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Les Claypool Unveils 2026 Tour and New Album

1/30/2026

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Summary

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Les Claypool announced the Claypool Gold Tour for summer 2026, featuring Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and The Frog Brigade, and a forthcoming album, The Great Parrot Ox and The Golden Egg of Empathy, which includes the single 'WAP'.
The tour includes 30 North American concerts, with stops June 12, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, NY, and June 13, 2026, in Asbury Park, NJ.
Ticket prices start at $37.85 on Ticketmaster.

History

Historical Context

The Woodstock Festival in 1969 marked a pivotal moment in music history, attracting over 400,000 attendees and featuring iconic artists like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. This event underscored music's influence on social movements. Today, Les Claypool's Claypool Gold Tour, featuring Primus, revives this legacy with 30 concerts across North America, demonstrating the lasting impact of live music on community and culture.

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Story summary

Les Claypool announced the Claypool Gold Tour for summer 2026, featuring Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and The Frog Brigade, and a forthcoming album, The Great Parrot Ox and The Golden Egg of Empathy, which includes the single 'WAP'.
The tour includes 30 North American concerts, with stops June 12, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, NY, and June 13, 2026, in Asbury Park, NJ.
Ticket prices start at $37.85 on Ticketmaster.

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