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Downers Grove, IL 
Folk Band
21 miles from Elgin 
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…”
Evanston, IL
Folk Band
31 miles from Elgin
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,…
Chicago, IL
Folk Band
35 miles from Elgin
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
Folk Band
35 miles from Elgin
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
Singing Guitarist / Folk Band
35 miles from Elgin
16 Verified Bookings Claire L. said “From the very beginning, Matt had great communication via gigsalad. This man is a professional. He knows what he is doing and provides THE most amazing…”
Chicago, IL
Classic Rock Band / Folk Band
35 miles from Elgin
1 Verified Booking Gme said “I have seen Chicago Rock Exchange perform on multiple occasions, for large and for intimate crowds, and they are amazing every time! Super talented musicians…”
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 Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin and Kane county area and travel to Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee, East Dundee, Wayne, Dundee, Gilberts, Pingree Grove, Apex, South Barrington, Plato Center, Barrington Hills, Campton Hills, Wasco, Barrington, Inverness, Trout Valley, Lily Lake, Huntley, Fox River Grove, Lafox, Medinah, Hampshire, Deer Park, Winfield, Lake Barrington, Burlington, Lakewood, Elburn, North Barrington, and Oakwood Hills.
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