The Racket!
Late in 2021, a group of musicians with wildly divergent backgrounds came together in a small bedroom in New Jersey to shake off the Covid cobwebs -- and a rock phenomenon was born! Delivering a mix of searing guitar, energizing vocals, howling harmonica, and pulsating drums & bass, The Racket covers all the rock anthems & party hits that you live for!
With a combined pedigree spanning almost a century of gigging across multiple genres, The Racket blasts out a refreshing take on a broad repertoire that runs the gamut of your rockin' favorites. We'll treat you to hits from the 1950s through the 2000s, from artists ranging from AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between! We can go acoustic or electric, depending on your preferences -- but we always rock hard! And we're not afraid to sprinkle a little blues, reggae, country and more into the show to spice things up a bit...
Wherever and whenever you're looking to party, we're ready to make a Racket! We've rocked thousands of happy showgoers at all kinds of locales in the Greater New York/New Jersey area, ranging from restaurants & bars to parks & parties... heck, we've even played subways and parking lots!
Meet The Racket!
Neil Labay
Vocals, Lead Guitar
Neil's been playing in the NJ live music scene for over 20 years. With a background in hard rock and 90s alt rock, Neil's smokin' guitar wizardry makes The Racket sizzle!
Jim Burger
Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica
Jim's been gigging blues, country and acoustic rock since the 90s. His driving vocals and ripping harmonica give The Racket an extra edge!
Frank Dunne
Bass Guitar
Frank's been crushing the low-end since starting a pop-rock band in the 80s! His thrumming basslines keep the crowd moving, and his boyish good looks keep them swooning!
John Paul Parlato
Drums, Percussion
John Paul has been killing it on the drums up and down the East Coast for over 20 years. He loves to crush it on multiple genres, and it's his back-beat that keeps The Racket rockin' hard!
