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I am currently migrating my website over to www.alecburkemusic.com. Thank you for all of your support!

EKRUTEAK

EKRUTEAK features a professional, polished group of dedicated musicians that covers various genres including jazz, folk, pop, contemporary, and R&B genres. Founded by Alec Burke (trumpet/ guitar/ vocals) and Jennifer Rodriguez (flute/ vocals), EKRUTEAK boasts flexible instrumentation and a diverse song list. The group is ideal for intimate settings (such as a coffee shop or house concerts), for providing an atmosphere for your venue or event (graduation or birthday parties), or as featured entertainment (festivals and community events). Need a certain instrumentation or style? Just let us know and we will accommodate accordingly!​
  • Acoustic Sets (our core group!)
  • Coffee Shops, Wine Bars, and Small Restaurants
  • House Concerts
  • Music Festivals
  • Famers Markets and Community Events
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Receptions and Cocktail Hours
  • Corporate and Private Events
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EKRUTEAK performing an acoustic set at the Maring Hunt Public Library's Community Garden Grand Opening, April 28, 2017

Rates

Package #1: Starting at $300 - Acoustic (EKRUTEAK's core group!)
  • 2-4 Musicians - Guitar, Vocals, and Percussion
  • Up to 2 hours of performance time, including a 15-minute break
  • More than 2 hours of performance: Prorated at an additional $50/hr per musician
  • A mixture of originals and covers of contemporary music​
  • We can provide our own portable PA, stools, stands, cables, and mics
  • Perfect for cafes, small restaurants, outdoor events, cocktail hours, private parties, etc.

Package #2: Starting at $1000 - Full Band
  • 6 Musicians - 2 Singers/Guitars, 2 Horns, Bass, Drumset
  • Up to 2 hours of performance, including a 15-minute break
  • More than 2 hours of performance: Prorated at an additional $50/hr per musician
  • Instrumentalists will provide their own amps, stands, etc.
  • Though we own some equipment for smaller venues, you must provide a sound/lighting system. Additional charge if we need to hire a sound technician or rent additional equipment.
  • Best for loud environments, large parties, private events, receptions, etc.

Package #3: Custom Package
  • Custom Instrumentation (No more than 8 musicians)
  • $50 Booking fee
  • $10 Arranging and Rehearsal Fee (per song not on our list)
  • Up to 2 hours of performance:
    • $150 per musician
  • More than 2 hours of performance:
    • Prorated at an additional $50/hr per musician

Setlist

Below is a sample of our current (and ever-evolving!) setlist. If you have any requests, please let us know!
  • Misc. Jazz Standards
  • Originals
  • "No" – Meghan Trainor
  • "I Will Wait" - Mumford and Sons
  • "New Years Day" and "Ready for It" - Taylor Swift
  • "Kiss Me" - Sixpence None the Richer
  • "Sunday Morning" – Maroon 5
  • "Ain’t it Fun" and "Hard Times" – Paramore
  • "Put Your Records On" – Corinne Bailey Rae
  • "Come Together" – Beatles
  • "Rich Girl" – Hall and Oates (arr. Lake Street Dive)
  • "Fly Me To The Moon" – Sinatra
  • "Valerie" – Amy Winehouse
  • "I Wouldn’t Mind" – He is We
  • "I Want You Back" – Jackson 5 (arr. Lake Street Dive)
  • "You Look Good" – Lady Antebellum
  • "Treasure" – Bruno Mars
  • "Riptide" – Vance Joy
  • "All of Me" – Billie Holiday/Jazz Standard
  • "You and I" – Ingrid Michaelson
  • "Little Talks" – Of Monster’s and Men
  • "Give Me One Reason" – Tracy Chapman
  • "I Choose You" – Sara Bareilles
  • "Fast Car" – Tracy Chapman
  • "Brave" – Sara Bareilles
  • "Such Great Heights" – Postal Service
  • "Royals" – Lorde
  • "Bills, Bills, Bills" – Destiny’s Child
  • "Forget You" – Cee Lo Green
  • "Rivers and Roads" – Head and the Heart
  • "70" – Ed Sheeran

Demos