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With an extensive and amazing track record of unique and imaginative performances featuring his curious instrument and copious amounts of originality, Mike Silverman, a/k/a That1Guy, has set himself apart as a true one-of-a-kind talent that rivals any other artist currently in the entertainment industry. Averaging 150-200 shows a year all over North America and Canada, he has been a consistent favorite at such festivals as: Wakarusa, Electric Forest, Big Day out, All Good Music Festival, Bella, High Sierra Music Festival, Summer Meltdown, Montreal Jazz Festival, and many more. He was also the 'Tap Water Award' winner at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for best musical act. His legendary collaboration and multiple tours with Buckethead performing as The Frankenstein Brothers has further cemented his virtuoso story as a creative visionary.

His innovation continues to soar with his latest tour, That1Guy & The Magic Pipe Present: An Evening of Musical Magical Wonder... The Likes of Which Ye Haven't Yet Seen, which kicked off in 2014. Along with his pioneering main instrument, The Magic Pipe, a monstrosity of metal, strings, and electronics, he facilitates the dynamic live creation of music and magic in ways only That1Guy can conjure. You can also expect to see magic seamlessly integrated into the already clever performance. With the addition of magic in his live shows, he has legitimately achieved an all-inclusive audio/visual performance unlike anything experienced before. "So much of my music has miraculous qualities to it because it's hard to tell what's going on. There are lots of slights of hand and sonic misdirection. It feels like I was meant to do magic".

Silverman's back-story is similar to many musicians that have come before him. He grew up a self-proclaimed music geek, soaked in the influence of his jazz musician father, and enrolled in San Francisco Conservatory of Music before joining the local jazz scene himself as a sought-after percussive bassist. This is where the similarities end though and where That1Guy truly began. "In my case, being a bass player, I just felt very restricted by the instrument itself," he says. "I've always wanted to sound different and have my own sound. I was headed that way on the bass, but for me to fully realize what I was hearing in my head sonically I was going to have to do it my way". His influential and innovative double bass style eventually evolved into what we see today as That1Guy and The Magic Pipe.

As his story continues to develop, Billboard has famously noted, "In the case of Mike Silverman's slamming, futuristic funk act... the normal rules of biology just don't apply." In addition, Silverman also has new music and videos in the works for 2015 that will further validate his status as an industry trailblazer. "I like being my own person", he says. "I didn't set out to be a weirdo, but I'm starting to embrace it". Ultimately, his motivation can be encapsulated as this: "Human beings do our best work when we're challenged and pushed up against the wall". That1Guy goes on to further explain, "By nature, we're hunters and gatherers, spending each day looking for their next meal. It's easy to be lazy when you don't have to come up with something creative right away."

Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 8 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZING!

    by Raven on 1/28/23Antone's Nightclub - Austin

    There are not many shows that i leave feeling that I did not pay enough for the experience. That 1 Guy is absolutely best experienced in person, I feel like everyone I know should have been there and look forward to seeing him again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    That 1 Guy does it all!

    by janalouisa on 9/29/19The Masquerade - Purgatory - Atlanta

    Creative, talented, meaningful, funny, lots of fun! Amazing performance with a unique pipe instrument and all the fixin's! The computer generated backdrop is awesome. Everything is controlled by That 1 Guy! He does incredible things and makes beautiful music. If you've never seen That 1 Guy, you are really missing out. Go see him and be amazed!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic! Don't miss this!

    by JennBender on 3/10/14The Basement - Columbus

    A brilliant, humble, quirky musician with a great sense of humor. Indescribable magic. Who puts a pick up in and then plays a cowboy boot? I love this guy. Great entertainment!! The video behind is a wonderful addition.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Long wait for a great show

    by gnicchee on 2/25/14Masquerade - Atlanta

    Everything was great except for the almost two hour wait between the posted time on the ticket and the actual start time. I realize that's how they roll at the Masquerade, but still... I'm too old for that! :-) Of course, once That 1 Guy stated playing, it was all ok. :-)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Should be That 1 Helluva Guy

    by Poindxtr on 4/3/13A and R Music Bar - Columbus

    What an amazing experience from a unique talent. That 1 Guy is a one-man band like no other. He built his own instrument, the Magic Pipe, and has incorporated video into his already astounding performance. He played a hearty mix of new and old material that got everyone in the room up and moving. His opening act, Captain Ahab's Motorcycle Club is another unique individual, performing his lyrics over music that fans have submitted to him. Do not miss this show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    That1Guy

    by JennBender on 4/3/13A and R Music Bar - Columbus

    One of the most original musicians/performers I have ever seen. What an artist! I can't recommend That1Guy highly enough!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Must see to believe

    by stayshpongled on 3/18/138x10 - Baltimore

    Dudes... what can I say... If you havent seen this man play live, drop what your doing and plan to do so immediately. His show is DOPE. He is an amazing showman, engaging the crowd, making us laugh, making us boogie. And as anyone who has even seen video footage of him and his "magic pipe" in action can attest, a musician of the highest caliber no matter what genre your into. And if that wasnt enough to make your music panties wet he is an awesome person. after the show ended he stuck around for like 30 mins talking and taking pictures with everybody. gracious and rightous. funky and fresh. fun and amazing.... THAT 1 GUY!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always a great show.

    by SirCyko on 2/15/11Five Spot - Atlanta

    T1G always puts on a amazing show and Saturday was no different. Each tour he adds new elements to keep the audience entertained.