What would happen if MacGyver and a classically trained upright bass player were on acid in a Home Depot? A lot of things could, but perhaps the result would be the creation of a unique instrument capable of producing an array of different rhythms and sounds. And it would also breathe smoke. San Francisco native Mike Silverman (a.k.a. That 1 Guy) may have not been on acid when he invented the “Magic Pipe,” a seven foot tall instrument made from galvanized steel pipe, a single bass string and a snare drum, but he did succeed in mastering his instrument and subsequently has taken the world by storm as That 1 Guy, a one-man concert that you must see to believe. That 1 Guy uses the Magic Pipe to create innovative layers of sound combining everything from classical to metal and whatever’s in between in a mystifying electronic frenzy that is powerful, moving, funny and ultimately incredible. That 1 Guy is the mad scientist of bass, and he proves it each time he and his creation take the stage. He’s also a Righteous Babe recording artist. The local label released his first disc, Songs in the Key of Beotch, in 2004. This cross-country tour coincides with the release of brand new DVD, That 1 Guy, Live in the land of OZ, which will be available at the show.

Friday, February 16 at 11pm. Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk Street (855-3931) www.mohawkplace.com. $10