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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 party phenomenon was born! Delivering a mix of high-octane party hits with energizing vocals, searing guitar, howling harmonica, and pulsating drums & bass, The Racket covers all the rock anthems & party favorites that you live for!
With a combined pedigree spanning over a century of gigging across multiple genres, The Racket blasts out a refreshing take on a broad repertoire that runs the gamut of your rock, dance & party 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 pop, 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 tens of thousands of happy showgoers at all kinds of locales in the Greater New York/New Jersey area, ranging from bandshells, parks & parties to all your favorite restaurants & bars... 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!
Melissa Zeller-Warsoff
Vocals
With an incredible, theatrically-trained voice and years of experience on the band scene, Melissa is the newest addition to The Racket. With a scintillating stage presence, she has become a driving force in The Racket's super-engaging shows!
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!
Jim Supple
Percussion, Drums
Jim has been playing drums and percussion for decades, and his cajon wizardry has become the backbone of The Racket's sensational acoustic performances!
