Primus live in concert.
ON TOUR

Primus

132
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
132
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
77
%
Based on 
18
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Based on 132 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Primus is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Primus concert reviews describe live shows and performances as memorable, career-spanning, flawless, psychedelic, powerful, eclectic, and funky.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Primus concerts? Primus concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Primus? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Primus range from $150,000 - $300,000, with Primus's current estimated booking fee to be around $150,000.

On tour

TD Pavilion at the Mann; Acrisure Arena, Philadelphia, United States; Palm Desert, CA, United States (May 15; Apr 24); PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, United States (April 25); Isleta Amphitheater, Albuquerque, NM, United States (April 27); Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, TX, United States (April 29); BOK Center, Tulsa OK, United States (May 1); Walmart AMP, Rogers, AR, United States (May 2); Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville, AL, United States (May 4); Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL, United States (May 6); MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL, United States (May 8); PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte NC, United States (May 10); Veteran United Home Loans Ampitheater, Virginia Beach, VA, United States (May 11); SNHU Arena, Manchester, United States (May 14); TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia, United States (May 15); PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ, United States (May 17); EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, VA, United States (May 18); Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, United States (May 20); Budweiser Stage, Toronto, Canada (May 22); Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Indianapolis, United States (May 24); Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN, United States (June 1); Baxter Arena, Omaha, NE, United States (June 3)

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Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
El Sobrante, United States (1984 - present)
Bio
Primus is a San Francisco-based band formed in the mid-1980s by two ex-members of thrash metal band Blind Illusion: Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde. Les (vocals and bass guitar) has been the only constant member.
Has Performed With
The Fungi Ensemble, The Chocolate Factory, Mastodon, Gogol Bordello, Puscifer, A Perfect Cirle, Coheed and Cambria
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

V13 (Canada)

August 22, 2024
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Primus and Coheed and Cambria along with openers Puddles Pity Party delighted a sold out crowd at Portland, Maine’s Thompson’s Point.

Queen City Nerve (USA)

August 19, 2024
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Primus, Coheed and Cambria Dish Out Skyla-High Levels of Prog Rock

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

August 9, 2024
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Primus, Coheed pack a wallop at Stage AE

Music In Minnesota (USA)

July 29, 2024
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A Perfect Summer Night with Primus at the Ledge

Grateful Web (USA)

July 16, 2024
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Primus Sucks at Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Grateful Web (USA)

May 7, 2024
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Primus: Crafting Quirkiness and Sonic Wizardry at the Kirby Center

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

May 1, 2024
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“Sessanta” birthday bash unites A Perfect Circle, Primus, Puscifer and packs Wintrust Arena

Past critic reviews published in

Riff Magazine (USA), Riff Magazine (USA), AzCentral.com (USA), Dallas Observer (USA), Vintage Rock (USA) and more

Image Credit

Xylon via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Shot In the Dark (Live Stanford '89) (3 July 2024)