"Rhythmically dazzling," says Melody Bowman, an attendee of That 1 Guy's Thursday night concert at Beatnik Studios. "You think you have the Magic Pipe figured out then That 1 Guy pulls out the Magic Saw and the Magic Boot."

   That 1 Guy, the one-man band of Berkley, California, performed for his second time at Beatnik Studio this Thursday. This was the second stop on this year's tour promoting his new album "That 1 Guy and the Magic Pipe Packs a Wallop!"

   Alvi McLeary of Cosmic Family Lighting provided an amazing laser light show and sound that truly brought the show together.

   The show was opened by Pops the Beat Wizard, a local act specializing in electronica. Pops set the stage for one of the most unique and musically creative shows to ever hit Sacramento.

   The crowd contained people of every race, age and gender group showing the transcendental abilities of That 1 Guy's music.

   The show, which ran late into the evening, was a one of a kind experience. That 1 Guy played hits from several of his albums with the help of his own inventions, or in his words, "The rest of the band," the Magic Pipe, the Magic Saw, and the Magic Boot.

   The Magic Pipe, a seven-foot-tall instrument consisting of pipes, strings, and triggers connected to a drum machine plays notes all over the sonic map. The way he handles the instrument, however, is what makes it special. One minute, it is played with a bow like a cello. The next with fingers like a stand-up jazz bass. The next with a drumstick as a percussion instrument. All the while hitting triggers with his hands and feet to simulate an entire band.

   With a singing voice that could stand alone, That 1 Guy's musical talent and understanding is always present.

   The Beatnik Studio offered an unusually intimate performance. The crowd actively spoke with That 1 Guy while on stage and was allowed to sit on the floor feet from the performance.

   "That 1 Guy and the Magic Pipe Packs a Wallop!" hit stores Wednesday and is available online at www.that1guy.com

   Visit www.Beatnik-Studios.com for their schedule of concerts and events.