Biography
Mandy Rowden, hailing from East Texas, began her musical journey at the age of six, learning classical piano and guitar, which laid the foundation for her career as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist[3][5][6]. Now based in Austin, Texas, she has developed into a versatile performer known for her rock and roll influences, while also establishing herself as an educator and community builder in the music scene[1][2][4].
Rowden's career highlights include founding Girl Guitar, a women's guitar school and rock camp in Austin, which offers comprehensive programs to empower female musicians through teaching and performance opportunities[1][2][4]. Her style blends classical training with singer-songwriter sensibilities and rock energy, reflected in her work with labels like Howlin' Dog Records[6]. She continues to perform and teach, fostering a new generation of musicians.
While specific details on her full discography or major releases are limited in available sources, Rowden's legacy centers on her dual role as artist and educator, promoting accessibility in rock music for women in the Austin area[1][4].
Fun Facts
- Started playing music at age six with classical piano and guitar training[3][5][6].
- Founder of Girl Guitar Austin, a rock camp and school specifically for women[1][2][4].
- Based in Austin, TX, but originally from East Texas[1][3][5].
- Multi-instrumentalist who teaches comprehensive rock and roll programs[4].
Musical Connections
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Parachute | 2021-03-19 | Album |
| When That Day Comes | 2018-03-09 | Album |
| 1,000 Miles | 2016-09-30 | Album |
| These Bad Habits | 2015-03-07 | Album |
| Better Angels | 2013-07-15 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Mannequin (Better Angels)
- Gypsy Wheels (Prayers in the Wind)
- Breaks (feat. Brad Rice) (These Bad Habits)
- Kansas City (feat. Redd Volkaert) (These Bad Habits)
- Radio (feat. Redd Volkaert) (These Bad Habits)
- Am I Ever (These Bad Habits)
- Bad Habits (feat. Lloyd Maines) (These Bad Habits)
- Borrowed Time (feat. Redd Volkaert) (These Bad Habits)
- Shame (feat. Lloyd Maines) (These Bad Habits)
- Haunt You (feat. Lloyd Maines) (These Bad Habits)
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
MANDY ROWDEN has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2025 | 11:19 | CHRISTMAS IN DURANGOfrom SING HALLELUJAH | Old Time Country and Bluegrassw/ Hazel The Delta Rambler |