About this Event
Touring from the USA, virtuoso guitarist Vicki Genfan is an artist whose music reaches out and touches the soul of all who hear her.
Playing her own percussive technique of “slap-tap” acoustic guitar, Vicki Genfan has been showcased as one of the world’s top guitarists at festivals such as The International Montreal Jazz Festival, Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival, Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival and hundreds of venues and Performing Arts Centers across the US and abroad.
Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, Vicki redefines ‘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.
In 2005 she was one of the featured artists on ‘La Guitara’, the firstcompilation 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.
“If I could play like Vicki, I’d stay home and entertain myself.” Steve Vai
While hopping between continents for performances, master classes and clinics, Vicki loves teachingand has 10 Instructional DVDs to her credit and is in high demand at clinics and music camps all overthe world. She has two CDs released on Germanys ‘Acoustic Music Records’ and three self-released CDs. She is currently collaborating with long time touring and writing partner, Sally Barker from the UK and up-and-coming guitarist, Ali Tod from Scotland on a new musical project.
The concert will feature two halves of around 35 minutes. If you wish the Music in Action team to help you book your tickets please call 01534 761767 or email [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Helier Methodist Church, 122 Halkett Place, St Helier, Jersey
GBP 2.88 to GBP 24.54
