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The 14 Best Folk Bands for Hire in Chicago, IL

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What Chicago Users Say

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“Exceeded our expectations” – Laura G., reviewing Downers Grove Folk Band Trillium. More reviews

The Shanty Shipwreck Show - Folk Band in Chicago, Illinois
The Shanty Shipwreck Show - Folk Band in Chicago, Illinois

The Shanty Shipwreck Show

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Folk Band
  • Check mark icon 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…”

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Chicago Cossacks - Folk Band in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Cossacks - Folk Band in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Cossacks

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4.98 (10)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Folk Band
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Sima N. said “They were on time and ready to go. They were professional, polite, and very entertaining. Very happy with the experience will definitely consider inviting…”

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The Sweet Maries - Folk Band in Evanston, Illinois
The Sweet Maries - Folk Band in Evanston, Illinois

The Sweet Maries

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  • Map pin icon Evanston, IL
  • Vendor category icon Folk Band
  • Travel distance icon 12 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 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,…

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Trillium - Folk Band in Downers Grove, Illinois
Trillium - Folk Band in Downers Grove, Illinois

Trillium

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4.55 (3)
  • Map pin icon Downers Grove, IL
  • Vendor category icon Folk Band
  • Travel distance icon 20 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 4 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…”

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Greek Folk and Rembetiko music - Folk Band in Chicago, Illinois
Greek Folk and Rembetiko music - Folk Band in Chicago, Illinois

Greek Folk and Rembetiko music

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Folk Band

Greek Violinist for folk and rembetiko music. Session violinist or full band

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Jaik Willis - One Man Band / Folk Band in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Jaik Willis - One Man Band / Folk Band in Chicago, Illinois

Jaik Willis

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5.0 (34)
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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon One Man Band / Folk Band
  • Check mark icon 62 Verified Bookings

Jess S. said “Working with Jaik was nothing but positive. He significantly added to the experience for our event participants. His communication was great, he arrived…”

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Quick facts
Folk Bands in Chicago, IL

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500 quotes sent

In the past year, Folk Bands have sent 500 quotes to event planners

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186th most popular

Folk Bands rank #186 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad

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5 out of 5 stars

474 Folk Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars

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Typically hired for

Nonprofit Events, Wedding Receptions, and Dinner Parties in Chicago

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Chicago ranks #1

for Folk Band requests in Illinois

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1.5 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.5 days (on average) to hire a Folk Band

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Illinois ranks #5

for Folk Band requests in the United States

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Traditional music or Folk music can be easily identified with the grass roots working-class people who created it. The rise of folk music began with performers rooted in authentic American folk tradition like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. In the 1960s, performers such as Joan Baez and Bob Dylan began writing "protest music," and had crossover hits that spoke to their generation. Other examples of this crossover are seen in bands who fused seeds of Folk and Rock and developed the incidental class of music known as folk rock, the most well known of which include The Byrds, Simon and Garfunkel and The Mamas and the Papas. Start your search for a Folk Band now!

Some things to consider when hiring a Folk Band are to make sure you listen to audio and watch video clips. This will ensure that you truly do book the best for your next event! Next, you want to get references. Talk to people in the area about the group and get feedback. Finally, get a contract. Many professional Folk Bands require a deposit to secure them at your next event. Make sure to read through the contract carefully before contracting the group for your party. Search for Folk Bands in Chicago, Illinois above.

Please note that these Folk Bands may also travel to Stickney, Forest View, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Hometown, Broadview, Norridge, McCook, Bedford Park, La Grange Park, Stone Park, Schiller Park, Merrionette Park, Northlake, Hodgkins, Hillside, Berkeley, Justice, Chicago Ridge, Rosemont, and Hickory Hills.

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