GuitarGirl

Every month, we select a guitarist from social media that has tagged themselves with #guitargirlmag to be featured on our website and here in our magazine. So, head on over to Instagram and tag yourself.

YOu MAY BE NExT!

nIChOle WaGnEr

About Me: I’m a songwriter in Austin, TX. I just released my sophomore EP, Dance Songs for the Apocalypse.

My Inspiration: I grew up listening to (and still love) Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton, Bonnie Raitt, Chrissie Hynde, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith, and Jackson Browne. But I’m also super inspired by the music that Maggie Rogers, Yola, Phoebe Bridgers, War & Treaty, Birds of Chicago, and Brandi Carlile are putting out.

My Gear: My main guitar is a ‘65 Gibson Country Western. It’s got one of those super-skinny mid-’60s necks and feels amazing to play. It lives in a holographic glitter (!!) case from Calton here in Austin that makes me happy every time I see it, even though it weighs a ton. I dabble in electric on a Taos Turquoise Fender Strat and a sparkly, silver Epiphone Casino.

Photo provided by artist with permission to use.

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ACOUSTIC ARPEGGIOS AUSTIN BOSS EMPOWER ENCOURAGE FOLEY FOSTER GIRL GUITAR GUITARS INSPIRE JAZZMASTER JOPLIN JOY KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD KOA LONESTAR STATE LUNA MARTIN GUITAR NEXI PEDALS PICKS QUATRO ROCKABILLY ROMBO SRV TEXAS BLUES THREADGILLS VALENTINE VENSON

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2. 3. 4. 5. What day was declared Jackie Venson Day by Austin City Hall? What wood is the Luna Safari made of? Who is this edition’s #GuitarGirl? What Canadian blues artist calls Austin home? When was Austin City Limits founded?

Mind Game answers on page 67

6. What Martin guitar was reviewed in this issue? 7. What is the name of Kathy Valentine’s new book? 8. What is the name of Ruthie Foster’s latest album? 9. Carla DeSantis Black was the editor of what magazine? 10. What guitar does Patti Quatro play?