International award-winning guitar virtuoso and impresario, Marino, Founder and President of Angels On Earth Foundation, is a man who believes in Angels and the healing power of music. Through his Foundation, Marino fuses the metaphysical with the physical and makes healing music a reality for everyone.

Marino was honored as "Humanitarian of the Year" at the Los Angeles Music Awards in November 2001 and received the "Paws of Fame" award the same year from the Wildlife Waystation in recognition of his "support and commitment to animals worldwide."

In 2002, Carvin Guitars presented Marino with an award to honor his "Guitars For Freedom" album. The award was "in recognition of his contribution to the families of the September 11, 2001 tragedy." The album features unreleased tracks from Hendrix and Santana, and from some of the world's greatest guitarists. Marino brought the entire guitar community together for this multi-award winning album which was widely recognized as the most creative compilation CD released to benefit the 9-11 charities.

Talkin' To Angels, produced by Marino, received the Los Angeles Music Award for "Spiritual Album of the Year" in 2003. The album features some of the greatest names in the history of classic rock. Marino was also honored by the Los Angeles Music Awards in 2004 as best producer/musician for his production, writing and musical contribution for "The Magic", which features Carlos Santana and members of the Santana band, past and present. The proceeds from the sales of both albums benefit charities across America.

In November 2004 at BB Kings Club on Universal City Walk, Marino received the Platinum Award from "Team Vico" in recognition of his generous and ongoing support of "Team Vico" in their efforts to reach children with autism through music.

Marino created Angels Across America in 2005 in proud support of our Troops, and will be working alongside Homes For Our Troops, Freedom Calls and Soldier's Angels to help improve the quality of life for our soldiers fighting the war, and when returning home from active duty.

Marino is a musician, who to many in the world of music and the healing arts, is an "Angel in the City of Angels."

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