ABOUT
A Complete MESS is a rock, metal, punk band from Olathe Kansas. It's consists of 6 members all with varying influencial styles and perspectives. This band has been around for awhile, and has gone through some member and style changes but just as strong as ever.
Gavin Lee - Clean Vocals
Yo what's up everybody, my name is Gavin, I'm the clean vocalist for the band. I had always done choir growing up and loved singing but never had a connection to a band until I met Derrick, he got my foot into the door and got my start off as an acoustic writing project with him, then he put ACM together and asked me to be the clean vocalist. One dream I have for this band is to keep doing what we do, make music for not only us but for other people to connect to. And do some awesome gigs, and throw down some recordings for an album. Look forward to seeing you all in the crowd! Thanks!
Influences: Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, Issues, Heartist, Of Mice and Men, A Day To Remember, Ice Nine Kills, and various other artists.
Derrick Manes - Un-Clean Vocals
I was Born in December of 1994, and I have been living through Rock n' Roll all the way to present day. I Live for music, I breathe music, and I will die with music still pumping through my veins. Green Day has always been my biggest influence in music and I always wanted to be just as successful as them, so I took the reins playing lead guitar In a band from Kansas City called FreedomClutch in May of 2010 and quit shortly after A Complete MESS started in March of 2015, due to personal issues with myself and relations with others. My goals with this band is honestly to reach new grounds with things I've never been able to try before, as well as try and reach other people and touch their emotions with not only our music but with stories and just things we have all been through together, or individually. I've learned that life is short, so live it to its fullest. Even when it may seem like you have nothing, just remember this, "Sometimes nothing is a real cool hand." Thank you for joining our army, be proud to be MESShead and don't you ever look back. Not a glance. Forward motion is a really important thing, just keep pushing. Love all you guys, keep it punk!
Kyle Potter - Guitar
Who the hell is Kyle? Our guitarist is Kevin??
If you have seen Kyle, he is lost and scared and just looking for his owner. Please contact us if you have seen him. Make sure he doesn't lick his own poop.. he does that sometimes. We will provide a reward of hot pockets and scooby doo treats if you can find him.
His influences are Nickleback, Creed, Lady Gaga, and his tail.
Daryn Ferry- Guitar
I'm a smart ass guitarist who hasn't taken the time to write a bio so people can know things about me. So for all you know, I pick my nose all the time, steal peoples food when they aren't looking, and have a secret crush with someone in the band. I raise Llamas in my backyard and love swimming in my kiddy pool.
My influences are Clay Aiken, Shakira, Ronald McDonald, the guy who lives in the box down the street, and my imaginary friend Carl.
Bears, Beets, BattleStar Galactica
Aaron Finster - Bass Guitar
"I got into music when I was in the 4th grade learning how to play the cello. I moved onto learning the bass in 6th grade. I fell in love with it and tried joining a band as fast as I could. For years I took lessons from Music House and played in bands set up by Aaron Sizemore, the owner. Eventually I got into harder music genres and started my own band in high school. I also taught myself how to play guitar and drums during this time. Took a hiatus while I attended K-State but now I am back and as pumped as ever to be playing shows again."
Influences - A Day to Remember, August Burns Red, The Word Alive, Memphis May Fire, Of Mice and Men, Jamies Elsewhere and so much more.
James Rome - Drums
Hey I'm James... The "Drummer" for A Complete MESS, a lot of you have seen my ehem.... Bubble fiasco... But know this I CAN BLOW BUBBLES. I'm just not very good at it. Plus he's a great guy... Uhhh anywho.
My influences are:
A Day To Remember, Of Mice & Men, Van Halen, and Jamie's Elsewhere (with Aaron Pauley)