- Milwaukee, WI
- Singing Guitarist
- $500 and up
V P. said
“Great performer.
Professional!
Great Value!!
Do not miss out on the chance to hear Andrew and his supporting band ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ”
Ethan Keller
Overview
My solo show is a diverse mix of originals and covers, ranging from acoustic folk to funky improvisation on a loop station. The Ethan Keller Group is a 9-piece blues/jazz/funk band with a horn section and lady backing vocalists, and features almost exclusively original songs.
Reviews
12 reviews
Sarah W.
June 26, 2023Ethan is AMAZING!!
We hired Ethan for our Grand Opening and he was AMAZING!! He did such a great job, and his music fits perfectly for a night full of mingling and fun! Our guests not only enjoyed the music but loved talking to him as well. Would definitely recommend Ethan. Thank you!!!!
Hired as: One Man Band
David R.
June 12, 2021Well balanced afternoon of entertainment
Great variety of music performed well
Hired as: One Man Band
Matthew R.
May 26, 2020Amazing!
Ethan went above and beyond to make sure my mom’s bday surprise went perfectly. He was on time, sounded great, and stayed beyond his slot to play for fun. He is awesome and I highly recommend him for any occasion!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ethan Keller
Thanks Matthew it was an honor to play some of my favorite music for such a radically awesome lady. She is a real rockstar.
Jason S.
January 4, 2020Great entertainer
He showed up on time and had a great, fun
attitude all evening
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ethan Keller
Thanks for having me over for you birthday party Jason -- that was quite an honor. The whole crew was awesome and I had a great time.
Tiffany R.
September 2, 2019Ok
Great voice. Was on time and kind. Downfall was he didn’t play the entire time. We welcomed him to eat and be social but unfortunately it seemed like he was there with intention to do just that and not actually play. I was pretty disappointed. Thought maybe he would play a little longer since so many breaks were taken but that wasn’t the case.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Ethan Keller
Wow. Well I had a great time.
The first person to welcome me was the client's father, who asked me questions about music and cidermaking. I brought cider and peach soda to share which everyone seemed to love. I felt very welcomed anf at home right away. I ate wonderful home made food (bombazos and quesadillas and fried chicken). I talked to almost everyone at the party. Everyone was very cool. I heard tons of awesome feedback from so many party attendees! One woman tipped me a lot of money. The guest of honor was gracious and complimentary.
The time the client requested was 5.30pm to 8.30pm. I began playing outside on the lawn promptly at 5.30. It began to rain lightly at 7pm but not too bad so I played until 7.15. After a very short break I began to play again and then it began to rain harder so I tore down my equipment with the help of party guests and by around 7.45 I was set up and playing in the garage. I played until 8.30. I would have loved to stay and party longer but I had already worked a full day before I came to Delevan, and had a long way to drive in the rain to see a loved one I had not seen in days.
Usually, if a client is desiring a commitment from an entertainer other than the one previously agreed upon (i.e. extra music), they might communicate a desire and make some kind of offer. The client neither specifically asked me to play longer, nor made any offers for me to stay.
It seems like everyone at the party had a good experience except the host.
Booking information
Price range: $200 - $2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
What to expect
As a solo artist, I'm compact and travel with my own sound, and I generally can entertain any crowd all night with covers and originals. As a full band, EKG plays 95% original music and requires a larger sound system. Three hours of music is generally considered a full evening of music, and both solo and band performance can oblige both requests.
About
Ethan Keller is a singer-songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was voted Best Solo Artist in the 2011 Milwaukee Music Awards, and Best Pop Artist in the 2011 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards.
The founder and former front man of the eclectic funk-rock outfit, The Green Scene (named "America's Best Unsigned Band" in Jim Beam's 2001 National Rock Band Search), Ethan has always been known for originality, diversity, and depth. Musically and professionally, Keller wears many hats. He has been performing and promoting since 1993, has made appearances at renowned clubs and festivals in over 35 states, and has sold over 10,000 albums.
Over the years, Ethan has supported a stylistic smorgasbord of acts, like Rusted Root, Willy Porter, Erin McKeown, Glenn Tillbrook, Umphreys McGee, Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, Grupo Fantasma, Better Than Ezra, Lucky Boys Confusion, Citizen King, The Lost Trailers, Night Ranger, Third Eye Blind, and Hanson.
Ethan’s 2010 EP entitled Profit, was co-produced by Grammy-winning engineer Ted Greenberg ("Standing in the Shadows of Motown"), and has aired on over 250 radio stations nationwide. Keller's most recent full-length album, entitled Goin Down in History, Goin Down in Flames, was released in 2013 on Driftless Records. Ethan’s music is currently in rotation at WYMS 88.9 Radio Milwaukee.
Additional booking notes
Self-sufficient sound system solo performance:
ONE JBL 15 inch powered speaker
(full) Ethan Keller Group
9-piece band:
drums
electric bass
electric keys
two electric guitars
saxophone (tenor)
trumpet (and flugelhorn)
two backing vocalists
one lead vocalist
Services offered
Past booked events
June 2023
22
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Brookfield, WI
December 2022
31
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Oak Creek, WI
June 2021
05
Saturday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Marion, WI
September 2020
02
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Glendale, WI
May 2020
25
Monday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
January 2020
03
Friday
Nightclub Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Monona, WI
August 2019
31
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Delavan, WI
July 2019
27
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
22
Monday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Green Bay, WI
May 2019
11
Saturday
Holiday Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Greenfield, WI
September 2018
02
Sunday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Crystal Lake, IL
February 2018
22
Thursday
Launch Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Brookfield, WI
December 2017
30
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Countryside, IL
September 2017
30
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Long Grove, IL
July 2017
19
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Elkhorn, WI
08
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Elkhorn, WI
September 2016
09
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Traverse City, MI
June 2016
17
Friday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
07
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Oshkosh, WI
January 2016
23
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
West Allis, WI
September 2015
28
Monday
Corporate Event
11:30pm - 11:45pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
09
Wednesday
Product Promotion
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Wauwatosa, WI
August 2015
19
Wednesday
Wedding Engagement
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
Set list
Mostly Original music
Some artists covered:
James Brown
Steely Dan
Bill Withers
Bobby Caldwell
JJ Grey and Mofro
Otis Redding
The Band
Beck
Gang Starr
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince
Beastie Boys
many more
Influences and inspiration
Steely Dan
Beck
Yes
Frank Zappa
Bob Dylan
James Taylor
James Brown
JJ Grey & Mofro
The Greyhounds
Stone Temple Pilots
Pearl Jam
Blind Melon
A Tribe Called Quest
Beastie Boys
Setup requirements
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