Having only two days ago posted some thoughts on the 4th plinth project, this arrived in my inbox a moment ago:
Just to let you know that the wonderful Chris T-T will be on the 4th Plinth this evening 10-11pm.
After applying to take part in the art project by sculptor Anthony Gormley months ago, Chris got the call just the other day and will be spending his hour playing a few tunes on his acoustic guitar and singing to the gathering crowds.
It's free (obviously) so just head down to Trafalgar Square or watch it streamed live here: http://oneandother.co.uk.
Chris is currently recording songs for his forthcoming album - due out later this year.
He is also playing at Folk Off To The Park Festival 2009, Beautiful Days Festival and will be playing piano for Jim Bob's band throughout September.
Now actually that IS something I'd like to see... though a part of me also wants Chris to choose not to take up his place. I wonder which would ultimately generate more publicity? Of course if I'd been bothering to check my Twitter feeds in the past few days I'd have found out about Chris' imminent metamorphosis into a Gromely sooner. But I've been too busy reading books and riding my bike, so meh.
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