With Jazz Fest well underway, New Orleans is the place to be right now for late-night jams, unexpected collaborations, and non-stop musical marathons. On Thursday, New Orleans’ Civic Theatre hosted The Claypool Lennon Delirium for a performance following the opening day of Jazz Fest weekend two.
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon recently released their second album together, South of Reality, via ATO. South of Reality is the follow-up to 2016’s Monolith of Phobos, the band’s debut record that displayed their fascinatingly raw authenticity, and 2017’s Lime And Limpid Green EP, which featured psychedelic covers of Pink Floyd, The Who, King Crimson, and Flower Travellin’ Band.
On Thursday, The Claypool Lennon Delirium worked through material off of Monolith of Phobos and South of Reality, which included a special sit-in from Phish bassist Mike Gordon. Gordon added some serious depth on the low end for the cover of The Beatles‘ “Tomorrow Never Knows, off of the group’s beloved 1966 Revolver album. Claypool and Gordon locked into some double bass action beside the son of late Beatle John Lennon. The Claypool Lennon Delirium also welcomed saxophone extraordinaire Skerik and percussionist Mike Dillon at last night’s Civic Theatre show.
Watch fan-shot videos of Mike Gordon joining The Claypool Lennon Delirium below courtesy of Gideon Plotnicki:
The Claypool Lennon Delirium ft. Mike Gordon – “Tomorrow Never Knows”
[Video: Live For Live Music]
The Claypool Lennon Delirium ft. Mike Gordon – “Tomorrow Never Knows”
[Video: Live For Live Music]
Today, May 3rd, Mike Gordon and his band—comprised of guitarist Scott Murawski, keyboardist/organist Robert Walter, drummer John Kimock, and percussionist Craig Myers—are headed to New Orleans’ Joy Theater, and have sweetened the deal for those unable to attend to show.
Fans at home are invited to join the fun with a free webcast beginning at 9 p.m. (CST). Head to nugs.tvor LivePhish.com to access Mike Gordon’s free webcast from the Joy Theater.
Next up for The Claypool Lennon Delirium is a performance at Salt Lake City, UT’s Eccles Theater on June 21st with Jim James. For a full list of The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s upcoming tour dates and ticketing information, head to the band’s website.
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