Les Claypool live in concert.
ON TOUR

Les Claypool

37
critic concert reviews
experimental

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

64
%
Based on 
37
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
70
%
Based on 
15
critic concert
reviews

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Critics Consensus

Based on 37 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Les Claypool is rated as a mediocre live performer, with shows that lack substantial critical acclaim.

How long are their concerts?

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Les Claypool? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Les Claypool range from $35,000 - $75,000, with Les Claypool's current estimated booking fee to be around $50,000.

On tour

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, United States (March 27)

Artist Info

Genre
experimental
Origin
Richmond, United States (9/29/1963)
Bio
Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool is a bassist and lead singer, best known for his work with the musical group Primus. Born on September 29, 1963, in Richmond, California, Claypool's mastery of the electric bass has brought him into the spotlight with his funky, creative playing style.
Has Performed With
Duo De Twang
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Arts STL (USA)

October 23, 2023
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Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade | 10.17.23, The Factory

Nippertown (USA)

October 21, 2023
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Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade performed at Albany's Palace Theatre last night, complimenting the venue's old-timey vibe.

Glide Magazine (USA)

July 11, 2023
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Perhaps it’s the nostalgia that comes in later age, but the last few years have found Les Claypool obsessed with revisiting and recreating the music of his idols. The renowned bassist convened his main band Primus around a massive tour that included a full album cover of Rush’s A Farewell to Kings.

New Noise Magazine (USA)

July 6, 2023
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Les Claypool at The Lyric in Baltimore, MD

Twin Cities Media (USA)

July 5, 2023
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Colonel Claypools Fearless Flying Frog Brigade Occupies The Palace Monday Night

Music In Minnesota (USA)

July 4, 2023
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Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade Invades St. Paul on 4th of July Eve

Glide Magazine (USA)

June 25, 2023
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Twenty-three years ago Colonel Les Claypool enlisted an army of musicians and took flight as the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, expanding his rhythmic, heavy, rock into improvisational lands…with a whole lot of Pink Floyd sprinkled in. While the backing members have changed, Claypool has brought this concept back on the

Past critic reviews published in

Dallas Observer (USA), Grateful Web (USA), Riff Magazine (USA), Grateful Web (USA), Grateful Web (USA) and more

Image Credit

Tceddia [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Adverse Yaw: The Prawn Song Years (9 February 2024)