February 17, 2023

It’s the 11th year of All Messed Up, Milwaukee’s annual randomized musical experiment!
The drawing was fantastic! Thank you to everyone who helped pull this event out of its three year hiatus…
There were a few things last night I forgot to announce like band name submission deadline and this years special challenge, so please take a minute and read the details below.
There were also a handful of people not at the drawing. If you didn’t get your missing band mate contact info at the drawing, or if you cannot reach someone (it’s possible I screwed something up too!) please get in touch with me.
I’ll recap the rules once more here in case anyone needs a refresher…

♫ There are a total of 14 bands, consisting of 4 people each. The bands will perform over a two-night showcase at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn on Friday February 17th and Saturday February 18th (7 bands each night). Each band needs to come up with a 15-20 minute set of original music and ONE cover song. The event takes place in a bar, and is therefore 21+ only.

♫ Every year has an added stipulation that is like an extra challenge that keeps things fresh. Since it’s been a few year since we’ve done this I wanted to keep it simple and also possibly give people a seed idea for song writing and/or cover choosing. This year’s challenge is that ONE of your songs- it can be an original or your cover- has to PROMINANTLY feature the number of your band. I’m not going to get into semantics about how prominently other than basically – it should be noticeable. If you didn’t see your band number at the drawing, they will be posted in the rough roster below. If you don’t understand the challenge, please contact me for more explanation.

♫ If someone drops out of your band for whatever reason, do not panic. Think of it as an opportunity to team up with someone who isn’t a quitter, or if you choose to continue on with just existing members, a chance to be a trio?
Should you want a replacement- Contact me, and I will randomly draw from the reserve list and get you and your new bandmate in touch. Unfortunately, as of right now there is no reserve list. I’m hoping that changes but for the moment if someone drops- you’re a trio. Think of this as motivation to recruit some reserves and do everything you can to make shit with your existing band mates work.
You may not recruit others from outside specifically for your band. You may not swap members with other bands. You may not quit a band and sign up again as a reserve in the same year- you CAN quit come back next year in a band, and everyone is welcome at the shows always. Also, if you need to drop out of your band, please let me and your band know as soon as possible.

♫ Each band must name itself by Sunday January 1st at 11:59pm. This must come in the form of a Facebook message, email, text message, or written on paper. If you do not submit a name, I will name your band for you. No amount of begging or excuses will change my mind. By this date, I also need to know if your band can only play one of the two nights. I’ve got to make the schedule and get posters made, etc…but I will try my best to accommodate bands with a schedule conflict. I’m juggling 14 bands so please keep show date requests to real conflicts– not just because you don’t want to play a certain night. Once the schedule is made, I will not change it. There’s plenty of time to plan ahead.

♫ To keep things running smoothly, there will be shared equipment on stage each night. After the schedule comes out, I will begin asking for volunteers who want to offer up their gear. The following will need to be provided:
– 1 Drum set
– 2 Guitar amps
– 1 Bass amp
– Linneman’s PA system and mics.
I know not every band fits this exact setup, but it works for most people. Jim can also run instruments directly through the PA. You should bring your own instrument cables, pedals, picks, drumsticks, etc.. Jim has Vocal mics for us to use however if you’d like to bring your own feel free. In the past, depending on who is loaning the drum kit, drummers have been asked to bring their own cymbals. More on that once the schedule comes out.
♫ If anyone would like to still sign up on for the reserve list, WE NEED YOU!!!!! just message me via my Facebook, the AMU FB page, or email me (Jess) Olivekroha@gmail.com with your name, email, phone number, vax proof and the name(s) of anyone who you absolutely cannot be in a band with (these requests will be honored and kept confidential).

ALL MESSED UP YEAR 11 ROSTER:

Band 1:
Alex Sitze
Jacob Mcelrone
Jacob Otten
Ryan Walkoe

Band 2:
Max Hey
Shane Bric
Paul Taldone
Tyler DuChateau

Band 3:
Nicholas Gardner
Ian York
Chris Haise
Casey Nieznanski

Band 4:
Alex Klosterman
Zacke Lyons
Daniel Klebar
Joe Kirschling

Band 5:
Brandon Chapin
Jess Kroha-Anderson
Avery Luedke
Stephen Carriger

Band 6:
Rob Anderson
Mick Sweigert
Harley Jensen
Maggie Dahlberg

Band 7:
Rachel Orheim
Jake Wild
Sam Alberts
James Mechoir

Band 8:
Todd Ciske
Erica Veto
Justin Engelbart
Dave Lucas

Band 9:
John Jucemich
Alex Ogden
TW Hansen
Gary Struck

Band 10:
Joel Kasda
Jasmine Mace
Ryan Claxton
Max Williamson

Band 11:
Owen Goldin
Robert Sinkey
Brendan McDonough
Stephen V. Anderson

Band 12:
Lupe GOmes
Araelee Berberich
Tony Walczak
Mitch Coey

Band 13:
Charlotte Williams
Nick Amhaus
Patrick Havican
Casey Ulbert

Band 14:
Dave Rothenmaier
Cj (Conner) Hall
Ryan H. Nelson
Ted Pedrina