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Michael Molenda
Rock / Pop Punk / Ambient

Editor GUITAR PLAYER magazine, Artist, Producer.



California
United States

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Last Login:  6/23/2009
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Member Since2/11/2006
InfluencesBeatles, Bowie, Mick Ronson, T-Rex, the Who, Ramones, Sex Pistols, Bill Nelson (BeBop Deluxe), Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Kinks, Buzzcocks, Neil Finn, Crowded House, Otis Redding, and, well, EVERYBODY!
Record LabelTaxim (Germany), MI5 (London/New York)
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Michael Molenda
Yes, for whatever it's worth, you've found the current EDITOR-IN-CHIEF of GUITAR PLAYER magazine. THE MARVELOUS GET YOUR FACE IN GUITAR PLAYER CONTEST (detailed in the May 2006 issue): Simply invite me to your myspace music page to preview your fab mp3s. If the GP staff and I like what we hear, you'll win a short feature story in GUITAR PLAYER magazine. We're looking to expose our readers to ballsy, inventive, creative, innovative, and technically marvelous guitarists, so take a shot. Let me hear what ya got! Good luck. SOMETHING ABOUT ME, FOR ANY WHO CARE: Michael Molenda is a seminal San Francisco punk and new wave artist ('70s-'80s vintage) with Silhouette, Wobblies, Soul Poets, Ascot Jacket, Monkey Trouble. Listed in WHO'S WHO IN CALIFORNIA ROCK. Creator of one of San Francisco's first modern multimedia rock performance-art productions with STREETBEAT in 1983, which utilized a live stage band, dancers, rear-projections, sound design, sets, a libretto, a choreographer, and actors. Co-owned SOUND & VISION STUDIOS, San Francisco, (1983-1994) with Neal Brighton. Current co-owner of TIKI TOWN, Mill Valley, California (1995-present) with noted producer Scott Mathews. Has produced, engineered, and/or composed works for NASA, Paramount Pictures, CBS, SBK Music, Imago Records, Taxim Records (Germany), U.S. National Park Service, Alcatraz Island, Sire Records, and various U.S. and European indie labels. THE TROUBLE WITH MONKEYS soundcheck at Beale Street, San Francisco, Oct. 4. Michael Molenda (GUITAR PLAYER magazine) vox/gtr; Patrick Wong (BASS PLAYER magazine) bass/vox; Michael Gallant (KEYBOARD magazine) keys, vox; Jake Wood, drums.

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Dirty Steve (New Song)





Jul 8 2009 8:57 AM

hey Michael-
Been awhile so thought I would stop by and say hey and whats good!
Hope you all are doin' well and feelin' fine -

come check out our hypnotic single...


"Breathe In"


thanks and rock on-
ds
jo-e-z





Jul 6 2009 6:57 PM

Have a peaceful night my friend:)
Ol' Cheeky Bastards





Jul 6 2009 2:27 PM

7-11-09 AFTERNOON.....HOT ROD SHOW AT THEE PARKSIDE..LAF-A-LOTS-CAR-SHOW!
W/OL'CHEEKY BASTARDS ON AT 2PM!!!!!!!AND THE TROUBLES WITH MONKEYS AT 3PM!!!ITS FREE AND ALL AGES!!

LOWRIDERS/HOT RODS/BIKES/SCOOTERS/HOT ROD TRUCKS...MUSIC!

Rogues Road





Jul 5 2009 4:05 PM

Hi Michael, thanks for the add. If you get a chance check out some of my tracks. That goes to anyone else reading this too!
J. Feitor





Jul 4 2009 11:22 AM

Hola 
Hope all is well;)
Have a great weekend
Always think positive
Be Happy
all the best
J.
Paul Bibbins





Jul 3 2009 9:33 PM

Have a spectacular 4th of July Michael!
sugar





Jul 2 2009 9:54 PM

Hey Michael..one of my favorite guitarist Mike George is a true protege of Hank Garland's please check him out..his style sets him apart..enjoy!!!! Check out Smoke gets in your eyes..Thank you my friend..xoxooxox
Sweetfeet
Dirty Steve (New Song)





Jul 1 2009 9:02 AM

hey Michael-
Been awhile so thought I would stop by and say hey and whats good!
Hope you all are doin' well and feelin' fine -

come check out our hypnotic single...


"Breathe In"


Thanks and rock on -
ds

La Radio Cristiana. net





Jun 30 2009 3:22 AM

Michael Molenda Thanks for the add!!


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Adrian Esparza





Jun 28 2009 6:06 PM

THANKS!
Matt Eltringham





Jun 27 2009 10:39 PM

Hello friends!

I am one of 8 finalists in a contest to win a custom Martin guitar from WMMR radio station. This is a text vote. Only one vote per person, so I really need everyone to help me out! Please forward this to your friends. I REALLY appreciate your help.

To Vote for Matt Eltringham - Text "MMR3" to 83361

Gratefully!!,
Matt
ADRIAN AFRICA





Jun 27 2009 8:45 PM

Hey Chris. I hope all is well. I just wanted to let you know that my first single "Dark Cloud" is now available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, or Rhapsody. You can find the purchase links in the "About Me" section of my profile page if you are interested. Anything new with you?



Take care and have a great day!
ALEX IRIZARRY





Jun 25 2009 9:49 PM

Hi Michael This is an open invitation to come to myspace please tell me what do you think about my songs thanks pleaseeeeeeeee
Sukotto





Jun 23 2009 9:05 PM

Good day Michael, and anyone else who may be reading this. This is an open invitation to come on to myspace and tell me what you think of my tracks. Thanks and have a great day.


Dave McIntyre





Jun 21 2009 3:45 AM

All Good.
Dave
Scott Allen Project





Jun 21 2009 3:39 AM

Northridge Music Presents
Shred On Arrival, Part 1
A Rock/Metal Lead Guitar Master Class Thursday, June 25th 6-8 P.M.
 Come and join guitarist Scott Allen as he takes you through essentials of rock and metal Lead guitar.
Topics include:
-Developing Speed
-Picking
-Pentatonic and Diatonic Scales
-Connecting Patterns
-Legato
-Performances from Scott’s CD’s What Lies Beyond Words and From The Blindside.
Contact Northridge Music Center for tickets: $20.00 General- $10.00 Northridge Music Students
(916)969-4728      http://www.northridgemusic.com
Katie Garibaldi





Jun 19 2009 3:28 AM

Two days away! Can't wait!
-Katie

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Jun 18 2009 4:27 AM

Hi Michael,
Just wanted to swing by and tell you how much I enjoyed your June 09 Editorial. That was a fantastic and extremely relevant masterpiece - well done mate!
Cheers from Down Under.
Dave.
Centascope





Jun 16 2009 1:54 PM

Hi Michael Molenda

Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website.
You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.

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Jun 15 2009 7:48 AM

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Jun 11 2009 8:00 PM

Hello Michael!
Have a great weekend!
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Big Blue World





Jun 11 2009 7:00 AM

Hey,
 The NAMM Show was AMAZING! Did the artist endorsement thing at the Minarik booth this year (cameras, cameras, cameras). Had fun hangin' with Dave N., too. Hope to see you around next year!!!
Jeff Abbott





Jun 10 2009 8:26 PM

Thanks for the add! Have a great day!
BRETT ECKLUND





Jun 10 2009 2:40 PM

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Jun 10 2009 11:35 AM

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Thanx for the friendship and the support: greatly appreciated! Wish you all the best! Rock on!
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