Leslie Edward Claypool (September 29, 1963) is a prominent American singer, writer, record producer, director, and author born in Richmond, California. Since the band's inception in 1984, he has held the roles of principal composer, lead vocalist, and bassist for Primus. After forming in the mid-1980s as "Primate," with bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Todd Huth, and a few different drummers (most notably Jay Lane), Huth and Lane would eventually leave to pursue other endeavors. In addition to combining funk with other styles, Claypool is seen as the band's boss. Claypool is the only member of Primus with a funk background, and he uses the slap-bass technique, which is common in funk music, regularly. Claypool toured extensively with Primus between May 2010 and July 2013, featuring Larry LaLonde and the return of original Primus drummer Jay Lane. The news that Jay Lane had left Primus and was playing again with Bob Weir in RatDog was released on September 25, 2013. Tim Alexander has been named as his successor. On January 19, 2016, it was revealed that Bonnaroo 2016 will mark the premiere of The Claypool Lennon Delirium, a collaboration between Claypool and Sean Lennon. The duo's debut album, Monolith of Phobos, was confirmed for June 3, 2016, but released on March 21, 2016. February 22, 2019, saw the release of their second album, South of Reality. His appearance on Death Grips' May 31, 2016 track, "More Than The Fairy," was widely celebrated.

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Pro-Tips

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Hearing Safety: Use high-fidelity earplugs to enjoy the event while protecting your hearing.
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Dress for Success

Footwear: Wear broken-in sneakers or boots. You could be standing for 3–5 hours; avoid new shoes.
Layer Up: Wear light layers (flannel or light jacket). Venues can range from chilly to very hot.
Style: Be yourself, but it always helps to have pockets or a small crossbody bag to keep essentials secure and hands-free.

Logistics & Safety

Arrive Early: Get there 60 minutes before doors to beat the merch and security lines.
Transport: Pre-book your ride share or scout parking garages in advance to avoid post-show surges.
Stay Safe: Identify your nearest exit upon arrival and designate a meeting spot for your group.

Les Claypool Schedule

Date	Venue	Location
Tue, Jun 9 at 7:00pm	Thompsons Point	Portland, ME
Wed, Jun 10 at 7:30pm	Leader Bank Pavilion	Boston, MA
Fri, Jun 12 at 8:00pm	Albany Med Health System at Saratoga Performing Arts Center	Saratoga Springs, NY
Sat, Jun 13 at 6:00pm	Summer Stage at Stone Pony	Asbury Park, NJ
Tue, Jun 16 at 6:30pm	The Amp Ballantyne	Charlotte, NC
Wed, Jun 17 at 7:00pm	Firefly Distillery	North Charleston, SC
Fri, Jun 19 at 7:00pm	St Augustine Amphitheatre	St. Augustine, FL
Sat, Jun 20 at 7:00pm	Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park	Atlanta, GA
Mon, Jun 22 at 8:00pm	Walmart AMP	Rogers, AR
Tue, Jun 23 at 8:00pm	Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater	Austin, TX
Thu, Jun 25 at 8:00pm	Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory	Irving, TX
Sat, Jun 27 at 7:00pm	Dillon Amphitheater	Dillon, CO
Sun, Jun 28 at 7:00pm	Dillon Amphitheater	Dillon, CO
Tue, Jun 30 at 8:00pm	Arizona Financial Theatre	Phoenix, AZ
Wed, Jul 1 at 7:00pm	Gallagher Square at PETCO Park	San Diego, CA
Fri, Jul 3 at 8:00pm	Long Beach Amphitheater	Long Beach, CA
Sat, Jul 4 at 7:00pm	Blue Note Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort	Napa, CA

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