Meet Our Rock City Team
Nick Marocco - Owner/President/MFIC
Nick Marocco is the founder and president of Rock City Music Company which opened in November of 2016. He is an avid vinyl record collector, music lover and drummer for hard rock tribute act Denim & Leather, rockabilly legend Robert Gordon and Detroit stalwarts Twistin’ Tarantulas. Surrounded by music for his entire life, Nick’s #1 objective with Rock City Music Company is to bring the joy of music to the masses.
Nick Marocco
Operations Manager / Vinyl Sales
From Vinyl to CD's to Books and back home to Vinyl, Scotty has been working in multimedia retail for 30 years. In 2019, he brought his ethic and knowledge of music retail to Rock City expanding on the stores Vinyl, CD, Clothing & Collectibles departments. Outside of Rock City he is an avid vinyl collector and operates the Detroit based indie label Bellyache Records, of which he is the co-founder of, since 2005. He was also the bassist for the Michigan based rock band, Grande Nationals, from 2003 to 2019.
Scotty Hagen
Lauren Szabo - Lesson Program Director/Gear Specialist
Lauren is a Livonia local, and has been managing music lessons for over three years at various outlets. Outside of her music career, Lauren is a mom, animal lover, and self proclaimed coffee enthusiast. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, baking, and listening to supernatural/true crime podcasts. If you're brand new to playing, or a seasoned player looking to brush up on a few things, Lauren can assist you on getting started with one of our amazing instructors!
Lauren Szabo
Alec Pline - Assistant Manager
Marek Majewski, better known round these parts as simply, MARE!
Marek Majewski
Gear Specialist
Scott Dailey has worked in Music Retail for over 20 years. He has received training and certification with several of the major musical instrument manufacturers such as Fender, Taylor and Gibson Guitars. As a well-known Detroit-area guitar player, Scott has won multiple Detroit Music Awards and is also a singer/songwriter, recording artist and compelling live performer. He has played in influential bands here and on the road, receiving several awards, and is well-versed in quality gear and guitars. An avid guitar collector, with a passion for vintage instruments, Scott can assist you in buying, selling, or trading your gear. Whether you are looking for your first instrument, or one of many upgrades in your Rock City Music gear, Scott is here to help.
Scott Dailey
Guitar Technician/Instructor
Jesse Manns has been surrounded by music since birth thanks to the influence of his legendary father, Mitch Manns. Playing his first live shows at the age of just 5 he has been spotted playing guitar, bass, drums, pedal steel, mandolin, banjo and even violin for a multitude of genres and artists. Currently you can catch Jesse with The Whistle Stop Revue, Derringer and his duo with Crystal Hoffman.