Past week, we got the scoop that Jay Weinberg, the ex-drummer from Slipknot, is taking a little diversion and jumping in with the funk essence crew contagious Grooves for their forth coming gig in Australia. The twist is, he is stepping in temporarily because he is on the mend from hip and leg surgery. To get effects rolling, they have decided to shake off the rust with a warm-up gig in sunny California.
On March 23, contagious Grooves is throwing down at the Garden Grove Amphitheater in, you guessed it, Garden Grove, California. The gang, including Weinberg, is using this show to get back into the groove before they hit Australia. For this night in the U.S. you will find voice Mike Muir, guitarists Dean Pleasants and Dave Kushner, bassist Robert Trujillo, and of course, the man of the hour, Jay Weinberg.
Now, it's worth noting that Weinberg's gig with contagious Grooves is just a pitstop. Brooks Wacker man from Avenged Sevenfold will be taking over formerly he is done with his other band's stint commitments.
They have formerly demurred off practices for the California show and the Australian stint that comes later, and they have been keeping us in the circle with some behind- the- scenes shots on social media.
So, if you be to be in the Garden Grove area or have a ticket reserved for Australia, then are the dates you need to mark on your timetable. contagious Grooves revealed the sap about Weinberg and Kushner joining the lineup in a social media post, making it clear this is not some April Fool's knavery. They are bringing a special mix of Funk and Punk to the Byron Bay Blues fest on April 1st.
They participated the news, saying," Warning Number One This Ain't No April Fool's joke. but you surely will not be laughing if you miss out on contagious GROOVES April 1st at the Byron Bay Bluesfest! Warning Number Two contagious GROOVES is gonna bring a super special redundant Funk and Punk and everything in between edition. Unfortunately, our family, drummer Brooks Wakerman, wasn't available to do this run of shows due to AVENGED SEVENFOLD dates."
The band reflected on the history of their drummers, admitting that filling the drummer seat for contagious Grooves is not a walk in the demesne. From Stephen Perkins to the youthful bents like Josh Freese and Brooks Waker man, Infectious Grooves has been blessed with some fantastic drummers over the times. So, if you are a addict in California or heading to Australia, make sure to snare your ticket and catch this unique lineup in action.
FAQ
1. Who is Jay Weinberg and why is he joining Infectious Grooves?
Jay Weinberg is a former drummer for Slipknot who is temporarily joining Infectious Grooves for their upcoming Australian tour. He's stepping in while recovering from hip and leg surgery.
2. When and where is Infectious Grooves playing before heading to Australia?
Infectious Grooves will be playing at the Garden Grove Amphitheater in Garden Grove, California on March 23 as a warm-up before their Australian tour.
3. Who is in the lineup for Infectious Grooves' California show?
The lineup for the Garden Grove show includes vocalist Mike Muir, guitarists Dean Pleasants and Dave Kushner, bassist Robert Trujillo, and Jay Weinberg on drums.
4. Why is Jay Weinberg's stint with Infectious Grooves temporary?
Jay Weinberg's temporary gig with Infectious Grooves is due to his commitments with Avenged Sevenfold. Brooks Wackerman will resume drumming duties once Weinberg's stint is over.
5. How can fans stay updated on Infectious Grooves' rehearsals and tour?
Fans can stay updated on Infectious Grooves' rehearsals and tour by following the band's social media accounts where they've been sharing behind-the-scenes photos and updates.
6. What special announcement did Infectious Grooves make regarding their lineup?
Infectious Grooves revealed on social media that Jay Weinberg and Dave Kushner would be joining their lineup for the upcoming shows, including the one at Byron Bay Bluesfest on April 1st.
7. Why was Brooks Wackerman unable to join Infectious Grooves for this run of shows?
Brooks Wackerman couldn't join Infectious Grooves for this set of shows due to prior commitments with Avenged Sevenfold. The band expressed gratitude for their history of talented drummers, including Wackerman, in a recent social media post.
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