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.
The band plays shows in support of 4 CD releases.
Our most recent CD “Serious Problem” was released to national radio and made to #83 on the FM charts. Our prior released 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 our 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 and TV performances. This team has opened for national shows including Ronnie Montrose, Greg Allman, Hot Tuna, Nazareth, Dweezil Zappa, Stray Cats etc…
“A little bit Alice in Chains, a little bit Jimmy Hendrix.” – CDBaby.com
| Bass guitar and vocals: Jerry Heeschen
 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!
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| Guitars, vocals, saxophones: Jeff Rippin
 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
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| Vocals and more vocals: Dave Muhoberac
 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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| Drums and vocals: John Castignani
 John was born and raised in the San Jose area and has performed with numerous rock bands over the past twenty years. A member of RIPPIN since 2007, John brings an amazingly energetic performance every time out.
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Staff: Percussion — Eddie Jimenez
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Staff: Live sound — Dennis Fish
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Staff: Studio engineer, asst producer, live sound — Christopher Bentley
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