Livestream from Gnarlywood
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Gnarlywood & Spin Cycle Presents
Marcus Rezak’s Gateway to the Galaxy
Featuring:
- Kris Myers (Umphrey’s McGee)
- Scott Page (Pink Floyd)
- Shira Elias (Turkuaz)
- Pete Griffin (ZPZ)
- Ben "Smiley" Silverstein (The Main Squeeze)
Friday November 20, 2020
Live Stream from Gnarlywood in Carlsbad, CA
7pm - 10pm PST
Marcus Rezak is a recording artist, touring musician, session guitarist, and music theorist. His debut solo album entitled, "Gateway To The Galaxy" ft. Bill Evans (sax, Miles Davis), Arthur Barrow (bass, Frank Zappa), Kris Myers (drums) and Joel Cummins (keys) (Umphreys McGee) was released back in 2018.
Marcus Rezak's diversity in musical styles lands him many live and studio sessions across the globe. Known as a master of jazz improvisation and the art of the sit-in, Marcus is a frequent call among bands and musicians carving out his unique niche in the performance world.
As a lead guitarist, Marcus carves out a distinguished style in the world of Guitar with several well-known cutting edge groups including Katharsis, Shred is Dead, FrankenZaps Monster, Digital Tape Machine, Stratosphere All-Stars, and as an artist at large. He has performed at some of the most elite music festivals across the globe in various genres. Having a commanding stage presence, Marcus takes the euphoric freedom of live music and directs its path into a unique approach, as if every jam is a live recording session. By keeping exceptionally comprehensive mental notes on what works, what doesn't, and how to improve is what has led Marcus to respect in the music world and to such integral heights.
As a session guitarist and live performer Marcus has collaborated with a vast array of musicians from members of Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Umphreys Mcgee, Jerry Garcia Band, Melvin Seals, The Motet, Dopapod, Primus, Ratdog, The Disco Biscuits, SCI, Lotus, STS9, Lettuce, Garaj Mahal, Robert Walters 20th Congress, Circles Around The Sun, The Aristocrats, Steve Vai, Megadeth, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, and many more. In addition to live performances, Marcus focuses heavily on remote and live studio guitar tracking, editing, and mixing sessions working with a variety of artists, composers, and producers such as David Bowies’ pianist of 20 years Mr. Mike Garson.
"The story of Marcus Rezak is not one for those who don’t believe in fated occurrences or natural affinity. It is not for those who don’t believe that passion should forcefully direct the flow of one’s life. It is, however, a tale for seekers ready to leave misgivings at the door and allow music’s sway to settle in their minds like a rich fog. In music, we find truth. Within music’s truth, we find the sounds of Marcus Rezak."
Spin Cycle Presents is a music and events promotional company that focuses on building the Southern California jam band community, deriving its sound from The Grateful Dead and Phish cultures, but also branching out to other distinct genres such as psychedelic rock, reggae, funk, folk, blues, electronica, bluegrass, jazz, fusion and world music. Spin Cycle Presents has been involved in other high profile events around the SoCal area such as promoting nationally recognized bands at the Wiltern, the House of Blues Anaheim and The Teragram Ballroom, just to name a few.
