From Yonkers New York, this dynamic
rock/pop band has been
entertaining audiences in the New York
metropolitan area for the past four
years. Led by singer/songwriter/
guitarist Ralph
Conte and Timmy Rehn
on bass guitar, The Riff Bangers songs
feature clear, clever lyrics with exciting
vocal performances; highlighted with
rhythmic, melodic bass lines and tasty guitar
parts. Conte has
been writing songs to rave
reviews for over 15 years and is a familiar face in
the bars and clubs of New York City’s
West Village and Lower East Side.
The group has an extensive
catalog of
original material and is looking for a
major distributor.
The Riff Bangers gave high-powered, extremely successful performances at CBGB’s,
Kenny’s Castaways, The Lions Den, The C-Note, The Baggot Inn, and Playland Park last year and will begin playing live
gigs again this spring. Ralph has played gigs with many great NYC musicians
over the years including veteran rock guitarist Doug Walker (formally of the Harry Chapin Band). Conte can be seen performing both original and cover music all over NYC and the tri-state area. This prolific songwriter enjoys playing solo acoustic as much as with his band, The Riff Bangers,
and receives just as many compliments on his music for his original compositions, as well as his groove oriented
arrangements of classic rock and blues standards.
Their latest CD “Have Pen Will Travel”
features ten new original numbers. They
may be contacted anytime to purchase
CD’s or for gig or fan club information
by email at r.conte@att.net