Original Date:03/02/1999 10:04:20am

hi my name is donnie carter im the front of house guy at bogarts cicinnati ohio im such a big fan i also have a band with a new cd out we released it on our own inde label its been picked as one of the best local cds latley its called the dc project i play guitar and sing i have been influnced so much by your fantastic guitar work ever since i heard a new rock and roll and i wore out several copys of the live cd world anthem and that killer version of jimis purple haze email me back i hope you come to bogarts and play have you ever played bogarts in cincinati im sure you have we have a great history of bands thanks so much for all the insperation can i send you a copy of my bands new cd we would love for you to hear it i think you would dig it thanks again dc MCa4655451 at aol

Original Date:02/28/1999 7:22:22pm

I think back with fond memories of the first time I saw Mahogany Rush. It was 1974 I believe, I was in a band that was lucky enough to front Mahogany Rush on a couple of shows. I hear everyone speak of how friendly they are. Well, it's true. This was the biggest thing we had done at the time. The guys in the band took time to chat with us and the road crew was wonderful to us. They helped us all along the way. I remember the M&M Peanut contest backstage with Jimmy West, Pete Melrose and Patrick Burrows. Pete Melrose even came to see us later when we were gigging in Montreal up on Crescsnt St. I had always loved a Coca-Cola after a gig and was thought of as kind of a "Coca-Cola connoisseur" by the members of our band. I must admit I met my match with Frank Marino and everyone in our group agreed! And the music. I can still remember standing backstage as Mahogany Rush went on. I didn't expect what I heard. It was just unbelivable! "How do he do that??" The guitar work was amazing and Jim and Paul were great too. So much power from just three. I have followed Frank Marino's career and have most of his albums. I still listen to them all the time. The band I was with no longer exists. I have done a couple of albums and still continue to compose music. While what I do is not quite the same style as Frank I have always considered him an inspiration and will never forget that time back in 1974. Thanks for all the great music and I await you new album. Hope we meet again sometime.

Original Date:02/28/1999 7:08:43pm

Last seen and hear from Frank at my Sophmore year of college's Spring Weekend field show, where he shared the bill with the late great Stevie Ray Vaughn. This was a guitar show my acid soaked head could never shake. Frank did star spangled banner ala Hendrix and I was BLOWN AWAY !!! I have noy heard a blessed thing about him since and half the jackasses I went to school with had never heard of him before that fateful day. Is Frank Still alive and playing ??? Where can I experience his magic again ???

Original Date:02/23/1999 11:17:32pm

Just found this homepage today. I am one of few people out here who know Frank's music. I'm always lobbying to play Mahogany Rush tunes in my band. At least I get to do Midnight Highway. Frank seems to be a really good guy,too. My friends and I were lucky enough to help out at a show with Ronnie Montrose in 1986 at the Colony Ballroom in Chicago.We got to meet and talk to Frank and Vince. So you know, Frank, I began playing music because of you and Magic Sam. I'm also glad to know there are other fans out there.

Original Date:02/23/1999 3:37:27pm

Hey Frank and fellow fans, been a fan since 1970's, saw you as opening act for Jefferson Starship in Buffalo, NY and for Heart in Peoria, IL ?? in the mid 70's You did a better show that either. Was just in Ixtapa, Mexico with my wife for vacation had a TATOO of the moon-face from Strange Universe done -- great job -- and a fantastic album -- keep up the great work and keeping playin' that rock and Roll

Original Date:02/22/1999 0:43:32am

frank marino... once, a long time ago i was at this concert. i don't even remember who the headliner was. it doesn't matter. suddenly the lights go down and this strange kind of funk enters my ears. MOONWALK explodes into my head full of acid and it has stayed there to this day. THAT IS THE POWER OF ROCK AND ROLL. Never was a Jimmi Hen. fan all that much. Even after seein' him in Sea. Wash. all those years ago. Thanks Frank for taking it all that much further. Your relationship with that axe is truly unequaled. get out here to vancouver and put an end to all the bad mouthing that the radio "shit for brains" DJs put on ya, those needle dick wimpy mommas boys that wouldn't know a power cord if it was layin pipe on their old ladies. Dont make me have to tell ya twice. I've been a serious fan for a very long time. Try to understand, BRIAN FREEKIN ADAMS MAN!!! The suffering for shit-kickin' R&R is both cruel and unusual punnishment. Get out here and put on a small type venue and lay on us an ear splittin', soul grippin' show...... i'd go...HEY!!!GO STRANGE...OH,wait...I already did. out-W.

Original Date:02/21/1999 12:46:36am

dear frank : you were my greatest inspiration when i was a young man. you are easily the best guitarist i have ever seen. i first saw you at the bicentennial jam in rockford. ill.,"red house" was truly awesome. i did manage to see you perform 5 times and you had acouple of shows cancelled which was definitely a bummer. but the one day i will never forget in my life is 07-01-1977. that day was my 18.th birthday and i caught your show at the aragon ballroom in chicago. it was the best time you had everybody screaming and jumping on the edge of their seats for almost the entire show. It is really great to know you are still out there doing what you do best. can't wait for the new c.d. and am thrilled that the old ones are starting to surface. please try to make it down to southern wisconsin this summer or very soon. keep the faith frank.

Original Date:02/21/1999 10:50:18am

Great musician-Have been a fan since the 70's. Got to finally see FRANK in Louisville in early 90's. Please visit my guitar web page at www.aphelps.win.net

Original Date:02/20/1999 9:01:44pm

frank no matter what problems i may face in life between the loving grace of jesus and your music ican make it i used to and still do listen to whats next and power of rock and roll befor i went to the gym joe fraziers gym in philadelphia pa.many other boxers and fellow friends at the gym love your music and would compare you to jimi hendrix meets alvin lee.life is tough andwe all have problems.it is my pleasure to let you no i love you and your music is needed in my life. we all need the love of others in this life to lift us up .sometimes god will use all of us who believe in him to lift others up and give them back the desire to live and go on.your music kicks butt and i could not imagine going through life with out frank marino and mahogany rush. i met you at club bene sayerville nj the last time you where there and i got my picture taken with you vinney and his woman. the picture came out good and it is a god memory.we need some note for note trancriptions of your music you play a lot of notes ya mean.well i am outa here got to rock out. ps playing guitar is definately a great gift fom god exspecially electric don`t you love it sometimes i just play for hours and hours and hours loud trying to play your music and others and nothing else seems to matter at that time i am out of here love your friend mike sharayko and mahogany rush

Original Date:02/20/1999 3:17:24pm

FRANK, SAW YOU IN 1980 OR 81 IN SAN DIEGO, WITH ANGEL, MOTHERS FINEST, STEVE MARRIOT (I DONT NEED NO DOCTOR), AND THEN FM&MR, THEN I NEEDED A DOCTOR. YOU BLEW ME AWAY. YOU ARE BY FAR THE MOST UNDERATED GUITARIST IN MY BOOK AND I'M SURE MANY OTHERS. YOU ARE IN A CLASS OF YOUR OWN, THATS WHY NOBODY CAN TOUCH YOU. I HAVE ALL OF YOUR TAPES, BUT NOW I NEED ALL OF YOUR CD'S. THEY ARE RARE COMMODITIES. HOW DID YOU BECOME A FRET FRYER? THATS WHAT I CALL YOU, BECAUSE YOU JUST SMOKE UP THAT FRETBOARD. KEEP UP YOUR EXCELLENT WORK AND HOPE YOU COME TO THE MID ATLANTIC PART OF THE U.S. MOONWALKIN RICK

Original Date:02/20/1999 0:30:15am

Frank is one of the most talented and innovative guitarists that I have ever witnessed. Frank is also very approachable when it comes to discussing music with his fans. Hope to see you touring in California some time soon.

Original Date:02/19/1999 5:09:22pm

The one and only, FRANK. First saw him on a TVO show in the mid seventies, I was about 9 years old-totally blown away. Later bought a collection of albums from a friend bonus scoop- Juggernaut. Totally sold on the man as being the best of all time. Then I went to see him live at Entex in Missassuaga. Sold for eternity. Since then have seen him four other times and have been methodically collecting every sound byte of Frank that I can. I am currently waiting for 'From the Hip' and 'World Anthem'. Pure electric excitement runs trhrough my viens knowing I will have some new tunes. Waited a year for 'Full Circle'-Had Enough? Please tell me that he is still touring. Tried to get hold of him at the Studio-Mr.Marino? No go. Just found the web site tonight. This is Awesome. When is the next convention and where is it? Will travel almost anywhere to see the man play. He is the man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Frank , If you get this I would love to meet you . Your the breast.

Original Date:02/19/1999 3:53:16am

As my mate Frank said Yesterday (No775) get yourself back to England and we'll make sure we pack 'em in.

Original Date:02/18/1999 2:45:36pm

Just had to be entry #777 for good luck! Finish the new record soon Frank, please! I also want to thank all of you fans for supporting this website. Frank Marino is and always be #1 with me, how about you? Willy

Original Date:02/18/1999 2:39:28pm

there will be only 1 Frank Marino. he is a musical genius and a great inspiration to me.

Original Date:02/18/1999 1:35:00pm

what can you say that has'nt already been said!!!! followed frank for years-tried to set up the groop in the uk and actually spoke and corresponded with the man! claim to fame listed on the full circle album! frank please come back to the uk! the power of rock n roll lives on - what's next? frank if you read this-do you remember? last saw you at hammersmith and birmingham in 83-that's a hell of a long time between gigs-get over here!

Original Date:02/17/1999 1:32:00pm

Hi Frank! I saw you at Montréal at theatre St-Denis 15 february 1974, and at the Montreal Forum 27 decembre 1975, now I write a book on all show then I saw , approximatly two hundred. I appreciate your site for that. Finnaly I appreciate your career and I check everyweek for your next show and I hope.I have 42 years hold and I restart a new band arter 15 years,I'm very happy since. Sorry for my english language, I speak only since 4 years ago. Roger. Montreal Quebec.

Original Date:02/14/1999 2:00:31pm

Dear Frank, What a pleasant suprise to find out you are still aroundand making music . I have been trying to find out whathappened to you since the early 80's and no one I talked to seemed to know. I thought you might have died or something, and the media didn't pay too much attention - much like they always did !! As a guitar player since 1969,I never could figure that out, since your music seemedto be way above and beyond anything for it's time. Also,courtesy of this site, I see that you've created more musicsince then, which no doubt will be better than what I havein my collection. I"m looking forward to hearing it, andI wish you the best in the future. May God bless and prosper you and yours ! Sincerely, Clint Black 824 C st NW Ephrata, Wa. 98823

Original Date:02/13/1999 4:10:33am

It was one year back in the 70s when a friend and I were going to a Styx concert in Baton Rouge, and I ask my friend who was playing with Styx? He said Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. I replied are they any good? He says are you crazy? They Jam!. So later we went to the Styx concert and when the lights had dimmed, I witness one of if not the best gutair players, I had ever heard. since then I have tried to find any information I could find. you see I don't know who's faster Frank or the gutair. everytime I went to a record store everything with frank was sold out. so now I'm finally on line and found your web site . Man! I'm ready for this adventure.

Original Date:02/12/1999 2:30:08pm

I see a almost spritual side to some of Franks playing that I very much admire.His playing is a high water mark for me as a fellow guitar player. God bless and keep you! Rex