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125 Guitarists serving Forest Park, IL

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John Behling Guitarist

5.0 (61)
Top Performer
96 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • $300 – $1,500 per event

Linda H. said “John's performance was ethereal, captivating, and informative. Exactly what we were looking for. ”
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Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble

5.0 (59)
Top Performer
102 Verified bookings

  • Evanston, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 13 miles from Forest Park
  • $300 – $5,000 per event

Nancy C. said “Martin came on time, was a good communicator, very kind and accommodating to our requests and needs for the day. We highly recommend him!”
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  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • Contact for pricing

Patti M. said “Gabriel was amazing! Made our rehearsal dinner event one guests are still talking about. He makes an event extraordinary, brings an unsurpassed classy, fun vibe. Highly recommend, thank you Gabriel...”
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Guillermo Paolisso, Guitarist

4.88 (42)
60 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • Starts at $150

Lisa M. said “Guillermo and his band provided the best entertainment for our "Havana Nights" themed corporate event. They were passionate about their music, polite and professional. His responses to my questions...”

Mike Maneechote

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
4 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • Contact for pricing

Ryan J. said “Mike and his quartet did a fantastic job accompanying my church chancel choir while we performed Marianne Forman’s “TRINITY: Our God of Hope and Help”. Communication couldn’t have been better...”

All Genre Solo Acoustic Entertainment

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
9 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • Starts at $300

Jeff S. said “I hired Michael to entertain family and friends at my wife's birthday party held at our home. Michael settled in to our home party setting with ease and played a wide variety of hits from different...”

Joe Wachter

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 26 miles from Forest Park
  • Starts at $200

Lynette M. said “Joe was great to work with. Professional, no drama. Collaborated perfectly with viola player. Highly recommend ”

Nick Mizock

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • Starts at $100

Nick provides solo classical/jazz guitar for your event. He is also able to perform in a singer/songwriter style with covers/originals.

Mexican Nostalgia

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • Starts at $300

Jennifer V. said “We hired a guitarist and singer to play at my father-in-law’s funeral. They were absolutely amazing. I also made the mistake of booking the wrong day and they accommodated the change without...”

Damian Rivero

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • Contact for pricing

Roshelle H. said “I had the pleasure of having Damian perform at my birthday party, and he was absolutely incredible! His guitar skills are unmatched — he played a beautiful mix of both English and Spanish songs that...”

Scott Allen

5.0 (13)
22 Verified bookings

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 11 miles from Forest Park
  • Contact for pricing

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

Classical Guitarist, Andy Liu

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 20 miles from Forest Park
  • Contact for pricing

Brian T. said “This was Andy’s first gig on gigsalad and he did not disappoint! He and his assistant arrived early, completed a thorough sound check and played beautiful classical guitar music during our club’s...”

Church band

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Elgin, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 26 miles from Forest Park
  • Contact for pricing

Jeff N. said “Solid guitar playing and great on solos. Easily adapts to changes in the song list. Comfortable reading either sheet music or chord charts.”

Erik Bergeson

5.0 (1)

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 9 miles from Forest Park
  • Starts at $50

Rachel B. said “I hired Erik to play at our friend’s birthday party, and he and his band brought it! They played a bunch of original music and some really tasteful renditions of some classic rock and bluegrass...”

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Quick facts for Guitarists in Forest Park, IL

23,781 quotes sent

In the past year, Guitarists have sent 23,781 quotes to event planners.

12th most popular

Guitarists rank #12 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 12,848 Guitarist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.8 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.8 days (on average) to hire a Guitarist.

Forest Park ranks #37

Forest Park is the 37th most popular city for Guitarists requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Guitarists are typically hired for Cocktail Parties in Forest Park, IL.

Illinois ranks #5

Illinois is the 5th most popular state for Guitarists requests in the United States.

About booking Guitarists in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park 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.

Guitarists serving the Forest Park, IL area

These Guitarists 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.