Rodney Allen, Jr.
- Atlanta, GA
- Saxophone Player
- 26 Verified Bookings
P R. said “Rodney was such a delight. He played beautifully and was such a gentleman. Everybody loved him! We can’t wait for an excuse to book him again.”
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I perform keyboard covers of popular music from a wide variety of genres, styles, and time periods. With my super-portable rig, I can play whatever you want, however you want, where and whenever you need it. I’m your go-to musician for all occasions, and I’ve always got a few tricks up my sleeve to make for a unique and unforgettable performance!
Instrumental covers are my specialty, but I can play and sing if desired. I also play guitar, melodica, and synthesizer. Some of my other services include custom songwriting, recording and production, session work, and filling in with bands. Need help with literally anything music-related? Send me a message, and I'll see what I can do!
Tyler played at our Mardi Gras party and he exceeded all of our expectations. Everyone loved him. He has a great repertoire of songs which were perfect for our event. I would recommend him without hesitation.
We had a very good time. Tyler kept us entertained the whole time!
Tyler is absolutely amazing! Very professional and very talented piano player. He is great at reading the crowd and keeping everyone happy. Every single person at our event mentioned how wonderful he was. We will definitely book him for all of our future events.
Tyler was absolutely fantastic!! He played to the crowd and was incredibly personable! The guys that I had booked Tyler to play for loved him and keep talking about how much fun they had singing while he played! They refuse to let me book anyone else next time we have an event in Florida!! Highly Highly Recommend Tyler!!!
Wow! We booked Tyler for an NYE dinner event at our restaurant. His set list was absolutely spot on for the vibe we were aiming to create.
We’ve booked artists in the past who can’t seem to stay within our preferred volume range, but this was never an issue with Tyler.
Throughout the night, we had multiple guests and staff relay how much they enjoyed Tyler’s musical talent and song choices.
Finally, Tyler was the epitome of professionalism from start to finish, and always responsive when it came to my messages leading up to the event.
I highly recommend Tyler Acosta for any live music event! We will definitely be booking him again.
Tyler was amazing! We picked out several songs we wanted him to play for our wedding ceremony and gave him the option of what to play as guests arrived and as they were leaving the ceremony. He absolutely amazing is with is incredible skill! Tyler even stayed to play while the wedding party took pictures!
Price Range: $75 - $400
Gig Length: 10 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
I aim to provide unique keyboard covers that suit the venue I'm playing at. I play most of my covers using just a piano sound, but there are a couple songs for which I mix in some additional sounds and beats. I enjoy matching songs that have congruent chord structures and performing them live in a medley or mashup style. I like to blend similar-sounding works from different genres to create a surprising and dynamic performance.
If you don't have any specific song/genres to request, I'll read the mood of the event and adjust my setlist to best complement the energy of the venue, always making sure that the volume stays at a comfortable level. If I'm playing at a restaurant or café, you'll probably hear a lot of pop covers played in an easy-listening style. If it's more of a low-fi venue, I might play some of indie hits and downtempo stuff. If I'm playing at a festival or sporting event, I'll probably play some 80's synthpop and rock ballads, as well as some high-energy modern day pop and alternative classics. If you'd like me to play for a private event such as a wedding or birthday party, we can communicate and develop a personalized setlist, and I can learn any songs you want me to if you give me enough notice.
I grew up in Springfield, Missouri, as the oldest of seven siblings in a big, Catholic, homeschooling family. I started learning piano when I was six, but it wasn’t until I figured out how to learn songs by ear that I began to really enjoy it. I started performing at restaurants and events while I was in high school to save money for college.
In 2016, I left home to study Computer Science at Truman State University. I spent most of my free time practicing, performing, and recording music. I was the Director of Praise and Worship at our campus’s Catholic Newman Center, as well as the Production Manager for 88.7 KTRM. I formed the indie geek rock band Khan Queso with my friends, and we played over forty shows. I recorded and produced our debut album “Khan You Hear Us Now?”, and planned a festival and a tour to promote it. I also produced and released a solo single, “5W4H”, in November 2019.
I graduated in 2020, and then God brought me to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in Saint Louis, to see about becoming a Catholic priest. In addition to prayer and studying philosophy, I picked up electric guitar, organized open mic nights, and played in rock and jazz groups with my seminarian brothers. After a very fruitful eight months, I discerned that He was calling me elsewhere. With great peace, I left the seminary in March 2021, worked a summer job as a youth missionary, and then moved to Mary Esther, Florida in August 2021 to start my current job as Music Director for Saint Peter Catholic Church. Outside of my job, I’m playing with the 80s MTV cover band Arcade Sounds in Panama City Beach, and looking to book solo gigs as my schedule allows.
My main setup:
Yamaha DGX-640 Portable Grand with "X" stand and seat - main instrument
Shure PGA48 Dynamic Vocal Microphone and stand - if vocals are desired
Powerwerks 40-Watt PA - battery-powered keyboard and vocal amplifier with Bluetooth (if filler music is needed)
25ft Power Reel - has four additional outlets
Small table - for business cards and tip jar, if space allows
Additional hardware and software:
Hohner 37-Key Melodica
Yamaha reface DX Synthesizer
Yamaha S03 Synthesizer
teenage engineering PO-16 Factory Sequencer
Fender Acoustic Guitar
Epiphone Les Paul Special Electric Guitar and BOSS Katana 50 MKII Amplifier
Focusrite 2i2 Recording Interface (3rd Gen)
Sterling ST151 Condenser Microphone
Zoom H1 Portable Recorder
Ableton Live 9 Suite
Mainstage 3
KORG Gadget for Mac
May 11, 2024 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Mass (repeats every Sat) |
May 12, 2024 • 8:00am - 11:00am | Mass (repeats every Sun) |
June 12, 2024 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Nonprofit Event |
March 31, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
February 03, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | House Party |
October 19, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
September 10, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
September 09, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
August 27, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
August 26, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
August 20, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
August 19, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
July 23, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
July 22, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
July 16, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
July 15, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
June 18, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
June 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
June 11, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
June 10, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
May 28, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
May 27, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
May 14, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
May 13, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
April 02, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
April 01, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
March 26, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
March 25, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
March 05, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
March 04, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
February 19, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
February 18, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
February 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Dinner Party |
January 29, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
January 28, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
January 15, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
January 14, 2022 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
December 18, 2021 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
December 17, 2021 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Arcade Sounds |
December 03, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | The Vine |
October 28, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 09, 2021 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
February 14, 2020 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 31, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
April 21, 2019 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Easter Party |
December 31, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 20, 2018 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 13, 2016 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Gailey's Breakfast Café |
August 06, 2016 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Gailey's Breakfast Café |
My setlist is very flexible. If you would like me to play a specific song/songs, be sure to let me know as far in advance as possible so that I can learn and arrange the song(s) if I need to.
The following is a list of some of my "go-to" songs for most events:
A Teenager In Love (Dion and the Belmonts)
Africa (Toto)
Alive Again (Matt Maher)
All of Me (John Legend)
Apologize (OneRepublic)
Beautiful Things (Gungor)
Belle (Jack Johnson)
Beyond The Sea (Bobby Darin)
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
Budapest (George Ezra)
Cherub Rock (The Smashing Pumpkins)
Clocks (Coldplay)
Dirty Paws (Of Monsters and Men)
Don't Stop Believin' (Journey)
Don't Stop Me Now (Queen)
Don't You Want Me (The Human League)
Everything in its Right Place (Radiohead)
Fix My Eyes (for King & Country)
Haven't Met You Yet (Michael Bublé)
Hey Soul Sister (Train)
Hey There Delilah (Plain White T's)
Ho Hey (The Lumineers)
Home (Phillip Phillips)
Hotel California (The Eagles)
I Need Your Love (Calvin Harris/Ellie Goulding)
Karma Police (Radiohead)
Let Her Go (Passenger)
Little Talks (Of Monsters and Men)
Lord, I Need You (Matt Maher)
Midnight City (M83)
Minecraft (medley from the game soundtrack)
Paradise (Coldplay)
Photograph (Ed Sheeran)
Piano Man (Billy Joel)
Pumped Up Kicks (Foster The People)
Sail (AWOLNATION)
Say It Ain't So (Weezer)
Sedona (Houndmouth)
Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes)
Speed Of Sound (Coldplay)
Take A Walk (Passion Pit)
Take Me Out (Franz Ferdinand)
Take On Me (a-ha)
The A Team (Ed Sheeran)
The Proof of Your Love (for King and Country)
The Scientist (Coldplay)
The World At Large/Float On (Modest Mouse)
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
True Love Waits (Radiohead)
Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Where It's At (Beck)
Yellow (Coldplay)
Radiohead, Coldplay, for King & Country, The Head And The Heart, Fleet Foxes, Jack Johnson, Matt Maher, The Lumineers, OK Go, Mutemath, Muse, The Killers, The White Stripes, Switchfoot, Grouplove, Gorillaz, Foster The People, Bobby Darin, John Coltrane, Video Game Soundtracks
I need to be within 25 feet of a working power outlet. Other than that, I've got all my own equipment! If you're planning an event in a very large space, however, I may require additional sound equipment.
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