Sally Barker has long been recognised for her vocals and guitar since the early days of the fabulous and recently reformed Poozies. Although primarily catalogued under 'folk' her vocal roots also reach back deep into the roots of blues and soul and comparisons with a certain Aretha Franklin have been made.
Sally has toured extensively over the years, appearing with the likes of Richard Thompson, Roy Harper, Fairport Convention (yes another Fairport connection} and the great Taj Mahal. Now turning her back on solo work in favour of collaborative work, she arrives in Belper to accompany Vicki Genfan who.....
Sally has toured extensively over the years, appearing with the likes of Richard Thompson, Roy Harper, Fairport Convention (yes another Fairport connection} and the great Taj Mahal. Now turning her back on solo work in favour of collaborative work, she arrives in Belper to accompany Vicki Genfan who.....
bridges that slender gap between The Montreux Jazz Festivcal and an intimate Derbyshire venue. A virtuoso guitarist, composer and six string banjo player, Vicki plays in 29 alternate tunings and is also acclaimed for her percussive effects which she modestly describes as her 'slap and tap' technique.Vicki draws inspiration from a wide range of sources including folk,jazz,soul and world music and her playing combines intricacy with moments of fiery intensity.
. For confirmation visit her on vickigenfan.com/ and then make plans for next week.
. For confirmation visit her on vickigenfan.com/ and then make plans for next week.
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