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RBM presents

GUY PRATT in MY BASS AND OTHER ANIMALS
NATIONAL TOUR
MAY - JULY 2007

“A natural raconteur with a droll turn of phrase” The Guardian

If you missed Guy on tour last spring, here is a rare chance for you to witness the brilliance and hilarity of legendary bassist Guy Pratt. After his phenomenal critical success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Guy brings his very personal take on life on the road and in the studio to a town near you this summer. Last summer Guy completed a three-month European tour with David Gilmour, playing on Gilmour’s new album and has also been recently on tour with Bryan Ferry as well as on TV’s 100 Singles You Hate to Love.

Guy’s book, titled My Bass and Other Animals, (Orion Publishing) which chronicles his life as a rock and roll bassist is due to be released in May. Littered with supreme first hand backstage knowledge of all our favourite rock legends, as well as a valuable insight in to how to get started in the hedonistic business of Rock and Roll, and the rocky road to success, My Bass and Other Animals, is at times a hilarious, revealing, and awe inspiring read.

"An hour of rip-roaring anecdotes" **** The List

On tour join him on an often raucous, always hilarious journey from teenage bedroom to world-class stadium as, armed with only his Bass Guitar, he relates his story of life at the epicenter of the mayhem that we, the record buying public, know fondly as the Music Industry. Set mainly during the madness of the 1980’s Guy recounts extraordinary tales of life on the road – and off the wall - with some of the giants of Music including Pink Floyd, Madonna and Michael Jackson.

"What tales he has to tell." **** The Independent

Guy’s career in music took off when, at the tender age of 19, he was asked to join the then massive in Australia band Icehouse for a world tour, part of which included supporting David Bowie on the legendary “Serious Moonlight” tour of 1983. This led to him being asked to perform with Robert Palmer, Bryan Ferry, Womack & Womack, and even being in The Smiths for a week, to name but a few, before being thrust into the global premier league of bassists when David Gilmour asked him to play for Pink Floyd. Guy has also won a Grammy and been nominated for 2 Ivor Novello Awards.

“He regaled the audience with hilariously indiscreet anecdotes about the stars he’s worked with” Toby Young, The Spectator

“Pratt is pretty bloody hilarious.” The Irish Times

“Limos, Lear jets and transit vans, it’s all funny with Guy… well limos and Lear jets anyway.” Johnny Marr

"A fascinating glimpse behind the rock 'n' roll curtain." **** Fest

LISTINGS INFORMATION

GUY PRATT UK TOUR SUMMER 2007
MY BASS AND OTHER ANIMALS

MAY

26th HIGH WYCOMBE, The Swan 01494 512000 www.wycombeswan.co.uk

JUNE

1st EDMONTON, Millfield Theatre 0208 807 6680 www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
7th BRIGHTON, Komedia 01273 647100 www.komedia.co.uk
9th H. HEMPSTEAD, Old Town Hall 01442 228091 www.oldtownhall.co.uk
14th WINCHESTER, Tower 01962 867986 www.towerarts.co.uk
16th LIVERPOOL, Royal Court 0870 787 1866 www.royalcourtliverpool.co.uk
17th CHESTER, Alexanders 01244 340005 www.alexandersjazz.com
21st SWINDON, Arts Centre 01793 614837 www.swindon.gov.uk/artscentre
22nd CHELSEA, Festival 0845 890 2435 www.chelseafestival.org.uk
23rd GLASTONBURY, Festival www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
24th GLASTONBURY, Festival
29th WIMBORNE, Tivoli 01202 885566 www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk
30th WINDSOR, Arts Centre 01753 859336 www.windsorartscentre.org

JULY

12TH SUFFOLK, Latitude www.latitudefestival.co.uk
21st PORT ELLIOT, Literary Fetival www.porteliotlitfest.com