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Folk Bands Portland, ME

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67 Folk Bands serving Portland, ME

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Guy Meets Girl

4.97 (37)
Top Performer
70 Verified bookings

  • Portland, ME
  • Acoustic Band / Folk Band
  • $350 and up

Stephanie L. said “We enjoyed Guy Meets Girl and look forward to having them back! ”

  • South Portland, ME
  • Acoustic Band / Folk Band
  • 1 mile from Portland
  • $500 and up

Alive in the Root is an acoustic quartet from southern Maine that performs original music which can best be described as a mix of bluegrass, folk, and blues....
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Dan Walker

4.94 (11)
20 Verified bookings

  • Madbury, NH
  • Wedding Band / Folk Band
  • 48 miles from Portland
  • $800 - $5600

Elinor B. said “Dan Walker and his band were such pros. They played for our parents 50th wedding anniversary and MADE the event. They read the vibe of the party and provided the perfect soundtrack. So many people... ”

  • Medford, MA
  • Fiddler / Folk Band
  • 96 miles from Portland
  • Contact for rates

A folk fiddler and violinist of 15 years, Zoe specializes in traditional Irish, Appalachian, and Balkan fiddle playing. She has lived and studied in Ireland and...

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Quick facts for Folk Bands in Portland, ME

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.

About booking Folk Bands in Portland, ME

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 Portland, ME 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 Portland 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 Portland, ME area

These Folk Bands serve the wider Portland and Cumberland county area and travel to South Portland, Peaks Island, Long Island, Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth, Westbrook, Mariner, Scarborough, Cumberland Foreside, Cape Elizabeth, Cliff Island, Chebeague Island, Gorham, Cumberland Center, Cumberland, South Windham, Windham, Yarmouth, Newhall, Old Orchard Beach, Ocean Park, Buxton, South Freeport, Bustins Island, North Yarmouth, Bailey Island, Saco, Bar Mills, Biddeford, and Biddeford Pool.