Marcus Nand is a singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and world-class guitar player. He has performed and appeared on recordings with such iconic names as Rod Stewart, Neal Schon, Tony Levin, Steve Stevens, Diego El Cigala, and so many more. Marcus is currently performing with White Lion singer Mike Tramp on his Songs Of White Lion tour. Marcus has also released a couple of singles from his upcoming full-length solo album! The album is called The Traveler, and it gets released on August 2nd on Cleopatra Records.
In this interview, Marcus discusses the ins and outs of The Traveler, his musical intent with the songs, and some of the key writers and players on the album. He also talks about playing the songs of White Lion and the guitar parts made famous by original White Lion guitarist Vito Bratta. Sit back and enjoy the friendly and warm personality of one of the most rounded and gifted guitar players in the world today.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
