Watch the video and see Vicki's winning performance at the Great American Music Hall in SF, Ca September 13th.
She took home the title of '2008 Guitar Superstar'!
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Elliot Easton, Brendon Small and George Lynch give their comments....the WINNER is announced by host, Andy Summers.
Influences
James Taylor, Jonatha Brooke, Jackson 5, M'Shell Ndegocello, Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell...
Vicki hears music that ordinary people do not. Luckily for us, she knows how to share her gift with people of every age. Vicki has taken a musical "quantum leap", changing the way an acoustic guitar makes music, exhibiting a mastery of the acoustic guitar that borders on pure alchemy ? and in fact, audiences can hardly believe she's got only two hands. An almost constant companion to her 'slapping', 'tapping' and use of 25 different guitar tunings, are her pure, expressive vocals that dig deep and stir the soul. Vicki writes and beautifully sings her own brand of music and lyrics while putting her unmistakable imprint on some of our classic 'hits' like the Beatles' Norweigian Wood and Marvin Gaye's What's Going On. As a bonus, Vicki's audiences feel they are part of something special, through her stories, her warmth and her humor.
In the past four years 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. With 3 CDs behind her and multiple awards, Vicki continues to reach beyond musical borders and into new territory, as with her recent acquisitions of the 6 string banjo and 12 string guitar.
A passion for teaching and sharing her inspiration keeps Vicki busy in between performances at clinics and music camps around the globe. Future goals include an instructional DVD, new musical collaborations, more US Festivals and continued European touring. THE NEW CD, 'UNCOVERED' will be out late summer or fall of 2008 - Vicki's second title for the German Label, Acoustic Music Records, and of course you can hear and purchase ALL of Vicki's CDs and tunes at www.cdbaby.com/cd/genfan3
"Whether Genfan is edging into rock or swirling into folk and jazz, this is fiery, living music."
- IndieMusic.com
Dear Friend Vicki, I am almost ashame that I did not know who you are! Well, there be new orders. You are Absulotley Fabulus! Tahnks a lot for your friendship. I do like your new custom guitar with the AUM sign in it. I will take a picture of my new custom shop GUILD, with all golfen parts in 18 karats solid gold, and Brzilian rosewood in the body + alpine sitka spurs top, she is a beauty.
Vicki, Great set at the Church Sat.I didn't get to say hello you were very busy. You are amazing and everytme I see you you get better and have excellent new material. Keep in touch. Peace Tanner &MariLisa
Hi Vicki, I finally managed to get a blog posted about your fabulous event last Sunday at the Chocolate Moose Music Cafe. Both you and Jennifer turned in great performances, and the duet at the end was priceless. Robert
Vicki~ You are incredible! Love listening to your songs and watching your videos. I would love to be able to play like that. Wishing you the best! *hugs*
