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Evanston, IL 
Folk Band
10 miles from Des Plaines 
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
17 miles from Des Plaines
5 Verified Bookings Lori F. said “Loved working with Mom and Scott they are profession and deeply caring people. We had just lost our Mom and she worked closely with me on a song selection…”
Chicago, IL
Folk Band
17 miles from Des Plaines
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…”
Chicago, IL
Folk Band
17 miles from Des Plaines
1 Verified Booking Sarah A. said “The Chicago Cossacks performed for our Multicultural Event this year, and our patrons loved them! The dancing and music was very authentic, and our patrons…”
Chicago, IL
One Man Band / Folk Band
17 miles from Des Plaines
79 Verified Bookings Bob H. said “Jaik was very punctual and got set up in plenty of time for his set. He was well received and turned some heads. Got a lot of positive feedback.”
Chicago, IL
Country Band / Folk Band
17 miles from Des Plaines
39 Verified Bookings John M. said “Chase Risinger was perfect for our small anniversary dinner. My wife, our guests and I were thoroughly entertained. Very professional. Even the wait staff…”
In the past year, Folk Bands have sent 479 quotes to event planners
Folk Bands rank #185 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
578 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines 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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Please note that these Folk Bands may also travel to Rosemont, Glenview Nas, Schiller Park, Golf, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Arlington, Techny, Wood Dale, Northfield, North Brook, Itasca, River Grove, Northlake, Lincolnwood, Stone Park, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Riverwoods, Medinah, Glencoe, Berkeley, River Forest, Hillside, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn, Long Grove, Broadview, Highwood, and Hines.
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