MARLON GARAY

Marlon Garay is originally from El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras. He has been residing in Cleveland, Ohio since 1990. He has been writing, playing, performing, and teaching for 15 years. His main instrument is guitar; however, he also plays bass, drums, keyboards, and sings. His main genres are: rock, power ballads, funk, acoustic rock, contemporary Christian, and praise and worship. Marlon was the lead singer, lead guitarist, and songwriter for the band Distant Thunder in the 90’s, which toured all over the US and Central America. He has opened for Bon Jovi and Kiss. Marlon wrote “All I Need”, which took #1 on the billboard charts in Central America in 1993 and is still being played today. He continues to get requests for this album, which is out of print.

He formed the band UN2U, who played throughout Ohio and the surrounding states. They have opened for national artists Petra and Mercy Me. He now has a band called Forty Days After, a contemporary Christian band that plays mostly local venues. He also performs as a solo artist and as a fill-in musician when needed.

Marlon has written and recorded 4 albums including an instrumental Christmas album. He is still active in songwriting and has recently been requested to submit music for an independent film. He has provided musical scores for two DVDs, an animated video and a marketing video.

Marlon has worked as a session musician for numerous local talents.
Marlon is the leader of the worship team at Church on the North Coast located in Cleveland, Ohio. He also owns a successful music and language studio, Garay School of the Arts, with over 100 students. Not only does he teach guitar, bass, and vocals but he also collaborates with many aspiring songwriters and up and coming artists.

Marlon wishes to continue writing and recording for his own projects as well helping other artists. Marlon is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Marlon is relocating to the Orlando, Florida area in the summer of 2009!