| Music
Style: |
Hard
Rock--As CDBaby.com puts it "A little bit Alice in Chains, a little bit
Jimmy Hendrix. Some call it "Alternative Hard Rock". |
| Experience: |
RIPPIN was formed
in April 1997. The members have been playing in the San Francisco Bay Area
ever since. RIPPIN is a
group of versatile, innovative writers/performers. Their influences include
Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal and Blues. |
| Accomplishments: |
The band plays shows in support of
4 CD releases. New CD "Serious Problem" is being released to
national radio. Late last year the 3rd CD was release to national radio and tracks 4
"ROAD RAGE" and 5 "JOHNNY" are getting most
of the airplay. Stations include WKGB
in the Binghamton NY, KZCD in Lawton, Oklahoma and WIIS in Key West Florida. On the first CD, track 13
"Anytime Anywhere" received airplay rotation on WBOP in
Harrisonburg, VA and KSEK in
Pittsburg, Kansas. On the 2nd CD, tracks 1("In The Shadows"), 3("Heartburn") and 5("Honey") received airplay rotation on
stations KSEK in Pittsburg Kansas, KXFX in Santa Rosa California
and KSQY in Deadwood South Dakota. RIPPIN has also done a double-live CD as
well as a live video. This team has opened for national shows including Ronnie
Montrose, Greg Allman, Hot Tuna, Nazareth, Dweezil Zappa, Stray Cats etc... |
| Jerry
Heeschen |
Bass guitar and vocals: |
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Jerry's
hometown is Santa Clara, CA. Jerry's a seasoned bass player, and he makes up
one-half of what is said to be the tightest rhythm section around. Musicians
refer to his performance as SOLID-often comparing his style to that of Jack
Bruce. Always up and never without a smile on his face--for Jerry, no gig is
less than fantastic! |
| Jeff Rippin |
Guitars,
vocals and saxophones |
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Jeff's
hometown is Tracy, CA, and he is the leader of the band. His soaring
six-string work has a unique style all his own. He and his guitar meld
together in the ultimate wail of soul-tearing hard rock that never fails to
grip his audience. |
| Dave
Muhoberac |
Vocals and more vocals: |
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Dave's hometown is Boise Idaho and is the front man for the band.
He is a recent addition to RIPPIN. He has had professional vocal coaches
but for the most part is self taught.
Influences include Aerosmith, Creed and Staind.
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| Paul
Dorato |
Drums and vocals: |
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Paul
comes to the Bay Area from Niagara Falls, New York. It was the Northern
California music scene that brought him to the Bay Area where he has finally
found a home with RIPPIN. Paul has been playing drums for years, and his
style is reminiscent of John Bonham and Keith Moon. Paul's wit and wild antics
are second only to his outstanding talent as a lyricist and vocalist.
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| Staff
These guys are Fantastic beyond belief!!!
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Eddie Jimenez--Percussion
Dennis Fish--Live Sound
Christopher Bentley--Studio Engineer and
assistant producer (sometimes live sound)
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