Anker

Cranbury, NJ

Starting at $500

Travels up to 150 miles

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2014.09.20 - Grover's Mill Coffee House in West Windsor, NJ

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2014.10.04 - "Taste Budds" in Red Hook, NY

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Overview

Anker is a high-energy solo singing guitarist playing as a "modern-day 1-man band". With a repertoire of 450+ songs covering 75+ years of rock and pop, his performances adapt easily to breweries, festivals, private events, corporate gatherings, and community celebrations.

Using a dynamic rhythm-lead guitar style with subtle looping and electronic drum accompaniment, Anker creates a layered live sound while maintaining the flexibility of a solo performer. Fully self-contained with professional sound equipment, he provides a polished, reliable performance that engages audiences while fitting comfortably within the atmosphere of the event.


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Booking information

Price range: Starting at $500

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - $1 million general liability / $2 million aggregate coverage, COI available upon request

What to expect

Audiences can expect a polished, engaging performance that naturally scales to the environment — from relaxed daytime markets to lively evening crowds. Anker reads the room and adjusts song selection, pacing, and dynamics to match the audience and atmosphere.

Expect recognizable favorites covering over 75 years of rock and pop, delivered with full-band energy through a dynamic rhythm-lead guitar style supported by subtle looping and electronic drum accompaniment.

Performances are interactive when appropriate but never intrusive. The focus is always on creating a comfortable atmosphere where audiences can sing along, relax, or simply enjoy the music.

Setup is clean and efficient, with professional sound equipment and a streamlined load-in process. Volume and set pacing are always tailored to suit the venue, ensuring the music enhances the event without overpowering conversation.

The result is a dependable, crowd-aware performance that supports the flow of the event while keeping audiences engaged.

About

With roots stretching back to the 1990s, Anker has built a strong regional presence across New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and the Hudson Valley as a high-energy "medern-day 1-man band" delivering full-band impact from a single stage position.

Far from a typical acoustic act, Anker’s signature rhythm-lead guitar style blends percussive grooves with melodic lead work. Subtle looping and electronic drum accompaniment expand the sound while maintaining the flexibility and control of a solo performer.

His repertoire includes more than 450 songs covering over 75 years of rock and pop, along with original material from four album releases and multiple singles. Sets move seamlessly between familiar favorites and original compositions, keeping audiences engaged across a wide range of settings.

A consistent presence on the regional circuit for more than a decade, Anker performs regularly at breweries, wineries, festivals, private events, and community celebrations. Each performance is tailored to the environment — from high-energy evening crowds to relaxed daytime markets or attentive listening-room audiences.

Fully self-contained with professional sound equipment, Anker understands the pacing, reliability, and adaptability required for live events. Organizers value his polished presentation, clear communication, and ability to engage diverse audiences while maintaining appropriate volume and atmosphere.

Anker continues to expand his regional footprint while delivering performances built on experience, preparation, and respect for the room.

Additional booking notes

Anker is fully self-contained with professional-grade sound equipment suitable for both indoor and outdoor events.

Technical requirements are minimal:
• Access to a standard grounded electrical outlet within approximately 20 feet of the performance area
• Protection from direct rain or severe weather for outdoor performances
• A clearly designated performance area is appreciated to allow safe setup and prevent equipment interference during the event

The sound system is well suited for small to medium-sized venues such as breweries, wineries, private events, community gatherings, and festival performance areas.

Typical setup time is approximately 30–45 minutes with efficient load-in and teardown.

Performance formats are flexible and commonly structured as:
• 60–90 minute festival or event sets
• 2-hour market or community event performances
• 3–6 hour brewery, winery, or private event performances

Anker is experienced working with event coordinators and production teams to ensure smooth scheduling, efficient setup, and appropriate volume levels for the venue.

Set list

Repertoire: More than 450 songs covering over 75 years of rock and pop.

Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
Flowers – Miley Cyrus
It's My Life – Bon Jovi
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Teenager in Love – Dion
Enjoy the Silence – Depeche Mode
Heart of Glass – Blondie
Shine – Collective Soul
Simply the Best – Tina Turner
Gypsy – Fleetwood Mac
It's Time – Imagine Dragons
I Won't Back Down – Tom Petty
A Little Respect – Erasure
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Float On – Modest Mouse
You May Be Right – Billy Joel
As Good As I Once Was – Toby Keith

Artists with deeper repertoire selections include:
Bruce Springsteen
Grateful Dead
Tom Petty

Influences and inspiration

David Bowie, Bon Jovi, John Mayer, Richard Hawley, Coin, Collective Soul, Foo Fighters, Colin Hay, Iggy Pop, Grateful Dead, Tom Petty.

Setup requirements

Self-contained professional sound system provided.

Access to a standard grounded electrical outlet within approximately 20 feet of the performance area.

For outdoor events, a tent or overhead cover is required to protect equipment from rain or direct sun.

A clearly designated performance area helps ensure safe setup and prevent equipment interference.