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Folk Bands Santa Cruz, CA

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78 Folk Bands serving Santa Cruz, CA

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Junebug Bayer Singing Guitar Player

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
12 Verified bookings

  • Aptos, CA
  • Singing Guitarist / Folk Band
  • 7 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $350+

Steve W. said “Junebug will make your special day or event, absolutelydelightful! She is a joyful spirit that brings light and love wherever she goes! Adorable outfits, and beautiful singing voice. If you want... ”
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The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

5.0 (38)
56 Verified bookings

  • Los Gatos, CA
  • Bluegrass Band / Folk Band
  • 18 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

Lamsen D. said “Simply fabulous. Music is not overwhelming and they make the crowd listen with ease. ”
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Sam Johnson

5.0 (36)
37 Verified bookings

  • Carmel, CA
  • Cover Band / Folk Band
  • 30 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $1,500 - $7,500

Emily C. said “We had Sam play for our corporate event and we could not say better things about him and the band. Not only did they sound wonderful but they were lovely to work with. They came prepared and on time... ”

Jeff & Juli Strametz

5.0 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Gilroy, CA
  • Acoustic Band / Folk Band
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $300 per hour + travel

Peter C. said “It was great, super easy to work with. Arrived and setup and started playing at the time we requested. They continued to play non stop. The party guests truly appreciated the music. It was an... ”

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Quick facts for Folk Bands in Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz 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 Cruz, CA area

These Folk Bands serve the wider Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz county area and travel to Soquel, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Mount Hermon, Felton, Aptos, Bonny Doon, Rio Del Mar, Ben Lomond, La Selva Beach, Davenport, Brookdale, Boulder Creek, Corralitos, Redwood Estates, Freedom, Holy City, Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville, Moss Landing, New Almaden, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, Castroville, Coyote, Prunedale, and Pescadero.