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72 Folk Bands serving Wheeling, IL

The Sweet Maries

1 Verified booking

  • Evanston, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 14 miles from Wheeling
  • 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
  • 17 miles from Wheeling
  • $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...

Trillium

4.69 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 23 miles from Wheeling
  • 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... ”

Chicago Cossacks

4.99 (23)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 24 miles from Wheeling
  • $100 and up

Roz T. said “Our library patrons truly enjoyed the performance. All of the musicians - including the dancers - were very talented. The vocalist was exceptional and provided interesting introductions -... ”

The Shanty Shipwreck Show

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 24 miles from Wheeling
  • 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... ”

  • Brookfield, IL
  • Folk Band
  • 22 miles from Wheeling
  • $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
  • 21 miles from Wheeling
  • $350 and up

Scott S. said “I can't say enough good things about Cody and Alyssa. They're so talented and bring a great energy and vibe to the party. ”
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Jonathan Moody

5.0 (76)
Top Performer
52 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Folk Band
  • 24 miles from Wheeling
  • $2,500 and up

Bryan H. said “Very talented artist and incredible band. Great people as well. Can't wait until we have an opportunity to hire him again. ”

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Quick facts for Folk Bands in Wheeling, IL

1,471 quotes sent

In the past year, Folk Bands have sent 1,471 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.

3.1 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 Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, 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 Wheeling 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 Wheeling, IL area

These Folk Bands serve the wider Wheeling and Cook county area and travel to Riverwoods, Buffalo Grove, Prospect Heights, Lincolnshire, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Long Grove, Deerfield, Bannockburn, Mount Prospect, North Brook, Northbrook, Techny, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Kildeer, Mettawa, Indian Creek, Glenview Nas, Glenview, Vernon Hills, Highland Park, Highwood, Fort Sheridan, Des Plaines, Deer Park, Forest Lake, Northfield, Hawthorn Woods, and Inverness.