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72 Folk Bands serving Elgin, IL

Trillium

4.69 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 21 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates

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 music, couple of vocal tunes and a last song 'sing... ”

Lucky Pickers

1 Verified booking

  • Round Lake, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 24 miles from Elgin
  • $500-$5000

Lucky Pickers is an acoustic folk duet from Northern Illinois composed of acclaimed singer/songwriters Despina Pafralides and Caleb Peters. When they are not...

The Sweet Maries

1 Verified booking

  • Evanston, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 31 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates

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...

The Shanty Shipwreck Show

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates

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 performance that held every ones... ”

Chicago Cossacks

4.99 (23)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • $100 and up

Laney H. said “We hired Chicago Cossacks for our park district's Festival of Cultures and they were fantastic! Very professional, communicative, and easy to work with. The performance was great! Featuring music... ”

  • Brookfield, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 27 miles from Elgin
  • $400 - $2000

Tank and the Beez is a folk-roots string band from Chicago, specializing in traditional blues, folk, and jazz tunes. With strong vocal harmonies and driving...
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Guy Meets Girl

4.97 (37)
Top Performer
70 Verified bookings

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Acoustic Band / Folk Band
  • 14 miles from Elgin
  • $350 and up

Jasmine B. said “Wonderful experience. Highly recommend booking these two if you are lucky enough for them to be available for your event! ”
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Jaik Willis

5.0 (54)
Top Performer
87 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • One Man Band / Folk Band
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • $200-600

Renee E. said “Jaik was super nice, very professional, and everyone enjoyed the evening. He engaged with our guests and wowed us with his music. Will invite him back! Highly recommend! ”

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Quick facts for Folk Bands in Elgin, IL

1,477 quotes sent

In the past year, Folk Bands have sent 1,477 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 658 Folk Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

3 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 3 days (on average) to hire a Folk Band.

Illinois ranks #3

Illinois is the 3rd most popular state for Folk Bands requests in the United States.

About booking Folk Bands in Elgin, IL

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 Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin, IL area

These Folk Bands serve the wider Elgin and Kane county area and travel to South Elgin, Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee, East Dundee, Streamwood, Bartlett, Carpentersville, Wayne, Dundee, Gilberts, Pingree Grove, Apex, Hanover Park, South Barrington, Plato Center, Hoffman Estates, Barrington Hills, St Charles, Campton Hills, Algonquin, Wasco, Geneva, Schaumburg, Lake In The Hills, Roselle, Barrington, Inverness, West Chicago, Trout Valley, and Carol Stream.