Primus, Tool’s Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor announced an intimate benefit concert to support film director, screenwriter and animator Jimmy Hayward. The benefit show will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Los Angeles’ The Belasco.

In honor of their close friend Primus will host a benefit show to support Hayward who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Tool’s Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor alongside other special guest and friends of Hayward from the music industry are set to join the lineup. Proceeds from the event will go towards Hayward and his family as he continues to battle the invasive disease.

“Every now and again cancer steps into our world and pulverizes the lives of people that are dear to us,” Primus’ Les Claypool comments. “Such a thing happened a while back with our good friend Jimmy Hayward. Over the past couple years Jimmy has undergone many major surgeries to remove then reconstruct major damage from a cancer that invaded his bones. With a wife and two very young children at hand, Jimmy has shown incredible courage and tenacity in an unbelievably challenging time.”
 
“It is at this time that we in Primus and some of Jimmy’s good friends in the music/entertainment world have decided to give a ‘brother a hand,’ and do a live performance in his honor and for the benefit of his family,” Claypool continues. “Please come down and witness a one-time collaborative music event in celebration of our good friend.”
 
Claypool is currently gearing up for a massive 41-date Summer of Green Tour 2023 with the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, which marks the band’s first appearances together in 20-years. The three-time Grammy Award-nominated band Primus formed in 1984 in El, Sobrante, California. Primus currently consists of vocalist and bassist Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde and drummer Tim Alexander.

Join Primus and friends to honor their longtime friend Jimmy Hayward on Monday, April 17 at The Belasco. For more information or tickets visit primusville.com.

Location: The Belasco

Address: 1050 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Show Time: 8:00 p.m.

Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.

Age: All Ages