Jacky Bastek Performs "No Exit" — Video
I love when folks turn me on to amazing talent. Especially when they are super talented themselves.
That’s why when the amazing Jon Gomm shared this link from young guitarist Jacky Bastek, I took notice.
The lovely Ms. Bastek artfully masters this original acoustic tune but also lays down some gorgeous vocals on top of its pretty sick arrangement. Now that’s coordination!
Bastek hails from Frankfurt, Germany, and combines fingerstyle picking, tapping and multiple capos for a very interesting result.
Find out more about her at facebook.com/jackybastekmusic
Check out “No Exit” here:
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Laura B. Whitmore is a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, writing for Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.

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