Prepare to embark on a sonic journey like no other, as That 1 Guy, the musical maestro and one-man band extraordinaire, takes the stage with his unique blend of experimental sounds and imaginative performance. Known for his innovative approach to music, That 1 Guy combines elements of electronic, jazz, and folk to create a one-of-a-kind auditory experience with his pioneering main instrument, The Magic Pipe. That 1 Guy takes his performance to the next level by incorporating mind-boggling magic tricks into the mix, delivering a truly multi-faceted spectacle.

Making tour stops at 150-200 stages annually, That 1 Guy is a seasoned performer. His presence has lit up festivals like Wakarusa, Electric Forest, All Good, High Sierra, and Summer Meltdown, among others. Notably, he’s earned the ‘Tap Water Award’ for Best Musical Act at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, solidifying his status as a unique and celebrated artist.

With an extensive and amazing track record of unique and imaginative performances featuring his curious instrument and copious amounts of originality, Mike Silverman aka 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, Bella, High Sierra, Summer Meltdown, Montreal Jazz Festival, and many more. He was also the ʻTap Water Awardʼ winner at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for best musical act. His legendary collaboration and multiple tours with Buckethead as The Frankenstein Brothers has further cemented his virtuoso story as a creative visionary as well.

His innovation continues to soar with the announcement of another tour kicking off in January 2015. Along with his pioneering main instrument, The Magic Pipe, a monstrosity of metal, strings, and electronics, facilitates the dynamic live creation of music and magic in ways only That1Guy can conjure, expect to see magic as well now integrated into the already clever performance. With this addition of incorporating magic seamlessly into 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 itʼs hard to tell whatʼs going on. There are lots of slights of hand and sonic misdirection. It feels like I was meant to do magic”.

Silvermanʼs backstory is very 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. “Iʼve 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 ʻThe Magic Pipeʼ.

As his story continues to develop, Billboard has famously noted, “In the case of Mike Silvermanʼs slamming, futuristic funk act… the normal rules of biology just donʼt apply.”

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome the one-man band, That 1 Guy to the Rialto on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Tickets are on sale now at the The ELM Box Office, online or by phone at 1 (800) 653-8000. All tickets are general admission standing room only. All ages are welcome.