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The 41 Best Guitarists for Hire in Chicago, IL

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“Customer Centric Focus” – Jason L., reviewing Evanston Guitarist Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble. More reviews

Gabriel Datcu - Jazz,Latin,Pop,Top40s  Solo & w/ Ensembles - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Gabriel Datcu - Jazz,Latin,Pop,Top40s  Solo & w/ Ensembles - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois

Gabriel Datcu - Jazz,Latin,Pop,Top40s Solo & w/ Ensembles

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Guitarist
  • Check mark icon 33 Verified Bookings

Matthew L. said “Gabriel was amazing. We booked him for my wife’s 40th birthday with a crowd of 70 people. He was very professional and showed up 1 hour early to set up…”

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John Behling Guitarist - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
John Behling Guitarist - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois

John Behling Guitarist

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Guitarist
  • Check mark icon 56 Verified Bookings

Nik S. said “John was a hit! Definitely recommend hiring him for your events!”

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Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble - Guitarist in Evanston, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble - Guitarist in Evanston, Illinois

Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble

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  • Map pin icon Evanston, IL
  • Vendor category icon Guitarist
  • Travel distance icon 12 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 56 Verified Bookings

Sonia M. A. said “I can't even begin to describe the experience I had last night. the beauty of Martin's guitar playing, the angelic voice of Patty's singing…”

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Mj - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Mj - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois

Mj

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
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Guitar, bass, piano, Live and recording. Composition and tracking. Live arranging

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Manuel Reyes - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois
Manuel Reyes - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois

Manuel Reyes

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Guitarist
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Elegant instrumental background music that will enhance the ambience of your event. I play Jazz standards, Latin Jazz, Brazilian music and classic rock /pop favorites…

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Scott Allen Scherman - Guitarist in Downers Grove, Illinois
Scott Allen Scherman - Guitarist in Downers Grove, Illinois

Scott Allen Scherman

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  • Map pin icon Downers Grove, IL
  • Vendor category icon Guitarist
  • Travel distance icon 20 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 21 Verified Bookings

Bridget B. said “Scott was fabulous. Great playlist. Very personable. I highly recommend for any event.”

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Michael Rawls - Guitarist in Naperville, Illinois
Michael Rawls - Guitarist in Naperville, Illinois

Michael Rawls

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  • Map pin icon Naperville, IL
  • Vendor category icon Guitarist
  • Travel distance icon 28 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 4 Verified Bookings

My repertoire consists of songs spanning from the 60's to Today, from just about every genre you could imagine. I can arrange songs to keep the show very mellow,…

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Tall Paul - Guitarist in Frankfort, Illinois
Tall Paul - Guitarist in Frankfort, Illinois

Tall Paul

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5.0 (10)
  • Map pin icon Frankfort, IL
  • Vendor category icon Guitarist
  • Travel distance icon 29 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 5 Verified Bookings

Themis V. said “Tall Paul was professional and very talented. Our attendees at our annual conference very much enjoyed his show. Great job!”

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Max Henley - Guitarist - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois
Max Henley - Guitarist - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois

Max Henley - Guitarist

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
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I can play a variety of different music, ranging from Country to Rock, and most of the stuff in between, it is mainly the rhythm and chords to sing along to. The…

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Sam Genualdi - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois
Sam Genualdi - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois

Sam Genualdi

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
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I am an in demand multi-instrumentalist and producer working in Chicago, IL. I am available to put together ensembles for all kinds of events, as well as solo work…

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Delta Lou - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois
Delta Lou - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois

Delta Lou

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
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Delta Lou, based in Chicagoland, presents historical American Blues, Ragtime, and Jazz music associated with the Mississippi River in a 2-3 hour musical concert…

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Mason Jiller - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois
Mason Jiller - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois

Mason Jiller

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
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I offer an array of performances including Classical Guitar, Jazz Guitar solo or with group, Live Performance with Fire Dancer Gaea Lady. I also compose original…

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Damian Rivero - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois
Damian Rivero - Guitarist in Chicago, Illinois

Damian Rivero

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Guitarist

Live guitar for your event!! I can play a variety of styles on Spanish guitar, acoustic guitar and/or electric guitar, ranging from Latin music, pop music, fusion,…

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Cass - Guitarist in Harvey, Illinois
Cass - Guitarist in Harvey, Illinois

Cass

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  • Map pin icon Harvey, IL
  • Vendor category icon Guitarist
  • Travel distance icon 19 miles from Chicago

My Service To You Will Enhance, Inspire, & Lift You To A Higher Level Of Life. I Am A Worshipper Of TRUTH : WORSHIP IS MY WORK. When You Learn To WORSHIP, You…

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Andromidus Productions - Guitarist in Hazel Crest, Illinois
Andromidus Productions - Guitarist in Hazel Crest, Illinois

Andromidus Productions

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  • Map pin icon Hazel Crest, IL
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  • Travel distance icon 21 miles from Chicago

Over 35yrs of playing guitar. R&B, Funk, Blues, Gospel, Contemporary/Smooth Jazz.

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Quick facts
Guitarists in Chicago, IL

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17,226 quotes sent

In the past year, Guitarists have sent 17,226 quotes to event planners

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10th most popular

Guitarists rank #10 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad

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5 out of 5 stars

8,184 Guitarist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars

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Typically hired for

Corporate Events, Wedding Ceremonies, and Cocktail Parties in Chicago

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Chicago ranks #1

for Guitarist 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 Guitarist

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Illinois ranks #6

for Guitarist requests in the United States

Past events
for Guitarists in Chicago, IL

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    Corporate Event with 35 guests

    Chicago, Illinois

    • Performance location

      Indoor

    • Equipment needed

      I'm not sure yet

    • Song requests

      Would want someone that could play a range of genres. Can you email versus call me at jwhitcomb@ViLiving.com with options? I am on Zoom most of the day and it's hard to break away. I would like some links of available performers.

    • Exceptional!

      I coordinate regular corporate events and book talent for musicians in the various cities we have meetings. Without a doubt, in my more than 20 years of booking events, and many extremely talented performers, David by far is the best talent I've ever booked. From the get go, David was super responsive and proactive in communications. This was not just at the time of booking, but he also reached out prior to the event to confirm details, arrived early, and asked for feedback on the type of music we'd like. His performance and guitar skills are exceptional and he has a great voice. David played for our field and corporate executives and board members during our reception. What is especially unique is his wide range of music genres - - he rocked the classic rock...played and sang more contemporary upbeat tunes...and even managed to fit in Hamilton. Additionally, he stayed beyond our contracted time! David is a real gem and has a wonderful personality to match. I would not hesitate recommending or booking him again!

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    Anniversary Party with 2 guests

    Chicago, Illinois

    • Performance location

      Outdoor (without cover)

    • Equipment needed

      I'm not sure yet

    • Song requests

      Acoustic jazz style music.

    • A memorable anniversary event

      Gabriel is an absolutely stellar guitarist! From listening to his videos, I knew he would be able to provide the type of music befitting our 40th anniversary. He came to our celebratory sailing event precisely on time, brought all the gear abroad, and proceeded to delight us with a variety of musical genres and styles. Being rather familiar with the music of the artists that he performed, we had a great conversational exchange about them. And we came to know a lot about his own musical life story. He is very engaging and humorous. Please feel totally confident to engage his musical services.

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    Bridal Shower with 45 guests

    Chicago, Illinois

    • Performance location

      Indoor

    • Equipment needed

      Sound/PA System

      Microphones

    • Background or foreground great either way

      John was fabulous Great music extensive repertoire you can have him as background music as I did or the feature event. He listened to my requests and even learned a special song for the bride to be

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Guitarists in Chicago, IL


Guitar music can create a beautiful atmosphere for almost any event. Book a guitarist to play live music at your restaurant or dinner party. They can also perform background music for corporate events and cocktail hours. And of course, an acoustic guitarist can provide the perfect accompaniment for wedding ceremonies. You can find all types of professional guitarists, from electric to classical to acoustic guitar players, on GigSalad!

The cost of hiring a guitarist and/or vocalist in Chicago, Illinois will vary depending on the type of event, the performance length, and the musician’s skill level. High-quality guitar players with years of experience will often charge higher rates than those just starting out. Their repertoire may also play a part in their pricing – someone who covers popular songs might charge a different price than a singer-songwriter who performs original music. Contact local guitarists above to get quotes customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Chicago guitarists, be sure to listen to audio samples, watch videos, and look through photos to learn more about their style and setlist. Professional musicians will usually have reviews and testimonials from past clients that will tell you more about their experience playing guitar at events like yours. When talking with guitarists, discuss important details like performance times and breaks, venue setups, attire, and song requests.

Once you find a solo guitarist or group you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our easy-to-use platform allows you to talk with the musician, confirm your agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. Search for Guitarists in Chicago, Illinois above.

Please note that these Guitarists 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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