Jay Weinberg plays "Perihelion" with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Live Drum Cam
Performing "Perihelion" with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee on August 31, 2024.
“Side Quest Summer continues! It was such an honor to sit in for a song with the legendary King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard when they came to town on their Summer 2024 US Tour.
I’m still buzzing from this insane circumstance of a quick jam with one of the most unique, multi-multi-faceted, and prolific bands I’ve ever witnessed — in front of my adopted hometown of the last decade, Nashville. It truly meant the world. A bit of context…
I’ve been a fan of KGLW for some time; in particular, marveling at how they masterfully blend so many genres across their 26 ALBUMS. They’re a fascinating band who have created a beautiful community of a fanbase, of which my wife Chloe and I are proud members.
Fast-forward to this year when Infectious Grooves toured in Australia, I was so stoked that the amazingly talented @mickeycavs wanted to meet up and hang at our show in Melbourne! Not only is he a phenom and inspiration on the drums, he and the Gizz boys are some of the most down-to-Earth people I’ve met in music.
My mind was blown to smithereens when Cavs asked me if I’d like to jump up on his kit when they came to town, and I couldn’t possibly stand my bro up! 🖤
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Chloe and I have been watching the epic livestreams from every show of their current tour, and one moment in particular stood out — when they brought up an amazing shredder named Timmy to play ‘Perihelion’ in tribute to his friend Joey. It was such a moving gesture, so that song felt like a righteous choice to keep honoring a fellow member of the Weirdo Swarm! 🤘
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Personally, to play a song with such friendly folks, on a beautiful night, in the city for which I took a chance and left home 10 years ago, looking out at a bridge I’ve driven over hundreds of times…I’ll never forget this moment. Long live King Gizz, thank you dudes a million times over.
A dream come true, I’ll never forget it. Can’t wait to cross paths again someday…