Michael J. Paepke has been performing and booking since the age of 14.
Paepke Productions L.L.C. has consistently worked hard for Artists for over 20 years, always striving to provide the best entertainment at an affordable price.
We dont just sit around and wait for the phone to ring, we make things happen!
With over 25 years of booking experience, Michael J. Paepke is one of the top Agents in Minnesota.
Just a few of the acts represented by Paepke Productions L.L.C.:
. SHELBY'S VOYAGE BAND
. LITTLE TEXAS
. THE SOULMATES BLUES REVUE
. TUMBLIN DICE-ROLLING STONES REVUE
. UTTER CHAOS BAND
. SHELBY'S VOYAGE BAND
. RUBBER SOUL THE BEATLES TRIBUTE
. THE DEEPFREEZE
. MR. CROWLEY-TRIBUTE TO OZZY OSBOURNE
. ANTHONY GOMES BLUES BAND
. NEW SOUL COWBOYS
. EDDIE MAC BAND
. HOMEWARD BOUND-TRIBUTE TO SIMON & GARFUNKLE
. ELIJAH BLUE BAND
BRIAN NAUGHTON BAND
SUB LEVEL 6-MUSIC FOR MINNESOTA HIPPIES
BROADBAND-ALL FEMALE COUNTRY BAND
BOSTON GRANT & THE JOHNNY CASH REVUE
COOL BRITANNIA- TRIBUTE TO BRITISH ROCK DUO
CHRIS HERRIGES
SWAMP DA WAMP
CLEAR BLUE BAND
SHAWN VOUGEOT BAND
WENDY T-#1 IMPERSONATOR OF DOLLY, REBA, PATSY AND CHER.
PATINA VINTAGE SWING BAND
SHELLY BUSH & THE BUSH BABIES
DISTILLED BAND
ROCK CANDY BAND
IN THE FIELDS
KARL COMMERS-#1 NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE
STEVE BAER
2112-RUSH TRIBUTE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDERS
THE REIGN
DAGMAR & THE SEDUCTONES
JUNES GOT THE CASH
DANETTE DANIELS BAND
DOG BUTTERFLY-#1 TRIBUTE TO HEART
REVELATION- A TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY
SONIK ENVY
SNAK ATTACK
VACQUEROS-MARIACHI BAND
POISONED- #1TRIBUTE TO POISON
OVATION-PRINCE TRIBUTE
PLUS MANY MANY MORE...................................................................................
Michael's credit's include: Featured vocalist on the song "Minnesota" on "Venture 17 CD",Has performed with legendary drummer: George Sheppard (Frank Zappa, B-52's, Dizzy Gillespie,Jimmy Thackery) Performed with C.B.S./Epic recording artist's: Shark Island while living in California. Sang Male vocal part on 1989's People Helping People project. 1996 M.S. Society Corporate sponsor of the year award for The State of Minnesota; performed live at Taste of Minnesota 7 years in a row; staff Writer for The Scoop Magazine; Client Services Manager for Precision Powerhouse 1999-2003; 1987 Twin City Best Guitarist competition placed 7th in the state. 1988 Twin Cities Best Guitarist competition; toured with "The Reign" in U.S. and Canada 1987-1988. Also has appeared on numerous Television and Radio Jingles.
We have bands for all occasions, clubs, festivals, weddings, you name it.
Call Michael or Melissa @ 612-799-6049 763-545-9660.
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THE DECADENT 80'S, THE HAIR, THE MUSIC, THE HAIRSPRAY?
MICHAEL J & KEYBOARDIST FROM PETRA BAND.
MICHAEL J. & LOUIE WEAVER (DRUMMER FOR PETRA)
BACKSTAGE IN CHASKA, MN.
FELIX CAVALIERE (THE RASCALS) & MICHAEL J. @ MOONDANCE JAM WALKER, MN.
MICHAEL J. PAEPKE W/MONTEREY JACK BAND.
ANNANDALE, MINNESOTA.
REIGN PHOTOSHOOT 1986: L-R: CHRIS HANSEN, MICHAEL J. PAEPKE, DAVID G., BARRY ZENNER, LEA CAMPBELL.
L-R: MICHAEL J. PAEPKE, JASON KAPEL, JENNIFER RUTLAND, BABE'S IN LAKEVILLE, MN.
REIGN PHOTO SHOOT 1986.
I'M THE WEIRDO ON THE RIGHT WITH PUFFY HAIR.
THE ORIGINAL REIGN BAND, ST. CLOUD, MN, 1986.
SINGING FOR MY SUPPER AS DAY JOB WAS NOT AN OPTION BACK IN 1989.
MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. PICTURE WAS TAKEN IN 1985.
L-R: JORDAN PAEPKE, MICHAEL J. PAEPKE & SHOWBIZ ICON & MENTOR: "TOMMY BARTLETT"
OLIVER MAGNUM SUMMER TOUR 1989.
OLIVER MAGNUM, TULSA OKLAHOMA, 1989.
GAZZARI'S PARKING LOT, HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA, BEFORE SHARK ISLAND SHOW.
GREASE LIGHTNING AT MEDINA BALLROOM ROCK N WRESTLE II.
"GREASE LIGHTNING BAND" CIRCA LATE 80'S-EARLY 90'S.
THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME, CLEVELAND OHIO.
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INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FEST, DALLAS TEXAS APRIL 2008
RIFFMASTER & SHREDMASTER (ROB MARCELLO DANGER DANGER) @ GUITAR FEST DALLAS TEXAS APRIL 2008.
ROBERT IS ONE OF THE MOST UNDER RATED GUITARISTS IN THE WORLD HE IS INCREDIBLE!
JOHN LENNON'S (AFTER-BEATLES) LES PAUL
TRICKED OUT CHOPPER WOW!
B.B. KING'S "LUCILLE"
BLACK STONE CHERRY KICKED MAJOR BOOTY!
NICE KIDS FROM DOWN SOUTH
HE KEPT TELLING HIS ROADIE: "TURN ME UP MAN"
RICK DERRINGER SIGNING MY PROGRAM GUIDE.
HE IS STILL AMAZING ON THE GUITAR!
"HUNKA HUNKA BURNIN' YNGWIE"
FOR SOME REASON THIS PIC OF HIM REMINDS ME OF ELVIS?
YNGWIE SHREDDING AWAY!
L-R (GEORGE LYNCH, MICHAEL J. PAEPKE, GEORGE'S WIFE)
STEVIE RAY VAUGHN'S AXE FOLKS!
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MICHAEL J. PAEPKE ROCK'S THE EAST COAST!
MICHAEL AND KATIE ROCKIN' "OKRA'S" IN MANASSAS VIRGINIA.
HELLO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LET'S ROCK!
ON DRUMS: GEORGE "BAM BAM" SHEPPARD (ERIC JOHNSON, DIZZY GILLESPIE, TALKING HEADS, FRANK ZAPPA, WEATHER REPORT, JUST TO NAME A FEW!)
ROCK N ROLL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
INTRODUCING THE BAND
RIFFMASTER RIFFING WITH THE "PRIMATES BAND"
IN MANASSAS VIRGINIA.
L-R MICHAEL PAEPKE, GEORGE SHEPPARD, KATIE SAALBACH. LIVE IN MANASSAS VIRGINIA.
RIFFMASTER AND BAND ROCKING JV'S CLUB IN FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA.
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MISC. SHOT'S
Pat Travers Band (Soundcheck) Medina Ballroom
Davey T. (Pat Travers Band) Medina Ballroom
Louie Weaver (PETRA), Chaska Mn.
9/11/2002
Felix Cavalier (Rascals) and M.J. Paepke Moondance Jam
1997
Backstage w/Paul Testa (Keyboard player for Corey Stevens).
Taste of Mn 1999 Michelob / KQRS Stage.
Taste of Mn 1999 w/ The Radio Band
RIFFMASTER ROCKIN' THE MEDINA BALLROOM 1990
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Survivor & Scandal @ Northern Lights Casino 11/17/07
L-R KATHY DEAL MARK DRUBAY, GREG DEAL
PAEPKE PROD.'S AGENT (J.D. STICE) & SCANDAL GUITARIST: KEITH MACK
MARK DRUBAY (SURVIVOR) & RIFFMASTER BACKSTAGE AT NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO
KEITH MACK (SCANDAL) & MICHAEL J. PAEPKE HAMMING IT UP @ NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO
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STEVE VAI & HIS BAND MEET PAEPKE PRODUCTIONS L.L.C.
GUITAR VIRTUOSO (DAVE WEINER) AND MICHAEL J. PAEPKE
DAVE WEINER HAS PERFORMED ALONGSIDE JOE SATRIANI, STEVE VAI, ETC. ETC. ETC.
ZACK (CRAZY FINGERS) WEISENGER AND MICHAEL J. PAEPKE
J.D. STICE AND ZACK HAM IT UP BACKSTAGE @ STATE THEATRE 9/19/07
JEREMY COLSON AND MICHAEL BACKSTAGE @ STATE THEATRE CONCERT 9/19/07
JEREMY COLSON (MICHAEL SCHENKER, STEVE VAI) DRUMMER EXTRAORDINAIRE & MICHAEL J. PAEPKE
STEVE VAI & PAEPKE PRODUCTIONS REP. JEFF STICE (HISTORIC STATE THEATRE MPLS) 9/19/07
STEVE AND MICHAEL BACKSTAGE 9/19/07
STEVE AND MICHAEL CHATTING ABOUT ALCATRAZZ FROM 1985 AND HOW OLD THE KIDS ARE NOW.
STEVE SIGNING PICKGUARD OF MY LES PAUL STUDIO AND CD COVER
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MICHAEL J. LIVE IN ARIZONA
FRED PAEPKE
Mike P.
FRED PAEPKE
MICHAEL J. PAEPKE
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In The Studio with Dr. Fink of Prince & The Revolution Fame
DR. FINK AND RIFFMASTER TAKE A BREAK BETWEEN TAKES.
L-R RIFFMASTER PAEPKE, JACQUES WAIT-ENGINEER AND PRODUCER-MATT FINK
THE INCOMPARABLE GREGORY DEAL: DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR, YOU NAME IT!
ENGINEER - JACQUES WAIT (MARK MALLMANN, TRIP SHAKESPEARE, SEMISONIC) JUST TO NAME A FEW.............................
THE BOY'S TAKE A BREAK DURING ONE OF THEIR 14-HOUR DAYS IN THE STUDIO.
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Workin' Dog's 2006 Tour
(L-R) RIFFMASTER, BUTCH MATTERS, "THE DOG"
HOW FAST IS TOO FAST?
LIVE @ STARS AND STRIKES
ROCK N ROLL!
RIFFY'S FESTIVAL RIG (100 WATTS OF SHEER TERROR)
THANKS ALOT BRIAN, CANT SEE ANY OF THE FAN'S!
CORN AND CLOVER FEST, HINCKLEY MINNESOTA
FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET!
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Michael J. Paepke & The Reign
The Mighty Reign Band Taste of Minnesota 2000
TASTE OF MINNESOTA 2000 KQRS STAGE
TASTE OF MINNESOTA 2000
THE REIGN JULY 2003 L-R GERALD (SAMMY) PETERSON, DARIN HENDERSHOT, RIFFMASTER GENERAL, MARK (SCHENKER)PETERSON.
DOUBLE LEADS ALA: MARKY AND RIFFY
HOT DAY (100 DEGREES) HOT BAND (THE REIGN), TASTE OF MINNESOTA JULY 2003
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Michael J. Paepke & Blu Iris 2004 Tour
Michael J. and Joseph Lepore (Drums) 2004 Tour
THE BAND HIT'S THE STAGE UNDER VEIL OF DARKNESS.
SPONSERED BY MILLER BEER
COSMIC SHREDDAGE!
RIFF MAESTRO?
RIFFY AND NEW FAN (PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE NAKED MAN IN BACKGROUND OF PICTURE)
IT'S ALIVE!
ATTACK OF THE MAD AXE SLINGER!
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MICHAEL J. LIVE @ TASTE OF MINNESOTA
ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD WITH MICHAEL J. PAEPKE
THE REIGN L-R
GERALD (SAMMY) PETERSON, DARIN (RIMSHOT) HENDERSHOT, MICHAEL J. PAEPKE, MARK (SCHENKER) PETERSON
CAN YOU HEAR ME UP THERE?
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"Workin Dog Himself"
GREG YOUNKER AND "THE RIFFMASTER"
GREG & RIFFY KICKIN' BOOTY!
2 V OR NOT TO V?
RARE BLU IRIS PERFORMANCE IN ST. PAUL (CIRCA 2004)
BLU IRIS @ SCHULLER'S TAVERN, GOLDEN VALLEY MINNESOTA 2004
RIFFY WITH BLU IRIS @ SKINNER'S PUB ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 2004.
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