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Review 1 for Primus

5 / 5

Primus rocks!

Hard Rock Live Orlando @

- Orlando @

, FL @

- Fri, Nov 9, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Hard to pick a favorite moment; it was all great! @

Setlist: Lots of trippy songs I wasn't familiar with. My Name is Mudd got the mosh pit started and Too Many Puppies was super fun! @

Opening act(s): NONE! @

Posted 11/11/2012

by RockPixbyTracy

Location:Cocoa Beach, FL

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No opening band, just 3 hours of Primus doing lots of trippy music with a few popular songs thrown in as well. The 3D effects were fun too. Managed to get in a little bit of moshing despite Hard Rock Live's strict policy against it. Good time was had by all!

Hard Rock Live Orlando @

- Orlando @

, FL @

- Fri, Nov 9, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Hard to pick a favorite moment; it was all great! @

Setlist: Lots of trippy songs I wasn't familiar with. My Name is Mudd got the mosh pit started and Too Many Puppies was super fun! @

Opening act(s): NONE! @

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Review 2 for Primus

5 / 5

Trippy, But I'm Still Giving It 5 Stars

Hard Rock Live Orlando @

- Orlando @

, FL @

- Fri, Nov 9, 2012 @

Posted 02/19/2013

by Lennie8220

Location:Central Florida

Top 250 Contributor

This event wasn't for everyone, as it was more free-flowing--prog, almost--than the usual Primus show. But still, what a performance.

Hard Rock Live Orlando @

- Orlando @

, FL @

- Fri, Nov 9, 2012 @

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Review 3 for Primus

4 / 5

Primus 3D how can you go wrong?

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Black Sabbath cover. Meeting the drummer Jay Lane outside. @

Setlist: Here They Come, Jerry Was A Racecar Driver, Electric Funeral, Portrait of American Life, etc @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 01/13/2013

by alienjns407

Location:florida

The show at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego was really nice. Primus is always unique and their live show similar. Very cool.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Black Sabbath cover. Meeting the drummer Jay Lane outside. @

Setlist: Here They Come, Jerry Was A Racecar Driver, Electric Funeral, Portrait of American Life, etc @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 4 for Primus

5 / 5

Primus 3D was amazing!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Posted 01/11/2013

by Timbo1968

Location:Alaska

Three of the most talented musicians alive. The 3D was a lot of fun and they did a great job with the images. Very trippy. One of my all time favorite shows!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

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Review 5 for Primus

5 / 5

One Hell Of A Show!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mid Hudson Civic Center @

- Poughkeepsie @

, NY @

- 10/12/2012 @

Favorite moment: Southbound Pachyderm , the song and 3D blew my mind @

Opening act(s): none they did 2 sets played almost 3hrs @

Posted 01/10/2013

by ron89

First time seeing Primus, they were off the chart , the 3D show was awesome too, dont miss them, i cant wait to see them again.

Mid Hudson Civic Center @

- Poughkeepsie @

, NY @

- 10/12/2012 @

Favorite moment: Southbound Pachyderm , the song and 3D blew my mind @

Opening act(s): none they did 2 sets played almost 3hrs @

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Review 6 for Primus

4 / 5

I've had better...

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Posted 01/04/2013

by McArhur

Location:San Diego, CA

Primus is definitely one of the best bands around, specially in concert. However, this show was different, very different. Visually, the show was awesome, 5 out of 5. Audibly, not so much. I believe Primus could have done much better, I've seen it. Playlist needs improvement, could have played many other songs that are better and the solos in this concert were WAY too long. I will most likely always recommend going to a Primus concert, as I do this time, however, don't expect to be attending a better show than their last tour.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

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Review 7 for Primus

5 / 5

Primus 3D

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: All of it @

Posted 01/03/2013

by SuziQ8590

Location:Orange County

Spectacular. Never seen anything like. It was the first time I really got to see them play without someone in my way blocking my view. Best 3D ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: All of it @

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Review 8 for Primus

5 / 5

After 21 years, still AWESOME!

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 29, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Wynona's Big Brown Beaver @

Setlist: old & new songs, all good @

Opening act(s): None, all Primus @

Posted 01/03/2013

by VMystic

Location:California

I last saw Primus play with Fishbone in 1991 and they were FANTASTIC!!! This show was even better, since it was all Primus. Les and the boys have only improved with age. They played both old & new songs and the energy in the place was HIGH! A pit started a few times, but was pretty mellow. Primus is a MUST SEE!

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 29, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Wynona's Big Brown Beaver @

Setlist: old & new songs, all good @

Opening act(s): None, all Primus @

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Review 9 for Primus

4 / 5

Toasty, with extra Jam

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 29, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The Floydian surround effects during "Eyes of the Squirrel" @

Setlist: Set 1:To Defy the Laws of Tradition; Last Salmon Man; Dirty Drowning Man; American Life; Over the Falls; Lee Van Cleef; The Heckler; My Name Is Mud; Jerry Was a Race Car Driver
Set 2: Eyes of the Squirrel; Wynona's Big Brown Beaver; Fisticuffs; Frizzle Fry; Glass Sandwich; Jilly's on Smack; Hamburger Train; Del Davis Tree Farm; Hello Skinny; (The Residents cover); Tommy the Cat
Encore: Electric Funeral (Black Sabbath cover); Too Many Puppies @

Posted 01/02/2013

by scooter59

Top 25 Contributor

I've been a fan of Primus for over 20 years, first seeing them open for Rush in the early 90's. Unfortunately, it's been about nine years since I last saw them live, and over the years (and with a swap in drummers) it seems they have become more enmeshed in the "jam band" genre. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but their performance at the Wiltern wan't quite what I was expecting.

As part of the "3D" tour, the visuals relied almost completely on projections, with very few front-lights on the band, meaning that they were more or less anonymous. This tended to take away from the energy a little, limiting the communication between audience and band.

The set-list relied heavily on the "hits", and only once or twice broke out of the meandering jams ("Fisticuffs" was one of these highlights). I still rate this a good 4 stars, but just a little too much jam for my taste.

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 29, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The Floydian surround effects during "Eyes of the Squirrel" @

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Review 10 for Primus

5 / 5

Just Keep Getting Better & Better!

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 29, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My Name is Mud. So great live. @

Posted 01/02/2013

by Stepf

Location:Culver City

I have seen Primus three times in the last three years, and each show manages to surpass the last, this time in 3D! The effects were super trippy and fun, and these guys are so unbelievably tight. I was standing about 25 feet away from Claypool, and the guy is a freaking mutant. AWESOME!

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 29, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My Name is Mud. So great live. @

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Review 11 for Primus

5 / 5

Primus 3D

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Posted 12/30/2012

by DJFunkasmell

Awesome show! Stunning effects. One of the finest Primus shows I have seen. And I have seen plenty. Les, Larry and Jay were in top form. Don't miss this show.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

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Review 12 for Primus

5 / 5

Quality Through and Through!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Posted 12/29/2012

by Corkleen

Location:San Diego, CA

It was ALL great- the stage, the graphics, the sound, and the performance! This was my first time seeing Primus and now I know why the fans are so faithful! WOW!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

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Review 13 for Primus

3 / 5

No brown note this time.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The 2 songs following intermission. They had a presence lacking throughout the rest of the show. @

Setlist: Finished with Too Many Puppies @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 12/29/2012

by Sweetevil28

Location:San Diego

I've been a Primus fan for the last 15 years. I've seen them maybe 10 times. One thingI like about primus shows is that they play non-traditional venues. In this case the venue didn't put out the sound I've expected from past shows. The low end on Les' bass was just okay where as in the past I've had to sit down because my brain was shaking in my head. The overall volume was too low as well... made parts of the show awkward. Performance was great, 3D was classic Primus shenanigans, I'd do it again.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The 2 songs following intermission. They had a presence lacking throughout the rest of the show. @

Setlist: Finished with Too Many Puppies @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 14 for Primus

4 / 5

Unforgettable

Balboa Theater @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- 12/27/2012 @

Favorite moment: Nothing specific - it was all good. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 12/29/2012

by MC619

Location:San Diego

Top 10 Contributor

I first saw Primus in 1999, playing a 45-minute opening set on the Family Values Tour. I wasn't there to see them, but remember being pretty blown away by them, so much so that 13 years later, I decided to buy tickets to see them again. I am a casual fan at best and only knew a few of their hit songs, so seeing them in 2012 wasn't quite as exciting for me. The show itself was realy good, but when you're a casual fan and are sitting through a 3-hour concert, there are going to be a couple of dull spots.

If you're a fan, you will love this show - the band more than gives fans their money's worth. If you're a casual fan like me, I'd still recommend it for the sheer different-ness of the experience. Primus' music is totally unique. Also, where else are you going to see some pretty cool 3-D graphics in the midst of a rock concert, or be entertained by "Popeye" cartoons during the show's 20-minute intermission? As a mere casual fan, I wouldn't say this was my favorite concert ever, but it's certainly one I'm not going to forget.

Balboa Theater @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- 12/27/2012 @

Favorite moment: Nothing specific - it was all good. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 15 for Primus

4 / 5

PRIMUS at Balboa Theater.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Black Sabbath cover... @

Opening act(s): None. PRIMUS played 2 sets. @

Posted 12/29/2012

by RLServices

Location:Big Bear Lake

Good show, venue is different than most. Seating all the way into the front row.
First set the sound was a bit off, but the second set sounded great!!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Black Sabbath cover... @

Opening act(s): None. PRIMUS played 2 sets. @

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Review 16 for Primus

5 / 5

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Favorite moment(s): The multiple jam sessions in the middle of the songs. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 12/29/2012

by Anonymous

Location:San Diego, CA

Primus never disappoints. Even those who are not Primus fans can appreciate the precision with which they play. The addition of 3D really was a nice touch.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Favorite moment(s): The multiple jam sessions in the middle of the songs. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 17 for Primus

5 / 5

PRIMUS WAS BADASS!!!

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Whole show was awesome. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 12/29/2012

by Anonymous

Location:SAN DIEGO,CA

First off I haven't seen Primus in years, they were absoluting amazing from the first bass lick to the last hit of the drums. The 3-D special effect just made the whole concert more interesting.My first time at the venue,wasn't sure what to expect the sound was suburb,seating was just as good.The selection of shirts, posters, hats and stickers were very reasonable to purchase.I would and have recommended this venue and concert to my friends .Hope to see them next time they come back to San Diego.

Balboa Theatre @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Thu, Dec 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Whole show was awesome. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 18 for Primus

5 / 5

LES CLAYPOOL =]

Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Fri, Oct 19, 2012 @

Posted 12/27/2012

by aHOOPduh

I could never have a bad time with Les, Larry, & Jay =] The show was great and I loved the small setting. The new 3D was interesting- I liked the warning at the beginning of the show about not throwing up on your neighbor. Good advice XD

Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom @

- New York @

, NY @

- Fri, Oct 19, 2012 @

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Review 19 for Primus

5 / 5

Primus SUCKS!!!!!!

Uptown Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Fri, Nov 2, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Mr.Krinkle coming out on stage and rocking the stand up. @

Posted 11/29/2012

by Tommisleedom

Location:Kansas City

Primus puts on a one of a kind show, it's absolutely amazing, they didn't play a ton of the classics, but it was still amazing, ill go to any other shows they have for sure. PRIMUS SUCKS!!!!

Uptown Theater @

- Kansas City @

, MO @

- Fri, Nov 2, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Mr.Krinkle coming out on stage and rocking the stand up. @

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Review 20 for Primus

5 / 5

Inspired Performance, I got goose bumps

McFarlin Auditorium @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Mon, Nov 5, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Intro: Drums playing alone in the dark, Stage lights up and Les is standing there staring out at the audience looking like he is from a Mad Max Movie @

Setlist: One of their jams included a Rush montage with parts from "Red Barchetta" and "The Camera Eye" @

Opening act(s): none. @

Posted 11/21/2012

by J0ax

The sound was awesome. I could feel the bass shaking my bones. The interplay between the bass and guitar was really together. They were playing off of each other like it was a classical duet.

The drums were in the pocket all night. I thought the drummer was going to spontaneously morph into Neil Peart because his playing was that good.

McFarlin Auditorium @

- Dallas @

, TX @

- Mon, Nov 5, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Intro: Drums playing alone in the dark, Stage lights up and Les is standing there staring out at the audience looking like he is from a Mad Max Movie @

Setlist: One of their jams included a Rush montage with parts from "Red Barchetta" and "The Camera Eye" @

Opening act(s): none. @

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