Join
legendary bassist Guy Pratt on a hilarious journey from teenage bedroom to stadium,
armed only with his Bass Guitar. "BREAKFAST OF IDIOTS" is the second
instalment in Guy's life journey, coming hot on the heels of his smash show &
book of the same name "My Bass & Other Animals".
"Breakfast
of Idiots" tells more hilarious stories of his fascinating 28-year career
as a professional bass player, which started at the tender age of 19 with the
legendary Aussie band Icehouse.
The bass player of choice for many of the
worlds' finest & most well-loved musicians, Guy joined the premier league
of bassists when David Gilmour asked him to play with Pink Floyd.
Since
then he has gone on to work with some of the world's musical superstars - he's
performed with Jimmy Page in Japan, Roxy Music at LIVE8 in Berlin, John Lord in
Brazil and toured with David Gilmour on his "On An Island" tour.
His
list of recording projects include releases by Madonna, Michael Jackson, Womack
& Womack, David Coverdale, The Pretenders, Jimmy Page, Tina Turner, Sophie
Ellis Bexter, Elton John, Natalie Imbruglia and many, many more
He's been
nominated twice for the UK's highest musical accolade for song-writing, The Ivor
Novello Award; written film, theatre, TV & documentary scores and produced
recordings for artists as diverse as Jimmy Nail, Marianne Faithfull, The Orb &
Debbie Harry.
Finally emerging from the shadows, Guy has decided to step
into the spotlight without the security of a band and gives us a captivating insight
into the music industry at the highest levels. His first one-man show, "My
Bass & Other Animals", saw him receive rave reviews at the 2005 Edinburgh
Fringe.
"Pratt is pretty bloody hilarious." The Irish
Times
"A backstage pass for those of us who didn't make it to the gig"
TATLER
"A fascinating, unselfconscious romp" The Drum Media
Join
Guy as he takes us on a wild, no holds barred ride behind the scenes of a life
spent at the pinnacle of his craft with the world's music elite.
For Guy's
July 2009 Tour dates, please visit: www.spokenwordaustralia.com.au
Make
sure to catch Guy Pratt at the Factory Theatre, Newtown (Sydney) on 25 & 26
July (8pm) - tickets available HERE.