George Vjestica

George Vjestica
George Vjestica rehearsing
Background information
Born (1967-05-02) 2 May 1967
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
OriginNewcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England
GenresAlternative rock, electronica, house
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, piano
Years active1993–present

George Vjestica is a British guitarist and songwriter. He leads the group Bandante. Vjestica is also known for working with Australian singer Nick Cave and with Warren Ellis on film soundtracks, The Proposition and Lawless. He has also performed on the Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds albums Push the Sky Away (as a guest) and Skeleton Tree (as a full-time band member). His last name Vjestica means "witch" in Croatian.