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Folk Bands Santa Barbara, CA

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82 Folk Bands serving Santa Barbara, CA


  • Carpinteria, CA
  • Folk Band
  • 10 miles from Santa Barbara
  • Contact for rates

We are an Indie Folk Pop Rock duo comprised of Justin Sinclair and Aaron Feeney, presiding near Santa Barbara, California and playing gigs, weddings, etc. in...
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Bob Peace

4.94 (62)
Top Performer
87 Verified bookings

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Singing Guitarist / Folk Band
  • $1.5k+

Janell T. said “We had the pleasure of working with a Bob for our event, and he was absolutely incredible. From the moment he started playing, he set the perfect tone- his voice was amazing, his guitar skills were... ”
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Matt Shockley

5.0 (77)
Top Performer
20 Verified bookings

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Singing Guitarist / Folk Band
  • $2500 and up

Linda S. said “Matt performed at our Welcome Party and was incredible! He was professional and delightful to work with, great personality and a wonderful musician! I highly recommend hiring Matt for your next... ”
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Fred Sokolow band

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
9 Verified bookings

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Americana Band / Folk Band
  • 74 miles from Santa Barbara
  • $300 - $2000, negotiable

Marcy A. said “Fred Sokolow and his band played at my daughter's wedding in Palm Springs (even though they are based in L.A.) last week, and it was everything we had hoped for--and more. We wanted bluegrass and... ”

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Quick facts for Folk Bands in Santa Barbara, CA

1,475 quotes sent

In the past year, Folk Bands have sent 1,475 quotes to event planners.

112th most popular

Folk Bands rank #112 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 661 Folk Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

3.1 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 3.1 days (on average) to hire a Folk Band.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Folk Bands requests in the United States.

About booking Folk Bands in Santa Barbara, CA

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 Santa Barbara, CA 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 Santa Barbara 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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Folk Bands serving the Santa Barbara, CA area

These Folk Bands serve the wider Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara county area and travel to Montecito, Summerland, Toro Canyon, Goleta, Isla Vista, and Carpinteria.