Greg Marra Iconoclast Music Podcast: Recent Episodes
Greg Marra
Greg Marra is a Los Angeles based producer, multi-instrumentalist and clinician who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business today. Greg interviews many of music's contemporaries including studio engineers, guitar builders, amplifier builders, professional musicians and those that work in a real world fashion in the music industry.
Prairie Sun Movie Previews with Rudy Sarzo & Tony MacAlpine. GREG AND BILL'S GUITAR UPROAR - EPISODE 10
In this episode we get a sneak peak at the new Prairie Sun documentary with super guitar shredder Tony MacAlpine and Bill Lonero as well as legendary bassist, Rudy Sarzo of Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, and Quiet Riot. Also included is a side stage look at Billy Idol performing White Wedding in Las Vegas, October 2021.
Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry.
Greg is an L.A. based producer and filmmaker that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business of the highest caliber including; Ray Luzier (Korn), Phillip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Bruce Bouillet and Paul Gilbert, (Racer X), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa), and many others. Full details at www.gregmarra.com
Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
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Tony MacAlpine & Steve Steven's Guitar Tech, Frank Falbo - NEW EPISODE 9 In this episode we get a sneak peak at the new Prairie Sun documentary with super guitar shredder Tony MacAlpine and Bill Lonero. Also included is an interview and shop tour with Billy Idol's guitar tech Frank Falbo. Guitarists
Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry.
Greg is an L.A. based producer and filmmaker that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business of the highest caliber including; Ray Luzier (Korn), Phillip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Bruce Bouillet and Paul Gilbert, (Racer X), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa)n and many others. Full details at www.gregmarra.com
Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com If you love everything guitar and gear this show is for you!
In this episode we feature Lebanese guitarist Cynthia Maalouf. Cynthia talks about performing at The NAMM Show with Duane Eddy, performing on the Lebanese TV show called "Female", her unique brand of chord/harmony guitar playing and much more!
Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry.
Greg is an L.A. based producer and filmmaker that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business of the highest caliber including; Ray Luzier (Korn), Phillip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Bruce Bouillet and Paul Gilbert, (Racer X), Mneally (Frank Zappa)n and many others. Full details at www.gregmarra.com
Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
This is the premier episode of the video version of Greg & Bill's Guitar Uproar previously available on all streaming podcast platforms at guitaruproar.com and by searching Iconoclast Music Podcast on Apple Podcasts as well as all other products streaming platforms. Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry. Greg is an L.A. based producer and filmmaker that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business of the highest caliber including; Ray Luzier (Korn), Phillip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Bruce Bouillet and Paul Gilbert, (Racer X), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa)n and many others. Full details at www.gregmarra.com Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
On this episode Greg and Bill are back after a month long break with updates on the new movie Greg is producing about legendary Prairie Sun recording studio, new record update from Greg, the state of social media from a working musicians perspective and much more!
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Greg and Bill discuss the untimely passing of legendary bassist Dusty Hill - bassist of ZZ Top, Mike Howe - vocalist for Metal Church, and Joey Jordison - drummer of Slipknot. Also updates on Greg's documentary on Prairie Sun Recording and more!
Greg Marra is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com
Bill Lonero has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Greg and Bill bring their guitars to the show for this episode and discuss the 40 year career of Metallica as well as their own solo careers, discovering new music, and keeping your art true.
Greg Marra is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com
Bill Lonero has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Greg & Bill chat about the untimely passing of Jeff Labar of Cinderella, new music from John Sykes, updates on the Prairie Sun documentary and much more!
Greg Marra is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com
Bill Lonero has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Director Andrew Bennett is the guest for this episode. Andrew is the writer and photographer for the beautifully presented coffee table book "Eruption in the Canyon". In the book, Andrew details his time living and documenting the genius of Edward Van Halen at 5150 studio. Andrew is a filmmaker and has produced works for artists such as Deftones, Dream Theater, Katy Perry and many others.
Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry.
Greg is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com
Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Guitarists Greg Marra and Bill Lonero team up for this next phase of Iconoclast Music Podcast with many exciting guests scheduled to appear. Iconoclast Music Podcast Show is a guitar-centric interview show that is a candid peak behind the curtain of the music industry.
Greg is an L.A. based producer that has performed and recorded with some of the biggest A-List hard rock and metal players in the music business as well as having well over 100 episodes interviewing musicians of the highest caliber. Find out more about Greg at www.gregmarra.com
Bill has performed/toured/recorded with many world class musicians such as Cliff Williams, Simon Phillips, Mike Mangini, Simon Kirke, Gigi Gonaway, Stu Hamm, was a member of Steelheart and is the founder and co-owner of Straptight Straplocks. He is currently a member of the hard rock band Royal Rebels. www.billlonero.com
Cohosts Greg Marra and Mick Marcellino chat all things Steve Vai and tons of gear and guitar talk! Released on June 2, 2020.
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Greg and Mick chat all things George Lynch in this episode of Greg's Guitar Hang released on May 29th, 2020. Also included is bonus content with brand new music from producer Eric Hill at the end of the episode.
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Greg and Mick chat all things AC/DC in this episode of Greg's Guitar Hang - recorded on May 22nd, 2020.
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Rob Balducci joins Greg Marra to chat about his gear and play some new riffs from his yet to be released new record. The exclusive debut of Rob's new song "Twelve Twenty-Four" is in this episode as well and as always - all things guitar! (This episode was recorded and released on May 21st, 2020.)
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Greg Marra and co-host Mick Marcellino geek out on this Van Halen focused episode! The Ted Templeman and Eruption in the Canyon books are discussed as well as Greg and Mick's favorite Van Halen tunes and licks!
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Recorded on May 11th, 2020.
Hosts Greg Marra and Mick Marcellino chat all things guitar and gear.
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I brought my guitar to the party in this episode and Mick Marcellino and I talk about the state of the music industry, more riffs, more recording techniques, guitars, amps and all things music!
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This is a brand new format for Greg Marra's show, Iconoclast Music Podcast, called "Greg's Guitar Hang". Host of Amps and Axes, Mick Marcellino, joins Greg on the first episode and we picked three songs each that we dig into and discuss the gear they used as well as new gear and recording techniques and the state of the music industry. Musical excerpts from Plini, Intervals, Shotgun Messiah, AC/DC, Van Halen, Ted Nugent, and Greg Marra's music is featured in this episode. This episode was recorded and released on May 3rd, 2020.
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Pittsburgh are guitar shredder, Xander Demos, joins host Greg Marra to talk all things guitars in this brand new updated episode with content from February 2020 that was originally recorded as a lead up to the PG3 show that due to the current world health scenario has been postponed. You will hear original tunes from Xander Demos as well as his story and much more.
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Flipping things around for this episode wherein legendary radio DJ, Bob Cupp, of 97.7FM in Western Pennsylvania interviews host Greg Marra and premiers his new single titled "Colliding Consciousness" as well as three other original songs from Greg's back catalogue. (Content from this episode originally aired on April 26th, 2020 on 97.7FM - Butler, PA.)
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Guitarist & songwriter Brev Sullivan and host Greg Marra chat about Brev's career in jazz and rock including appearing in the Rock of Ages movie with Tom Cruise, NAMM happenings, endorsements, fireside jams and tons more!
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Mark "Mooka" Rennick is the owner and founder of Prairie Sun Recording Studios located in Cotati, CA which has been the primary studio that tracked hundreds of the aptly named "shred guitar gods" records of the late 80's and early 90's on Mike Varney's legendary Shrapnel Records label. This episode is information packed with tons of likely never heard before stories of the guitar shred era as well as the infamous Tom Waits room, gear and recording techniques at Prairie Sun, and much more.
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Shane Alexander joins host Greg Marra in the studio to discuss his long and successful career as a singer/songwriter, gear preferences, studio work and beyond. Shane has been the opening act for legendary musicians such as Jewel, Seal and many others as well as having a following all over the globe.
www.shanealexandermusic.com
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Mike Delaney, Delaney Guitars, and host Greg Marra chat about their musical relationship as builder to artist and Mike's custom guitar company. Mike Delaney has built some of the finest instruments for the who's who in the business including; Samantha Fish, Mike Zito, Arlen Roth, Johnny Winter and many more!
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Guitar Max himself, Maxxxwell Carlisle chats with host Greg Marra about his uber popular Youtube channel, video production, working with Michael Angelo Batio, and much more in this info packed episode of the Iconoclast Music Podcast.
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Eric Hill, owner of The String Source, US rep for Skervesen Guitars, owner and mixing and mastering engineer at The Blue Room Studio and much more joins host Greg Marra for an update on all things music related and current state of global health in March 2020.
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Chris Compton is a well-known drummer from Pennsylvania that has played drums with host Greg Marra and many others for well over three decades. Chris has performed countless studio sessions as well as the live festival circuit as well. Find out Chris' story including his preferred gear, influences, and coming up in the Pittsburgh area music scene and recording in Los Angeles.
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Jeff Bober has been dubbed "the godfather of low wattage amps" as well as being the designer of Buddha Amps and owner and designer of East Amplification. In this episode, Jeff and host Greg Marra go deep on the glorious world of tube amplifiers. Jeff talks about working with Leslie West, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Vai and much more!
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Phil Short is the guitarist for the Irish pop vocals sensation, Westlife as well as a music professor at the prestigious BIMM Institute in England.
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WWE referee and music industry liaison for some of the biggest names in the business joins host Greg Marra for a one on one match up to discuss all things from rock to the ring!
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Part 2 of my interview with Greg Chaisson of Badlands and Kings of Dust where we answer listener questions and break down the new Kings of Dust record track by track.
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In this brand new for 2020 episode legendary bassist, Greg Chaisson, joins host Greg Marra to chat all things Badlands as well as his new band Kings of Dust.
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Musician, Devin Tait, joins host Greg Marra to talk about his 2019 release titled Art Damage, his career as an L.A. studio and stage performer and much more!
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The Original Pranksta himself, Mike Martini, of the Evil Joe prank call bit fame joins host Greg Marra to talk about his diverse career as a tattoo artist, comedian, musician, and much more!
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Jeff Bowders, drummer for The Paul Gilbert Band, Scrap Metal, Musicians Institute Professor, (and many more) joins host Greg Marra for this episode to discuss his career and offers comprehensive breakdown on his new record called Mission.
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Eric Hill (The String Source, Blue Room Studio, Skervesen Guitars) joins host Greg Marra for this open discussion formatted episode with topics ranging from guitar string tension to recording drums and many topics in between.
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(The String Soure Website will be live starting June 2019)
Paul Killion from EX-GEAR pedals and host of the The Super Funkin' Dirty Rockin' Freak Jam in LA is the guest on this episode of Iconoclast.
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Legendary bassist, Greg Chaisson, joins host Greg Marra for this episode of Iconoclast. Greg Chaisson discusses his career in Badlands and his new band - Kings of Dust (February 2019).
Sully from Sully Guitars chats with host Greg Marra about all things in the world of Sully Guitars.
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Eric Hill from Skervesen Guitars chats with long time pal and host Greg Marra about all things NAMM 2019!
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Armando Vega, formerly of Yamaha Guitars for over a decade, chats with host Greg Marra about his time at Yamaha, his new band Corazon De Mana and much more!
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Bjorn Englen is one of the most in-demand bass players in the music business today with credits including Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony Macalpine, PLENTY HEAVY and many others. In this episode, host Greg Marra (Plenty Heavy vocals and guitar) discuss gear, life on the road, and much more!
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John Cruz is a master guitar builder at Fender Guitars. John has built guitars for the top players in the history of electric guitar as well as tribute guitar runs for Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Yngwie Malmsteen and many more.
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Ted Morton and Keith Moreland from the progressive band Pet Shark join host Greg Marra to discuss their 2018 indie release "Carnivore Cruises" which includes collaborations with legendary musicians Mike Keneally (Zappa).
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Legendary vocalist and musician Ron Keel, Keel, joins host Greg Marra for this episode to talk about Ron’s many decades in the music business with MTV darlings KEEL, his Vegas producton, Steeler and so much more!
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Matt Guillory's new single is called "Give me a sign" (released November 2018). Host Greg Marra and Matt chat about about his years in Mullmuzzler and James Labrie band (Dream Theater vocalist) as well as his solo career and much more! You can find out more on Matt Guillory's socials and online.
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Bassist and producer, Anthony Esposito, is a member of Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel who are set to release their much anticipated latest hard rock offering titled Patina on November 9, 2018. Anthony and host Greg Marra chat about the recording of Patina , plans to tour the record and the videos for the record as well as Anthony's years as a member of Lynch Mob and the Ace Frehley Band. Besides being an A-list, first call bassist, Anthony is also the owner and operator of Obscenic Arts Studio in Pennsylvania where the newest Red Dragon Cartel record was tracked.
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Oscar Jordan is a writer for Vintage Guitar Magazine, a classically trained actor, and blues and rock musician with many credits to his name. Oscar and host Greg Marra chat all things guitar including performing on the same stage as Larry Mitchell and Steve Vai for the L.A. Jamathon and much more!
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Stevie D, guitarist for Buckcherry and Josh Todd & The Conflict, talks with host Greg Marra about his long and successful career in the music business as one of rocks top billed bands of the past two decades. Stevie & Greg chat all things gear as well as Stevie's signature Sully Guitar.
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Andrew Freeman, lead singer for Last in Line (original DIO band), Raiding the Rock Vault (top rated Las Vegas show), Lynch Mob, The Offspring an many others joins host Greg Marra to discuss his successful career and much more!
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The guys in PLENTY HEAVY (Greg Marra - Vox & Gtrs, Joey Johnson - Drums, Rob Welch - Bass) chat about their recent US tour supporting Colossus Maximus - September 2018.
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Jeff Young (formerly of Megadeth) joins host Greg Marra to discuss his years as lead guitarist of the legendary thrash band as well as his current projects.
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MADWAGON joins host Greg Marra on this episode of Iconoclast. Rodney Hardison (Guitarist) and Angelo Bria (Vocals and Bass Guitar) discuss their new record, working with Mark Slaughter (Slaughter) on the song "Tramp Stamp" as well as Rodney returning Tim Kelly's (original Slaughter guitarist) purple Robin guitar to Mark Slaughter and much more! MADWAGON songs from their forthcoming record "Tramp Stamp" and "Perdition's Child" are included in this episode.
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Host Greg Marra and guitarist Bill LoNero discuss the details of the Guitar Uproar Tour 2018 as well as becoming an "endorsed" artist or band in the music business.
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Ray Luzier, legendary drummer of Korn, David Lee Roth, Jonathan Davis, KXM, Army of Anyone and many other top billed bands, joins Greg to discuss his career from the beginning to present day.
Ray Luzier socials:
Instagram:RayLuzierKorn
Twitter: RayLuzier1
Facebook: Ray Luzier Official
Youtube: Ray Luzier
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Jeff Martin is the legendary drummer of Badlands and singer of Racer X among many other famous supergroups. In this episode, Jeff Martin talks to host, Greg Marra, about his years before Racer X in Surgical Steel, his tenure with Racer X alongside Paul Gilbert, and his time in Badlands with Jake E Lee and much more!
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Adam Miller joins host Greg Marra on this episode of Iconoclast. Adam has toured the globe supporting Tommy Emmanuel, Les Paul as well as headlining his own shows. Adam's style simultanously combines melody, harmony and rhythm in a unique approach to guitar.
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Brian Perry, bassist for Jake E Lee, Prong, Lizzy Borden and many others shares stories from his long history as top hard rock and metal bassist from the 80's to present day.
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Scott Gailor and Greg chat about the life of a working musician in the music business in 2018 including playing the NAMM trade show, life on the road, finding new musicians, recording and releasing new music in the industry in 2018 and much more. Greg and Scott talk candidly about the new trend of product reviewers that have been deemed experts with no real merit otherwise. Things gets real.
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Blues guitar legend Alastair Greene chats all things guitar with Greg and plays some smoking' blues rock guitar live in the studio as well. "Dream Train" is Alastair's new record and the tune "Nome Zayne", written by Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), is featured at the beginning and end of the episode.
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Keith Stixx from Tsunami Cables chats with Greg about all things instrument cables including what it takes to build a high end audio cable, premium materials Tsunami uses and what separates their cables from the big box cables.
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Patrick Kennison joins Greg to chat about his role as lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Heaven Below. Patrick is also the guitarist and vocalist in the Lita Ford Band. Patrick and Greg talk about recording techniques, guitars, gear and much more!
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Adam Nanez joins Greg for Part 3 of the Sully Guitars Summit. Adam discusses being a Sully Guitars artist as well as acquiring some rare and one off guitars from Jon Sullivan. Adam talks about his new record, the gear he used to record as well as playing live in the Dallas Texas music scene.
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Perfecto De Castro joins Greg on Part 2 of the Sully Guitars Summit to discuss he and Greg's new association with Jon Sullivan and Sully Guitars. Perfecto talks about growing up in the Philippines, learning guitar and his eventual move to the United States where he became a successful 10-string classical guitarist and performer as well as playing in Arnel Pineda's (current Journey singer) touring guitarist in 2017.
http://www.perfectodecastro.com
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Jon Sullivan from Sully Guitars joins Greg and his co-host Perfecto DeCastro for a whopping 1 hour and 43 minutes of talk about all things Sully Guitars Conspiracy Series, Stevie D from Buckcherry and Josh Todd and The Conflict, Nikki Sixx's custom-built Sully Raven and Sully chili!
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Greg and Mick Marcellino chat for a solid two hours about everything Amps and Axes. Mick is the co-host of the Amps and Axes podcast show along with Jeff Bober.
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Bjorn Englen (bassist for DIO Returns) chats with Greg Marra about all things music - November 2017.
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Larry Mitchell interview with Greg Marra from the 2017 AMP SHOW in Van Nuys, CA.
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Live from The L.A. AMP SHOW 2017 Greg Marra talks with internet sensation and guitarist Warren Hughes.
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Intro music - Lose an Ear by Greg Marra
Outro music - The Machine by Lonero
Michael Molenda, Editor In Chief at Guitar Player Magazine, joins Greg on this episode of IMP in which he discusses his years growing up immersed in the San Francisco music scene in the peace in love era as well as the punk scene of the late 70's. Michael goes deep on his role as EIC for one of the largest guitar publications that has sustained a 50 year run as a go to magazine for guitarists and musicians alike. Michael is a member of The Trouble With Monkeys, a band that adds a punk sensibility to the music of the popular, made-for TV band of the 60's, The Monkees.
www.punkthemonk.com
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Freddie Nelson talks about his July 2017 release "Shake the Cage". Freddie has worked with Paul Gilbert on two releases to date - United States and I Can Destroy as well as self producing and engineering Shake the Cage with world-renowned drummer Thomas Lang. Check out more details on Freddie at www.freddienelson.com
Ken Susi, guitarist and songwriter for Unearth and Swivel talks all things music including his career, work as an artist and artist relations director for Fishman Pickups as well as his signature ESP/LTD guitar and much more. Famed Guitar Luchador, Frank Falbo, is the guest co-host on this episode. ;)
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Rafael Moreira is the vocalist and guitarist for Magnetico, as well as Pink, Paul Stanley, The Voice and countless other major network TV shows. Rafael discusses his career as one of the hardest working musicians in the business today and much more.
www.rafaelmoreira.com
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Scott Dalhover, guitarist and writer for the band Dangerous Toys talks about his years as MTV darlings, touring with Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Motorhead, as well as his custom guitar company Ghost Machine Guitars.
www.ghostmachineguitars.com
www.dangeroustoys.us
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Chris Collier, producer/engineer for Korn, KXM (feat. George Lynch, Dug Pinnick, Ray Luzier), Prong and many other discusses his career with host Greg Marra and guest co-host Eric Hill (theblueroomstudio.com).
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Danny Koker and Stoney Curtis from Count's 77 discuss their latest record, Soul Transfusion, released March 2017 on Mike Varney's Shrapnel Records. Danny and Curtis talk about the history of the band and their residency at Vamp'd in Las Vegas as well as a busy touring schedule throughout the US and much more.
www.counts77.com
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Frank Falbo (Falbo Guitars, Fishman Pickups) and Ivan Fiallos-Zambrano (Endeavor Audio) talk all things Ibanez Universe, Fishman Pickups and much more!
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Guitar luthier to the stars, Eric Chaz, joins Greg to discuss all things guitar repair, his long list of celebrity clients, his days as a young guitarist playing the L.A. scene, surfing, Mexican food and much more!
www.ericsguitarshop.com
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John Guilford of Guilford Guitars discusses his custom guitar line including signature models from Ty Tabor, Bruce Bouillet, Ted Nugent as well as his other offerings. John also talks about working at the Chesbro distribution facility for Ibanez Guitars back in the day and much more.
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Legendary amplifier designer and builder, Bruce Egnater of Egnater Amplifiers, discusses all things amps as well as his amp building class and much more!
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Marco Sfogli, guitarist for James Labrie (of Dream Theater) solo band, Marco Sfogli solo, and his newest project for 2017 - Icefish with Virgil Donati on drums. Marco discusses all things guitars, gear and music including his signature Ibanez guitar, the recording process for his own records as well as James Labrie and much more!
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Alan Rosen (CEO of Bananas at Large Music Stores) joins Greg on this episode to discuss his history as owner of the independent music retailer. Bananas at Large has been the go to music store for professional musicians such as Joe Satriani, Neal Schon, James Hetfield and many others for years and services the San Francisco Bay area, US (via bananas.com online store) and beyond. Alan gives insight to the state of the retail music industry from an independent business owner's perspective. Alan also talks about education in our public schools and what he's doing to help make more programs available in our school systems today.
Thomas McLaughlin (McRocklin, Bad4Good) talks about his years as a child prodigy in the Steve Vai produced band, Bad4Good, as well as his new release for 2017 called "Storms". Thomas discusses his love for rap, hip hop and electronic music and then takes us on a trip back to Vai's "The Audience is Listening" video and recording at The Mothership back in the early 90's as a young musician. Search McRocklin for all things Thomas McLaughlin.
Paul Holdgate from Ibanez Guitars, Montrose, and Greg Golden Band joins Greg Marra on this episode of the show to chat about all things Ibanez as well as Paul's years as vocalist for the legendary band Montrose. Paul and Greg discuss studio gear, the state of the music industry and the new Greg Golden Band release that is produced by Frank Hannon of Tesla.
Jeff Kollman, guitarist for Cosmosquad, Bombastic Meatbats, Glenn Hughes, Mogg/Way, Solo, etc. talks about his career from the early years touring with Edwin Dare to present day. Jeff and Greg discuss guitars and gear including Jeff's signature pedal, Kollmanation. Jeff's band, Cosmosquad, released The Morbid Tango in Spring 2017 and you'll hear an excerpt of the title track in this episode as well.
Mike K, multi-platinum record producer and guitarist for The Fell (w/Billy Sheehan on bass, Toby Rand on vocals, Randy Cooke on drums), Smash Mouth, Nelly Furtado, David Archuleta and many others joins Greg to chat about his career as a producer as well as his studio "Twelve Records Music" in Nashville. Mike is sponsored by Ibanez Guitars and Laney Amplifiers among others.
Steve Fister, guitarist for Pat Travers Band, Lita Ford, Steppenwolf and many others, talks about his career from playing non-stop on the east coast to his time as musical director and lead guitarist for Lita Ford during the heyday of the late 80's. Steve's solo work has charted in the top of the charts in the European blues market and he tours regularly in the European markets as well as the US and elsewhere. Steve and Greg talk at length about the gear Steve has used throughout his career including his endorsements with BC Rich, Ibanez, and Gibson Guitars in the past and one of his current endorsements, Godin Guitars.
Mike Varney, founder of Shrapnel Records is the guest on this episode of IMP. Mike talks new Shrapnel Records releases for 2017 and takes a trip back to the early days when he started the label as well as his Spotlight Column. Mike's column introduced the world to many of the music industry's best shred guitarists of our time. Many rare stories are told in this episode of the inner workings of Shrapnel Records as well as behind the scenes of the recordings and what is involved in operating his record label throughout the past four decades.
Guitar pedal designer, Brian Wampler of Wampler Pedals, joins Greg on this episode of IMP. Brian discusses the history of Wampler Pedals as well as his new product offerings for 2017 including the Dracarys and Ethereal pedals as well as his new pedal platform amplifier, The Bravado. Brian talks about designing a pedal for Brad Paisley and how he met him years ago at one of his concerts. Brent Mason and Tom Quayle are also other signature artists discussed on this episode.
Mike Hansen is one the music industry's most in-demand session and touring drummers in the business today and some of his credits include: George Lynch's Souls of We, Bouillet, Hurricane, A Tribute to Hendrix, Bonnie Pointer, Tribe After Tribe, Plenty Heavy and many others. Follow Mike on a lifelong journey through his career as a working musician.
Joy Basu, music producer for Lab Hits (over 2000 placements for tv and movie), discusses his career in the music business from his current position as composer and publisher to his years as resident guitarist for Jessica Simpson, music instructor at GIT and LAMA and performing for an audience of 300,000 for his solo act.
Legendary guitarists Joey Tafolla talks about his days as a Shrapnel recording artist, career with Jag Panzer as well as his newest bands such as Leatherwolf and many others.
Studio engineer and owner, Andy Zuckerman, is the guest for this episode of IMP. Andy takes us through his decades long career discussing his work at BAM Magazine, Line 6 Amplification as well as Bogner Amplification and his own studio - The Institute of Noise. Andy and Greg chat about studio gear, current studio techniques and trends as well as modeling amps and much more.
Dario Lorina, guitarist for Black Label Society and Zakk Wylde's Book of Shadows joins Greg to discuss his days of playing in Jani Lane's band as a young guitarist as well as Lizzy Borden and then years touring with BLS. Dario has just released his sophomore release on Shrapnel Records named Death Grip Tribulations. The show closes with Dario's tune Echoes Of A Stone Heart from Death Grip Tribulations available everywhere on February 24th, 2017.
Bassist Bjorn Englen joins Greg on this episode to discuss his work with Tony Macalpine, Dio Disciples, Plenty Heavy, Soul Sign, Blackwelder and Yngwie Malmsteen as well as many others. Bjorn talks about his experience with being a first call session and touring musician as well as the Hollywood scene and his endorsements with Ibanez Guitars and other companies.
Eric Hill (owner/engineer at The Blue Room Studio and developer of Supersonic Samples) joins Greg to discuss his years as a tracking, mixing and mastering engineer as well as his plug-in drum sample company. Eric has run The Blue Room Studio for well over a decade and has worked with major label artist as well as developing acts in the Bay Area. There is a ton of information in this episode in regards to studio gear, techniques, how to get the most from a studio session and much more.
DUg Pinnick, (King's X, KXM), talks to Greg about the new KXM record "Scatterbrain" as well as his years with King's X. DUg describes his signature amp from Tech 21 and signature bass guitar from Schecter. Tune in to hear DUg's answer to the question "Will there be new King's X music?"
Drummer extraordinaire Jimmy D'Anda, (Lynch Mob, Bulletboys), joins Greg for this episode of IMP. Jimmy has enjoyed gold record status in the heyday of the MTV era. Bulletboys had several videos in heavy rotation on the music network and mega success while signed to Warner Bros. Records. Greg and Jimmy discuss his recordings with legendary record producer Ted Templeman (Van Halen). Jimmy has toured extensively for nearly the past two decades as resident drummer of Lynch Mob with guitar icon George Lynch. Jimmy is an endorsed artist with DW Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Aquarian Drum Heads, and Vater Drum Sticks.
Jon Sullivan of Sully Guitars is Greg's guest for this episode of IMP. Jon discusses his custom guitar company, Sully Guitars, as well as his unique guitar body designs and his partnership with legendary guitar builder Grover Jackson.
Mark Day from Fractal Audio Systems joins Greg to discuss the Axe-Fx as well as his YouTube videos (millions of views and subscribers). Mark talks about his time building rack systems and modifying amps for musicians such as George Lynch, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Stevens, Vivian Campbell, Jerry Cantrell as well as many others. Mark closes out the show with an original composition where he rips in his own stylistic way!
Rob Balducci joins Greg on this episode to discuss his career including being a recording artist on Steve Vai's Favored Nations record label as well as being an Ibanez endorsed artist for 25 years. Greg and Rob talk at length about the state of the music business in 2017 as well as recording techniques Rob uses for his 5 full length records.
Peter Gusmano Jr. joins Greg on this episode to discuss is organization, Guitar for a Cure, that benefits Project ALS. Peter and Greg talk about their experiences at the NAMM conventions as well as a performance by Peter. Greg is later joined by guest co-host and guitar tech Tanner Brown in a segment where they dissect popular song lyrics to suss out what in the world were they thinking. This is the debut episode of Greg's new show!