Friday night Lawrence was treated to one of the most spectacular one-man-acts to ever take the stage. The Bottleneck was filled to the brim with fans, jamming the dance floor and packing the bleachers. Everyone was entranced by the bizarre musical styling and actual magic tricks performed by Mike Silverman, a.k.a. That 1 Guy.
The headliner took the stage around 11 p.m., unveiling his 7-foot-tall, home-made musical instrument, the Magic Pipe. All alone, That 1 Guy plays one his strange contraption, rocking out funky, dance-able tunes that range in style from heavy metal to prog rock to jazz. The beats are provided by a foot-pedal-drum That 1 Guy beats as he keeps a fast, intricate rhythm and melody on his other instruments. Among the artists' inventions are the Magic Saw and the Magic Flute, which give different songs completely unique sounds you can't hear anywhere else.
Any normal musician would struggle to handle the Bottleneck alone, but That 1 Guy took on a full house without a moment of hesitation. Musical energy channeled out over the crowd from this single man, filling the bar with sound. Between songs, That 1 Guy performed magic tricks with cards, lights and other tools, breaking up the dances with some laughs.
The crowd was a mix of folks who filled the dance floor so there was barely room to get down to the funky tunes. Aside from a few happy campers most everyone was just staring at That 1 Guy, entranced, for the entirety of the show. Ultimately the audience barely showed That 1 Guy the appreciation he deserved for his work.
As the sole source of entertainment for a packed venue, That 1 Guy played non-stop until 1:15. A slightly early night, but completely understandable considering that it was literally that one guy.
That 1 Guy will be playing at Summer Camp Music Festival and Wakarusa this summer. Check him out any chance you get!
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