Donna Austin

Biography Artist Profile There are many great guitarists in the world, they are the elite, the masters, the ones who capture the true meaning of music and play their way into our hearts. And into our hearts is just where Donna Austin begins. With her magic fingertips, she captures the heart and soul of her audiences. Donna's style is unique among today's finest guitar players allowing her to shine like a bright new star. The essence and grace of her playing reminds us of what music has always been. Jimi Hendrix once asked ..."Are You Experienced?". Well Donna is, and will keep Jimi's experience alive. She has achieved what few players have. Her spirituality and supernova energy are a gifted quality that few possess. She is rich in diversity and master of many styles, Donna's passion and perfection are dedicated to her life's true love....Music! Love and Peace Donna moved to Florida a few years ago and decided to make it her new home. She has been playing concerts in central Florida and up and down the east coast while working on her first album project (Spirit of the Gypsy Rose) which is to be released sometime this fall. When not on the road she is either writing, in the studio or rehearsing from 8 to 10 hours a day, but never failing to keep her high profile. Miss Donna Austin is often seen out and about at some of the local concert halls, Universal Studio's "Hard Rock Live", Disney's "House of Blues" and also TV and radio interviews. Just recently, radio personality Mark Samanski (aka Sammy Demo) said this: "I meet a lot of guitar players but, Donna Austin is absolutely an awesome singer AND guitar player." Donna has also been seen as far away as St. Louis at the "Blue Berry Hill" sitting in with the legendary Buddy Miles. Influences & Inspirations The music of Miss Donna Austin captures the essence and purity of some of her great mentors: Hendrix, Clapton, Wes Montgomery, Carlos Montoya and most recently Eric Johnson. Her diverse styles are derived from any combination of these Rock, Jazz, Blues and Classical influences. To many to mention all of them. Rock: Jimi Hendrix / Eric Clapton / Jeff Beck / Carlos Santana / Eric Johnson Jazz: Wes Montgomery / Joe Pass / D'Jango Reinhardt / Tony Mottola / Tommy Garrett Classical: Julian Bream / Carlos Montoya / Charlie Byrd Sharon Isbin Country: Chet Atkins / Jerry Reed Vince Gill Roy Nichols Steve Morrris Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughn / Bonnie Raitt / Roy Block / Jim McCarty / BB King / J. Winter Gear List Sponsored by The beauty of Miss Donna Austin's music should not go without some due recognition to the musical instruments. These honored devices by which Donna and all musicians choose and use as their true mediums of expression, are surely a critical part of their success. Electric Guitars (Click for a Pic) Year Manufacturer Model Color 70's Fender Stratocaster Blue 76 Gibson ES 175 Brown Starburst 80's G&L Telecaster Butter Scotch 80's Fender Telecaster Floral 90's Limited Edition Gibson/Epiphone Flamekat Red and Black 90's Hammer Gold Top GoldTop Acoustic Guitars (Click for a Pic) Year Manufacturer Model Color 90's Gibson J-200 Maple Sunburst WebRing Brings The Internet to you Amplifiers Year Manufacturer Model 80's Roland 77 Jazz Chorus 70's Music Man 112RD Hybrid Reverb 70's Fender Twin Reverb 90's's 70's Marshall Marshall Marshall 1936 JCM 900 Speaker 50 Watt Head 100 Watt Effects Processors Year Manufacturer Model 60's Vox Wah Wah 80's Hendrix Fuzz Face 80's Boss ME-5 Floor Pedals 80's Boss Octaver 70's MXR Flanger 80's Arion Stage Tuner 60's H&H Echo Unit (England) 80s Roland Guitar Synthesizer Donna's Custom Picks are made by Accessories Click for a Pic) Nomenclature Manufacturer Model(s) Notes Guitar Pick Fender Heavy Guitar Pick D&D Heavy / Thin Custom Made Guitar Strings (accu) D'Addario Ej-15 X-light 10 - 47 Guitar Strings (elect) Fender Super Bullets 9 - 42 Guitar Strings (elect) D'Addario Exl 120 9 - 42 Home Studio Writing Tools Nomenclature Manufacturer Model Digital Studio Workstation Roland VS 1680 Artist Management / Concert Coordinator 407-481-2704 Email Address missdonnaaustin@yahoo.com Home Page

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I play concerts mostly. sometimes as a featured artist and i use the group that head lines as my backup group.

Hendrix/clapton/page/eric johnson/wes montgomery/julium bream/sagovia/carlos montoya/chet atkins/ etc etc