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Round Lake, IL 
Folk Band
30 miles from Evanston Lucky Pickers is an acoustic folk duet from Northern Illinois composed of acclaimed singer/songwriters Despina Pafralides and Caleb Peters. When they are not touring…
Downers Grove, IL
Folk Band
23 miles from Evanston 
5 Verified Bookings Laura G. said “We couldn't have asked for more from this group. These are some seriously talented and engaging artists. Their service came at a very reasonable…”
Evanston, IL
Folk Band
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
12 miles from Evanston
2 Verified Bookings Nicole A. said “Our summer camp loved having the Shanty Shipwreck Show as our special guests. The children loved the bubbles and learning how to blow bubbles with their…”
Chicago, IL
Folk Band
12 miles from Evanston
1 Verified Booking Caitlyn H. said “We were very happy to welcome your group into our library! The music, vocals, and dancing were all fantastic, and it was nice to see the program bring…”
Chicago, IL
Cover Band / Folk Band
12 miles from Evanston
32 Verified Bookings Reva G. said “Sam fulfilled our wish for a private outdoor acoustic set featuring a Bob Marley playlist. He was wonderful to work with and created such a chill vibe…”
In the past year, Folk Bands have sent 448 quotes to event planners
Folk Bands rank #192 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
589 Folk Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1.3 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston 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 Evanston and Cook county area and travel to Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, Golf, Northfield, Glencoe, Glenview Nas, Harwood Heights, Techny, Norridge, North Brook, Rosemont, River Grove, Schiller Park, Highwood, River Forest, Fort Sheridan, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, Northlake, Stone Park, Hines, Lincolnshire, Broadview, North Riverside, Arlington, Berkeley, Wood Dale, Hillside, and Riverside.
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