Original Date:08/23/2001 11:47:37pm

Hi Frank again... I just wanted to tell you and all the Frank fans that the pictures I took at the HOB 8/16/01 and at the Shank Hall 8/17/01 are scanned and posted on my community site! So, feel free to come and check em out! http://communities.msn.com/60s70sRocknRollCommunity/fmarino… (This is from HOB) http://communities.msn.com/60s70sRocknRollCommunity/fmarino… (This is from Shank from) If you can't click onto these links, just copy and paste them to your address space! Enjoy! Heeday

Original Date:08/22/2001 10:44:56pm

Frank is, undoubtedly, THE GUITAR GOD. After witnessing his 3hr+ show at Spectrum last year I was completely mesmerized ....and meeting him after that show was just the ultimate. Having just migrated from Scotland it was the 1st time ( I'm sad to say ) I had seen him live ...I knew he was THE BEST but after the show I could not believe anyone could be SO GREAT. The new cd is magnificent ...as are your others too. Just hope Frank you recall speaking to the 2 Scots (my wife Catriona and I ) and I will always remember your words " wow, it's like speaking with Braveheart !" Keep rocking Frank ...hope your No1 fan gets to meet you again ! Get to Calgary !

Original Date:08/22/2001 7:00:55pm

I JUST SAW FRANK ON THE 17TH IN MILW. WHAT A SHOW WHAT A SHOW HE WAS AT HIS BEST HE HAD TO BE NO WAY COULD HE HAVE BEEN ANY BETTER. I SURE HOPE HE COMES OUT WITH A DVD SOMETIME SOON THAT WOULD BE TITS

Original Date:08/22/2001 6:35:54am

it's too great finding a site with other hardcore marino fans. i hope to hear from some of you.

Original Date:08/21/2001 10:06:35pm

Frank, Thanks to you- for keeping "true" music going during an era when music is becoming very negative & tasteless. I love all of your soulful albums, but the one that really made it's mark on me which we played every night from the day it came out is "What's Next" (Oh the memories!) So tasteful & inspiring even after all these years. "You've got Livin" - says it all! Our 3-piece band still plays your tunes. Love those leads on "Finish Line" and the heads really turn during that one! It's guys like you that keep us constantly striving for a higher level of musicianship. Thanks for everything. P.S. Did you ever get your wrench back from the mysterious

Original Date:08/21/2001 8:44:55pm

Frank, glad to see you back at it. A friend and I were talking about our favorite bands from the late mid to late 70's and you were spotlighted right away. We were not sure where to look for you so I took to the Internet and there you were. We both loved strange universe but it looks like it will be a challenge to find it on anything. I'd die if I happened to find it on an 8-track and if I did I would go buy an 8-track player out of an antique store just relive the good times.I saw you at Cal Jam and I think it was St.louis Keel auditorium way back around the time I was able to legaly drive a car! If it was not in St.louis it was in the same area but it could have been over in Illinois. Anyhow, I'm glad I found your site and buy all means keep up making music. You are much respected in my crowd and have always been one of my favorite Guitarists. Take Care, Jeff...Reno, NV

Original Date:08/21/2001 6:50:52pm

I saw Frank at the HOB on 8/16 and at the Shank Hall on 8/17. I was totally blown away both times. He's the living guitar god, and there's no doubt for it. I have seen bunch of so-called GREAT guitarists like E. Clapton, J. Beck, J. Page, P. Townshend, P. Green, R. Blackmore, W. Hanes, and so on so forth..., but Frank, you are the man of men! I can't even describe how great you are. I wish I could see all the rest of shows in Canada... but not this time unfortunately. I'm sure I won't forget the excitement I got from the shows I saw... by the time I see you again someday somewhere. Thanks Frank!! Both shows I saw were just darn fantastic! I wish I could find better words to describe how superb he was... lol Again, Thanks Frank and Good Luck on the rest of shows! Heeday

Original Date:08/20/2001 2:51:25pm

H O B CHICAGO 08/16/01 AND TEN MINUTES OF 08/17/01...LOVE, "EYE OF THE STORM". GREAT SHOW THAT NIGHT. WAS THAT REALLY COUSIN IT ON GUITAR? Editor's note: Love the name! LOL

Original Date:08/19/2001 8:56:28pm

SEEN YOU IN LATE 70'S AT ALPINE VALLEY IN EAST TROY,WIS.AND THE PALMS NIGHTCLUB IN MILWAUKEE AROUND'80.JUST SEEN YOU AT SHANK HALL,MILWAUKEE ON 8/17/01.GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN.BROUGHT BACK ALOT OF OLD MEMORIES.GOOD LUCK ON YOUR TOUR & NEW CD!!!

Original Date:08/19/2001 7:29:21pm

Frank, you are simply THE coolest guitar player!!!!!!!!!! I took my little sister to see you & we just freaked!!! WE love you!!!!!!!!

Original Date:08/19/2001 2:25:11pm

Just experienced Frank live for the first time at Shank Hall here in Milwaukee, last Friday August 17. There is no other living guitarist I know of that plays with the passion of Mr. Marino. He ran the gamut of style, subtlety , ferocity, etherial, whisper, hammer,razor,on and on for almost three hours. I could have fed on much more. I phoned my son in L.A. the next day and instructed him that if Mahogany Rush makes its way to southern California he must go to see them, no excuses! He is the base player in a band recently signed to a 2 record deal with Atlantic records. They are currently recording with Howard Benson for their debut release sceduled for the end of January 2002. I am hoping to expose these guys to Frank's prowess in the not to distant future. Wishing you success and please keep Milwaukee on the future tour list.

Original Date:08/19/2001 11:50:14am

Saw your last two shows in Buffalo.You are a true showman and an awesome guitarist.I've been to hundreds of concerts dating back 26 years and I have yet to witness anyone who can come close to your talent and showmanship.I think you are pretty well received where I live and I hope you kep coming back,as the Tralfamadore is an excellent venue for you.I have been a fan since I first heard Strange Universe back in 1975 or 1976,I believe.I will be ordering Eye of the Storm and anything else you come out with.The music today sucks and seeing guys like you that have been around since the 70's still making awesome music makes me glad I grew up listening to music like yours.It also makes me sad that my kid is exposed to the bullshit nonsense that is out there today,and not to music such as yours.I have tried to influence her,but,at 20 years old and peer pressure being what it is today,it is unlikely that my kid will carry on my taste for good music.Anyway,your live show is second to none and I hope to see you again soon!

Original Date:08/19/2001 8:17:54am

i just saw Frank at shank hall in milwaukee. he was incredible.he has never sounded better. thanks Frank for a unforgettable evening of music !!!

Original Date:08/18/2001 11:34:20am

I first saw frank in the 80's at jerry park in montreal...I thought "oh my god, what a guitar monster" and he lives in my home town ! what the hell was I doing in the late 70's to miss seeing him all this time.now my good buddy mick layne is playing with him ! good to see it... frank get's better ever time I see him (almost absurd) a fine wine is he...an extraordinary musician and human being. "rock n' roll hall of fame " my vote is in

Original Date:08/18/2001 9:34:05am

Have been a huge Frank Marino fan since 1975. Saw Mahogany Rush live twice in El Paso, Tx. The last time was supporting Nazareth in 1980. Caught Frank & the band last night at Shank Hall (from the great film "Spinal Tap"). What a show!!!! He played until 1:30AM. Still the best rock guitarist ever! Thanks Frank & band for a wonderful time. Come back to Brew Town soon.

Original Date:08/17/2001 10:54:16pm

Saw my first Frank Marino concert at HOB Chgo last night 8/16/01. After what was witnessed, I shall never miss another show. This guy's "FREAKING" unbelievable

Original Date:08/17/2001 4:40:01pm

Cant wait to see one of the best guitarists in the world,soon will see him in Windsor,welcome to Windsor Frank,seen you in detroit,finally get to see you in my town,thanks for coming to Windsor,anticipating a great show as usuall,God bless you,and the rest of your music playing days,thanks for all the great music also,I truely enjoy it,to you and the rest of the band welcome to Windsor,Sincerely mannie.

Original Date:08/17/2001 11:15:31am

FRANK IS TOPS, HANDS DOWN. IV'E BEEN A DEVOTED FAN SINCE 1979 AND HAVE NOT HEARD A RIVAL YET. I WAS JUST AT THE SHOW @ H.O.B. IN CHICAGO 8-16-01 THE MAN STILL HAS IT AND THEN SOME. IT'S FUNNY HOW WHEN I MENTION THE BAND'S NAME , THEY'RE LIKE, "WHO". IF I COULD PLAY LIKE THAT I'D NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE. PEACE & SOUL RICH

Original Date:08/16/2001 4:03:52pm

I first time saw FM&MR was in 75, at the old felt forum in ny.He opened for johnny & edgar winter. What a smoking show.Since then I have seen them play maybe 7 times,and every show I did record and take pic's. Thank goodness for that because every now and then I can go back in time and be at the show once again.Keep rocking Frank..Peace

Original Date:08/16/2001 12:55:23am

I received my personalized copy of the new CD and am enjoying it. I am also enjoying your interviews as well. I hope that you can come to Northern CA sometime. From your interview it looks as though I will need to do some pavement pounding and see if there is a promoter that would put you in a venue. I hope so. I know of others in the area that would love to see you play. One of the success story bands out of Sacramento is the band Tesla. I know that their guitar player Frank Hannon is a big fan because he plays your music at the Sacramento clubs when he is doing projects other than Tesla. Just keep doing what you are doing. It is great to hear from a guy that has been through bars to stadiums and back and is still enjoying the heck out of what he is doing. I started playing guitar at the age of 12. I then saw you on television at the California Jam 2 concert. I went out and bought the Live album and flipped out. I still often think of your style when I am soloing on stage today. (You know... steal a little from here, borrow a little from there... make it your own!) It is fun to see where I can put some agressive melodic guitar stuff in to a jazz standard. Lastly, you are the number one guy that I want to see live. I have seen just about all of my guitar heroes except you.