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73 Folk Bands serving Forest Park, IL

Chicago Cossacks

4.99 (23)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • $100 and up

Diane B. said “A delightful presentation of music from around the world via accordion, mandolin, and vocals was delivered to our club. ”

The Shanty Shipwreck Show

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • Contact for rates

Nicole A. said “Our summer camp loved having the Shanty Shipwreck Show as our special guests. The children loved the bubbles and learning how to blow bubbles with their hands. They also enjoyed the pirate songs and... ”

Trillium

4.69 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 11 miles from Forest Park
  • 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... ”

The Sweet Maries

1 Verified booking

  • Evanston, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 13 miles from Forest Park
  • 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...

Lucky Pickers

1 Verified booking

  • Round Lake, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 36 miles from Forest Park
  • $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...

  • Brookfield, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 4 miles from Forest Park
  • $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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Bob Peace

4.94 (62)
Top Performer
87 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Folk Band
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • $1.5k+

Rachel T. said “Bob made a special night even better! I recommend Bob if you’re looking for someone with great talent. ”
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Pendulum Hearts

5.0 (28)
Top Performer
48 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Country Band / Folk Band
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • $600 and up

Taylor P. said “They were super fun! Hired them for an outdoor Sunday Brunch family event for about 350 people, they came early with their own set up and played some great music. Very talented, super communicative... ”

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Quick facts for Folk Bands in Forest Park, 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 662 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.

Illinois ranks #3

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

About booking Folk Bands in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park, IL area

These Folk Bands serve the wider Forest Park and Cook county area and travel to River Forest, Maywood, Oak Park, Hines, Berwyn, North Riverside, Broadview, Melrose Park, Elmwood Park, Riverside, River Grove, Bellwood, Cicero, La Grange Park, Westchester, Stone Park, Brookfield, Stickney, Lyons, Hillside, Berkeley, Northlake, Forest View, Amf Ohare, Franklin Park, Norridge, La Grange, McCook, Schiller Park, and Harwood Heights.