Marcelo Roascio

Bio

Marcelo Roascio is a guitarist, composer, producer and clinician from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He plays instrumental rock with his band "roascio RCM". He also teaches guitar and has written over fifteen books with audio CD, which are being sold all over Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. In 1993, he was part of Steve Lynch's (Autograph) argentine band. In 2001, Roascio played with guitar player/clinician Marc "Coop" Cooper. In 2008, he played in Stuart Hamm's argentine band during his local "Hartke Tour", and again in 2016, he played two shows with him. During his career, Roascio worked in clinics with George Benson, Marty Friedman, Nico McBrain, Steve Morse, Gregg Bissonette, John Patitucci, Lee Oskar, Nita Strauss, Tosin Abasi, etc. Nowadays, Roascio plays with his instrumental band "Roascio RCM", having released the CDs "Espías", "Dos de Tres", "Todo en un Dia / All in a Day"(Boosweet Records) and hes latest, "In the right place", featuring guest like Stuart Hamm, Vernon Neilly and Walter Giardino (Rata Blanca). Roascio is international endorser for Ernie Ball/Music Man guitars, Ernie Ball strings, Morley wah's, Kirlin cables, Valeton pedals and Orange amps.

Profile

• Musician
• Guitarist
• Producer
• Clinician

Instruments

• Guitar
• Guitar

Genres

• Rock
• Metal
• Blues

Influences

• Joe Satriani
• Carlos Santana
• Gary Moore
• Eddie Van Halen
• Steve Lukather
• Slash
• Peter Frampton
• Johnny Winter
• Jeff Beck

Equipment

• Ernie Ball Music Man
• Morley
• Kirlin
• Ernie Ball
• Orange Amp
• Valeton Effects
• Audio-technica

Languages

• English
• Spanish

What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music was, is and will be my life. Music gave me everything...

What is your music dream?

Let the world know about my music.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

No more misery, no more hunger... Give the people more music !!

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Don't remember

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

So many.... Santana, Gary Moore, Jeff Beck, Toto, Joe Satriani, Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan...

What inspires you to make music?

Life...

What is the message you want to send with your music?

My music is melody, so, I'd like to send a melodic message to the people...

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Excited !!

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

It's difficult, but you have to believe in yourself.

What do you think of Drooble?

Great tool !!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Not getting alog with other musicians...

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Going to concerts...

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Work, work, and more work...

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Listen to argentine music... Luis Salinas, Divididos, Tren Loco, Rata Blanca...

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