kevin_lindsay Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Guy Pratt is bringing his one man show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival from August 14th - 28th (day off on 21st). And, it's FREE !!!! 5pm each evening. Frankenstein venue. Guy will be telling tales of his life on the road and studio with Pink Floyd/ David Gilmour, Bryan Ferry, eye. He'll also be playing bass, and a bit of 6 string guitar. Edited August 9, 2017 by kevin_lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I wonder if he'll tell the story about how he tried to smash up a Status at a Pink Floyd concert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1502309044' post='3350634'] I wonder if he'll tell the story about how he tried to smash up a Status at a Pink Floyd concert [/quote] He did when I saw him at the Fringe 9 or 10 years ago, so it's quite probable. Cheaper than last time ( ) so I might go along... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Don't go to one of the early shows. Last time I went to see him at the Fringe it was the first show of his run. He was so nervous, I thought he was going to be sick. Go to one of the later shows. By then he'll have got the hang of it and be a lot cooler and calmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 He told this tale at both appearances at the LBGS and on a much posted YT video...I could probably tell it, word for word, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Yeah his show is a bit dated but there are plenty who haven't heard his Staying Alive joke and so forth I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 That is the way of the one man show. I haven't seen it yet. I may never see it given that Derby lost a big venue to fire three years ago and the signs are that we will not have it replaced for another four years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Saw him at Salisbury a few years ago. Really enjoyed it, very relaxed & fun evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmurf Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Saw him do his show in Brighton earlier this year, know his book very well, was a great night and what a great player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Will have to look that up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Went along to today's show. I really enjoyed the show and it was a nice wee day out overall - I've never ventured through to Edinburgh during the Festival before. I bought a copy of his book which he kindly autographed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Looking to catch one of his shows at the tail end of next week. Have seen Guy a couple of times in the past, but don't really care if it's the same stories and jokes or not - his playing is sublime, and that's more than enough for me! Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Nice Jazz Bass he's using. I caught the show last Monday - great fun, and am planning to see it again on Sunday 27th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Caught guys show last Sunday. Thoroughly enjoyed it and more surprisingly so did my other half 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Fringe virgin alert I see the gig is free , how does that work ? I realise I don't have to pay any coin for it but I've seen other gigs for free , will this mean I have to queue for an hour and a half to get into them. HID and lurksalittle have s long list of shows that they want to go to , and some we have already booked , but some of the comedy stuff I am up for fall into the 'free' category , TIGHTARSE I hear you cry , but no, I would rather buy a ticket than queue all day !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Queuing for Guy's show starts about 15-20 mins before the gig. Well worth going to see it, and if you haven't read his book - grab a copy as it's great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Free = pay what you feel is right in the collection bin at the end of the gig. If that's nothing then fine. I bought a book. My good lady put some money in the bucket. There were plenty who didn't do either Edited August 24, 2017 by gs_triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 And Guy's using my white Jazz Bass for the two week run of gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Cheers guys , I shall try and get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1503611898' post='3359757'] And Guy's using my white Jazz Bass for the two week run of gigs [/quote] And a very nice bass it is too 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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