Scott Marlin
Musician / Vocalist / Guitarist
Scott is a freelance musician who the leader of multiple local bands covering multiple genres. He has played in bands since he was in high school but loved playing so much, he left his day job in finance after 25 years to pursue his dream full time. The "First Time" "This Old Man" heard Styx, I was on a "Boat On The River" with "Too Much Time On My Hands". At first I was "Snowblind", but then I looked into my "Crystal Ball" and realized "Right Away" when listening to this amazing band that they were the "Great White Hope" and this was "The Best Of Times".
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Jan. 20, 2026
Grand Allusion: Behind the Styx Tribute
What do you get when you mix an electrical engineer with an entrepreneur? You end up with Carlos Bedoya, a guy who's not only designed amps for big names like Ampeg and Crate but also strums a mean guitar and croons his way through the St. Louis music scene. In this conversation, Carlos discusses his musical journey, including his work with the tribute band Grand Illusion that pays homage to Styx, and the magic behind those iconic sounds. Alongside him is Scott Marlin, who brings his vocal talents to the table, giving us a peek into the world of tribute bands and the camaraderie that comes with making music. Grab your headphones and get ready for some laid-back banter packed with stories and insights from two passionate musicians who are all about keeping the music alive and kicking!
Guests: Carlos (Dave) Bedoya , Scott Marlin