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Round Lake, IL 
Folk Band
13 miles from Waukegan 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
39 miles from Waukegan 
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
23 miles from Waukegan
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,…
Burlington, WI
Folk Band
31 miles from Waukegan
1 Verified Booking Phil S. said “The band talked to the crowd, it was like a campfire sing along”
Chicago, IL
Folk Band
35 miles from Waukegan
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
35 miles from Waukegan
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…”
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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan and Lake county area and travel to Park City, Great Lakes, Beach Park, Wadsworth, Lake Bluff, Gages Lake, Old Mill Creek, Winthrop Harbor, Russell, Lindenhurst, Mettawa, Fort Sheridan, Hainesville, Highwood, Indian Creek, Bannockburn, Round Lake Park, Lake Villa, Lincolnshire, Round Lake, Riverwoods, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Antioch, Ingleside, Benet Lake, Forest Lake, Woodworth, North Brook, and Glencoe.
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