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3 episodes with greg marra
3 episodes with greg marra
This week, Bernie sits down with Greg Marra, a seasoned guitarist, guitar tech, and custom guitar builder. Greg takes us through his journey from a music-obsessed kid in Pittsburgh to working at the highest levels of the music industry. He shares valuable lessons learned from repairing and building guitars, as well as his experiences on arena tours with Billy Idol. Greg also gets into the artistry and craftsmanship behind Marra Custom Guitars, where he creates unique, high-quality instruments. The conversation touches on the challenges of live performance, the power of networking, and Greg's unwavering passion for guitar innovation. gregmarra.com instagram.com/marra_custom_guitars nstagram.com/marramusic ****************************************** Hungry for more? Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com ******************************************
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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
Greg and Mick chat all things AC/DC in this episode of Greg's Guitar Hang - recorded on May 22nd, 2020. www.gregmarra.com Co-hosts: Greg Marra Mick Marcellino
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.) www.robbalducci.com www.gregmarra.com
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! www.gregmarra.com
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. www.gregmarra.com
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. www.xanderdemos.com www.gregmarra.com
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.) www.gregmarra.com www.977rocks.com
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! www.brevsullivanguitar.com www.gregmarra.com
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 www.gregmarra.com
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! www.delaneyguitars.com www.gregmarra.com
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. www.maxxxwell.com www.gregmarra.com
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. www.thestringsource.com www.gregmarra.com
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. www.gregmarra.com
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! www.jeffbober.com www.gregmarra.com
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! www.gregmarra.com
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. www.gregmarra.com
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! www.gregmarra.com Devin Tait
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! www.gregmarra.com Search: Mike Martini, Original Pranksta
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. www.jeffbowders.com www.gregmarra.com
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. www.gregmarra.com www.Thestringsource.com (The String Soure Website will be live starting June 2019)
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. www.sullyguitars.com www.gregmarra.com
Eric Hill from Skervesen Guitars chats with long time pal and host Greg Marra about all things NAMM 2019! www.gregmarra.com
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! www.gregmarra.com
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). www.petsharkband.com www.gregmarra.com
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! www.ronkeel.com www.gregmarra.com
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. www.reddragoncartel.com www.obscenicarts.com www.gregmarra.com
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! www.oscarjordan.com www.gregmarra.com
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. www.buckcherry.com www.gregmarra.com
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! www.raidingtherockvault.com www.lastinlineofficial.com www.gregmarra.com
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. www.gregmarra.com
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. www.madwagonband.com www.gregmarra.com
Gregg’s toured and played with artists like Bruce Bouillet (Racer X), Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big), Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth), Ray Luzier (Korn), and many others. He’s also released 2 solo records and has a new album with his band Plenty Heavy. Gregg talks about the trials and tribulations of making records on his own, along with the skill sets he learned from this. Gregg is a well-known product reviewer online and he talks about how he got started doing this, and how you can do the same thing. What it was like playing with his own guitar heroes… advice about having a “Plan B”... happiest moments in his life, some wisdom he learned from his dad, and more: Subscribe https://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELovesGuitar
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! www.gregmarra.com
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. www.adammiller.com.au www.gregmarra.com
Zakk Wylde rose to international prominence when he joined Ozzy Osbourne's line up for 1988's No Rest For The Wicked. We talk to Zakk whilst on the road with Black Label Society - the band he formed and has fronted since 1998. Zakk talks us through the massive riffs on the latest BLS album Grimmest Hits, the inspiration behind starting his own line of guitars and amps and what it's like to be back working with Ozzy for a farewell tour. Greg Marra first appeared on The Guitar Speak Podcast in February 2017 (Episode 36), and he's been up to so much good stuff we had to have him back. Greg talks us through new Plenty Heavy material, moving to Sully Guitars, playing NAMM, working at Satriani's G4 camp and starting his own killer podcast. Greg has become a great friend of the show and it was excellent to catch up. Thanks for joining us! Zakk Wylde picture by Kathy Flynn Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at iTunes, Stitcher or visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Join our Guitar Speak Forum You can support us on Patreon
My interview with Guitarcore pioneer Bill Lonero was apparently his first on a podcast. I told Bill my prediction was that he would soon start receiving requests to be on other podcasts. Enter Los Angeles based guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and host of The Iconoclast Music Podcast, Greg Marra. Lonero was soon featured on Greg's podcast, and I've now had the pleasure of interviewing Greg for this podcast. His band Plenty Heavy has a new album called Colossus Maximus. The track Paper Machete from that album is featured at the end of this episode. I discovered during our conversation that Greg is friends with Doug Pinnick of King's X. Greg and I are both big fans of Kings X. He told me that when he finally committed himself to singing in a lead vocal capacity, that Pinnick was a source of encouragement. He in no way compares himself vocally to greatness of Pinnick, but you can definitely hear the influence. Marra's overriding sentiment on music ed Greg started playing guitar at age 6, but didn't have his first guitar lesson until he was about 17. By junior year of high school, he started taking every music class he could get into, a pattern he continued into junior college and privately. His overriding sentiment on music education is that one need only listen to greats like Jeff Beck or Clapton to learn most everything they need to know. What we talked about He has a lot going for him including endorsements, a great band, a regular gig at NAMM, great online presence, his own record label, a family, lots of very cool musician friends, some of which you'll hear mentioned in this episode. I could go on and on. We talk about a lot of cool stuff, including Dave Navarro's podcast, the return of Greg's own Iconoclast Music Podcast, songwriting, the early years and the anatomy of his career, how some equipment companies (like some people) don't seem to understand “relationship first marketing”, music education, YouTube, G4, NAMM and more. We only just met, but he struck me as a really cool guy. I hope to see his band Plenty Heavy sometime very soon. You can learn more about Greg and Plenty Heavy on Facebook, Instagram and at GregMarra.com. You can also hear this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube & Spotify. SHOW NOTES Plenty Heavy Greg Marra on Instagram Greg Marra's Facebook Page Iconoclast Music Podcast Doug Pinnick King's X Wampler Pedals Bananas at Large Instruments & Pro Audio G4 Guitar Camp NAMM Disciples of Dio Synergy Amps KZ1 Guitars Tsunami Cables Greg Howe Steve Fister Ted Green's Guitar Book Modern Drummer Podcast Neil Zlozower RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs ConvertKit – Awesome email marketing solution, something every musician needs! DreamHost – Been using this web hosting service forever. Love them, trust them! More resources – Deals on musician resources.
My interview with Guitarcore pioneer Bill Lonero was apparently his first on a podcast. I told Bill my prediction was that he would soon start receiving requests to be on other podcasts. Enter Los Angeles based guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and host of The Iconoclast Music Podcast, Greg Marra. Lonero was soon featured on Greg's podcast, and I've now had the pleasure of interviewing Greg for this podcast. His band Plenty Heavy has a new album called Colossus Maximus. The track Paper Machete from that album is featured at the end of this episode. I discovered during our conversation that Greg is friends with Doug Pinnick of King's X. Greg and I are both big fans of Kings X. He told me that when he finally committed himself to singing in a lead vocal capacity, that Pinnick was a source of encouragement. He in no way compares himself vocally to greatness of Pinnick, but you can definitely hear the influence. Marra's overriding sentiment on music ed Greg started playing guitar at age 6, but didn't have his first guitar lesson until he was about 17. By junior year of high school, he started taking every music class he could get into, a pattern he continued into junior college and privately. His overriding sentiment on music education is that one need only listen to greats like Jeff Beck or Clapton to learn most everything they need to know. What we talked about He has a lot going for him including endorsements, a great band, a regular gig at NAMM, great online presence, his own record label, a family, lots of very cool musician friends, some of which you'll hear mentioned in this episode. I could go on and on. We talk about a lot of cool stuff, including Dave Navarro's podcast, the return of Greg's own Iconoclast Music Podcast, songwriting, the early years and the anatomy of his career, how some equipment companies (like some people) don't seem to understand “relationship first marketing”, music education, YouTube, G4, NAMM and more. We only just met, but he struck me as a really cool guy. I hope to see his band Plenty Heavy sometime very soon. You can learn more about Greg and Plenty Heavy on Facebook, Instagram and at GregMarra.com. You can also hear this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube & Spotify. SHOW NOTES Plenty Heavy Greg Marra on Instagram Greg Marra's Facebook Page Iconoclast Music Podcast Doug Pinnick King's X Wampler Pedals Bananas at Large Instruments & Pro Audio G4 Guitar Camp NAMM Disciples of Dio Synergy Amps KZ1 Guitars Tsunami Cables Greg Howe Steve Fister Ted Green's Guitar Book Modern Drummer Podcast Neil Zlozower RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs ConvertKit – Awesome email marketing solution, something every musician needs! DreamHost – Been using this web hosting service forever. Love them, trust them! More resources – Deals on musician resources.
In this episode I’m joined by guitarist Greg Marra. We’ll discuss Greg’s band Plenty Heavy, his Eddie Van Halen inspiration, a look at some great guitars and hear about the… The post Plenty Heavy’s Greg Marra appeared first on EVH & Gear TV - The Weekly Eddie Van Halen Talkshow.
Bjorn Englen (bassist for DIO Returns) chats with Greg Marra about all things music - November 2017. www.bjornenglen.com www.gregmarra.com
Larry Mitchell interview with Greg Marra from the 2017 AMP SHOW in Van Nuys, CA. www.larrymitchell.com www.gregmarra.com
Live from The L.A. AMP SHOW 2017 Greg Marra talks with internet sensation and guitarist Warren Hughes. www.gregmarra.com
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). www.gregmarra.com
Welcome to Episode 46 of The Guitar Speak Podcast - we are celebrating our 1st anniversary! Today we speak to world class guitarist and composer Scott Henderson. Scott is world renowned through his work with Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, Tribal Tech, his own trio and many more performances. We talk through Scott's amazing career including his relocation from Florida to LA to study at the Musicians Institute (he is now a long serving and popular instructor there), the development of his compositional and playing style, gear - including his Suhr Signature series guitar, oddball pedals and the truth behind his 'Ibanez' guitars of the 1990s. Scott is razor sharp and combines candour and humour in this insightful interview. Thanks for tuning in and thanks to my podcast buddies Jon Sullivan and Greg Marra for their birthday wishes! www.scotthenderson.net www.guitarwank.com/podcast www.gregmarra.com www.gregmarra.libsyn.com www.sullyguitars.com www.theluthierist.podbean.com Guitar Speak Podcast Links Subscribe and find previous episodes at: iTunes, Stitcher Or visit us at www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
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.
Welcome to Episode 36 of the Guitar Speak Podcast! This week we speak to Greg Marra - a brilliant guitarist and producer from Southern California. Greg's career to date has featured two excellent solo albums, a very cool new band project, sideman work with Paul Gilbert and Bruce Bouillet (amongst many others) and some great sponsorship partnerships involving Ibanez Guitars, Fishman pickups, Friedman amps and Wampler pedals. Greg has even found time to start his own super cool podcast - Greg Marra Iconoclast Music Podcast. We also feature a couple of listener emails...we love hearing from you at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com, Facebook or Instagram. Thanks for tuning in!
Greetings to all you AaA aficionados. Here's the latest installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this adventure Mick starts out with a great review of a new addition to his acoustic guitar. Something called Power Pins Invented by a gentleman named Billy Gray. Next there's mention of a new upcoming release from Greg Marra and Plenty Heavy and then it's on to the guest of the week. A player who broke on to the scene in the '80's with a band called Danger Danger and now spends his time in the studio as well as with his own band, so enter your 'Cast listening environment and please welcome Mr Andy Timmons. Enjoy
Greetings AaA friends and welcome to another look into the world of Amps and Axes. In this installment, the guys pay tribute and wish a fond farewell to a long time friend of the music industry and vintage amp world, Larry Rodgers. Then it's on to the guest of the week. Back for a second time, he has a new band and video and is also a new Fishman endorsee, so please welcome back to the show, Mr Greg Marra. Enjoy!
Well good day AaA Fans. Here is the latest episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys begin talking about tuners. No, not the ones on the peg head, the ones you use to get your guitar in tune! These have become so ubiquitous that some players may not know how to even get their guitar in relative tune with itself using the tried and true methods. Hmmm... And after pondering that possibility, they bring in their guest for the week. Guitarist, Producer, Musical Director and 6 string slingin' buddy of Bruce Bouillet, please welcome Mr Greg Marra. Enjoy!
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