Michael J  Paepke Productions

THE RIFFMASTER SPEAKS

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    • Had the opportunity to see Swamp da wamp on the Sixthman cruise. They rocked the boat! An awesome must see band.

    • Thanks for a rockin great time!! You are all so much fun!!!

    • Keep rockin' Michael. You're an inspiration to us all. Arlo Hennings - manager Shawn Phillips, Shawn Phillips dot com

    • It's good to be here with you all, let's keep this music world going...

    • I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the man in the band who came up to me after the incident. You are a real stand up guy! It would have been even more heartfelt though, had it been the Husband of the woman.

    • Thanx for directions to the legion!! Glad I had the wrong number!!~!

      I look forward to watching you jam live!!!

      Sackman

    • Finally got around to checking out your site. Very cool. The song "Rolling With the Thunder" is kick ass. I will put a link up for you on the Legendary Kingdoms site: www.legendary-kingdoms.com when I next get around to working on it.

    • Mike,

      The last minute 50th birthday party gig up in Alex at the Barn a couple of weeks ago went well.

      Thanks for the gig. John, Gene and David from BLUE STEEL

    • Hi Mike, thank you so much for your note. That was a wonderful compliment, very nice of you to take time to do that. I was very thrilled to be asked to write & sing on Hodsdon's project. We were very pleased with how it turned out. I'd be happy to send you a disc if you'd like. Take care, Jake

    • Hey Michael! Been trying to holler but you are one busy man!! Thanx for the support at ThrillSeekerz! Your banner is up in the links page!! Holler when ya get a chance!

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Reviews from Fans

Dale Prax ·President, Independent Business Unit at Exel Transportation

To: Michael Paepke

Date: December 26, 2009

Dear Michael,
I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

Details of the Recommendation: "Michael Paepke is the hardest working guy in The Minnesota music scene. Michael has helped me to book some of the best cover, original and tribute bands in the region. He knows this business and knows the talent he represents . Michael is also a very accomplished musician. If you need help in the Minnesota music market...Michael is your go to guy"
Service Category: Entertainment
Year first hired: 2008 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Good Value


Review of SILENT TEAR by MICHAEL J. PAEPKE &THE REIGN 
Genre: Metal 3.2

Real Metal returns with a vengance.
Finally somebody remembered what it was to sing. A metal song where the guitarist knew how to fly and the singer could sing. Kicks ass, guys.
Mr. Bud
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 29th, 1999
Severe ass kickin!
what can i say, everything kicks severe ass. way to go. great production job. you produce it yourself. singer and guitar are especially cool. love the multiple vocal tracks. remeniscent of the scorpions.

Extra Credit: Guitars, Drums, Bass, Production, Lyrics, Melody, Beat, Mood, Originality, Most Bitter Breakup Song.
- angry_hour
Etna (Hick Central), California
January 20th, 2000

Metal sounds like Metal
The intro riff was incredible, it's what metal guitar should sound like. The singers voice was right on the spot. The drummer could've been a little bit better, but he fit in nicely. Only problem I encountered was the lack of a bass line. The recording was even good. This is a pretty good bad ass band.
- Derangemanager
Miami, Florida
January 12th, 2000

Review of SILENT TEAR by MICHAEL J. PAEPKE &REIGN
Genre: Metal 3.2

bringing metal back for 2000!!!!!
killer track would like to hear more of this band.....if the rest of the songs are like this it would be worth buying..gets me foot tapping.


Review of SILENT TEAR by MICHAEL J. PAEPKE & REIGN 
Genre: Metal 3.2

A band with a lot Of Skill.
Hey guys. I like this a lot. It reminds me of a band I know. And I think your guitarist is very good. keep it up.

Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Production, Lyrics, Melody, Best Potential Movie Soundtrack.




I just watched your myspace video. It rocks, nice
vocals man! I want to hear that in person sometime.
Happy Holidays and I hope good health comes your way!!
F.B.K.


Hi MJP!
Thanks you for letting me hear your work! I like the song, I'm curious, did you do all the instruments or was this with a band?
Good guitar work, with a very '80's kind of sound that unfortunately we just don't seem to hear enough of with the dark, hate, life sux metal and rap crap that seems to be all over the radio these days. I like the sound and sentiment of this song, and with you mentioning the recording is from the '80's I think you nailed what was going on and where your heart is music wise.
The dynamics in the song keep it interesting considering it's a 4:12 long song, which isn't too long, but you know how todays "short attention span" society is now-a-days. The song doesn't seem to ever get redundant with the build-ups and it stays interesting with repeated listenings...very good! I listened to it 4 times before writing this.
On a special note I can't help but get past how much this might sound like typical solo Ace Frehley, like the stuff he did outside of KISS in the '80's. Without any more info on who is on this recording, I can only assume that is you singing and doing the guitar work. Have you ever thought of being Space Ace in a KISS tribute band? Or picking up the song "Shock Me" for your band? Man, your vocals nail Ace on this song, and I mean that as a compliment.
Thanks again for letting me hear some of your work...I like it!
Take care MJP! See you down the road my friend, Bilvis ;-)