Tool have snuck in a couple of extra Music Clinics while I wasn’t paying attention – one in Pittsburgh and the other Philadelphia.
Blair also added a few thoughts on Toolband as to what these clinics could contain. It sounds like a little more that just the Adam Jones VIP thing seen on previous tours:
First of all, KUDOS to those Tool enthusiasts who realize the unique opportunity of the upcoming music clinics and have secured their spot for the experience. As you might imagine, there has been a great response to these intimate forums and the limited number of tickets available to ToolArmy members went really fast. As of my writing this, there are still a small number of tickets for sale to the general public and these can be purchased via the links below. Again, I urge you to act fast so as not to miss out – the clinics also include a damn near personal performance of songs followed by the dissections of the tunes by its composers!
From email that I’ve received, it appears that some of you aren’t sure what exactly these clinics entail, and have been comparing them with the Meet and Greets hosted by Adam Jones in the past. As special as those events were, rest assured that the clinics are designed to be on an entirely different level. As advertised, “A rare immersive dissection and performance with DANNY CAREY, JUSTIN CHANCELLOR & ADAM JONES,” here’s your chance to gain insight as to how the Tool machine works. Just about everything’s on the table: methods and processes behind the writing and arranging of their critically acclaimed albums, individual vision that goes into the overall mix of things, artistic and philosophical concepts behind their distinctive stage projections, videos, etc., as well as their thoughts on the current recording process. But, you’ve got the green light to change things up – questions need not be of a technical nature; ask about their personal musical preferences and other subjects of interest. Believe me, they are varied!
So, while you are there – seize the moment. Connect. Interact. Whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned musician… or just someone who appreciates the band members and wants to know what makes them tick. Ask that one question that you never thought you’ve have the chance to. Intermingle like you’re backstage. Chat with Tool about anything now that you will be among the very few people that ever have the opportunity to do so
This is also your chance to view up-close rare Tool memorabilia and receive exclusive commemorative merch that only you are privy to.
Ticket details for these clinics are on Toolband.
wow, blair is laying on the hard sale, thick
And some Tool fans laying on the hard cynicism.
Damn, it must be awful for these three to do these meetings on a regular schedule, I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes. I kind of get why MJK never partakes.
when they cash the check, im pretty sure their shoes feel just fine
I can’t imagine they wouldn’t jam out at least one new song together. They must be eager to share it. And since they won’t be playing any more shows this year, perhaps they wouldn’t mind a select group hearing an instrumental version of a song or more.
Most other bands in this situation would do something like that.
But this is Tool.
It’s about making money. There will be nothing like that.
This sounds awesome! I’m doing this if they come close enough to me.
Simply flying fromn CA to OH looks like a nightmare, or at least a major inconvenience. When did air travel become so shitty?
Yeah I won’t leave CA for this but I’ll go if it ends up in CA anywhere.