Les Claypool, one of the most unique and talented bassists of the generation, has had many projects and bands aside from Primus. During the summer of 2000, Claypool launched one of his most adventurous projects—Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. LCFFFB released a couple of live albums and a studio album during their tenure.

In addition to original material, LCFFFB also was a big fan of Pink Floyd, specifically the album Animals. During their maiden tour in summer of 2000, they played a live set of the classic Pink Floyd album in it’s entirety. Claypool’s brooding and dominating bass lines give the songs an entirely new feel.

In addition to Animals, Claypool also jammed on “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” in the first set and the Beatles’ “Taxman” for the encore.

According to Steve Hagar and Terry Watts who recording and mastered the show, a woman who had passed out drink was brought up to the stage during “Pigs (Three Different Ones)” and they had to stop the show for 10 minutes. As they say, here is the recording, warts and all. A huge thanks to Steve and Terry for circulating this new source!

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade
Roseland Ballroom
Portland, Oregon
August 25, 2000

Set I:

1. Thela Hun Ginjeet
2. Shattering Song
3. Shine on You Crazy Diamond
4. Here’s To the Man
5. Riddles are Abound Tonight

Set II:

1. Pigs on the Wing
2. Dogs
3. Pigs (Three Different Ones),,
4. Pigs (Three Different Ones)
5. Sheep
6. Pigs on the Wing
7. e: Taxman