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Something Worth Seeing (and hearing) Live!

Posted about 1 year ago
  • Artist:
    Les Claypool's Frog Brigade
  • Album:
    Live Frogs: Set 1
  • Track:
    Shine On You Crazy Diamond [Jack Irons Version]
I've seen Les Claypool's Frog Brigade (and his miscellaneous side projects) a handful of times and it's absolutely fascinating. From amazing sets and extended jams to bizarre costumes and enlightening chit-chat, it's simply remarkable talent on one stage and (usually) for a small price.A section from the sleeve of _Live Frogs: Set 1_..."The Frog Brigade, as represented by this recording, is a gathering of players that excel at their craft to the point of extreme. Though the band had only been playing together a couple of months at the time, the innate chemistry and the natural flow of spontaneous material prompted the making of 'Live Frogs: Set 1' the first milestone in the Frog Brigade catalogue.These recordings are put forth with little or no editing or dubbing. The songs were recorded over the course of two consecutive evenings at the glorious Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. The length of these tunes is apparent by the little numbers next to each title, the girth of these tunes is apparent only by listening and absorbing. The vast amount of pleasure that we experienced making this record I hope will translate over to you.Here’s to music for music,Les Claypool”The ending track of the first set (attached) prepares you properly for 2nd set of the _Live Frogs_ double disc, which is Pink Floyd’s _Animals_ performed, in its entirety, by the Frog Brigade.If nothing else, at least listen to the sounds he makes with the *Whamola* on "MYSPACE":http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=35254295 http://www.lesclaypool.com/news/You *must* see "Colonel Les Claypool's Frog Brigade" live if you have the chance!2/29/08 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre Buy Now3/01/08 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel Buy Now3/03/08 Nashville, TN City Hall Buy Now3/04/08 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse Buy Now*3/06/08 Everglades Nat. Park, FL Langerado Music Festival (Did You See This Line Up!!!!)*3/08/08 New Orleans, LA House of Blues On Sale: 1/263/10/08 Kansas City, MO Voodoo Lounge @ Harrah's On Sale: TBA3/11/08 Ft. Collins, CO Aggie Theatre Buy Now3/12/08 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot On Sale: TBA3/14/08 Seattle, WA The Showbox SoDo On Sale: 1/193/15/08 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre On Sale: 1/193/16/08 Boise, Idaho Big Easy Concert House Buy Now3/18/08 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre On Sale: 1/263/21/08 Milwaukee, WI The Eagles Club Buy Now3/22/08 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre On Sale: 1/193/25/08 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom Buy Now3/27/08 Dallas, TX House of Blues Buy Now3/28/08 Houston, TX Warehouse Live Buy Now3/29/08 Austin, TX Stubb's BBQ On Sale: TBA4/01/08 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre On Sale: TBA4/02/08 San Diego, CA House of Blues On Sale: TBA4/04/08 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre On Sale: 1/194/05/08 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre On Sale: 2/10
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Comments (45)

  1. Sturgell
    Sturgell says I see he'll be in SF in just a few months.... might just take your word for it.
    Permalink posted 01/21/2008
  2. TylerDurden
    TylerDurden says creepy how cool this song is when twisted minds come together to twist an already twisted song...
    Permalink posted 01/21/2008
  3. Marigold
    Marigold says very interesting rendition of that song. Enjoyed it quite a bit. That was pretty tripped out.
    Permalink posted 01/21/2008
  4. Marigold
    Marigold says no minnesota date. :(
    Permalink posted 01/21/2008
  5. ZZTodd
    ZZTodd says i've heard that album. pretty good stuff. definitely would be interesting to see live
    Permalink posted 01/21/2008
  6. Bartleby
    Bartleby says This is raw and wicked. I love their sounds as well as you write-up. Sunny, can I come with you if you go?
    Permalink posted 01/21/2008
  7. Augusts1
    Augusts1 says Not been too into Les Claypool even though he lives here in Sonoma County, CA, in the next town west of me. I've enjoyed some of Primus' songs but alot of it was just too weird & creepy for me. This song you posted is pretty good though. Some killer guitar work on it.
    Permalink posted 01/21/2008
  8. FluxCapacitor
    FluxCapacitor says Great sound. Decidedly un-sunny and non-daydreamy, but I like it. However... No Dublin date :( )
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  9. TylerDurden
    TylerDurden says it's Colin!!!!! what-up bro??? you likey da Claypool huh??
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  10. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Okay then fellas...here it is, since there seem to be a lacking of dates for my favorites...(including Katrina) Book your flights (quick!!!) to Miami and we'll be off to see these guys and ....... THE 2008 LANGERADO LINE -UP Beastie Boys • R.E.M. • Phil Lesh & Friends • 311 • Matisyahu • *Thievery Corporation* • *The Roots* • *Gov't Mule* • *Ani DiFranco* • Ben Folds • G. Love & Special Sauce • *Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood* • Built to Spill • *The National* • *Les Claypool* • Umphrey's McGee • The Disco Biscuits • Keller Williams • Mickey Hart Band • *STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9)* • of Montreal • Robert Randolph & the Family Band • The Wailers • funky Meters • Citizen Cope • Antibalas • *!!!* • Dark Star Orchestra • Ozomatli • Sam Bush • Minus the Bear • *Ghostland Observatory* • Arrested Development • Blind Melon • Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars • The New Deal • Benevento Russo Duo • *Perpetual Groove* • Railroad Earth • Martin Sexton • The Avett Brothers • *Grace Potter and the Nocturnals* • The Walkmen • Dr. Dog • Indigenous • State Radio • *Vampire Weekend* • The Bad Plus • The Felice Brothers • Pelican • Yard Dogs Road Show • Brett Dennen • Earl Greyhound • The New Mastersounds • Dan Deacon • *Josh Ritter* • Pete Francis • Ryan Shaw • Blitzen Trapper • *matt pond PA* • The Dynamites feat. Charles Walker • Bassnectar • Balkan Beat Box • The Lee Boys • Shout Out Louds • Golem • The Wood Brothers • Busdriver • RAQ • Will Hoge • Spam Allstars • Phix • American Babies • Dead Confederate • The Heavy Pets • Backyard Tire Fire • The Postmarks • Steel Train • Hoots and Hellmouth • Jonah Smith • Pnuma Trio • Awesome New Republic • That 1 Guy • Trevor Hall • American Bang • School of Rock All-Stars •
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  11. FluxCapacitor
    FluxCapacitor says "it's Colin!!!!!" Yes, it's me, Colin. "what-up bro??" I'm doing okay, thanks. "You likey da Claypool huh??" I like da Claypool, yes. "Will you hold my hand a little?!!! Maybe cuddle?!!!!" No, Tyler. Let's just stay friends.
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  12. FluxCapacitor
    FluxCapacitor says The bands in bold are your choices, Sunny? I dig 'em. Especially Roots, DiFranco and Vampire W/E.
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  13. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Yes Sir (you cynical chap...you!) to name a few! Did I miss any must-see's? I'm interested in The Disco Biscuits but I have no idea of them...the name itself is amusing...
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  14. TylerDurden
    TylerDurden says Colin, who's the Durty dog now...trust me, I would never ask anyone to succumb to cuddling with me, it's just down right hairy...I mean nasty, I meant nasty...
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  15. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Actually Colin loves Super Furry Animals, so he may reconsider the cuddle thing if your hairy. Haha! Let's get some gals and just have a cuddle party!
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  16. TylerDurden
    TylerDurden says Me, Colin and like 10 gals in furry outfits...that's a invite for a hell of a good time!!!
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  17. TylerDurden
    TylerDurden says huh huh ha ha...Disco Buscuits
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  18. steve simon
    steve simon says wow, that langerado is a smoking line up for sure. i have not seen les since his encore of harpua with phish in 96'
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  19. Marigold
    Marigold says Jan - April is hell work hell for me. May - August is pretty much my do what I want time. I want to go, that is an awesome line up.....I think I can smell the weed from here. lol.
    Permalink posted 01/22/2008
  20. FluxCapacitor
    FluxCapacitor says Another band name that caught my eye is "The Wood Brothers". (Reminds me of Tyler & myself, the durty christian and the lapsed catholic.)
    Permalink posted 01/23/2008
  21. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Steve - Funny you mention Les & Phish. You must have heard of (yet another) side project...Oysterhead with Trey, Les & Stewart Copeland. Here's _Army's On Ecstasy_ if you _haven't_ heard them... Mari G - It's a Friday, Saturday Sunday! You can't take 1 Friday off!? Bullshit. And that 2nd hand smoke will be fantastic I'm sure! Flux E - I'll think of you (two) if I see The _Wood_ Brothers.......hummm......something doesn't sound right about that...? I'll think of you when I seeeee.....Vampire W/E...that's better.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2008
  22. madrid spacestation spain
    madrid spacestation spain says i am a big fan of this, thanks for posting and putting me in a les claypool headspace
    Permalink posted 01/23/2008
  23. TylerDurden
    TylerDurden says huh huh Wood Brothers...when you think of me, think of 'The Pixies' where is my mind, it just fits if you knew me...or 'pantera' suicide note 1 & 2, has to be both of them one after the other though
    Permalink posted 01/23/2008
  24. Marigold
    Marigold says March 6-9 is the most crazy time of the year. That week represents the two biggest shows my company produces are back to back that weekend. One show moving out and one moving in. My boss would fire me for asking for a "long weekend" in early March. (not really, but it makes for a crazy story...but you get my drift) I really would love to go. One thing that we are kind of delaying for our summer road trip on the east coast is to see when or if MMW will be out that way while we are. (Late May - Mid June) Maybe if there is one in the Virginia area we could all meet. I am sure Katrina would be down! I really wish I could go.
    Permalink posted 01/23/2008
  25. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Thanks madrid, glad I could help ya get in the Les "headspace"! But Tyler they're not on the bill...Although I'll try to remember if I hear the tunes! : P Mari G - You know I'm kidding you...I wouldn't expect ya to come all the way to Miami! Shoot you may as well plan on coachella then. And let me know about the VA date, my brother lives there. It'd give me a good reason to visit him too! MMW would be a bonus!!
    Permalink posted 01/23/2008
  26. Anna
    Anna says For a panicking moment there, I thought the mp3 was actually Shakira's Whenever Wherever (whatever, if I may add); really, it starts just like that, and don't ask how I know this. Thanks for the introductions. I have a soft spot for men in costumes and masks and bands! And I'm up for a cuddle partay :)
    Permalink posted 01/24/2008
  27. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Oh and don't forget your sexy little ears to the party!!!
    Permalink posted 01/24/2008
  28. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Anna! I'm overjoyed to see your comment _and_ to hear that you're in for the "partay". I was about to cancel, maybe we can pick everyones costumes and masks!! And...Shakira!? Humm...I don't bout you! ; )
    Permalink posted 01/24/2008
  29. TylerDurden
    TylerDurden says Anna, come along if you will...but yes, the ears are required to get in! Sunny D...what costume would you pick for me???? anything with purple shag carpet as my top would be fine!!!
    Permalink posted 01/24/2008
  30. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says
    Permalink posted 01/24/2008
  31. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says HAHA!
    Permalink posted 01/24/2008
  32. TylerDurden
    TylerDurden says AAAAAHHHH....AAAHHHHHH......AAAAAHHHHHH....you wouldn't!!! I would have to cut it off at the waist to air out my.....
    Permalink posted 01/24/2008
  33. madrid spacestation spain
    madrid spacestation spain says is that the hamburgaler ? hahaha, priceless! he is the one mcdonalds character that demands respect
    Permalink posted 01/25/2008
  34. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says It's Grimus! Is there any other costume that feature purple shag??? Haha! (I was pretty proud of myself for that one)
    Permalink posted 01/25/2008
  35. TylerDurden
    TylerDurden says Sunny, that was a great find...but did he really think that was the hamburgalar?? I thought the hamburgalar was a burger head with prison stripes, hence burgalar...I can't bloody spell... I tried to find a picture of the purple Teletubie, but I can't load pictures in my comments for some reason....I could wear the gay indian outfit from 'The Village People' with a purple shag head-dress!!!! I'm too fat to be an indian though!
    Permalink posted 01/25/2008
  36. madrid spacestation spain
    madrid spacestation spain says oh duh! i forgot about grimus, the hamburgaler is that shifty looking french type :)
    Permalink posted 01/25/2008
  37. Bartleby
    Bartleby says Hey, I read somewhere that you were in a kissing mood today. So here I am, waiting for a smooch ;)
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  38. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Oh lord...you're too much!!! #cheeky monkey alert#! Hehehe!
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  39. Bartleby
    Bartleby says Seriously, congrats on being featured for this write-up in the MOG-Gazette (Monkey me)
    Permalink posted 01/30/2008
  40. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Thanks B! Seriously though...I wish I would've actually listed out all the reasons why "Les Claypool is the man" I could've came up with plenty more examples. And speaking of coming up with better examples...don't you think you could've came up with a picture a little more tempting...!? You can do better than that! I started to wonder if I should even comment about the kissing part of the song on Augusts mog...but I really got a good laugh out of your comment, thanks! Cheers!
    Permalink posted 01/31/2008
  41. poebegone
    poebegone says you ROCKIN' chick you. this is awesomeness to the highest degree. Les Claypool is up there. and i love, love, love this post. ps- matches your avatar, too. :d
    Permalink posted 02/01/2008
  42. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Llay - So glad you stopped by to check it out and I appreciate the kick-ass comment...from one ROCKIN chick to the other! You know where to get the double live album if you ??really?? want it. ; )
    Permalink posted 02/02/2008
  43. poebegone
    poebegone says H, of course i really want it. i'd sell you my soul and a lipstick for it ...what's that - i can have it for free? aw shucks, i'd like my soul back now, please! (you can keep the lipstick.) ;d
    Permalink posted 02/02/2008
  44. Jammy Jeff
    Jammy Jeff says I must say that before I clicked on the upload button I was filled with trepidation because it's one of my all time favourite songs. Thankfully, they've done a good interpretation of it filling some of the space with their own musical personality. It's good, pity they're not coming to England because I would have definitely been in the queue to see them.
    Permalink posted 02/03/2008
  45. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Hey Jammy Jeff - I'm glad the Frog Brigade didn't disappoint in doing one of your "all time favourites"! And I have to thank you for taking the time to listen...that's a good 12 minutes! They do get pretty intense 8 minutes into it too so I think it's well worth it. And I'll have to keep an eye on the tour...I'm pretty sure they've made their way across the waters in the past so surely they'll make the trip again. Thanks for stopping by!
    Permalink posted 02/03/2008

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