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Chicago, IL 
Folk Band
1 Verified Booking Joseph M. said “We hosted the Chicago Cossacks Musical Trio at the Prospect Heights Public Library and they did a wonderful job. The songs they played were fantastic…”
Chicago, IL
Folk Band
2 Verified Bookings Katie D. said “I booked them for an all ages event, and they were such a huge hit! from old to young they captivated the audience with fun and upbeat songs and a theatrical…”
Evanston, IL
Folk Band
12 miles from Chicago
1 Verified Booking Contemporary folk group, lead by Amy Shoemaker and Susie Lofton, with their amazing vocal blend and soaring harmonies, and a few of Chicago's best-loved musicians,…
Downers Grove, IL
Folk Band
20 miles from Chicago
5 Verified Bookings Mindy V. G. said “We threw a white tent backyard BBQ for 40 people in my Dad's backyard early September 2024. Mim & friends did an absolutely gorgeous set of accoustic…”
Chicago, IL
Acoustic Band / Folk Band
51 Verified Bookings Jess M. said “Working with Cody and Alyssa was nothing short of amazing. They responded quickly and were the nicest people. I can’t say anything but good things. 1000%…”
Chicago, IL
Singing Guitarist / Folk Band
16 Verified Bookings Abby G. said “I don’t even know where to start :) Matt is so very talented, and every single song he performed was top notch. He was nice and professional and turned…”
In the past year, Folk Bands have sent 468 quotes to event planners
Folk Bands rank #189 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad
582 Folk Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1.5 days (on average) to hire a Folk Band
for Folk Band requests in the United States
A charming and rustic folk band will bring a touch of nostalgia and down-to-earth vibes to any event. Take the guests at your birthday party, cocktail hour, wine tasting, festival, or cultural event on a lyrical journey by hiring a folk band. Hear classic folk music made popular by famous musicians like Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.
The cost of hiring a professional folk band in Chicago, IL will vary depending on the length of your event, the number of band members, and any special requests. A band playing from their repertoire will likely charge less than one that must learn new songs for the gig. Contact local folk musicians to get a customized quote for your event.
While browsing Chicago folk bands, look through their profiles to see photos, listen to audio, and watch videos of their performances. Then read reviews from past clients to learn more about their experience and professionalism. When talking with musicians, discuss things like performance space, arrival times, setup requirements, and any special requests you might have.
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These Folk Bands serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Stickney, Forest View, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Hometown, Broadview, Norridge, McCook, Bedford Park, La Grange Park, Stone Park, Schiller Park, Merrionette Park, Northlake, Hodgkins, Hillside, Berkeley, Justice, Chicago Ridge, Rosemont, and Hickory Hills.
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