypool has a familiar last name, and his first name ought to be known to you by now as the creator of the music videos for Conspiranoia and Follow The Fool, as well as a promotional video for Les's gold EMG pickups. He's also working on a Primus documentary, for which Josh and Frankie are immensely excited. Cage shares his experiences making the aforementioned videos and many of the other projects he's had a hand in over the years.Find Cage:https://www.youtube.com/@cageclaypoolhttps://www.instagram.com/cageclaypool/For more...
2022-12-051h 05
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode #490 - November 18, 2022 - Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastOn this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #490) as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. I’ve got another entertaining two hours assembled for you with more new tracks, vintage ‘vault’ cuts, a seasonal song or two, and several surprises that ‘ll warm up these cold days ahead. We’ll start with the latest from the PIXIES, followed by an early BECK song, then THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE, the obscure Texas band MALLARD, San Francisco’s MAD RIVER, and a solo cut from former Bonzo VIVIAN STANSHALL. Next up it’s another gem from TODD RUNDGREN’S latest...
2022-11-182h 10
V de VillanoV de Villano - Episodio #21 : Mi nombre es Claypool...Les Claypool.La carrera de Les Claypool es como un viaje alucinante por el universo de la música menos convencional y mainstream que te puedas imaginar, una locura sobre cuatro cuerdas que lo ubica como el mejor bajista de nuestro tiempo. Este episodio nace de una sugerencia de una seguidora de V De Villano llamada May Salas quien recomendó hacer contenidos sobre bajistas de este calibre asique no descarto a futuro volver a realizar otros ya que el tópico en si en amplio e interesante. Hablar sobre el líder de Primus , Oysterheads, Sausage etc. nos permite ver cuanta versatilidad tien...
2022-08-081h 08The Lot Scene19: Under The Skies You Built (with Les Claypool)EPISODE 19: This week we talk about what it takes to survive a camping music festival and we get help from Hamanos the Crystal Healer. Jay Dead returns to talk about recent Phish shows and his new favorite jamband. Plus we talk to the incredible Les Claypool.
DISCLAIMER: The following podcast is completely fictional. All of the characters, even those based on real people, are fictional. They are just impressions by a weird dude talking to himself for your enjoyment.
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2022-07-2656 min
Andrew's Daily FiveGuitar Heroes: Episode 6Send us a text#45-43Intro/Outro: Foreplay/Long Time by Boston45. Allen Collins (Andrew)44. Kirk Hammett (Andrew)43. Les Claypool (Aaron)Vote on your favorite guitarist from today's episodeSongs:Allen Collins:Call Me the Breeze by Lynyrd SkynyrdFree Bird by Lynyrd SkynyrdKirk Hammett:Master of Puppets by MetallicaCreeping Death by MetallicaOne by MetallicaLes Claypool:Tommy the Cat by PrimusJerry Was a Race Car Driver by PrimusHamburger...
2022-07-1829 min
BandsplainPrimus with Christopher WeingartenPrimus, led by bass-slappin’ virtuoso Les Claypool, emerged from the Bay Area’s funk-punk-metal hybrid scene of the late 80s and 90s, to become a textbook cult band—you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Music journalist Christopher Weingarten makes the case for the true cult fandom of Primus and the oddball, arty genius of Les Claypool.
Follow Christopher Weingarten on Twitter @1000TimesYes and pick up his 33 ⅓ book on Public Enemy’s It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.
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2022-04-283h 23
BandsplainPrimus with Christopher WeingartenPrimus, led by bass-slappin’ virtuoso Les Claypool, emerged from the Bay Area’s funk-punk-metal hybrid scene of the late 80s and 90s, to become a textbook cult band—you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Music journalist Christopher Weingarten makes the case for the true cult fandom of Primus and the oddball, arty genius of Les Claypool.Follow Christopher Weingarten on Twitter @1000TimesYes and pick up his 33 ⅓ book on Public Enemy’s It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-04-283h 24
The Upful LIFE Podcast056: SKERIK [saxophonist: Garage a Trois, Bastard Jazz, Emerald Quintet, Critters Buggin, DRKWAV, Syncopated Taint Septet, Bandalabra, Lorbo, Dead Kenny G’s, Omaha Diner, MORE!]Please welcome SKERIK, Seattle's inimitable master of saxophone skronk, to Episode 056 of *The Upful LIFE Podcast. Brilliant on both tenor and baritone saxophone, most often mixing in electronics, effects, and loops, Skerik is nothing short of a pioneer in saxophonics.
3:15 - Introducing Skerik
9:30 - Skerik interview
Co-founder of Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois, Tuatara, DRKWAV, and Skerik’s Syncopated Taint Septet. He is also an original member of both Les Claypool’s Fancy Band and Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. Skerik has worked extensively with Stanton Moore (drummer-Galactic) and Charlie Hunter (8-string guitar) across numerous collabs, including Bastard Jazz...
2022-04-272h 01
The Department of Metal AntiquitiesDMA #75: Blind Illusion's "Sane Asylum" featuring Les Claypool and Larry LaLondeIn 1988 Metallica's Kirk Hammett joined Les Claypool, Larry LaLonde, and some other gents for an epic thrash metal recording session.
With Kirk manning the board, Blind Illusion churned out an album full of riffs and spliffs.
Join Nik and Duncan as they deep dive into this forgotten record.
2022-04-0559 min
Big Muddy Music HourLes ClaypoolLes Claypool joins the show to talk about Primus' upcoming tour and his musical beginnings.
2022-04-0139 min
Kyle Meredith With...Les Claypool on Covering Rush, New Primus and Delirium, and His Thoughts on Maynard’s WineLes Claypool catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Primus’ upcoming continuation of their A Tribute to Kings tour, where they play the 1977 Rush album A Farewell to Kings in full.
The legendary singer/bassist goes on to discuss his fandom for Peter Gabriel, XTC, and Jerry Reed before giving us an update on the next Primus release (a 13-min song with two addiction tracks), a project with Sean Lennon that has something to do with animation, “a twang thing” with Billy Strings, and the possibility of another Oysterhead album.
Claypool then heads back to 200...
2022-03-161h 20
The Eddie Trunk PodcastCorey Taylor & Les ClaypoolThis week on The Eddie Trunk Podcast, Eddie brings you his interviews with Corey Taylor, where he talked about his new movie Rucker, Slipknot, CMFB and Stoner Sour, and Les Claypool, where he got into Primus' A Tribute To Kings Tour, Rush as an influence on the band, what's coming up for Primus and so much more! Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 2:00-4:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Volume Channel 106.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter and Instagram!
Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET...
2022-03-0357 min
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode #449 - January 7, 2022 Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastThis week marks my first official program of 2022, so on today’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #449) I’ll be celebrating surviving the past twelve months and getting to be a year older, playing several artists that due to time constraints didn’t make my ‘Best Of’ special which aired last week, and continuing the ongoing quest to bring you the best that ‘freeform’ radio has to offer.It all gets started with ‘Right Now Betty White,’ TIN HUEY’S homage to the late entertainer, followed by THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION with ‘The Uncle Meat Variations,’ then LES CLAYPOOL’S DUO DE TWANG...
2022-01-073h 06
The New Dad RockEP 49. What Does Primus Have to Do With the Beatles?It was 20 years ago today that Keith and Steve saw Oysterhead at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, and almost 20 days ago that Steve saw Primus perform at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. The lead singer of Primus Les Claypool was also in a movie called Pig Hunt with Keith and Steve's good friend Trevor (spoiler alert: Trevor's character dies in the movie). Anyway, Keith & Steve try to answer the age old question, does Primus suck? Primus live 2017RushTom WaitsFrizzle FrySeas of CheeseHoly Mackerel live Portland 1996Fearless Flying...
2021-10-2623 min
No Guitar Is Safe143 - Bryan Kehoe Shares How to Make a Pedalboard ScreamFrom Les Claypool (Primus) to Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) to M.I.R.V to Duo De Twang (again featuring Claypool) to his own band, Kehoe Nation (AKA Kehoe International), nuclear-powered guitar hero BRYAN KEHOE — with his badass guitar kung fu, operatic singing voice, and anything-goes comedic spirit — is a treasured member of any band he is in. He’s also a full-time “brand evangelist” for Jim Dunlop and that company's lines of pedals, picks, capos, cables, strings, slides, and other guitar accessories. Today, we land the ‘copter at Jim Dunlop headquarters in Benicia, CA, where Bryan plugs into a 1x15 speak...
2021-10-201h 13
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode #424 - July 9, 2021 - Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastIt’s time for another weekly installment of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #424) and today I’ve got a set that honors ‘World UFO Day,’ another that explores Mediterranean song structures, and one that has at it’s core, some uniquely unusual spoken word pieces intermixed with equally unusual melodies. Intrigued? Here are a few descriptive clues for you.The first set starts off with the UFO based theme and features the MONKS OF DOOM (doing Steve Hillage’s ‘Light In The Sky’), followed by FIRESIGN THEATRE (‘Army Training Film’), THE BEYONDERERS, JAH WOBBLE, and dialogue from ROBERT CALVERT. Then RALPH...
2021-07-093h 01
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves Episode #417 - May 14, 2021 - Paul Ciminero (host) PodcastIt’s a new music extravaganza on this week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #417) as I’m adding the latest from RHIANNON GIDDEN’S & FRANCESCO TURISSI, DR. LONNIE SMITH (with guest vocalist IGGY POP), RODRIGO Y GABRIELA’S ‘live’ album, a previously unreleased track from ROBERT PLANT’S solo retrospective, THE AVETT BROTHERS, Mali guitarist ANASY CISSE, and the astounding new remake ‘Tea For The Tillerman 2’ by YUSEF/CAT STEVENS to this weeks program.Getting it all started is another diamond from pianist OMAR SOSA, followed by the Madagascar guitarist D’GARY & JIHE, the didgeridoo styling’s of DR, DIDG and INVISIBLE OPERA...
2021-05-143h 02
Primus TracksDrawn Into The Grapevine w/ Soya, Rory Dolan, Adam Gates, and some guy named Les ClaypoolThe unthinkable has happened. What started as Soya, Josh, and Frankie with lespecial drummer Rory turned into a goofball hangout with a retelling of the Grapevine story (and many more!) with Adam Gates and Les Claypool. ADAM GATES AND LES CLAYPOOL. Listen. Savor. Enjoy. We couldn't be happier to share this with you. Thank you, Soya!Get involvedInstagramFacebookEmailBurn your money
2021-03-301h 42
Si la música hablaseThe Claypool Lennon Delirium Vs. Peeping TomEn este segundo capítulo de la semana rescatamos un disco de 2019 que se nos había traspapelado y que no escuchamos hasta bien entrado 2020. Pero en cuanto lo oímos nos cautivó y supimos que teníamos que hacer algo. Se trata de South of Reality de The Claypool Lennon Delirium, el segundo trabajo que une al bajista Les Claypool y a Sean Lennon. Un tratado anticomercial de rock progresivo, psicodélico y experimental en el que intervienen muchos más elementos. Y un artefacto de semejantes características solamente podíamos compararlo con la música y la genialidad...
2021-02-251h 00
Instrumental Breakthoughs#29: Eric McFadden - Instrumental Breakthroughs by Tam Integration Eric McFadden is a guitar virtuoso/songwriter/vocalist. He has toured the world both as a solo artist, as well as with funk legend George Clinton (Parliament/Funkadelic), and rock legend Eric Burdon (The Animals). McFadden is a member of the new supergroup, T.E.N, alongside Thomas Pridgen (Mars Volta) and Norwood Fisher (Fishbone). McFadden spent years touring extensively with the Eric McFadden Trio (EMT), which features bass phenomenon James Whiton (Tom Waits) and drummer extraordinaire, Paulo Baldi (Cake, Les Claypool). Eric is also a member of the all-star band, Stockholm Syndrome, which also includes notable players such as...
2021-02-011h 14
Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock#523: Frizzle Fry by PrimusWhile much is made of genres like punk breaking through and topping the mainstream of 90s rock, the late 80s success of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Living Colour and Faith No More just as successfully pushed underground/alternative funk metal onto MTV. In 1990, Primus unleashed their twist on the sound with the progressive rock-influenced debut Frizzle Fry. Within a few years, thanks to catchier and catchier tunes paired with creative videos, the band would graduate from Headbanger's Ball to 120 Minutes to daytime rotation, solidifying them as a definitive band of the decade. But what to make of their...
2021-01-191h 01Dig Me Out: 90s & 00s Rock#523: Frizzle Fry by PrimusWhile much is made of genres like punk breaking through and topping the mainstream of 90s rock, the late 80s success of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Living Colour and Faith No More just as successfully pushed underground/alternative funk metal onto MTV. In 1990, Primus unleashed their twist on the sound with the progressive rock-influenced debut Frizzle Fry. Within a few years, thanks to catchier and catchier tunes paired with creative videos, the band would graduate from Headbanger's Ball to 120 Minutes to daytime rotation, solidifying them as a definitive band of the decade. But what to make of their...
2021-01-191h 01
Primus TracksInter-Album Interview: Mike DillonMike Dillon joined Les Claypool's troupe for the Purple Onion album in 2002 and stuck around for the various incarnations of Claypool's band(s). He also joined Primus for the Wonka album and tour. As a touring and recording musician, Mike has crossed paths with dozens of luminaries, and somehow keeps a keen memory of tiny details from numerous tours, which Frankie expertly picks for specifics.Mike has been prolific in 2020, creating three albums. Find his music at mikedillonband.bandcamp.com and support recording artists during this live music dry spell!Note: This was recorded during the...
2020-12-211h 27
The Upful LIFE Podcast039: MIKE DILLON [punk-jazz vibes/percussion - Garage a Trois, Critters Buggin', Rickie Lee Jones, Claypool's Frog Brigade, Ani DiFranco, Nolatet, Hairy Apes BMX, Band of Outsiders, Punkadelic, more!]Welcome the legendary MIKE DILLON to Episode 039 of *The Upful LIFE Podcast* for no-holds barred story-telling and a free exchange of ideas!! Punk Rock Jazz Freak Vibraphonist/Percussionist/Singer-Songwriter/Philosopher extraordinaire!
introducing Mike Dillon @ 10mins
Interview @ 18mins
One of a kind unicorn madman, this veteran of three decades in music takes us onboard his fantastic voyage, thrilling career, wild adventures, hard lessons, and life's beautifully human journey. Mike D touches on his most recent works- 'Rosewood', and Mike Dillon & Punkadelic 'Shoot the Moon'. He poignantly revisits Garage a Trois debut at Jazz Fest 2000, opines on B...
2020-12-022h 00
Du Quinoa Dans Les Moustaches#9 27.10.20 Du quinoa dans les moustachesPar Zinzou et Grodada
Melodicka Bros - Nothing Else Matters / Metallica
Sueur - Thank You Satan / Léo Ferré
Orchestre National de Barbés - Sympathy For The Devil / The Rolling Stones
Rachid Taha - Rock El Casbah / The Clash
La Canaille - A l'envers, à l'endroit / Noir Désir
Hildegard Von Blingin' - Somebody That I Used To Know / Gotye
Espiway - Stupeflip Vite / Stupeflip
The Beatles - Komm gib mir deine Hand / The Beatles
Féloche & the Mandolin Orchestar - Chic Planète / L'affaire Louis Trio
Lisa Leblanc - Ace o...
2020-10-3000 min
Birds' Eye View: an Eagles podcastWeek 5 recap: Eagles' fate sealed on Chase Claypool’s late touchdownThe Philadelphia Inquirer's Les Bowen, Paul Domowitch and EJ Smith rewind Sunday's 38-29 loss to the Steelers and examine how the Eagles defense allowed Chase Claypool to put the game away with his 35-yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter.
2020-10-1329 min
Primus TracksGabby La La in Claypool CountryGabby La La traces musical journey from childhood to her teenage years and into the gigging that helped land her a spot touring and recording with Les Claypool, friendships with Buckethead and Bernie Worrell, and why, when asked if you have some songs, you always say yes. Find Gabby and her music at gabbylala.com and on Instagram @gabbylalamusic.Get involvedInstagramFacebookEmailBurn your money
2020-09-031h 15
Primus TracksCapturing Claypool w/ Jay BlakesbergRenowned photographer Jay Blakesberg gives us a tour behind the scenes and the lens via his book, To Defy the Laws of Tradition: A Photographic Archive of Primus & Les Claypool - Jay dishes on the stories behind some of the photo sessions therein, and provides insight into the creative and collaborative processes with Les Claypool. Bonus: The book is marked down from $110 to $65 from now until the end of September 2020! Help Jay get his garage space back! Listen to the pod for details, or find us on IG @primustracks. Jay is @jayblakesberg and @retroblakesbergGet involved
2020-08-271h 19
Celebrity Wine ClubThat Expensive Mouthfeel - Les ClaypoolThe wine club thiccies enjoy a real ass champagne from the musical jack of all trades, Les Claypool. Our special guest this week is the often referenced wine clubsband, Dan.
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2020-08-2100 min
La CassetteLes Claypool's Duo de Twang (Hors Série)Pour ce nouvel épisode hors série, Xavier et Cath s'intéresse à l'unique album du side project de Les Claypool de Primus: Duo de Twang. On fini par avouer qu'on s'ennuie de Bruno, et Xavier se permet une petite montée de lait sur la situation politique actuelle. Nous aimerions aussi profiter du moment pour offrir nos plus sincère condoléances aux proches de George Floyd ainsi qu'à toutes les victimes de profilage raciale.
2020-06-0240 min
Transmusic AirwavesTransmusic Airwaves (Episode #371) - May 29, 2020 - with Paul Ciminero (host)On today's edition of TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (Episode #371), I'll begin the program by remembering one of the world's most prolific kora players, MORY KANTE, then play a vintage jazz fusion track from JAN HAMMER & JERRY GOODMAN'S 'Like Children' album, sonically temper in the latest from 15-60-75 (The NUMBERS BAND) and the surf rock sounds of DAN PETERS & THE WEST SIDE WINDERS, segue into an imaginative duet from BELA FLECK (on banjo) and BOBBY MCFERRIN (scat vocals), before pounding the 'skins' with the percussive sounds of BAHIA BLACK and Wilco's GLENN KOTCHE all in the first thirty minutes.During...
2020-05-293h 07
The Tapes Archive#024 Les Claypool (Primus) 1994A never before published interview with Primus' Les Claypool 1994.In the interview Claypool talks about:
Why Rush and Primus makes for a good concert
The hardest bass line for him when he first started
What made him wanna play bass
His bass technique
Headlining Lollapalooza
Pork Soda
Best Buy and Primus
His record label Prawn Song Records
In this episode, we have Primus’s frontman and bassist, Les Claypool. At the time of this interview in 1994, Claypool was 31 years old and was promoting his band’s fourth album Pork Soda. In the interview, Les ta...
2020-04-2226 min