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PRIMUS IN CONCERT:

Funk metal legends Primus have been letting their freak flag fly for more than three decades, and 2015 promises to be just as wild as they gear up for a tour in support of their eighth studio album Primus & The Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble. Both the album and tour feature frontman Les Claypool playing alongside the classic Primus lineup, and the highly anticipated reunion has fans chomping at the bit to see them perform favorites like “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver” and “Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver” in concert. From Claypool’s signature twangy vocals and finger-tapped basslines to the band’s high-energy antics on stage, Primus always treats ticket buyers to an eccentric, funk-fueled live show that’s as weird as it is wonderful.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Primus formed in Northern California in 1984 and quickly built a regional following with their quirky, humorous funk-metal hybrid. After releasing several demos and a live album titled Suck on This, Primus made their proper studio debut in 1990 with the album Frizzle Fry. The record cracked the Top 40 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart, leading to a tour with alt metal giants Jane’s Addiction and a deal with Interscope records. The following year the label issued the band’s sophomore album Sailing the Seas of Cheese, a cult classic that eventually reached Platinum sales thanks to witty fan favorites like “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver” and “Tommy the Cat”. By the mid-‘90s Primus had broken through to the mainstream – their 1993 album Pork Soda peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, and later that year they headlined Lollapalooza. Their crossover success continued in 1996 when they were asked to create the theme song for beloved adult animated sitcom South Park. Since then the band has weathered several hiatuses, always returning with more vigor than ever. In 2014 they released their eighth album Primus & The Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble, a critically acclaimed psych rock romp that they’ll support on tour with the classic Primus lineup.

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 109 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    PRIMUS and Black Mountain

    by UB on 2022-06-15Grey Eagle Event Centre - Calgary

    Primus were awesome and Black Mountain was a good opener. Great concert!!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Semi-Psychedelic, Hallucinaturally Flavoured

    by Sgt. Bulmer, is my name. on 2022-06-14Massey Hall - Toronto

    Long waits for over priced shit. Too bad the poster for the Toronto shows sucked or I would've bought one to display proudly. Easily forgettable when Primus takes the stage, but they ramped it up quickly-with a little Southbound Pachyderm. Nice to see them play some hits. The tribute to "A Farewell To Kings" was poignant, if not a bit fan-boy fun. I sang Geddy's part as Les wasn't wearing a tight enough jock strap, I suppose. All in all, a memorable, hazy concert evening, which prepared me adequately for the even's Duck and Goose Soiree. Mot juste!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent

    by EO on 2022-06-13Edmonton EXPO Centre - Edmonton

    Primus was so good. You can tell they are passionate about what they do and sounded even better live then on album!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best show ever

    by Jean Guy Rubber Boot on 2022-06-13Edmonton EXPO Centre - Edmonton

    The sound was awesome. The band was flawless and the venue is a great place to see bands.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great band! Love then

    by Gt40lovin on 2022-06-13Edmonton EXPO Centre - Edmonton

    Love primus! Les put on a great show. Played songs from most of his albums. My only compliant was the expo center! Turn up your fucking speakers!! Put out more speakers even. Awful soundstage.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent

    by Faith on 2022-06-13Edmonton EXPO Centre - Edmonton

    Was only familiar with a couple of Primus records. First time seeing them live. What an incredible group of musicians! Great, innovative songwriting. The Rush material was well performed. Have gained profound respect for this band since seeing the show. Cant stop listening to Primus now.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing!

    by Troy on 2022-06-13Edmonton EXPO Centre - Edmonton

    Was the best concert I’ve ever been to. Was filled with cheesy audio goodness from beginning to end.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great band, poor venue

    by Mike on 2022-06-13Edmonton EXPO Centre - Edmonton

    The venue did not do this band justice. We had seats on the floor, close to stage. We went to the washroom and came back to everyone crowded up to the stage and our seats were taken, instead of creating a scene we left to where it wasn't so crowded. If you haven't seen Primus live, I would definitely recommend it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Phenomenal show!

    by CatsAss on 2022-06-12Grey Eagle Event Centre - Calgary

    Les, Ler, & Herb are absolutely incredible musicians!! One of the best shows I’ve ever seen, and a very fitting tribute to Rush!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    4/5

    by MikeysZ06 on 2022-06-12Grey Eagle Event Centre - Calgary

    My third time seeing these guys. Overall it was a pretty good show. There were a few songs I was hoping they would play that they didn’t. Thing is though with these guys,you never know what you’ll get songwise. Still a great show.