Detroit Mike :: Keyboardist & Blues Musician

"Detroit" Mike Hepner.
Keyboardist For:

NRQ New Rhythm Quartet
Lady J Huston & The Fireballs
Rheda K's Jazz Krew

As excitement grew in Las Vegas for "Detroit" Mike and his skills as a master improviser and talented multi-genre keyboardist a new band being formed by guitarist, Guy Amato had a chance to jam at a open mic with Mike. Guy immediately knew that he wanted Mike to be part of his new exciting band named NRQ (short for New Rhythm Quartet) Four experienced musicians which also include amazing bassist, Tod Andrews and a fantastic drummer, T. G. LaFredo who all have backgrounds in Blues, Jazz, R & B and Gospel will be exploring the music of their favorite artists. Reaching back to post-bop era classics and contemporary jazz of the past three decades, the group retains the original compositions as a basis for ensemble playing and improvisation. Mike says that "Although blues is one of his number one genres, he has always wanted to play songs by artists such as Al Jarreau, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Chuck Loeb, Les McCann, Lee Ritenour, Fourplay and Jimmy Smith, just to name a few. I have now found the musicians that not only can handle this type of music, but have a passion to play it. "The band will have a focus of creating one of the tightest rhythm sections in Las Vegas so that they can also add horns, singers or whatever is needed to handle any type of gig!

As luck would have it, BMA award winning Lady J Huston was also at the same jam and later asked Mike to be a part of her band, Lady J. Huston & The Fireballs that now has won 2013 "Best Blues Band" by the Entertainment Consumer's Exchange, Inc.!

Although Mike will remain available to play with other groups and as a solo and studio artist, you will certainly enjoy his talents with both of these amazing bands!

Like them on Facebook now! Lady J Huston & The Fireballs | NRQ (New Rhythm Quartet)

Blue Shores - Michael Hepner's Solo Blues CD

Purchase my solo CD Blue Shores.
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Solo CD Released!

After several years as the keyboardist/producer for the Elwood Splinters Blues Band Michael was asked by his fans to do a solo CD. "Blue Shores", a culmination of amazing improvisational songs showing just how much Mike loves everything from Boogie Woogie to Blues and from Jazz to New Age. Hear clips of the CD and many of the bands Mike has had the honor to play with by clicking here.