Ethan Keller

Rising Star Awards

  • 2010 Rising Star Award Winner

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Sunday, February 05, 2012
  • 11:00AM - Church Service
  • Markham, IL
  • Sunday, August 21, 2011
  • 8:00PM - Turner Hall Ballroom
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Saturday, July 16, 2011
  • 9:00PM - Bastille Days Festival
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Wednesday, July 06, 2011
  • 5:00PM - Concerts on the Square
  • Wausau, WI
  • Friday, February 11, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Celebration
  • Dubuque, IA
  • Sunday, September 12, 2010
  • 7:00PM - Church Service
  • Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Friday, September 10, 2010
  • 10:00PM - Union St Station
  • Traverse CIty, MI
  • Thursday, September 09, 2010
  • 9:30PM - Founders
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Sunday, July 04, 2010
  • 2:00PM - Community Event
  • Steubenville, OH
  • Tuesday, June 29, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Summerfest
  • Milwaukee, WI
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Location:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Milwaukee.
Pay Range:
$200-$2000 per event
Member Since:
2005
Primary Category:
Original Band
Additional Categories:
Acoustic Band, Alternative Band, Americana Band, Christian Rock Band, Classic Rock Band, Folk Band, Funk Band, Indie Rock Band, Jam Band, Jazz Band, Latin Band, R&B Band, Reggae Band, Rock Band, Salsa Band, Soul Band, Wedding Band, World Music Band
Influences:
Steely Dan, Soulive, Citizen Cope, Frank Zappa, Pearl Jam, Yes, Jamiroquai, Beck, Blind Melon, Beastie Boys, Bob Dylan, Tribe Called Quest, John Scofield, Freddie Hubbard, John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, James Brown, James Taylor

Group Members

  • Sean Williamson - Lead Guitar
  • Wes Block - drums
  • Kris Crow - keyboards, B3 Organ
  • Aaron Gardner - Tenor, Baritone saxophone
  • Jamie Breiwick - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
  • Matt Wilson - Bass
  • Ethan Keller - Guitar, Vocal
  • Dan Frame - Keyboards

Description

Ethan Keller is a singer-songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was voted Best Solo Artist in the 2011 Milwaukee Music Awards, and Pop Artist of the Year at the 2011 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards.

The founder and front man of the eclectic funk-rock outfit, Greenscene (1995-2005), and current leader of the Ethan Keller Group (est. 2004), he is known for his originality, diversity, and depth. Musically and professionally, Keller wears many hats. He is often spotted sporting other unique clothing. One writer said he wears "his spirituality on his sleeve;" Keller is also the son of a former Catholic priest.

Keller's new six-song EP entitled Profit, produced by two-time Grammy winner Ted Greenberg, released spring 2010 and currently airs on over 250 college stations nationwide, debuting in the top 5 CMJ adds in several markets. Ethan's music is in heavy rotation at WYMS 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, and has showcased on other commercial, college, and public radio stations globally.

Keller's songs have been featured on sites such as MySpace, iTunes, Zune and LaLa, and songs on Profit can be heard on several shows on the MTV network. Ethan has performed at prestigious venues in nearly 30 states, and sold over 10,000 records.

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Ethan's booking agency/production company, The Underground Musicians Coalition, (UGMC) works with up and coming acts throughout the Midwest, and nationwide. No matter what style of music or size of band you need, UGMC will provide you with only the most exceptional, and professionally respected players.

Song List

  • Word - Ethan Keller
  • Stranger - Ethan Keller
  • Something Deadly - Ethan Keller
  • Serafina - Ethan Keller
  • Profit - Ethan Keller
  • Papa please write me a sermon - Ethan Keller
  • One Way - Ethan Keller
  • Christopher's Sister - Ethan Keller
  • Come to Pass - Ethan Keller
  • Divine Intervention - Ethan Keller
  • Last day - Ethan Keller
  • Let's go for a ride - Ethan Keller
  • Midwest Folk - Ethan Keller
  • Muktown - Ethan Keller
  • Camouflage - Ethan Keller
  • Ambrosia - Ethan Keller
  • Affection Addict - Ethan Keller
  • Move on - Ethan Keller
  • Dream a little dream - Mel Tormet
  • Barely Breathing - Duncan Sheik
  • Rocket Man - Elton John
  • Monkey to Man - Elvis Costello
  • Big Empty - Stone Temple Pilots
  • I wish - Skee Low
  • Black - Pearl Jam
  • Cherub Rock - Smashing Pumpkins
  • So much to Say - Dave Matthews
  • What i got - Sublime
  • Loser - Beck
  • Graceland - Paul Simon
  • LIke a rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
  • Girl from the North Country - Bob Dylan
  • What you won't do for love - Bobby Caldwell
  • Use me - Bill Withers
  • Umi Says - Mos Def
  • Too Young to Die - Jamiroquai
  • Bird Song - Jerry Garcia
  • Shotgun - Jr. Walker & the All Stars
  • Same ole Love - Anita Baker
  • Paul Revere - Beastie Boys
  • One thing leads to another - The Fixx
  • What a wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
  • Green Earrings - Steely Dan
  • I can't wait - Nu Shooz
  • I-76 - G. Love and Special Sauce
  • Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
  • Digging in the Dirt - Peter Gabriel
  • Country Road - (James Taylor)
  • Any Major Dude - (Steely Dan)
  • Can't Hide Love - Earth Wind & Fire
  • Peg - Steely Dan
  • Connected - Stereo MC's
  • Drive - Bobby McFerrin
  • Love in 2 parts - Erin McKeown
  • Lay down the law - G. Love and Special Sauce
  • Horse with No Name - America
  • Pets - Porno for Pyros
  • Don't stop till you get enough - Michael Jackson
  • Tennessee - Arrested Development
  • Take a walk on the Wild side - Lou Reed
  • Low Rider - War
  • Regulate - Warren G
  • Redemption Song - Bob Marley
  • Old Man - Neil Young
  • The Weight - The Band
  • Still in Love with You - Al Green
  • No Rain - Blind Melon
  • Uncle Remus - Frank Zappa
  • Polly - Nirvana
  • Over the hills and far away - Led Zeppelin
  • Long Tall Sally - Little Richard
  • Wonderwall - Oasis
  • Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
  • Breaking the Girl - Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • She Blinded me with Science - Thomas Dolby
  • Africa - Toto
  • Gypsy Soul - Van Morrison
  • one - U2
  • Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince
  • Living in the Past - Jethro Tull
  • Cash's Dream - (Soulive)
  • Cold Duck Time - (Les Mcann)
  • Footprints - (Wayne Shorter)
  • Freedom Jazz Dance - (Eddie Harris)
  • Grazin Grass - (Hugh Masakela)
  • Impressions - (John Coltrane)
  • Hottentot - (John Scofield)
  • Inside Straight - (Grant Green)
  • Jeep on 35 - (John Scofield)
  • Jingles - (Wes Montgomery)
  • Mr. Clean - (Freddie Hubbard)
  • Nardis - (Miles Davis)
  • Play it Back - (Lonnie Smith)
  • Povo - (Freddie Hubbard)
  • Powerhouse - (Chester Thompson)
  • Red Clay - (Freddie Hubbard)
  • Root Down - (Jimmy Smith)
  • So What - (Miles Davis)
  • Stolen Moments - (Miles Davis)
  • Sunny - (Bobby Hebb)
  • Tell Me a Bedtime Story - (Herbie Hancock)
  • West Coast Blues - (Wes Montgomery)
  • Ain't it funky now - (Grant Green)

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • We were very pleased with Ethan Keller and his band. We hired them to do a concert for our kick-off event for the new year. They were willing to meet our request to play part of the Mass and flow right into an hour-long family-friendly, high-energy concert. Ethan was easy to get a hold of via phone or email and we were able to pull together a concert that went off without a hitch. He also provided free promotional materials like tshirts and cds to the crowd. It was a pleasure working with Ethan, and we look forward to hearing him play again! -- Laura G, Glen Ellyn, IL, 9/12/2010
  • Ethan was very professional and flexible. He is extremely talented far beyond his fee. This was a great experience! I would do it again & again! -- Sylvia C, Steubenville, OH, 7/4/2010
  • Ethan Keller is an amazing performer! I'm a concert programmer at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and I deal with a lot of bands and musicians. Ethan was by far one of the most enjoyable musicians to work with yet and his music had students dancing and feeling good for hours. If you are looking for good music, a great show, professional conduct, and an expereinced & talented musician - Ethan Keller is who you're looking for. I stand by my word. -- Bart K, Stevens Point, WI, 5/3/2007
  • Played to a crowd of over 1000 people during our town's celebration. Nearly 300 of which came over and sat down to watch. First time I've ever seen that! Great show, appreciated by everyone from the kids to the seniors. Love the music and personality! Really nice guy too, which was an unexpected bonus. Highly recommend! -- Greg L, Alden, IA, 6/19/2010
  • I couldn't have selected a better band in terms of appeal, talent-level and professionalism than the Ethan Keller Group. No sooner than into their second song I had collegues (from across the nation) asking me where I found them and exclaiming praise on how awesome they were. I was overwhelmed by how the audience responded. Of course, I adored them too and would very much like to see them perform in the Kansas City area more! I also plan on sending an all-company email out in case folks in other cities would like information on how to contact the band for CDs and possible bookings. Thanks to the Ethan Keller Group for making our company's annual meeting so fun and memorable!!!! -- Lisa W, Traverse City, MI, 11/10/2006
  • This band is extremely talented!!!!! If you love jazz/funk you will love this group. They are very entertaining with their originality and personality. Good guys!!! -- Sarah O, Minocqua, WI, 6/3/2006
  • Used one of Ethan's steel drum bands for the cocktail hour at our wedding. Although we did not get to stand around and enjoy the music that much (what with pictures and being mobbed by guests) we nonetheless received many different compliments on them. I would definitely recommend them, as the price was very reasonable and it is a very nice surprise for your guests, as no one really expects it and while they are loud enough to be heard outdoors it is not so loud that you can't carry on conversations. Highly recommended! -- John D, Grayslake, IL, 7/3/2005
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