Zef Raček Music

This Friday (27.02.2026) we will be opening the night at Vereinshain’s Morhclub event in Bamberg. We start at 19:30. ⚠️ Tickets for this night are sold out so if you didn’t get any, check out Thursday, Saturday or Sunday’s line-ups. You surely won’t be disappointed. If you did get tickets, we’ll see you there! We’ll have CDs, cassettes and vinyls for sale (cash and PayPal only) ✌️ Thanks to Moritz and all the organisers of this great event. It will be a blast.

E-werk Kellerbühne, Erlangen 6.12.2025 🕗 20:00!
See you there?!


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Marker/pencil/typewriter poster by Zef ✍️

A peek behind the curtain… The morning of May 11th, we loaded the gear into two cars and drove to Nuremberg. We unloaded everything into the MUZ Studio (part of Musikzentrale Nürnberg). Antonio was in charge of sound engineering, recording and mixing with the assistance of Mirko. Alexia and Lukas were in charge of video, on VHS and HD, respectively. We, the Zef Raček Band, Lorenzo, Martin, Guillermo and Zef, were well prepared and performed 5 songs with energy and passion. About 8 hours later, we packed up and headed back to Bamberg. We were proud of what we achieved and look forward to showing you and getting your feedback. Special thanks to Inora Records for their support!

Will you join us for the premiere on YouTube on Thursday, October 2nd ,at 20:00 CET? 📺 🍿 Check out our link in bio and push the “Notify me” button on YouTube. While you’re there, subscribe to our channel! 🔔 If you can’t make it on Thursday, we welcome you to watch it anytime you can. Thanks for your constant support and see you soon!

It is with great pride and excitement that we officially announce Zef Raček’s vinyl release of the LP “Pepe Vive”, available in classic black or Hazy Apricot 🍑

The original digital (and limited-edition CD-R) release was on February 6th, 2020, just in time for the covid-19 lockdown. All plans to promote the album via live performance had to be cancelled. This is the album’s second chance and we’d like to inform you where you can purchase this gem that we have worked on so hard:

Online: 💻 www.inorarecords.com (see link in bio)

In store:
🏬 Ultra-Local, Barcelona, ES
🏬 Hot Shot Records, Bremen, DE
🏬 Monochrom Records, Bamberg, DE
(More shops coming soon)

🎤 And, of course, at one of Zef’s shows. See the previous post for an overview of 2025 gigs.

✨ The package includes a fully-printed sleeve with lyrics and credits on one side and some of Zef’s drawings on the other side.

💰 Price: 22 euros on inorarecords.com plus shipping
In store, the price varies from 20 to 25 euros. Ask for it by name :)

For full album credits, check out the Inora Records website or Bandcamp page (link in bio)

Playing a few gigs:
🎤 Saturday, June 28th at Musikzentrale () in Nürnberg, DE with as part of the .v._ event

🎤 Saturday, August 30th at Střelák (.ostrov) in Praha, CZ with (performing solo)

🎤 Saturday, November 8th at Hospoda Kaiserburg () in Nürnberg, DE

Come share some moments with us. Bring a friend. ✌️
P.S. The Pepe Vive vinyl will be available at the merch table at all the shows :)

This Saturday, join us for a double concert: Franconian Funk Federation at 20:00 pm 🕗 and Zef Raček Band at 21:15 🕘

🎟️🎟️🎟️ Tickets can be bought at our 👉 Link in Bio 👈 Merchandise will be on sale 💿 Come and have a drink and a good time with us 🍻

Where? KUFA Kulturfabrik () Ohmstrasse 3, 96050 Bamberg
When? Music starts at 20:00 and ends at around 22:30
What? A double-bill concert
Why? For a great evening full of original music
Who? and

Poster design by
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This Thursday (12.12) we are playing a very special concert at Hopfenhaus Bamberg da Andrea (Austraße 16) at 20:30. Come have a good time with us 🍻 🍷 🫒 No entry fee, no excuses 🍾 🥃 🥪

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The Basic Design EP is the result of a chance meeting of two North Americans who find themselves living in small Bavarian cities, still getting accustomed to the way of life in Germany and feeling the need to express themselves. After a brief telephone call, Zef, who lives in Bamberg, traveled by train to Ian’s basement studio, located in Würzburg, about an hour away. A weekend later, they emerged from the cellar with a song.

Ifyouwannago, a song completely improvised during this short session, which was fueled by homemade hummus and strong margaritas. Neither Zef nor Ian had any expectations but were satisfied with what they had created. Little did they know that this would only be the first of four successful weekend recording sessions.

School of Thought was written during session number two with Ian in Würzburg. Again, Zef took the train from Bamberg and a weekend of basement recording ensued. School of Thought emerged from pure ambition, from the frustration of losing a wallet and from the exuberant joy of later finding said wallet.

Torn Up is the third single from the Zef Raček and Ian J. Savage studio collab. This time, friend and collaborator Mike Hennessy Picard (Harvest Soon/ ) flew in from Edinburgh to contribute ideas, stories and a solid bass line. Coincidentally, without knowing, this song was recorded on the same night that Zef and Mike’s former bandmate Nick Huston passed away. He was one of those people that made the hard times easier. We miss you Nick. Rest in peace.

The title track, Basic Design, is the final song recorded during these weekend sessions (although it opens the EP). Its title and lyrics were inspired by a book that Zef found lying around Ian’s flat written by Kenneth F. Bates. For this session, bassist Michael Hennessy Picard, once again flew over from Edinburgh to record. The song came together between grocery shopping and ping pong sessions.

For full EP credits, navigate to Zef’s Bandcamp (link in bio)

Released September 17, 2024

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Thanks to my band for a great performance in Prague on September 7th. Left to right:

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Martin Wohlgetan
Lorenzo Fortunati

Here’s to many more 🍻

Thanks to .ostrov and Petr Klouček for helping set up the show. Thanks to the wonderful audience for listening, dancing and singing along. We can’t wait to play in Prague again.

Photo by .inc 📸

Come one, come all! We need your support!
✨ When? Friday, 20.09.2024 Doors: 17:30 Start: 18:00 Zef Raček Band: 20:30
✨ Where? at the Sängerheim Gaustadt / Altes Kino (Aufbaustraße 16, 96049 Bamberg)
✨ What? R.I.O. (Rock in Oberfranken) band contest
✨ Why? To see who will win the “Band of the Year” in Upper Franconia
✨ Who? and you coming to cheer us on!
Thanks! Vielen Dank!

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