Matt Feinberg Music
RAMA the band
Band Bio
The creative brainchild of veteran NYC musicians/ composers Rafael Carrasquillo and Matt Feinberg, RAMA is an eclectic prog rock/ jazz fusion band. An ensemble of international musicians drawn together by a love of great writing and explosive live performance. Our emphasis is original compositions and unique interpretations of the classics (rock, jazz, blues and classical music). We like to provide a visual experience to augment the sonic explosion that is RAMA. Our first EP “Welcome to RAMA” is all original compositions; a blend of high energy grooves, swinging jazz changes with rock intensity. “
“Can’t stop listening to the first track Blondes Have More Fun”
– Robin Lee (former Program Director at WZZO-FM Allentown, PA and Afternoon DJ on WMMR-FM Phila., PA.)
“Love this! Reminiscent of some Jethro Tull and Deep Purple with hints of Pink Floyd and Jazz-rock fusion. Bravo!”
– Carl Marcucci (The Indie Blend Radio)
With several sold-out showcase shows under their belt already, RAMA is ready to engage and captivate a wider audience.
For Booking Information Contact:
Matt 917.445.4627 mattfeinbergmedia@gmail.com
Rafael 201.208.3333 rcstate@gmail.com
LIVE SHOWS
- April 4th, 8 - 10PM Shrine NYC NYC
- June 14th 9:30 -10:30PM The Delancey, Lower East Side, Manhattan, NYC
MUSIC
ARTIST BIO
Rafael Carrasquilla (Keyboards) - a prolific pianist, keyboard/synth/moog player, and soundscape artist, Rafael has been on the music scene for over 40 years touring worldwide and recording music projects, TV, movies and live theater.
A native of Puerto Rico, Rafel was in the very popular rock band “Radio Pirata”, who hits included El Loco "No Me Dejes Así" "Historia Real" and the #1 hit "Todavía". In 2000 Rafael relocated to New York City, and for the last 24 years has performed and worked with a wide range of artists including Jesse Malin, Rob Deluca, Joe Taino, Dancin’ Machine, John Gilbert, Keith Emerson, CVM, and Critical Mass. In 2014 Rafael joined the New York Theremin Society, where he studies and performs with notable exponents of the exotic instrument
Matt Feinberg (Bass/ Vocals) – Matt has played and recorded with top artists including Rick Derringer, rockabilly legend Sleepy LaBeuf, James Chance, David Bennet Cohen (Country Joe and the Fish), The Hot Heads, CBGB favorites The Young and Fabulous, Poppa Chubby, The Holmes Brothers, Jimmy Destri ( Blondie). He was a member of the house band at the legendary Dan Lynch Bar in NYC and also at Manny’s Car Wash along with Big Ed Sullivan. His band “The Venus Incident” was part of the 2005 New York Jazz Festival lineup headlined by Jen-Luc Ponte and Stanley Clarke.
Aside from his performance abilities, Matt is a composer having written for independent films, TV commercials, and was a house session player for Sirius/XM Radio Productions. A seasoned sideman bass player/ vocalist around the NYC club scene, Matt also performs solo on acoustic guitar. In 2020 Matt did a sold-out show at NYC’s Bitter End with fellow songsters Kathleen Galgano and Steve Henry of Wormburner Man.
Nadav Snir (Drums) - Israeli native Nadav Snir started playing drums at the age of 16. He soon was a vital player in the local Israeli music scene, playing and recording with different rock & jazz artists. Throughout these years Nadav has absorbed elements and flavors of the local Mediterranean-music traditions. In 1999, Nadav moved to the US and earned his BFA degree in music performance from the Conservatory of Music at SUNY-Purchase College. His versatility on drums enabled him to perform & record with artists from many different genres: Jon Faddis, Stella Mars, Arthur Lipner, Adam Rogers, Gene Perla, Ted Rosenthal, James Camack, Francois Moutin, Cameron Brown, Heather Cornell & Manhattan Tap, The Doug Ferony Show Band, Sal Scott & Gene Benson's Big-Band, Dekel Bor Trio, MacTalla Mo'r, The Burr Johnson Band, Neil Alexander & NAIL, Herb Deutsch, Brian Dolzani, Debbie Friedman and Shirona. Nadav has also written for and performed with many modern dance companies.
Lucciano Pizzichini (Guitar) - Born and raised in Argentina, Lucciano’s virtuosity has been evident from a young age. After playing the jazz/rock circuit in South America, Lucciano made his way to New York and soon became an integral part of RAMA. His stunning solos having been taking the city by storm, and at just 25, he is just beginning what will be a long and successful career with a group of high -profile New York musicians.
