Yvette Young has long been known for her distinctive fingerstyle and techniques. However, in a surprise twist, Young played with a pick for the first time ever in front of a live audience at Bonnaroo's Emo SuperJam on June 15. In videos documenting this special moment, Young can be seen wielding a pink version of her signature , masterfully playing Jimmy Eat World's with a pick.
“Very grateful to have been part of the emo jam turbo team put together @dashboardconfessional and gang! Learning these songs was a blast and I have so much appreciation for the emotions and thoughtful songwriting going into it all,” wrote Young on Instagram. “It was such a joy getting to experience some of my favorite songs behind the guitar. First time using a pick live whaaaa!” Chris Carraba from Dashboard Confessional, who curated the event, also praised Young's work ethic and talent in a separate Instagram post.
“@yvetteyoung is a rare thing in this world. She is an artist who pushes the boundaries of her medium. She is rewriting the rules of guitar in a way that challenges and inspires.
” “Yvette led us through , on which she played live with a for the first time EVER, [American Football’s] , on which she played the most memorable melody our scene has ever delivered, and [Dashboard Confessional’s] which personally filled me with a brand of elation I remember from my earliest days of playing music with friends.” Young is well-qualified to tackle American Football in particular,.
