Musical Style and Influence
She states that her music has been influenced by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Aerosmith, Lisa Loeb, Joni Mitchell, Queen, Alanis Morissette, Jewel, Fleetwood Mac and Cat Stevens. classical music and older country music. Branch mainly uses a Gibson Hummingbird after retiring her blue Taylor 614ce.
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