It has been announced that Primus will be playing a Willy Wonka-themed New Year’s Eve show at the Fox Theater in Oakland on December 31st. An Evening with Primus & The Chocolate Factory will see the band take fans on a “psychedelic and whimsical journey through the music of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
Primus will be bringing along the Frog Brigade Ensemble for the special performance, along with original Primus drummer Tim Alexander – who was confirmed to be rejoining the band this fall, with Jay Lane returning to Bob Weir’s RatDog.
Pre-sale tickets for the show go on sale today at 10am PT, with the passcode “athletics.” Those that order pre-sale tickets will be eligible to win one of five “Golden Tickets,” in which the winner will receive a signed poster, event T-shirt, a bucketful of candy and a tour of Primus’ backstage. Purchase tickets here.
Leave it up to Les Claypool and Primus to always think up some unique and fun ideas. This should be a good one.