Batten/Genfan
Monday,
May 18
8 p.m.
Coral Shores Performing Arts Center
On Monday, May 18, at the TIB Bank of the Keys Amphitheater,
fans can experience two of the most critically acclaimed guitarists
playing today -- Jennifer Batten and Vicki Genfan.
At one point Batten was in 6 different bands, playing everything
from straight ahead rock, to metal, fusion, and funk. A major turning
point came when she was selected from more than 100 guitarists
to play in Michael Jackson's band, resulting in 3 world tours over
10 years and playing in front of almost 5 million people.
Spring of 98’ saw Batten joining legendary guitarist Jeff
Beck, resulting in two CDs ("Who Else," “You Had
It Coming”) and corresponding world tours. Says
the Cleveland Plain Dealer of Jennifer's Rock N Roll Hall of Fame
performance honoring Les Paul: “The evening's showstopper
was Jennifer Batten…amazing and technically dazzling."
Vicki Genfan has captivated both US and international audiences
with a unique style that defies description. Winner of the prestigious
2008 Guitar Player's “Guitar Superstar”Award, Vicki
has developed a sound all her own.
As Joel Selvin of the San Francisco Chronicle writes, "Genfan
doesn't just play guitar. She also slaps it, tickles it, fondles
it, scratches it, tosses it around in her hands and coaxes all
kinds of unlikely, rhythmic sounds out of the otherwise simple
instrument.”
Vicki is that rare artist whose live performances are becoming
legendary among fans.
Genfan’s newest release is “UnCovered.”
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