Primus live in concert.
ON TOUR

Primus

140
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
140
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
77
%
Based on 
15
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 140 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Primus is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Primus concert reviews describe live shows and performances as memorable, career-spanning, flawless, psychedelic, powerful, eclectic, and funky.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Primus concerts? Primus concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Primus? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Primus range from $150,000 - $300,000, with Primus's current estimated booking fee to be around $150,000.

On tour

Grinders Crossroads, Kansas City, United States (July 12); Iroquois Ampitheatre, Louisville, KY, United States (July 15); Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, United States (July 16); Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, Lafayette, NY, United States (July 18); The Rooftop at Pier 17, New York, NY, United States (July 21); Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, United States (July 22); Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh NC, United States (July 23); Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Atlanta, United States (July 25); Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington, NC, United States (July 26); Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix, AZ, United States (August 1)

Festivals in 2025

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Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
El Sobrante, United States (1984 - present)
Bio
Primus is a San Francisco-based band formed in the mid-1980s by two ex-members of thrash metal band Blind Illusion: Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde. Les (vocals and bass guitar) has been the only constant member.
Has Performed With
The Fungi Ensemble, The Chocolate Factory, Mastodon, Gogol Bordello, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Coheed and Cambria
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Arts STL (USA)

June 2, 2025
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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If it’s successful, inspiring, and a hell of a lot of fun, why stop? That was the theme for Sessanta V 2.

Music In Minnesota (USA)

June 2, 2025
%
Sessanta V2.0 Brings the (Birthday) Party to the X

Pioneer Press (USA)

June 1, 2025
%
Primus joined Keenan's bands Puscifer and A Perfect Circle for three hours of off-kilter rock

Local Spins (USA)

May 29, 2025
%
Sessanta’s three-headed band monster invades GR for ingenious homecoming romp

V13 (Canada)

May 27, 2025
%
A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifer graced Budweiser Stage in Toronto for a unique night of performance as part of the “Sessanta Tour.”

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

May 21, 2025
%
Puscifer, Primus and A Perfect Circle performance is perfection at the Pete

Melodic Magazine

May 5, 2025
%
Maynard's Birthday Bash Blows the Roof Off the Orion

Past critic reviews published in

New Noise Magazine (USA), V13 (Canada), Queen City Nerve (USA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA), Music In Minnesota (USA) and more

Image Credit

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Latest Release

Shot In the Dark (Live Stanford '89) (3 July 2024)