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Written by: Vicki Genfan and Kim Loren
Vicki's Website:
http://vickigenfan.com

Up Close & Personal (2006)

Buy the Double CD Here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/genfan3

Up Close & Personal is Vicki Genfan's third available release. The double CD features the first disk of original instrumentals, titled Up Close, and a second, vocal-based disk, called Personal. Each disc contains a QuickTime video, showing clips of recording sessions and snapshots of Genfan as well as of the other recording artists. The double-CD features both Genfan's guitar virtuosity as well as her singer-songwriter abilities. Most of the songs are recorded with accompanying musicians.

Rob Paparozzi - Harmonica
http://www.robpaparozzi.com

Bio:
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

Vicki Genfan -- acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synth guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, vocals, keys

Ian Melrose -- acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synth guitar, Dobro, mandolin, low whistle, low whistle choir, shaker
Steve Jordan
Manolo Badrena -- shakers, vocal chant, drums, percussion
Gil Goldstein -- acoustic piano, Wurlitzer
Rob Paparozzi -- harmonica
Daniel A. Wiess -- Hammond organ
John Mettam -- drums & percussion, glockenspiel
Jon Albrink -- bass guitar
Bryant Wilder -- bass guitar
Jess Willoughby -- bass guitar
Barb Merjan -- drums
Janelle Burdell -- percussion, udu drum
Sonya Heller -- vocals
Everett Bradley -- vocals, loop
Jenn Hopper -- vocals
Penny Mealing -- vocals, shaker
Erika Luckett -- vocals
Kerstin Blodig -- vocal Ker-pad, acoustic guitar
Ian Melrose -- producer
Vicki genfan, Tay Hoyle -- co-producers
Tay Hoyle, Dae Bennet, Brian Dozoretz -- recording engineers
Tay Hoyle, Ian Melrose -- mixing