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Hotel California

A Salute To The Eagles

Sunday, August 24, 2008

By blending their extraordinary vocal & musical talents, Hotel California faithfully & accurately reproduces the sound of the Eagles' studio albums while delivering a modern, action packed performance bringing this timeless music into 2007. Expect to hear mega-hits such as "Heartache Tonight", "New Kid in Town", "Lyin' Eyes", "Best of My Love" & "One of These Nights" plus selected titles from Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Glenn Frey's solo works. So, experience the Grammy award winning country-rock sounds as we check into The Hotel California!

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Special Guests: Beau Django Performing jazz that is sweet upbeat Gypsy heat, Beau Django features guitar virtuoso Andre Riege, young mandolin prodigy Bryce Milano along with founder Jon Dichter on rhythm guitar; they play an extensive repertoire focusing on the music of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and The Hot Club of France.

Echoes Welcomes:

Jesse Cook

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Passion, energy, virtuosity - Jesse Cook is a phenomenon. His unique brand of Rumba Flamenco has dazzled audiences around the globe, coupled with fiery performances and his eagerness to embrace a variety of different musical cultures. A popular worldwide touring attraction, Jesse's albums have achieved gold status in Canada and have made Billboard's world music chart. Jesse has incorporated wide-ranging styles into his music, including Caribbean, Brazilian, jazz, Middle Eastern and electronica. His passionate virtuoso guitar playing has dazzle audiences & musicians alike.

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Special Guests: Blue Roots

WDIY Welcomes:

Chris Hillman &
Herb Pedersen

Desert Rose & Byrds Hit-makers

Friday, August 22, 2008
8:00pm - $29.50*

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman is a pioneer of California Country Rock Sound; as member of the Byrds, he penned classics like “So You Want to be A Rock and Roll Star" with band-mate Roger McGuinn, with whom he subsequently re-grouped in McGuinn-Clark-Hillman. Chris was also in the Americana trail blazing band Flying Burrito Brothers and - with his life-long pal Herb Pedersen - founded The Desert Rose Band, which yielded over a dozen country hits including the chart-toppers "He's Back & I'm Blue" & "I Still Believe in You".

Herb Pedersen's recording discography is a who's who of the 70s & 80s singer-songwriter scene, including Dan Fogelberg, Emmylou Harris, David Grisman & Jerry Garcia. In addition to the Desert Rose Band with Chris Hillman, Herb was also in the seminal folk-bluegrass band the Laurel Canyon Ramblers. Herb also contributed to TV & film sound tracks including Rockford Files, Smokey and The Bandit, the Maverick & The Simpsons.

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Hal Ketchum

Grand Ole Opry Member

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Hal Ketchum got a quick ticket to fame with his first single "Small Town Saturday Night" from his gold debut album Past the Point of Rescue, whose title track also topped the country charts. A subsequent string of hits followed including "Sure Love", "Hearts Are Gonna Roll", "Mama Knows the Highway" and "Stay Forever" totaling more than four million in CD sales. This member of the Grand Ole Opry is also a respected songwriter, with the likes of Neil Diamond and Trisha Yearwood covering his tunes.

"Hal Ketchum possesses … the most effervescent voice in country music" - USA Today

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Billy Bob Thornton
& The Boxmasters

Academy Award Winner Rocks Out

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Screenwriter, actor & director Billy Bob Thornton makes his Sellersville Theater debut with his first love: drumming & singing with his group – The Boxmasters. They're fashioned after a 60's-era mod band whose upbeat rhythms and infectious arrangements contrast sardonically with the very dark themes they explore lyrically. Charismatic and uniquely talented, Thornton has established himself as one of the most sought after filmmakers of his generation.

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Special Guest: Lili Añel Lili Añel, the now Philadelphia based singer/songwriter, draws varied comparisons - from the Beatles to Joni Mitchell to Steely Dan. Strange combination, no? Surprisingly, these influences and more are easily audible in her diverse and original repertoire. This Beatles-inspired artist's forward and wide-open vocals are refreshing, while the melodic hooks of her fearless songs never cease to amaze.

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Raul Malo

Mavericks Front-man

Monday, August 18, 2008

Considered one of the finest singers in the world, Raul Malo crosses cultures and blurs musical boundaries with his distinctive balance of vintage sound & contemporary attitude. He's best known as the founder & front-man of the multi-platinum Grammy & CMA winning Mavericks. Expect Raul to perform an eclectic mix of personal & fan faves including signature hits "What a Crying Shame", "Dance The Night Away", "Here Comes The Rain" and "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down".

"Most impressive....A voice that seems to have no limits of range or versatility." - USA Today
"Raul Malo has a voice on par with the best of 'em: Sinatra, George Jones and Orbison." - Rolling Stone

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WDIY Welcomes:

Craig Thatcher Band
- An Eric Clapton Retrospective

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Hometown Hero Craig Thatcher brings his Eric Clapton Retrospective back to Sellersville, spanning Yardbirds, John Mayall's Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, Derek & the Dominoes and right up to the present. Expect to hear many classics, which may include "Layla", "Sunshine of Your Love", "Badge", "I Shot the Sheriff", "Lay Down Sally" & "Crossroads". Craig Thatcher Band always sells out, so getting tickets well in advance is strongly advised.

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Mark Hummel's
Blues Harmonica Blowout

Featuring Magic Dick of J. Geils Band. Kenny Neal & Steve Guyger

Friday, August 15, 2008

In addition to fronting his own band - The Blues Survivors - the incredibly powerful harmonica player-vocalist Mark Hummel has been taking other legendary harp players on the road since '91.

"Mark Hummel is simply one of the best harmonica players working today..." - Huey Lewis

Kenny Neal is one of the most well-respected contemporary blues musicians. In addition to recording a dozen albums & touring worldwide, Kenny starred on Broadway in the lead of the acclaimed musical, Mule Bone earning him the prestigious Theater World Award. His list of musical references is a Who's Who of Blues and R'nB, including B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Muddy Waters, Aaron Neville, Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker.

Magic Dick - A founding member of The J. Geils Band, Magic Dick has performed as a guest artist harmonica soloist for Patty Smyth, Debbi Harri, Full Circle, The Del Fuegos and Ryuici Sakamota, among others. He has devoted many years of experimentation and searching for new sounds and stylings for the harmonica.

Philly's own Steve Guyger is one of the finest blues harmonica players & singers in the world today and has shared the stage with some of the greats including Charlie Musselwhite, Little Sammy Davis, Rod Piazza & Kim Wilson of the T-Birds. "The best harp player I've ever seen." - The late William Clarke

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WDIY Welcomes:

The John Cowan Band
&
The Rowan Brothers

Newgrass Double-Dose

Thursday, August 14, 2008

New Grass Revival's lead singer & bassist John Cowan rose to fame with band-mates Sam Bush, Bela Fleck & Pat Flynn having introduced new generations to an explosive & experimental brand of bluegrass. A musical innovator - John's ability to move easily between music styles while blending & bending genres into creative new forms - has made him one of the most significant voices in acoustic music over the past thirty years.

Described as modern day Everly Brothers with a splash of bluegrass, Chris and Lorin Rowan hail from the Boston area where their more famous brother Peter was already making a name for himself. Several Rowan Brothers songs were recorded by prominent artists ranging from Jefferson Starship to Ricky Skaggs.

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Leader Of The Band:
Remembering the Life & Music of Dan Fogelberg

Friends & Former Band-mates
Honor Dan

Prostate Cancer Foundation Fundraiser

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

A portion of proceeds will be donated in Dan's name to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Join us to commemorate what would have been Dan Fogelberg's 57th birthday as we gather to honor his legacy. Featuring members of Dan's touring band plus other musicians & songwriters including:

Jim Photoglo - singer, hit songwriter, and bassist in Dan's touring band for over 20 years
Craig Bickhardt - Nashville songwriting legend with over hundreds of cuts and several #1's to his credit
Wendy Waldman - friend and associate, toured with Dan & opened for the Exiles tour in 1987
Cindy Bullens - toured extensively with Dan in 2003/2004
Deborah Holland - member of the Refugees, former lead vocalist with Animal Logic

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Special Guests: Professor "Louie" & The Crowmatix Professor "Louie" & The Crowmatix recorded as Rick Danko's backing band on his critically acclaimed CD "Times Like These" and were the featured musicians on Garth Hudson's solo CD "The Sea To The North". The group has been recording and touring nationally for the past seven years. "Professor Louie's upstate ensemble is an Americana template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues and New Orleans influenced originals" - The Village Voice Listen on MySpace

New Riders of
The Purple Sage

"Panama Red", "Glendale Train"

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Born in 1969 as a joint effort between John Dawson & Jerry Garcia, NRPS eventually included Phil Lesh & Mickey Hart. Their first gold record The Adventures of Panama Red was at the forefront of the "Country Rock" sound. New Riders still features original members David Nelson & Buddy Cage with Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna), Johnny Markowski (Stir Fried/JGB) & Ronnie Penque (Stir Fried/JGB/Ripple) and their concerts feature smokin' material from their recent recordings & hits such as "Panama Red" and "Glendale Train".
Audio tapers permitted in rear of theater!

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Gallagher

Gallagher's "Non-Sledge" Show

Great comedy without the mess.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Gallagher's "no sledge" show incorporates intelligent social and political commentary as only he can deliver. Add to this a plethora of oddball props and you have the ingredients of one of the most calculating performers in the entertainment world. More than any other comic, Gallagher is best known for his 16 audacious cable specials with titles like "Uncensored Evening", Too Real", "Mad As Hell", "Totally New", "That's Stupid", "Stuck in the 60's", "The Maddest", "The Bookkeeper", "Over Your Head", "Overboard", "The Leap Year Marathon" "Melon Crazy", and "We Need a Hero". Fans always get more than their money's worth, Gallagher gives 110%, posing for pictures and signing autographs. Flash photography is allowed and encouraged!

Best known for wielding his trademark Sledge-O-Matic, Gallagher showers his audience with pulverized remains of various items (edible & otherwise) especially watermelon. If you want to sit in the Splatt Zone - cabaret through first half of theater – show up Gallagherized with protection, such as plastic sheeting, raincoats, goggles, sunglasses & windshield wipers. Gallagher's comedy is much more than outrageous stunts & hilarious props as he's a keen observer of human nature & the American scene and has been featured on several Showtime Specials now shown on Comedy Central.

We strongly suggest sitting in the back half of the theater unless you want to get spewed; 18+ recommended for adult content and flash photography is permitted (although we're not responsible for camera damage)

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Kenny Rankin

Jazz-pop Singer-songwriter

Friday, August 8, 2008

With a remarkable recording career that spans four decades, Kenny Rankin is an insightful songwriter, a distinctive guitarist and a world-class singer, possessing an uncanny ability to cut straight to a song's emotional heart. Kenny's talents have been recognized by his peers including Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae & Mel Torme who've covered his songs. Rankin played guitar on Dylan's landmark Bringing It All Back Home. Johnny Carson was such a huge fan that Kenny appeared on the Tonight Show over twenty times!

Special Guest: Liz Longley Ani DiFranco has praised Liz's music as "Gorgeous", adding "I love it!" Liz Longley's textured voice evokes unconventional reactions from music lovers wherever she plays! Listen on MySpace

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Pete Seeger,
Tao Rodríguez-Seeger & Guy Davis in a Family Concert

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

A national treasure, Pete Seeger has been at the forefront of many American movements including labor, civil rights, peace & the environment. Musically, he formed the Almanac Singers with Woody Guthrie and then the Weavers where he enjoyed much success with folk tunes such as "Goodnight Irene" plus wrote the classics "If I Had a Hammer" & "Where Have All the Flowers Gone.” Pete was given the nation's highest artistic honors at the Kennedy Center, is a member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won multiple Grammy Awards, and named one of America's Living Legends by the Library of Congress.

Bluesman Guy Davis is a musician, composer, actor, director & writer. Among his many accolades, Guy became the 1993 winner of the Blues Foundation's "Keeping the Blues Alive Award” presented to him by Robert Cray at the W.C. Handy Awards ceremony.

Mammals co-founder Tao Rodríguez-Seeger takes some of the simplest folk songs & traditional music, adding new layers, as he explores the roots of roots music. Tao performs in the tradition of his grand-father Pete Seeger having performed with him side-by-side since he was fourteen.

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Special Guest: Tim Farrell Tim Farrell understands well the intricate mechanics of music, yet his playing and original compositions display an elegant simplicity that celebrates the purity of the acoustic guitar. He is on the faculty of the Community Conservatory in Doylestown, PA where he is also the Artistic Director of the Stretched Strings Concert and Workshop Series.

Echoes Welcomes:

Alex de Grassi

Finger-style Guitar Master

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Alex de Grassi was drawn to the playing of British finger-style acoustic guitarists Bert Jansch & John Renbourn, as well as American innovators Leo Kottke & John Fahey. de Grassi recorded his debut Turning: Turning Back in 1978 for Will Ackerman's then-fledgling Windham Hill label (Acoustic Guitar magazine recently cited this album among the top ten essential finger-style recordings) followed up with several critically acclaimed albums. Alex is a Grammy Award nominee, scored numerous films, collaborates with various world-music artists and he's the subject of a PBS concert-interview television show, Alex de Grassi: The Artist's Profile.

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Special Guest: Kenn Kweder

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The Francis
Dunnery Band:
Tall Blonde Helicopter

"American Life In The Summertime"

Friday, August 1, 2008

Exceptional guitarist & songwriter Francis Dunnery has made a home on XPN and Tin Angel, which is co-presenting his Sellersville Theater debut. Following a stint with the progressive British rock band It Bites, Dunnery released several critically acclaimed albums debuting with the emotionally charged Fearless featuring the international hit “American Life in the Summertime”. Francis has also played guitar for other artists including Robert Plant (Fate of Nations), Lauren Hill (Miseducation of Lauren Hill) & Santana (Supernatural).

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Special Guests: Mythica Mythica marries Irish instruments with the electronic vibes of the 21st century within hook-driven, lyrically provocative songs.

Young Dubliners

Exciting Celtic Rock

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

There will be dancing in the Cabaret as The Young Dubliners rock Sellersville with their Celtic edge. A formidable band with a reputation for engaging and exciting live shows, The Dubs have developed one of the most dedicated & loyal fan bases around to the point where they've sold out 24 consecutive shows at L.A.'s House of Blues. Since the early 90's, they released four critically acclaimed albums - Rocky Road, Breathe, Alive Alive O' and Real World.

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WDIY Welcomes:

The World Famous Count Basie Orchestra

The Legend Lives On

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The Basie Orchestra is one of the most thriving big bands in history and rightfully hails itself as "timeless, priceless, and still the genuine article." Directed by Bill Hughes, the Count Basie Orchestra fuses contemporary sensibilities with its own traditions which took root in the in the 1930s & 1940s.

CBO features five permanent members who played under Count Basie's personal leadership, starting with trombonist Bill Hughes, who joined in 1956, and proceeding through John Williams, Butch Miles, Kenny Hing & Clarence Banks. They are part of the musical DNA that is replicating the Basie spirit! The Count Basie Orchestra has received 17 Grammy Awards & two Grammy Hall of Fame Awards.

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WXLV Welcomes:

Asylum Street Spankers &
The Wiyos

Washboards & Wackiness

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Rolling Stone called what they do "inspired, lunatic brilliance". Jazz Review describes them as "an audacious, genre-defying national treasure!" The Asylum Street Spankers are masters of dozens of instruments, adept arrangers and songwriters. They're also brilliant interpreters of Golden Age Americana, spiced with right-on influences from their own era, performed with a ripping sense of humor, often with pointed social and cultural commentary, that creates unbridled fun and merriment. Defiantly acoustic, fiercely independent and absurdly good, the Spankers are an internationally reknowned underground institution.

You’ll be charmed & amused with the exuberant old-Timey American music of The Wiyos. Inspired by the early American musical idioms of the ‘20s & '30s, they subvert genre distinctions with their unique instrumentation & harmonies. The Wiyos create a visual spectacle in the tradition of vaudeville-esque performers with on-stage physical comedy recalling the silent films of Laurel & Hardy, Keaton and Chaplin.

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Beatlemania Now!

Multi-media Extravaganza

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Entertaining, authentic, and elaborate, BEATLEMANIA NOW is not just a Beatles Tribute Band. With as many as 7 AUTHENTIC COSTUME CHANGES, these four accomplished musicians/ actors/Beatles Impersonators all bear uncanny resemblances to John, Paul, George and Ringo, not only from across the room but up close too, and possess vocal talents to sound like them as well! No tracks, tapes or background music of any kind are used during a BEATLEMANIA NOW performance. All songs are performed absolutely live on as many as 21 authentic guitars, as used by the Beatles, to reproduce their unique sound and look. A Sellersville favorite!

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Terry Lee Goffee:
"Train Of Love"

The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute

Friday, July 25, 2008

Terry Lee Goffee pays the ultimate tribute to The Man in Black with an incredible performance that spans Johnny Cash's entire career. Expect to hear classics including: "A Boy Named Sue", "Sunday Morning Coming Down", "I Walk the Line", "Ring Of Fire", "Folsom Prison Blues" and "Hurt".

"The show is great, my brother would be proud." - Tommy Cash

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Quicksilver
Messenger Service

"Fresh Air"

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Quicksilver Messenger Service was one of the best bands to emerge from the Sixties Haight Ashbury - San Francisco scene. They launched their career at classic venues like the Fillmore & Avalon by stretching out, improvising and pushing their music in unpredictable directions. Quicksilver Messenger Service's most recognizable hit singles are "Fresh Air" & "What About Me" and their current line-up still features founding members Gary Duncan (on guitar & vocals) and David Freiberg (acoustic guitar & vocals).

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Australia's
Thunder From
Down Under

Australia's Internationally
Acclaimed Male Revue

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Ladies Night Out!!! Direct from the golden beaches of Australia it's the world's leading internationally acclaimed Male Revue! They've become one of the hottest tickets at the Las Vegas Stardust for the past 6 years with their fully choreographed routine and numerous costume changes with a tasteful non-tipping show. The sexy Australian imports crackle with high energy as they show off their buffed bodies to adoring fans and love to perform & interact with the ladies. Thunder also has become sought-after guests on many television shows including "The View", "Wayne Brady", "The Best Damn Sports Show Period!"& VH1's "Strip Search"

"Best Adult Attraction of 2006 & 2007" - AOL's City Guide

"Best Male Revue in 2006 & 2007." - Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Richie Furay Band

Buffalo Springfield & Poco Founder

Monday, July 21, 2008

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay brings his band to Sellersville. As a founding member of the seminal groups Buffalo Springfield, Poco and the Souther Hillman Furay Band, expect a concert filled with classics, such as "Pickin' Up the Pieces", "Kind Woman", "Good Feelin' to Know", "C'Mon" & "Just for You and Me" plus material from his latest collection Heartbeat of Love.

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Soft Parade - A Tribute to The Doors

The World-Famous Authentic
Doors Tribute Show

Saturday, July 19, 2008

The Soft Parade is the number one Doors tribute in the world. Lead singer Joe Russo looks Morrison, moves Morrison, and most importantly, sings Morrison; his dreamy yet menacing performance invokes a myriad of emotional shock waves which he creates with the support of three astounding musicians who have achieved international success. Soft Parade performs many Doors classic rock staples such as "Light My Fire", "Hello, I Love You", and "Touch Me".

"...The Soft Parade's show is eerily convincing, causing the audience to temporarily suspend its disbelief..." - New York Times

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The Duke Robillard Band

Award-winning Blues Guitarist

Friday, July 18, 2008

Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard has been recognized by fans, critics & his fellow musicians as a premier guitarist. He's won a pair of Handy Awards for "Best Blues Guitarist," was a member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds and played on albums by Bob Dylan ('97's Grammy-winning Time Out Of Mind), Ruth Brown ('97's Handy-winning R+B=Ruth Brown), Pinetop Perkins, John Hammond, Dr. John, and many more.

"A soloist of stunning force and originality" - New York Times

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Special Guest: Craig Bickhardt Good friend & fellow songwriter Craig Bickhardt is Beth's special Guest for the evening. As a recording artist with SKB (Schuyler, Knobloch & Bickhardt) Craig hit the country charts with "Givers and Takers" & "This Old House". Craig also wrote songs for Ray Charles, B. B. King, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Art Garfunkel, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Vince Gill, Allison Krauss, Poco plus #1's "In Between Dances" (Pam Tillis), "Turn It Loose" and "I Know Where I'm Going" (The Judds).

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Songwriter To The Stars

Thursday, July 17, 2008

What do Keb Mo, Amy Grant, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Bette Miller, Roberta Flack & Emmylou Harris have in common? They all recorded songs written by Beth Nielsen Chapman. In addition to charting with "All I Have" "Walk My Way" & "Sand and Water" - which Elton also performs - Beth also penned several country #1's including "There's Nothin' I Can Do About it Now" (Willie Nelson), "Happy Girl" (Martina McBride), "Here We Are" (Alabama), "Five Minutes" (Lorrie Morgan) & "The Kiss" which received a Grammy nomination for Faith Hill.

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Mahogany Rush featuring
Frank Marino

Influential Guitar Legend

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Montreal-based guitarist/vocalist Frank Marino is best know for his distinctively hypnotic blend of hard rock, psychedelic rock, jazz & blues. Although many contemporary guitarists like Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society), Steve Vai & Steve Lukather praise Marino as an influence, he’s not exactly a mainstream household name. However, Marino immediately earned recognition within music circles as one of the finest guitarists in the world upon the release of his 1971 debut album Maxoom at the age of 16. Since then, he’s released a series of notable albums.

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