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Guy Pratt – Inglorious Bassterd Switzerland – AFG Correspondant Jakub Zimoch Review

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 30/10/2017 by Col T30/10/2017

On Monday 30th October 2017 at the Theater Fauteuil Und Tabourettli, Basel, Switzerland, Guy Pratt took to the stage with his critically acclaimed Inglorious Bassterd Stand Up Show, The event was a completely exclusive one-off show, which was to be the first International Comedy Club presentation at Theater Fauteuil in Basel, in English.

AFG Correspondent Jakub Zimoch was in attendance and has very kindly sent in a review of the show.

“When I was a little kid my father brought home a VHS of PULSE. I was six or seven at the time, couldn’t understand a word of English, so what I remembered was laser’s, some insane (and long) guitar solos and a guy running on the spot while playing a guitar. Now I know that it was a bass guitar and the man’s name was Guy Pratt. Since then I have been lucky enough to see him a couple of times by the side of David Gilmour, but yesterday in Basel was the very first time I saw him as a sole performer and not a side man.

His stand-up act took place in Basel, a typical Swiss town located at the border with Germany and France. A little theater with a typical Swiss mixture of French and German: Fauteuil und Tabourettli. It was in the town’s old part and typically for Switzerland it was almost empty, even though it was 7 PM and all the pubs and restaurants were open. Anyway, I made my way to the theater and took my seat right in front of the microphone. I don’t think that I could have ever been closer to anybody Floyd-related performing on stage. The room was cosy and warm, tightly filled with a respectful audience. Some of them wearing Pink Floyd & David Gilmour apparel.

Not really typically for Switzerland, The lights went down a couple of minutes after the scheduled time and the man himself appeared on stage. He started with some jokes about Basel and Swiss artists that he has had a chance to play with. It was really funny and a nice opening, giving you a feel that his gig is not really the same in other places. He went on with some stories on how he got to play a bass and why an electric guitar would be better to pick up girls. Some of the stories he tells you can find in his book (My Bass & Other Animals), Some were completely new to me. All of them are much funnier and seem more real with his performance on stage. The show is not only about Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, fortunately. Stories from his own life, the music he did with Madonna & Michael Jackson are sometimes even funnier and interesting than jokes about Floyd. He comes on stage with his bass and an electric guitar. They’re not a mere decoration or product placement. He plays them incorporated with his jokes and it just makes things better.

The audience was perfect. Not reserved, but also not too eager to get into the show. As he said in one his jokes, sometimes you have 80 000 lovely people, and a mere 27 000 misbehaving can ruin the show. This time the audience was interacting and applauding when and how it was needed. You wish for this kind of mix for any concert or act!

After his part on stage Guy was hanging around peacefully singing books and posing for photos. There was no pressure either from the audience to make it quicker for Guy to leave the venue. I got my book signed together with his photo in the PULSE leaflet. He smiled when I told him what I used to remember from the concert when I was a kid. I highly recommend this stand up for anyone! You don’t need to be a die-hard Floyd fan to enjoy it.”

Thanks go to AFG Correspondant Jakub Zimoch for his review

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David Gilmour – BBC Front Row 27th October 2017

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 29/10/2017 by Col T29/10/2017

On Saturday 28th October the evening’s episode of the UK’s BBC Two television show, Front Row, is being presented by Cambridge classicist Mary Beard.

During the show, Mary will be speaking to David Gilmour about his recent film Live at Pompeii, which documents the first ever rock concert for an audience in the historic site, before David performs A Boat Lies Waiting, live in the studio.

David Gilmour – Guitar & Vocals
Lucita Jules – Backing Vocals
Louise Marshall – Backing Vocals
Brian Chambers – Backing Vocals
Roger Eno – Piano

 

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Zee : Identity 2017 Edition Release Update

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 27/10/2017 by Col T27/10/2017

Things have been rather quiet regarding the new edition of Rick Wright and Dave Harris’s 1983 Zee Identity Album, Dave recently posted a statement on social media showcasing the back cover and announcing the track listing.

” Hello, to all my Zee friends. I am hanging on for an early December release of the album, which would be lovely for Christmas. At this point we are waiting for all agreements to be settled. Now the Summer holidays are over, I am hoping for a quick response. I must apologize for the time the release has taken, I shouldn’t have mentioned any dates earlier as that was what I was aiming for. So in the meantime, here is a copy of the Deluxe CD package Back cover, with the Track Listing as it will be…………I will keep you posted. Regards, Dave ”

We will of course make sure you guys are first to know when we here of the release date and various formats.

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Nick Mason : Power Stories at Battersea Power Station 7th November

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 24/10/2017 by Col T09/11/2017

Battersea Power Station is delighted to kick off its brand new Power Stories series with none other than Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, in conversation with Penny Smith, the TV presenter and journalist.

The event takes place on Tuesday 7th November at The Village Hall, Battersea Power Station at 7.30pm with Early Bird tickets at £20 and Standard priced at £30 *Early Bird tickets are limited, if they are still available the discount will apply automatically once tickets are in the basket.

“Marking the 40th anniversary of the band’s Animals album, the iconic cover of which featured a giant inflatable pig tethered to one of the Power Station’s southern chimneys, join us as Nick reflects on the impact of the album, the famous album cover, and of course his love of cars.

Power Stories is a new series by Battersea Power Station, bringing incredible speakers to the Village Hall to share their stories of Battersea, London, and their inspirational personal and professional journeys.

The talk also launches Visions of Battersea Power Station, a showcase and exhibition of works, by renowned British photographer Adrian Houston, who has captured the Power Station before it’s regeneration, and will be presenting unique editions of six mixed media works, enhanced by actual pieces of the building’s structure. All works will be available to purchase.”

You can purchase your tickets online courtesy of BAC Tickets by clicking here.

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David Gilmour : Interview And Live Performance BBC Front Row 28th October

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 24/10/2017 by Col T24/10/2017

On Saturday 28th October  the evening’s episode of the UK’s BBC Two television show, Front Row, is being presented by Cambridge classicist Mary Beard.

During the show, Mary will be speaking to David Gilmour about his recent film Live at Pompeii, which documents the first ever rock concert for an audience in the historic site, before David performs A Boat Lies Waiting, live in the studio.

For more details of the show, which starts at 7:30pm (UK time), visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09dc8jp, which will also have the episode available to view, on demand, for 30 days following broadcast.

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Happy Birthday Jon Carin

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 24/10/2017 by Col T24/10/2017

From all of us at AFG

We want to send our best wishes to Jon Carin as he celebrates his 53rd Birthday !!

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Guy Pratt – Inglorious Bassterd Hits Switzerland

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 16/10/2017 by Col T16/10/2017

Hot off the press since his 2 week residency at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival , and further shows in London, Guy is back with a one off performance in Switzerland this October.

Guy Pratt has been a crucial member of the rhythm section of megastars such as Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Robert Palmer, Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Jimmy Page, David Coverdale, Womack & Womack, and The Smiths.

And when he’s not been parading his talents live on the stages of every stadium, concert hall and festival around the world, he has been a favourite studio bassist and accompanying singer for the biggest recording artists including Switzerland’s Florian Ast, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Iggy Pop,The Pretenders, Echo and The Bunnymen and McFly.

His one man show is all about life at the pointy end of the music business; Guy regales audiences with stories from behind the scenes. His self-deprecating wit is irresistible and his rip-roaring anecdotes are brilliant and outrageous.

This is an evening which is both funny and frank with enough insider’s references to satisfy even aficionados – and he’ll be bringing his beloved vintage Fender bass to demonstrate his craft.

This one off Extravaganza is taking place on the 30th October at 20:00 UTC+01 at the Theater Fauteuil Und Tabourettli, Spalenberg 12, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Tickets are on sale now for this exclusive one-off show, which is the first International Comedy Club presentation at Theater Fauteuil in Basel, in English.

You can order your tickets online for this exclusive performance by clicking here.

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Pink Floyd : Announce latest vinyl reissues

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 11/10/2017 by Col T11/10/2017

Pink Floyd reissue A Collection Of Great Dance Songs and Delicate Sound Of Thunder on vinyl on November 17.

These are the first time they have been available on this format for well over twenty years. These are the band’s first ‘best of’ and live albums to be remastered on vinyl.

Both are mastered from the original analogue studio tapes with album artwork faithfully reproduced.

A Collection Of Great Dance Songs was originally released in 1981 and contains alternative mixes and versions of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond“, “Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)” and “Money“.

Delicate Sound Of Thunder was recorded live over five nights in August 1988 at the Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, NY. It was the first rock album to be played in outer space.

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Roger Waters : Us & Them 2018 Tour Dates

Pink Floyd - A Fleeting Glimpse Posted on 10/10/2017 by Col T10/10/2017


After 63 sold out shows in the U.S. and Canada in 2017, we are excited to announce further shows for 2018

New Dates Added 08/10/17 !!

January 24th – Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
January 26th – Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
January 30th – Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
February 2nd – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, Nsw, Australia
February 6th – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Qld, Australia
February 10th – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
February 11th – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
February 16th – Adelaine Entertainment Centre, Hindmarsh, Sa, Australia
February 20th – Perth Arena, Perth, Wa, Australia
April 13th – Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
April 14th – Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
April 17th – Mediolandum Forum Di Assago, Milan, Italy
April 18th – Mediolanum Forum Di Assago, Milan, Italy
April 21st – Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy
April 22nd – Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy
April 24th – Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy
April 25th – Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy
April 27th – O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
May 2nd – Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena, Budapest, Hungary
May 4th – Arena Armeec, Sofia, Bulgaria
May 6th – Arena Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
May 11th – Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium
May 14th – Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, Germany
May 16th – Stadhalle, Vienna, Austria
May 20th – Meo Arena, Lisbon, Portugal
May 24th – Wizink Center, Madrid, Spain
May 25th – Wizink Center, Madrid, Spain
May 28th – Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
June 2nd – Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin, Germany
June 4th – Sap Arena, Mannheim, Germany
June 11th – Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany
June 13th – Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
June 18th – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
June 19th – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
June 22nd – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
June 26th – 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
June 29th – SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
June 30th – SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
July 2nd – Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
July 3rd – Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
July 6th – Hyde Park, London, England (Special 1 Date Barclays Festival Show)
July 7th – Birmingham Arena, Birmingham, England
August 3rd – Tauron Arena Krakow, Krakow, Poland
August 5th – Ergo Arena, Gdansk, Poland
August 7th – Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, Denmark
August 10th – Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark
August 11th – Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark
August 14th – Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
August 15th – Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
August 18th – Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
August 21st – Hartwell Arena, Helsinki, Finland
August 24th – Arena Riga, Riga, Latvia
August 26th – Zalgaria Arena, Kanuas, Lithuania
August 29th – Skk Arena, St Petersburg, Russia
August 31st – Olympiski, Moscow, Russia

Our 2018 Tour Zone will be open for buisness very shortly !!

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