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Round Lake, IL 
Folk Band
29 miles from Skokie 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
21 miles from Skokie 
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
3 miles from Skokie
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 Skokie
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
12 miles from Skokie
1 Verified Booking Jenn C. said “Chicago Cossacks were a fan favorite and we hand a long waitlist for this event. We will absolutely have them back.”
Chicago, IL
Classic Rock Band / Folk Band
12 miles from Skokie
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 455 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 1.4 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 Skokie, 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 Skokie 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 Skokie and Cook county area and travel to Lincolnwood, Golf, Kenilworth, Northfield, Winnetka, Glenview Nas, Harwood Heights, Norridge, Glencoe, Techny, Rosemont, North Brook, Schiller Park, River Grove, River Forest, Northlake, Stone Park, Highwood, Riverwoods, Fort Sheridan, Bannockburn, Arlington, Berkeley, Broadview, Hines, Wood Dale, North Riverside, Hillside, Lincolnshire, and Itasca.
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