Mandy Rowden will be a featured performer at Rose On The River đľď¸, a Sisters In Songwriting Special Event at
@gruenegrove on Saturday, May 2nd, featuring an all star lineup of female songwriters all day long from Noon until 6pm, hosted by
@brigittelondonmusic ⢠Free Admission. đď¸ Donât miss this show!
@mandyrowden is a multifaceted artist whose work spans performance, education, and community-building within the music world. A singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, sheâs known not only for her creative output but also for her role as a mentor and advocate for other musicians.
Mandy is the proud creator of
@girlguitaraustin in Austin, TX, and a teacher and music leader at Lucky Star Art Camp. She has been a contributing songwriter for Songs For The Soul, a contributing writer for Guitar Girl Magazine, and a regular instructor at Own Your Own Universe. In March of 2017, Mandy signed with Howlinâ Dog Records. Mandy is a Gibson Artist, plays with Elixir Strings, uses Shubb Capos, Electrovoice microphones, Fishman DIs, and Supro Amps. Mandy is a Lee Oskar Harmonicas Preferred Player. Mandy has a Masterâs Degree in Musicology from Texas State University and is currently writing a book on the history of Texas women singer-songwriters. She is also the drummer in Austinâs all-female country hits band The Rhinestone Renegades.
In 2025, Mandy founded the
@texaswomensongwritersfestival , held each September in historic downtown Lockhart, TX.
Her recent recognitions include winning the Austin-American Statesman âExtraordinary Womanâ Award in 2025 and earning Best Music Instruction (Girl Guitar) at the Austin Music Awards in 2026.
SIS was founded in 2015 in Boise, Idaho by
@brookfaulkmusic
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