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Greg Marra Iconoclast Music Podcast

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.
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Nov 14, 2017

Bjorn Englen (bassist for DIO Returns) chats with Greg Marra about all things music - November 2017. 

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Nov 6, 2017

Larry Mitchell interview with Greg Marra from the 2017 AMP SHOW in Van Nuys, CA.

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Oct 3, 2017

Live from The L.A. AMP SHOW 2017 Greg Marra talks with internet sensation and guitarist Warren Hughes.

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Sep 20, 2017

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Intro music - Lose an Ear by Greg Marra

Outro music - The Machine by Lonero

Aug 25, 2017

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.

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Jul 14, 2017

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

Jun 5, 2017

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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May 18, 2017

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.

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May 13, 2017

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.

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May 8, 2017

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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May 1, 2017

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.

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Apr 29, 2017

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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Apr 24, 2017

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!

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Apr 17, 2017

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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Apr 14, 2017

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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Apr 10, 2017

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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Apr 6, 2017

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. 

Apr 3, 2017

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.

Mar 20, 2017

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. 

Mar 17, 2017

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. 

Mar 15, 2017

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. 

Mar 12, 2017

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. 

Mar 7, 2017

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. 

Mar 6, 2017

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.  

Mar 3, 2017

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. 

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