Welcome to Element 13 - Milwaukee's Hottest Cover Band!

If you are looking for a young, energetic, talented and professional band that can accomodate to every occasion from: city festivals to church festivals, from corporate events to weddings, from clubs to charity events, look no further. Element 13 is the band for you. "E13" was formed by four friends in Milwaukee in 2005. All four of them grew up playing music. Between them they have more than 65 years of music experience. (Read each of their bio's below) After the four played a few jam sessions together they decided their combined talent needed to be used for more than just fun; it needed to venture outward. With 4 days of prior notice, the guys were asked to play their first show for a friend in the Third Ward in downtown Milwaukee. That first show generated so much praise and attention from the crowd, all suspicions were confirmed; E13 would make a name for itself. With their professionalism, versatility, wide range of music, stage presence, energy, and talent, the band quickly drew great attention from businesses, organizations, city officials and major venue owners in the Greater Milwaukee and Chicago-land areas. In 2007 E13 set the record attendance for any band at 'The BBC', and at 'Live: on North' on Milwaukee's east side. They have have a long list of satisfied clients such as: Riversplash Summer Soulstice (North Ave block party) Harley Davidson Museum Dynamic Events Mortensen Construction Corporate Event Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Cedarburg Strawberry Festival Cedarburg Harvest Festival Bella Lei Salon C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions Liberty Mutual Insurance Event The Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club House of Harley-Davidson Spring Bike Show House of Harley-Davidson Winter Bike Show The Milwaukee Ale House City of Milwaukee Tree Lighting Festival Bradford Beach House Special Olympics of Wisconsin - Bradford Beach Polar Plunge Mo's Irish Pub- Downtown Milwaukee Mo's Irish Pub- Wauwatosa Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation - Benefit Trinity Three Irish Pubs - One year anniversary party, New Years Eve, St. Patricks Day Mikeys Milwaukee Rock Bottom Brewery Bub's Irish Pub Paulie's Pub and Eatery Papa Giorgios Pub The Sandbar - Pewaukee Generations - Waukesha Lindey's on Lake Beulah Saz's Restaurant Wisconsin State Fair St. Paul Church Festival South Milwaukee Lion's Fest St. Gregory the Great Church Festival Weddings done to date: 11 Many Corporate and Private Parties Since coming together in 2005, E13 has played to packed houses all over southeast Wisconsin, reminding everyone why E13 has become one of the hottest, and most popular cover bands in Wisconsin. Their summer calendar is just about full with shows and they are currently filling up the fall and winter months Read what others have said: "With this band playing this event sounds more like a party" -Fox 6 news "We have had a lot of bands play here at Mikeys, but Element 13 is by far one of the best. They have a fantastic draw, bringing fans from all over the area to hear their great covers, from The Outfield to U2 to Peter Gabriel. You are sure to have a great time dancing and singing along at any of their shows." Dan Moore (Manager- Mikeys Milwaukee) "This is a great Milwaukee Band" -Mark Metcalf (Actor) *Element 13, LLC is a FULL SERVICE Entertainment Company!* Click on the e13 Entertainment Button on the top of the page to find out more about the services they offer! Looking to Book e13 at your Bar, Festival or Event? Click on the Contact Button on the top of the page and fill out the easy email form!
Click on the Band Member's Name to check out their Profile. Jim Donaldson - Lead Vocals / Guitar Mike Gaethke - Lead Guitar / Vocals Dave Scottberg - Bass / Vocals Nick Obrochta - Drums / Percussion Elementhirteen Uses Shure IEMs and Mics, AKG Mics, Nady Mics, QSC Amps, Yamaha Speakers, JBL Speakers, Sonic Speakers, Behringer Mixer, Furman Power Conditioner, and DBX Driverack