Les Claypool will debut a new backing band this summer beginning with an intimate appearance at San Franciscos The Independent on June 19. Mike Dillon, Jay Lane and Gabby La La will join the bassist on the road, with Skerik performing on most dates as well. Claypools summer schedule includes a mix of festivals and headlining dates, including several performances rescheduled after Zoomas cancellation. Claypool also will appear this Thursday will Gabby La La at the Bonnaroo Music Festival and on June 25 with La La San Francisco at the Great American Music Hall.