Michael J  Paepke Productions
Michael J Paepke

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.

  • THE DECADENT 80'S, THE HAIR, THE MUSIC, THE HAIRSPRAY?

    MICHAEL J & KEYBOARDIST FROM PETRA BAND.

    MICHAEL J & KEYBOARDIST FROM PETRA BAND.

    MICHAEL J. & LOUIE WEAVER (DRUMMER FOR PETRA)
BACKSTAGE IN CHASKA, MN.

    MICHAEL J. & LOUIE WEAVER (DRUMMER FOR PETRA)
    BACKSTAGE IN CHASKA, MN.

    FELIX CAVALIERE (THE RASCALS) & MICHAEL J. @ MOONDANCE JAM WALKER, MN.

    FELIX CAVALIERE (THE RASCALS) & MICHAEL J. @ MOONDANCE JAM WALKER, MN.

    MICHAEL J. PAEPKE W/MONTEREY JACK BAND.
ANNANDALE, MINNESOTA.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    REIGN PHOTO SHOOT 1986.
    I'M THE WEIRDO ON THE RIGHT WITH PUFFY HAIR.

    THE ORIGINAL REIGN BAND, ST. CLOUD, MN, 1986.

    THE ORIGINAL REIGN BAND, ST. CLOUD, MN, 1986.

    SINGING FOR MY SUPPER AS DAY JOB WAS NOT AN OPTION BACK IN 1989.

    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.

    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"

    L-R: JORDAN PAEPKE, MICHAEL J. PAEPKE & SHOWBIZ ICON & MENTOR: "TOMMY BARTLETT"

    OLIVER MAGNUM SUMMER TOUR 1989.

    OLIVER MAGNUM SUMMER TOUR 1989.

    OLIVER MAGNUM, TULSA OKLAHOMA, 1989.

    OLIVER MAGNUM, TULSA OKLAHOMA, 1989.

    GAZZARI'S PARKING LOT, HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA, BEFORE SHARK ISLAND SHOW.

    GAZZARI'S PARKING LOT, HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA, BEFORE SHARK ISLAND SHOW.

    GREASE LIGHTNING AT MEDINA BALLROOM ROCK N WRESTLE II.

    GREASE LIGHTNING AT MEDINA BALLROOM ROCK N WRESTLE II.

    "GREASE LIGHTNING BAND" CIRCA LATE 80'S-EARLY 90'S.

    "GREASE LIGHTNING BAND" CIRCA LATE 80'S-EARLY 90'S.

    THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME, CLEVELAND OHIO.

    THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME, CLEVELAND OHIO.

    DEALFEST 2008

    DEALFEST 2008

    INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FEST 2008

    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!

    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

    JOHN LENNON'S (AFTER-BEATLES) LES PAUL

    TRICKED OUT CHOPPER WOW!

    TRICKED OUT CHOPPER WOW!

    B.B. KING'S "LUCILLE"

    B.B. KING'S "LUCILLE"

    BLACK STONE CHERRY KICKED MAJOR BOOTY!
NICE KIDS FROM DOWN SOUTH

    BLACK STONE CHERRY KICKED MAJOR BOOTY!
    NICE KIDS FROM DOWN SOUTH

    HE KEPT TELLING HIS ROADIE: "TURN ME UP MAN"

    HE KEPT TELLING HIS ROADIE: "TURN ME UP MAN"

    RICK DERRINGER SIGNING MY PROGRAM GUIDE.
HE IS STILL AMAZING ON THE GUITAR!

    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?

    "HUNKA HUNKA BURNIN' YNGWIE"
    FOR SOME REASON THIS PIC OF HIM REMINDS ME OF ELVIS?

    YNGWIE SHREDDING AWAY!

    YNGWIE SHREDDING AWAY!

    L-R (GEORGE LYNCH, MICHAEL J. PAEPKE, GEORGE'S WIFE)

    L-R (GEORGE LYNCH, MICHAEL J. PAEPKE, GEORGE'S WIFE)

     STEVIE RAY VAUGHN'S  AXE FOLKS!

     STEVIE RAY VAUGHN'S  AXE FOLKS!

    MICHAEL J. PAEPKE ROCK'S THE EAST COAST!

    MICHAEL AND KATIE ROCKIN' "OKRA'S" IN MANASSAS VIRGINIA.

    MICHAEL AND KATIE ROCKIN' "OKRA'S" IN MANASSAS VIRGINIA.

    HELLO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LET'S ROCK!

    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!)

    ON DRUMS: GEORGE "BAM BAM" SHEPPARD (ERIC JOHNSON, DIZZY GILLESPIE, TALKING HEADS, FRANK ZAPPA, WEATHER REPORT, JUST TO NAME A FEW!)

    ROCK N ROLL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ROCK N ROLL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    INTRODUCING THE BAND

    INTRODUCING THE BAND

    RIFFMASTER RIFFING WITH THE "PRIMATES BAND"
IN MANASSAS VIRGINIA.

    RIFFMASTER RIFFING WITH THE "PRIMATES BAND"
    IN MANASSAS VIRGINIA.

    L-R MICHAEL PAEPKE, GEORGE SHEPPARD, KATIE SAALBACH. LIVE 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.

    RIFFMASTER AND BAND ROCKING JV'S CLUB IN FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA.

    Just Me

    MISC. SHOT'S

    Pat Travers Band (Soundcheck) Medina Ballroom

    Pat Travers Band (Soundcheck) Medina Ballroom

    Davey T. (Pat Travers Band) Medina Ballroom

    Davey T. (Pat Travers Band) Medina Ballroom

    Louie Weaver (PETRA), Chaska Mn.
9/11/2002

    Louie Weaver (PETRA), Chaska Mn.
    9/11/2002

    Felix Cavalier (Rascals) and M.J. Paepke Moondance Jam
1997

    Felix Cavalier (Rascals) and M.J. Paepke Moondance Jam
    1997

    Backstage w/Paul Testa (Keyboard player for Corey Stevens).

    Backstage w/Paul Testa (Keyboard player for Corey Stevens).

    Taste of Mn 1999 Michelob / KQRS Stage.

    Taste of Mn 1999 Michelob / KQRS Stage.

    Taste of Mn 1999 w/ The Radio Band

    Taste of Mn 1999 w/ The Radio Band

    RIFFMASTER ROCKIN' THE MEDINA BALLROOM 1990

    RIFFMASTER ROCKIN' THE MEDINA BALLROOM 1990

    Survivor & Scandal @ Northern Lights Casino 11/17/07

    L-R  KATHY DEAL MARK DRUBAY, GREG DEAL

    L-R  KATHY DEAL MARK DRUBAY, GREG DEAL

    PAEPKE PROD.'S AGENT (J.D. STICE) & SCANDAL GUITARIST: KEITH MACK

    PAEPKE PROD.'S AGENT (J.D. STICE) & SCANDAL GUITARIST: KEITH MACK

    MARK DRUBAY (SURVIVOR) & RIFFMASTER BACKSTAGE AT NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO

    MARK DRUBAY (SURVIVOR) & RIFFMASTER BACKSTAGE AT NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO

    KEITH MACK (SCANDAL) & MICHAEL J. PAEPKE HAMMING IT UP @ NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO

    KEITH MACK (SCANDAL) & MICHAEL J. PAEPKE HAMMING IT UP @ NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO

    STEVE VAI & HIS BAND MEET PAEPKE PRODUCTIONS L.L.C.

    GUITAR VIRTUOSO (DAVE WEINER) AND MICHAEL J. PAEPKE

    GUITAR VIRTUOSO (DAVE WEINER) AND MICHAEL J. PAEPKE

    DAVE WEINER HAS PERFORMED ALONGSIDE JOE SATRIANI, STEVE VAI, ETC. ETC. ETC.

    DAVE WEINER HAS PERFORMED ALONGSIDE JOE SATRIANI, STEVE VAI, ETC. ETC. ETC.

    ZACK (CRAZY FINGERS) WEISENGER AND MICHAEL J. PAEPKE

    ZACK (CRAZY FINGERS) WEISENGER AND MICHAEL J. PAEPKE

    J.D. STICE AND ZACK HAM IT UP BACKSTAGE @ STATE THEATRE 9/19/07

    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 AND MICHAEL BACKSTAGE @ STATE THEATRE CONCERT 9/19/07

    JEREMY COLSON (MICHAEL SCHENKER, STEVE VAI) DRUMMER EXTRAORDINAIRE & MICHAEL J. PAEPKE

    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 VAI & PAEPKE PRODUCTIONS REP. JEFF STICE (HISTORIC STATE THEATRE MPLS) 9/19/07

    STEVE AND MICHAEL  BACKSTAGE  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 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

    STEVE SIGNING PICKGUARD OF MY LES PAUL STUDIO AND CD COVER

    MICHAEL J. LIVE IN ARIZONA

    FRED PAEPKE

    FRED PAEPKE

    Mike P.

    Mike P.

    FRED PAEPKE

    FRED PAEPKE

    MICHAEL J. PAEPKE

    MICHAEL J. PAEPKE

    In The Studio with Dr. Fink of Prince & The Revolution Fame

    DR. FINK AND RIFFMASTER TAKE A BREAK BETWEEN TAKES.

    DR. FINK AND RIFFMASTER TAKE A BREAK BETWEEN TAKES.

    L-R  RIFFMASTER PAEPKE, JACQUES WAIT-ENGINEER AND PRODUCER-MATT FINK

    L-R  RIFFMASTER PAEPKE, JACQUES WAIT-ENGINEER AND PRODUCER-MATT FINK

    THE INCOMPARABLE GREGORY DEAL: DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR, YOU NAME IT!

    THE INCOMPARABLE GREGORY DEAL: DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR, YOU NAME IT!

     ENGINEER - JACQUES WAIT (MARK MALLMANN, TRIP SHAKESPEARE, SEMISONIC) JUST TO NAME A FEW.............................

     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.

    THE BOY'S TAKE A BREAK DURING ONE OF THEIR 14-HOUR DAYS IN THE STUDIO.

    Workin' Dog's 2006 Tour

     (L-R)  RIFFMASTER, BUTCH MATTERS, "THE DOG"

     (L-R)  RIFFMASTER, BUTCH MATTERS, "THE DOG"

    HOW FAST IS TOO FAST?

    HOW FAST IS TOO FAST?

    LIVE @ STARS AND STRIKES

    LIVE @ STARS AND STRIKES

    ROCK N ROLL!

    ROCK N ROLL!

    RIFFY'S FESTIVAL RIG (100 WATTS OF SHEER TERROR)

    RIFFY'S FESTIVAL RIG (100 WATTS OF SHEER TERROR)

    THANKS ALOT BRIAN, CANT SEE ANY OF THE FAN'S!

    THANKS ALOT BRIAN, CANT SEE ANY OF THE FAN'S!

    CORN AND CLOVER FEST, HINCKLEY MINNESOTA

    CORN AND CLOVER FEST, HINCKLEY MINNESOTA

    FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET!

    FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET!

    Michael J. Paepke & The Reign

    The Mighty Reign Band Taste of Minnesota 2000

    The Mighty Reign Band Taste of Minnesota 2000

    TASTE OF MINNESOTA 2000 KQRS STAGE

    TASTE OF MINNESOTA 2000 KQRS STAGE

    TASTE OF MINNESOTA 2000

    TASTE OF MINNESOTA 2000

    THE REIGN JULY 2003  L-R GERALD (SAMMY) PETERSON, DARIN HENDERSHOT, RIFFMASTER GENERAL, MARK (SCHENKER)PETERSON.

    THE REIGN JULY 2003  L-R GERALD (SAMMY) PETERSON, DARIN HENDERSHOT, RIFFMASTER GENERAL, MARK (SCHENKER)PETERSON.

    DOUBLE LEADS ALA: MARKY AND RIFFY

    DOUBLE LEADS ALA: MARKY AND RIFFY

    HOT DAY (100 DEGREES) HOT BAND (THE REIGN), TASTE OF MINNESOTA  JULY 2003

    HOT DAY (100 DEGREES) HOT BAND (THE REIGN), TASTE OF MINNESOTA  JULY 2003

    Michael J. Paepke & Blu Iris 2004 Tour

    Michael J. and Joseph Lepore (Drums) 2004 Tour

    Michael J. and Joseph Lepore (Drums) 2004 Tour

    THE BAND HIT'S THE STAGE UNDER VEIL OF DARKNESS.

    THE BAND HIT'S THE STAGE UNDER VEIL OF DARKNESS.

    SPONSERED BY MILLER BEER

    SPONSERED BY MILLER BEER

    COSMIC SHREDDAGE!

    COSMIC SHREDDAGE!

    RIFF MAESTRO?

    RIFF MAESTRO?

    RIFFY AND NEW FAN (PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE NAKED MAN IN BACKGROUND OF PICTURE)

    RIFFY AND NEW FAN (PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE NAKED MAN IN BACKGROUND OF PICTURE)

    IT'S ALIVE!

    IT'S ALIVE!

    ATTACK OF THE MAD AXE SLINGER!

    ATTACK OF THE MAD AXE SLINGER!

    MICHAEL J. LIVE @ TASTE OF MINNESOTA

    ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD WITH MICHAEL J. PAEPKE

    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

    THE REIGN L-R 
    GERALD (SAMMY) PETERSON, DARIN (RIMSHOT) HENDERSHOT, MICHAEL J. PAEPKE, MARK (SCHENKER) PETERSON

    CAN YOU HEAR ME UP THERE?

    CAN YOU HEAR ME UP THERE?

    "Workin Dog Himself"

    GREG YOUNKER AND "THE RIFFMASTER"

    GREG YOUNKER AND "THE RIFFMASTER"

    GREG & RIFFY KICKIN' BOOTY!

    GREG & RIFFY KICKIN' BOOTY!

    2 V OR NOT TO V?

    2 V OR NOT TO V?

    RARE BLU IRIS PERFORMANCE IN ST. PAUL (CIRCA 2004)

    RARE BLU IRIS PERFORMANCE IN ST. PAUL (CIRCA 2004)

    BLU IRIS @ SCHULLER'S TAVERN, GOLDEN VALLEY MINNESOTA 2004

    BLU IRIS @ SCHULLER'S TAVERN, GOLDEN VALLEY MINNESOTA 2004

    RIFFY WITH BLU IRIS @ SKINNER'S PUB ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 2004.

    RIFFY WITH BLU IRIS @ SKINNER'S PUB ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 2004.