Frank. I was totally blown away the other night at the Magic Bag in Ferndale 10-16-05, I've never seen such a guitar display in my entire life. I've got some homework ahead of me, since I never was into your music before. I'll have to play catch-up... Your dynamics are unreal.... peace-out

Frank Marino....Live at the Rex, Pittsuburgh, PA 10/20/05 Awesome!!! I'll be there!

Hi, I was strolling thru a record shop in Newark N.J. one fine day in 1975 when this album cover caught my attention. I gazed at the cover and thought, this is the wildest cover I had ever seen. I looked at the name of the band: "MAHOGANY RUSH," it said. I looked at the title of the album: "STRANGE UNIVERSE," it said. And indeed the cover artwork looked like a "STRANGE UNIVERSE." Holding the album in my hands, and being sucked in by this artwork, I turned the album over and there was this guy at the lower left hand corner of the album with long hair and playing a gibson sg. Well having never heard of this band before, I said to myself, these guys gotta be good. So i bought the album and ran home and plopped it onto the turntable,and with the first opening drum notes,and hearing those great harmony guitar passes, I became a MAHOGANY RUSH fan. Keep Rockin' Frank.

i WAS AT THE MARINO SHOW IN ST. LOUIS BACK IN 1984 WHEN HE PLAYED AT MISSISSIPPI NIGHTS NIGHT CLUB WITH A FEW OF MY BUD'S " BAUGHM & PROPANE". I WASX THE ONE THAT KEPT SCREAMIN TO FRANK "PLAY I'M A KING BEE & BACKDOOR MAN". FRANK LOOKED UP AT US AND GRINNED AND PLAYED THEM BOTH FOR US!!! IT BROUGHT DOWN THE HOUSE!!! MARINO IS THE POWER OF ROCK -N- ROLL!!!!!! ~~~OTTOMAN

Hey Frank,
Wild Willy is something else! I don't know if you'd remember me, I met you back in 1976 when you were doing a gig at the Michigan Palace Theatre. Canned Heat was the intro. We partied our asses of in the hotel after the gig. You and I sat in the corner of the room playin' guitar. You were kind enough to show an up and commer licks...very cool! A memory that I'll have for the rest of my life. I'm now 48 years old, I was 17 back then. Yep still playing. My favorite tune is your old studio mix of, "All in Your Mind"! You mixed that puppy to perfection, brother! My friend, Jerry Wedding, did your lights. I've seen you twice since then. I learned alot from you. I have video on my website of myself jamming a private party with Adam Allen, (Formerly with Badfinger), and Wayne Barracks, (Formerly with Rare Earth), doing, "Voodoo Child". That was the first time we ever jammed, but we're getting together for some gigs in the upcomming months. I play a 1981 EDS1275 SG Doubleneck, what a great axe. I'm dissapointed that I can't make your gig tonight at the Magic Bag. I place you right up there with my Cousin, Pat Metheny!
Take Care!

Thanks for a great show last night in Chicago Heights, Il. 3 hours and 25 minutes. Fantastic, but I'm sure you've heard that before. Thanks also for the meet and greet after the show. You are a genuinly great person, not to mention, gurtarist.

ROCK ON!

Hi Frank,
I ama DJ at a local radio station, WLVR 91.3 fm. We are a college station and are sponsoring your show in Allentown,Pa on Wednesday the 19th of October at the Sterling Hotel.
The first time I was lucky enough to see you play was At the Trenton fairgrounds in 1975. It was a big outdoor concert with about 9 bands. Such as Grin, Poco, Bob Wier, Slade,Aerosmith, and of course, Mahogany Rush.
I have been into your music ever since and can't wait to meet you on Wednesday.
Keep On Rockin,
Keith In The Kitchen
Sundays 8am-Noon
WLVR 91.3 fm
(Steaming LIVE on the Web
at WLVR.org)

Saw the show in Shaumburg IL last night. Frank still rocks like no other guitar player. I've seen him many times over the years and will continue to do so at every opportunity. The electrified violin was a cool addition. We all have our favorite songs, but I don't care WHAT song is played, it's Frank's playing that I come to see. Especially nice was the small venue, fairly-priced tickets and free parking.

Kick Ass Rock and Roll! Saw the show last night in Schaumburg, IL and Frank kicked my ass! You are one jammin mutha!

Frank,
Have listened to you for years.Saw you a couple of times here in St. Louis
Would love to see you pass this way again.Thanks for years of great music.
THE HOMEBOY

Let's face Frank's real live album is one of his best albums ever. I was lucky enough to witness that show. I would like to see frank do a G3 tour with the other master's Vai and satriani, That would be on hell of a DVD. Frank is the last discipile of a very very imporant rock n' roll era. The best part about listening to a mahogany rush record is, I put a cd on, go pick up my kid's at school, come back and Frank is still riff'n !!!!

Thanks Frank

my own review:Frank Marino at the Annex in Madison WI 13OCT05. It was nothing short of awesome. This was a rock concert in the true sense of the word. For starters, it lasted 3 hours with no break and no opening act. Frank's big sound reminded you of the the classic rock concerts of the seventies. With a very strong rhythm section consisting of rhythm guitar/electric violin, bass and drums with a singer/guitarist backing sparingly. this power group put a coliseum sound into a small venue transporting the small crowd estimated at under 100 on a cosmic trip exploring vast regions of orchestral rock, acid rock and blues. The melodic phrases were pure and woven through each song with expertise and obvious years of crafting to perfection. The extended jams were preconceived with interludes of guitar sounds running the gammit as Frank used his entire foot switch array of pedals and electronics in a display of professional showmanship rarely seen in the clubs today. The crowd was hypnotized as the band ran through each extended song with expertise, power and woven synchronicity. The numbers were mostly all instrumental with a few pieces sung on lead by Frank with backing vocals. The big concert look was achieved by a large look lighting setup and a tall black curtain backing the band. Not overdone either, straight-on down lit from the rear and minimal frontal lighting with mostly blues and reds with white light used on the solos and large tunes featuring Frank, every song. A bank of 10 1k fernels across the back and the same number in front angled towards the band at 45 degrees. Excellent but abreviated solos from the bassist and drummer seperately, each was very good by solo standards set down by the rock gods of yore. Frank had several short solos with band and an extended solo section himself exploring various sounds and at one point playing with his teeth and making his guitar sound like a large church pipe organ, not to mention synthesysed cry baby and patches of cross fed combinations from his elaborate foot switch board and long sustains and unconventional combinations of harmonic, diminished and augmented chords fluently played by hands of precision. This is a master, this Frank Marino. The band joined in at the end of the long solo section and cresendoed the crowd to a frenzy. What a treat it was, early Halloween, you might say, for this fortunate crowd of cult followers and general rock enthusiasts who ventured out this auspicious eve. Mostly male I might add. A handful of female rockers girlfriends or wives for the most part, no groupie types here. Just real acid rock, orchestral rock extended rock guitar music admirers. A crosscut of ages, but mostly guys in there 30s 40s and 50s. Looking around, I knew these were serious listeners and rock survivors.
The bass was as steady as steady can be and trance-like through the various progressions with power and precision as well. Behind Frank's solos, with the drums and rhythm players it was a perfect combination, complimenting Marino's licks at every turn as his solos sang through the haze. It was truly orchestral and magnificently presented in the signature style we have known as the Frank Marino sound.
The drums were solid all the way with a power sound unmatched by but a few who have sat in the throne before this night. The cymbals were all parallel to the floor and the whole kit sat low to the ground, resembling a battle ship look. The double bass setup was utilized to perfection in combination with the double dual toms and tight metallic crack of the snare laid down with snappy synchronization and rapid fill followed by thunderous double bass short sustain cymbal sounds creating a sound as tight as possible but providing the rhythmic backbeat and driving force propelling Frank Marino's guitar and whole balanced band backing sound to a studio quality.
The result, a large but tight sound easily filling the concert space at the Annex but also creating the illusion of a large concert atmosphere. Throughout, this was the classic rock concert sound we all love, the sound made famous by the concert groups of the 60s and 70s here in the USA and abroad. The sound made famous by the infamous, Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. Come back soon. We'd love to have you. This was a musical treat. I feel priviledged to have attended.

Frank, I have always enjoyed you music and your concerts. The energy you bring to it and enthusiasm in playing it shows and projects out to the audience and listeners. Whether it's live or recorded. You have a magic touch in you playing and songs that though many may compare to Hendrix, to me go much further beyond anything he ever did. Thanks for the great music!

Frank ! Thank's for puttin Nugent in his place back in the day....Like many !He could never hold a candle next to your technique. Catch ya in detriot on 16th oct... DRAGONFLY.......

The show at Shank Hall last night was beyond description, never seen em before but I am glad to have been in the presence of a guitar god.I am still blown away,thanks Frank and the rest of the band. I would love to get a copy of the show if at all possible.

Dear mr. Frank Marino,

I recently discovered your website and it's FANTASTIC!
Once (21 years ago) I saw a great performance from you and the band in 'PARADISO', Amsterdam, Netherlands.
I was impressed and never after that I saw a better gig from what kind of band/artist at all.
So, isn't it time for Paradiso Revisited? Maybe it is... Maybe Its Time!

Thanks for your attention,
Ciao!

Hope to see Frank in schaumburg

FRANK,california needs you come back soon

Iv been a huge Frank Marino fan for a very long time .I think the first time I saw him was on Don Curshners rock concert.Then I got to see him In concert live in Royal Oak Michigan.Totaly blow me away back in the early 80s.I would love to see him prefourm again someday.
Emmett Murray