Apparel
Mad Monkey Creations
Bold graphic designs for people who wear what they’re into. Drop-style releases, community-driven concepts, and original art — available on Etsy and TeePublic.
The Portfolio
Every brand built to own its lane.
Chicago, IL · Art · Music · Software · Apparel
Seven brands.
One creative machine.
Mad Monkey Creative LLC is a Chicago-area collective co-founded by Bill Janness and Rick Kelly. We build independent brands across apparel, software, music, and education — each with its own voice, audience, and identity.
7
Brands
3
Industries
2
Founders
Chicago
Home Base
Music Culture
Gear Headz
Made for players, not just fans. A dedicated collection inside Mad Monkey Creations built around musicians, gear obsessives, and the culture that comes with it.
Kids Apparel
Mad Monkey Kidz
Playful, gift-ready tees for kids and toddlers — born from the same bold design DNA as Mad Monkey Creations, just sized for the little ones.
Fan Engagement
Where Has Benny Been?
A gamified scavenger hunt that turns casual fans into loyal community members. Benny hides in plain sight — find him, earn rewards, and stay plugged into the Mad Monkey world.
SaaS Platform
Time To Plate
Event planning meets meal management. Recipe organization, real-time cook scheduling, guest management, and allergy tracking — one platform for hosts who take food seriously.
Music & Education
Rick Kelly Studio
Real guitar theory. Real DAW workflow. Rick Kelly’s YouTube channel and digital products help working musicians move from bedroom jams to studio-ready releases.
Record Label
Indigo Jazz
A boutique label for original music that doesn’t fit neatly in a box. Co-founded by Rick Kelly and Bill Janness — home to jazz, fusion, and blues. Rick Kelly’s Blue Mangata EP is out now.
Guitar & Music
Rick Kelly Guitar
The main web home for guitarist Rick Kelly — guitar lessons, theory deep-dives, music releases, and the full catalog from Indigo Jazz. One stop for everything Rick.
Coming Soon
New Brand
More products and services are in development. Stay tuned for the next addition to the Mad Monkey Creative portfolio.
About Mad Monkey Creative
The company behind the brands.
Who We Are
Built for people who build things.
Mad Monkey Creative LLC exists because Bill Janness and Rick Kelly kept creating — and needed a structure that could hold it all. The company connects an independent portfolio of brands across apparel, software, music, and education, providing shared infrastructure, cross-promotion, and strategic direction while every brand keeps its own identity and audience.
Based in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
Contact
Let’s talk.
Press inquiries, partnership proposals, licensing, or just a question — we read everything.