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Heat has been playing for 13 years.

You may remember it as Tropical Heat . . . once upon a time.

Peter Flash is the Business Manager and leader of the band.

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kari_bio_pic Kari Rae

Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keys

Kari is the female lead vocalist of "Heat" and "Kari Rae & That Guy". She also adds acoustic guitar and keys for both configurations. She has performed in the following bands: Big City, Take 5, Heartless, Vamp, SpeakEasy, and Tropical Heat.

peter_bio Peter Flash

Lead Guitar/Acoustic Guitar/Vocals

Peter is the lead guitarist and vocalist for "Heat" & "Kari Rae & That Guy". Peter (AKA) "Flash" has performed in the following bands: Focal Poynt, Departure, Big City, Take 5, Heartless, Vamp, and Tropical Heat.

mykel_bio Mykel Alekzanderh

Drums/Percussion/Lead Vocals

Mykel is Heat's Drummer Extraordinaire. In addition to rockin' the the rhythm section, he is a Lead Vocalist and Master Percussionist. Heat is lucky to have him.

Mykel has performed in the following bands: Tropical Heat, Gerard, John and the Conqueroo, Woolton Paris & Yahoo to name a few.

doug_bio Doug Kreitzman

6, 5, or 4 String Bass, Upright Bass, Vocals

Doug has performed in the following bands: SpeakEasy, Catch a Wave, Duel Rock and many others. This guy is a band's answer to "Who can hold down the fort?" Doug will make you re-think what the bass is really about!

richie_bio_2 Richie Haning

Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Richie has performed in many great bands: SpeakEasy, Duel Rock & Focal Poynt. Richie still works his magic in Duel Rock . . . in addition to performing with Heat. He is "fluid motion" on the guitar and a heck of a team player.

mike1 Mike Hetzel

Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals

Mike is a wizard on Keys. He plays Organ, Synth and Piano. In addition, Mike has a beautiful tenor voice. He can play and sing just about anything we throw at him . . . and then some. Mike is also the respected leader of Duel Rock and a featured member of SpeakEasy. We value his musical expertise in Heat!