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# Fred Armisen Gets a New Gig: Bandleader on _Late Night With Seth Meyers_

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Ally is built for everyday banking, spending, and saving. Its Spending Account is a checking account that includes early direct deposit (paychecks up to 2 days early), access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and no overdraft fees. Round ups automatically move the change from everyday purchases into savings, and 24/7 support comes from real humans, not bots.

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## Melissa Locker


Feb 11, 2014 4:15 PM UTC

by 

[Melissa Locker](https://time.com/author/melissa-locker/)


## Melissa Locker


Feb 11, 2014 4:15 PM UTC

When Seth Meyers assumes his new seat as the host of _Late Night,_ he’s bringing one of his former _SNL_ castmates with him: Fred Armisen will take over duties the show’s bandleader.

Meyers tweeted the news earlier:

“I have always been a fan of Girls Against Boys, Les Savy Fav, and Beyoncé,” [Armisen told Splitsider ](http://splitsider.com/2014/02/fred-armisen-is-late-nights-new-band-leadercurator/#more-48379)about his new 8G bandmates. “Eli Janney is such a huge part of making that deep, dense sound that Girls Against Boys are known for. Les Savy Fav are so great. Their live shows are among some of the best I’ve ever seen. Syd and Seth are the perfect mix of noisy and melodic. Kim Thompson is an incredible drummer. Getting to watch her play is the best thing ever.”

He added: “It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to write a TV show theme.”

It’ll be quite an _SNL_ reunion when _Late Night With Seth Meyers_ kicks off on Monday, Feb. 24: The show is overseen by _SNL_ creator Lorne Michaels, while fellow _SNL_ alumna Amy Poehler is scheduled to be Meyers’ first guest.

As for Armisen’s bona fides, he has a long history in music, having played drums in Chicago punk band Trenchmouth and contributing to indie outfit Les Savy Fav’s albums.

And moreover, this isn’t the only new musical gig for Armisen. A little over two weeks ago, it was announced that he’d be [releasing a series of 7″ singles](http://entertainment.time.com/2014/01/24/fred-armisen-releases-singles-featuring-fictional-saturday-night-live-bands/) from all his fake _SNL_ bands, including the Bjelland Brothers:

**MORE**: [Interview: Fred Armisen On Inspirations For His Saturday Night Live Bands](http://entertainment.time.com/2014/01/24/fred-armisen-releases-singles-featuring-fictional-saturday-night-live-bands/)

**MORE**: [Calling All Freegans and Fruitarians: _Portlandia_ Cookbook Coming Soon to an Indie Bookstore Near You](http://newsfeed.time.com/2014/01/08/calling-all-freegans-and-fruitarians-portlandia-cookbook-coming-soon-to-an-indie-bookstore-near-you/)

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