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OF WHALES AND WOE - Les Claypool Studio Album
Les Claypool - Of Whales And Woe

Track List & Audio Clips
1. Back Off Turkey
2. One Better | mp3 | real audio |
3. Lust Stings
4. Of Whales And Woe
5. Vernon The Company Man
6. Phantom Patriot
7. Iowan Gal
8. Nothin' Ventured
9. Rumble Of The Diesel
10. Robot Chicken
11. Filipino Ray
12. Off-White Guilt

Bassist, songwriter, and virtuoso Les Claypool kicked off one of the most sustained periods of activity in his career on May 30th with the release of 'Of Whales And Woe' on Prawn Song. Marked by Claypool's wry worldview and the ferocious musical chops of the legendary bassist and his musical co-conspirators Skerik, Mike Dillon, and Gabby La La, the album is an aggressive tour de force that recalls his best work as one of the pioneers of alternative music.

The album's 12 all-new songs match the irreverent aesthetic that has characterized Claypool's storied career with a gritty, uncompromising drive. The lead track "Back Off Turkey" is menacing and sparse, followed by the dirge march of "Lust Stings" and the propulsive "Rumble Of The Diesel." Other highlights include "Phantom Patriot," with references from Bohemian Grove to "the elite right wing maze," and the album's closer, and instrumental titled simply "Off-white Guilt."

Order The CD Now | www.clubbastardo.com

iTunes - Exclusive Live Track:

The iTunes Music Store is offering an exclusive track with the purchase of the complete album "Of Whales and Woe". D's Diner was recorded live at Les' show at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia on 10/20/05. Featured in Les' band were Skerik, Mike Dillon, Gabby La La, and Jay Lane.

Buy From iTunes | www.itunes.com

PHANTOM PATRIOT - The Video
Les Claypool - Phantom Patriot

Check out Les' new video for "Phantom Patriot"
from Of Whales and Woe!

Watch QuickTime Video | Phantom Patriot

Animation by Derek Roczen
www.derekroczen.de | www.filmakademie.de

5 GALLONS OF DIESEL - Les Claypool DVD
Les Claypool - 5 Gallons Of Diesel

5 Gallons Of Diesel is a comprehensive sampling of visual elements associated with the ever evolving and always eclectic world of bassist/singer/songwriter Les Claypool. The DVD contains 3-1/2 hours of footage featuring Oysterhead, Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains, Sausage, Frog Brigade, Holy Mackerel and more. It includes live performances, videos, behind the scenes footage and other bonus material.

The DVD was released on November 15th, and you can order the US/NTSC version online from Club Bastardo. A PAL version is also available in the UK, and both dvds are region free.

More Info | Track List

Buy The DVD | www.clubbastardo.com

THE CREATIVE SPACKLE CONTEST - The Winners Have Been Selected!
The Creative Spackle Contest

The Winners

1st Prize - Joe Tombarello:
Both of the below prizes plus a $100 Club Bastardo gift certificate.
2nd Prize - Dan Neuffer:
2 tickets to a Les Claypool show of your choice (Les headlining - no festivals).
3rd Prize - Ron Bankey:
A custom Les Claypool Dickies jacket with your name on it.

Click here to view the winning videos/animations.

We were looking for interesting visuals - either video or animation (extra credit for animation) - that we could utilize as video imagery for Les' music. Special attention was given to animated shorts. In addition to being posted on the web site, the winners' pieces will have a chance of being featured and credited on one of Les' visual projects.

Contest Ended July 1st, 2006 | Learn More

LES CLAYPOOL PERFORMANCE - On The World Cafe With David Dye
The World Cafe with David Dye

Check out Les Claypool performing on "The World Cafe with David Dye"!

The audio stream is available on NPR: www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5670571

GABBY LA LA - Produced By And Featuring Les Claypool
Gabby La La - Be Careful What You Wish For

Wielding the sitar, electric ukulele, toy piano, accordion and Theremin, Gabby La La is a perfect example of eclectic creativity uncommon in today's music. Gabby La La's debut CD "Be Careful What You Wish For" - on Les Claypool's Prawn Song Records - makes her the first new artist on the label in a decade. Produced by Claypool himself (who also plays many of the instruments), the recordings of her original quirky songs mark the culmination of what has been a steady collaboration between the two.

More Info | www.gabbylala.com

Buy The CD | www.clubbastardo.com

ROBOT CHICKEN - Theme Song By Les Claypool

A new animated tv series, Robot Chicken, premiered recently on the Cartoon Network, featuring a theme song composed and performed by Les Claypool. The show, which was created by well known actor Seth Green ("Austin Powers"), uses stop motion animation with action figures. It appears during the Adult Swim programming.

Episodes are only 15 minutes long and are re-run a few times during the week. Check local listings for showtimes. Les (along with Primus) also wrote and performed the theme for Comedy Central's long-running South Park cartoon series.

NEVER BEEN DONE - The Jon Comer Story
Never Been Done - The Jon Comer Story

Features music by The Les Claypool Frog Brigade

Best Documentary:
X-Dance Film Festival Jan 2004
Best Documentary Gold Remi:
WorldFestHouston International Film Festival April 2004
Feature Film Award:
San Diego Film Festival 2004
Golden Reel Award:
Tiburon International Film Festival - March 2005

Purchase This DVD | www.neverbeendone.com

PRIMUS - Hallucino-Genetics Live 2004
Primus - Hallucino-Genetics Live 2004

The only concert DVD from Primus, "Hallucino-Genetics Live 2004" is available now. Filmed at the last US show in June, 2004 at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, this DVD captures the band at their live peak. It includes two full sets delivering 2-1/2 hours of live music and includes a complete performance of their classic album "Frizzle Fry."

More Info | www.primusville.com

Buy The DVD | www.clubbastardo.com

LES CLAYPOOL MP3S - Available at Apple iTunes

Primus | buy mp3s
The Les Claypool Frog Brigade | buy mp3s
Les Claypool And The Holy Mackerel | buy mp3s
Sausage | buy mp3s

PRIMUS - Animals Should Not Try To Act Like People
Primus - Animals Should Not Try To Act Like People

DVD & CD combo with original drummer Tim Alexander!

More Info | www.primusville.com

Buy The DVD/CD | www.clubbastardo.com

Primus Media Player | www.bandbuilder.com

"I read all about it in USA Today."

LES CLAYPOOL - Assorted Videos
Les Claypool - Buzzards Of Green Hill

Buzzards Of Green Hill video directed by Les:
QuickTime | hi-fi | lo-fi |

Frog Brigade clips from the 2003 High Sierra Music Festival:
QuickTime | Ding Dang | Whamola |
Real Video | Ding Dang | Whamola |

Les playing at Tipitina's during JazzFest 2002:
Windows Media | www.tipitinas.com

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