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Chicago, IL 
Folk Band
1 Verified Booking Diane B. said “A delightful presentation of music from around the world via accordion, mandolin, and vocals was delivered to our club.”
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
Cover Band / Folk Band
33 Verified Bookings Bz P. said “Sam is incredibly talented with a laid-back style that's impossible not to enjoy. Our business is based in San Francisco, so when he performed his…”
Chicago, IL
One Man Band / Folk Band
83 Verified Bookings James W. said “I hired Jaik for an acoustic set and he rocked it! His voice and guitar skills are great. He added some flair to some classic rock hits, which was appreciated…”
In the past year, Folk Bands have sent 418 quotes to event planners
Folk Bands rank #195 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
594 Folk Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1.2 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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