VICKI GENFAN - Every now and then
an artist comes along whose music reaches out and touches the soul of all who
hear them…virtuoso guitarist, singer and composer Vicki Genfan is among those
artists… Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, Vicki is redefining
‘singer/songwriter culture.’ With a mastery of the acoustic guitar that borders
on pure alchemy, audiences are mesmerized by the waves of sound Vicki creates
with just two hands and her voice. Using 29 alternate tunings and the percussive
technique she calls 'slap-tap', you'll find the addition of her pure, expressive
vocals that dig deep and stir the heart to be the perfect accompaniment on many
of her songs. Vicki writes and beautifully sings her own brand of music and
lyrics while putting her unmistakable imprint on familiar tunes like the
Beatles’ Norweigian Wood. An evening with Vicki is far more than a concert;
stories, warmth and humor come gift wrapped in an unforgettable evening of music
that leaves the audience always wanting more.
Vicki has been recognized among the world’s greatest guitarists and musicians at
festivals such as The International Montreal Jazz Festival, Germany’s Open
Strings Guitar Festival, Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival, as well as at venues and
Performing Arts Centers across the US and abroad. In 2005 she was one of the
featured artists on 'La Guitara', the first compilation CD featuring female
guitarists from around the globe, released by Vanguard Records. With several
additional ground-breaking recordings behind her, recent acquisitions of the 6
string banjo, 12 string and baritone guitars, high demand at clinics and music
camps and an ongoing European presence, Vicki continues to reach beyond musical
borders and into new territory. Find out more about Vicki.
“I understand completely why the audience applauds and whistles so wildly...this
is fiery, living music.”
- IndieMusic.com
“I have to open my eyes to make sure that only one guitar is playing and that
Vicki Genfan – so the name of this fascinating woman – only owns two hands.”
- Spurren Magazine, Switzerland
“Vicki has brewed her own style that has no name...and created a new kind of
singer-songwriter culture.”
- Frankfurter Allgemeine
“Genfan is carving a niche in the acoustic music world which few can fill.”
- www.minor7th.com
Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night benefits the
Music For Life Alliance
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