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Sessanta Again, A Perfect Circle, Primus and Puscifer Return To Celebrate in Philly

Celebrating Maynard’s 61st Birthday in Philadelphia

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Maynard James Keenan turned 61 this year and to celebrate he returned with some friends for the now (Possibly) annual birthday event Sessanta. The show, a one-of-a-kind concert experience with three bands, two of which Keenan is the vocalist for. A Perfect Circle, Primus and Puscifer have joined forces once again after a very successful run last year and now at least in my area they’ve upgraded to larger venues this time around. 

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This year Primus released a new song with Puscifer titled “Little Lord Fentanyl” on May 2nd during the run. Fans Flocked early to The Mann Center in Philadelphia, Doors opened around 6:30PM and the event began around 8:00 sharp with an announcement on the arena’s screens from Maynard dressed as Puscifer’s Agent Dick Merkins who essentially told the crowd any phone use would result in the guilty becoming part of a SPAM meat recipe.

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The show kicked off with act 1 A Perfect Circle’s, there’s a total of 3 acts with a set from each band switching in and out, there are lounge areas with couches and refreshments on either side of the stage for the bands to sit and enjoy the show when it’s not their turn. APC kicked off with “The Package” after Maynard took a moment to thank the crowd for coming and asked that for the next 3 hours.

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The crowd stay focused and present away from their phones and promising if they’re good they can film the final song. We’ve seen this with TOOL tours as well.  The band then went into “Disillusioned” before wrapping up with “Blue”.

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The stage features hanging lights above, a screen curtain behind and a riser with all 3 drum kits along the top. Large Hollywood style lights along the front of the stage and unlike most shows Maynard does, he spends most of Sessanta in the front of the stage rather than the back.

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Primus was next to hit the stage, and boy were fans excited. Les Claypool and company hit the stage kicking off their set with “Those Damn Blue-Collar Tweekers”. Claypool was in full force leaving fans in awe with his bass skills, the man is a pure pleasure to watch and the crowd was loving every minute of it. Their Three song set was closed out with “Duchess and the Proverbial Mind Spread”. 

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Puscifer was next up and they brought an entirely different feel to the show which was a nice change of pace. Their first set consisted of “Man Overboard”, “Horizons” and “Indigo Children”. Maynard and Carina Round made their way to the stage, and the games began.

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Puscifer’s set is filled with hilarious antics throughout anything from funky dance moves to ping pong being played on stage. The side of the stage has a stair chair on each side for Maynard to ride up and down. 

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As the show went on it seemed like each band was bringing out their greatest hits, A Perfect Circle performed popular tracks like “Judith”, “Weak and Powerless”, “The Outsider” while Primus featured songs like “Jerry Was A Race Car Driver”, “My Name Is Mud” and “Groundhogs Day”. Puscifer also brought out fan favorites like “Bullet Train To Iowa” and “The Remedy”

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As the night progresses bands start playing tracks with each other and more members come on stage together. Ultimately the last set features each band doing the final song Puscifer’s “Grand Canyon” at the end the bands take their final bows and waves and hug it out on stage. You can most certainly tell the bands are having a blast doing these shows, both the crowd energy and the performers are at an all-time high during the sets.

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It was a great opportunity to catch A Perfect Circle again live and Puscifer and Primus brought their A game as always. If you get a chance to experience this show, GO!!! It is 100% worth the price of admission and you’ll be seeing something truly unique. Check out the full setlist below!

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See the Full Gallery of the Night Here!

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A Perfect Circle, Puscifer & Primus Setlist TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia, PA, USA 2025, Sessanta V2.0

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