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MAKING THE BAND

This Greensboro guitarist became a hit on Instagram. Then a rock star came calling.

Indya Bratton (copy)

Indya Bratton’s guitar gifts were discovered on Instagram, striking a chord with fans and famous people alike.

WOODY MARSHALL photos, NEWS & RECORD

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Nancy McLaughlin

GREENSBORO — Indya Bratton could only remember what she thought she did wrong in the audition last year for Grace Potter, the Grammy-nominated rocker looking for a second guitarist for her band.

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Bratton has been known to give off "rock star vibes" even though she says "I'm not famous."

WOODY MARSHALL, NEWS & RECORD

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String theory: After discovering an old guitar in a closet, Bratton poured over old YouTube footage of greats such as Jimi Hendrix and Prince to develop her style. “That’s the benefit of growing up in the age of the internet,” says the 21-year-old Western Guilford High graduate with a laugh.

WOODY MARSHALL, NEWS & RECORD

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Bratton on playing the iconic Radio City Music Hall: "I could feel my legs shaking. I felt like a school girl during a recital."

WOODY MARSHALL, NEWS & RECORD

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Indya Bratton (copy)

Indya Bratton’s guitar gifts were discovered on Instagram, striking a chord with fans and famous people alike.

String theory: After discovering an old guitar in a closet, Bratton poured over old YouTube footage of greats such as Jimi Hendrix and Prince to develop her style. “That’s the benefit of growing up in the age of the internet,” says the 21-year-old Western Guilford High graduate with a laugh.

Bratton on playing the iconic Radio City Music Hall: "I could feel my legs shaking. I felt like a school girl during a recital."

Bratton has been known to give off "rock star vibes" even though she says "I'm not famous."

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