Marina Rocks
BIO....
Marina Rocks, native Texan, was born in Austin during a summertime heat wave. She arrived in this world smoking and she has never cooled off. Her mom bought Marina her first guitar. She played it till her little kid fingers bled. And then she played it some more. Then her mom bought her a Marshall stack!
Her semi-autobiographical composition,"Shero", reflects her deep feelings of
love and gratitude for a parent`s support of a daughter`s dream.
The indefatigable pursuit of the dream; the beat of a different drummer... these are hallmarks of her strong work ethic. Just take a look at the face of the Godin guitar that she has beaten into submission. Giving up is not something that someone as determined as Marina does very often. It is simply not in her makeup.
Marina is not merely a guitar slinger but is an award winning songwriter...writing epic songs that paint stories about life & love. Some say her songs are alternative Americana because of the grit & edge.
Don`t miss the artistry and excitement of Marina Rocks.
Marina Rocks...
Endorsed by Godin Guitars
1st Place Winner Eddie's Attic 51st Songwriter Shootout 2019 (previously won by John Mayer)
1st Place Winner B.W.Stevenson Songwriting Competition 2016
Kerrville New Folk Finalist 2013
Opened for Joe Ely, Hayes Carll, Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines, Boston, Deep Purple, Shake Russell, Billie Joe Shaver ...
PRESS:
"It's, quite frankly, an incredible album, but would you have expected anything else?" "Despite the titles found here, S.O.S is not an album in distress, or indeed full of the same old…same old, and it is anything but messed up, and Marina is far too poised and purposeful in her songwriting to be accused of a slap-happy approach. This is the sound of Marina Rocks doing what she does best: taking the sounds of her Texas home for a spin all around the musical landscape, coming back with brand-new takes on familiar styles, and then using those as vehicles to deliver poetic lyrics full of messages and meanings that work on numerous levels." ...Dave Franklin/The Big Take Over
https://bigtakeover.com/recordings/marina-rocks-sos-texas-two-fisted-pixie
"All things considered, one of the year's best. Marina still rocks" "Once again, this native-Texan incendiary artist continues her high-octane, boogie-fueled, Americana country-rock & innovative performances with her 3rd studio LP. There’s nothing offensive or radical, but Marina digs deep & often succeeds with her statements, practical ways & relatable topics."
"While some may think this set is by an artist that’s using a gimmick it’s more about how she’s creating a clever image with authenticity. There’s no novelty in evidence here, nothing campy. Marina Rocks has a peculiar moniker but like there’s a big difference between Kid Rock & Monty Rock, Marina’s the Rock that’s in-between. She brings a formidable edge that’s entertaining & she can play.".
...John Apice/Americana Highways
https://americanahighways.org/2025/03/31/review-marina-rocks-s-o-s-texas/
"Imagine if Lucinda Williams was hanging with Ray Wylie Hubbard in the 80's" "Marina Rocks’ S.O.S. Texas proudly stands out from the (very) crowded rootsicana, dirt road, roots rock Americana landscape we regularly fear is becoming too corporate, too safe, and too homogenous."
...Donald Teplske/Fervorcoulee
"A worthy album that range hither and thither stylistically,with S.O.S Texas, Marina delivers songs of beauty and wry wisdom" "Singer-songwriter and guitarist Marina Rocks unveils her third long player, S.O.S. Texas, an album marinated in Texas boogie, Americana, country rock, world beat, and bluegrass."
"Produced by Marina Rocks, who wrote all the songs except for “One More Song,” which she co-wrote with R.W. Boyd, S.O.S. Texas features the talents of Marina Rocks (guitars, vocals, drums, keys, percussion), Lloyd Maines (acoustic guitar/slide, dobro, bass), Alex Rodriguez (fretless bass), Aden Buebeck (bass), Pat Manske (percussion), and Gardy Weldon (chromatic harmonica)."
..Randy Radic/Guitar Girl Magazine
VIDEO:
Marina Rocks...Blue Skies (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JNJRpdWZmE&list=RD9JNJRpdWZmE&start_radio=1
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