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124 Guitarists serving Waukegan, IL

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Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble

5.0 (58)
Top Performer
98 Verified bookings

  • Evanston, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 23 miles from Waukegan
  • $300-$5000

Myron W. said “Felt like I was at a Wes Montgomery concert. The artist sent John Moulder was an absolute Pro. I love Brazilian jazz and he delivered big time. His girl from ipenema version was the coolest I’ve... ”
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Gabriel Datcu - Jazz,Latin,Pop,Top40s Solo & w/ Ensembles

5.0 (77)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for rates

Justine K. said “Gabriel was fantastic! He is incredibly talented and sounded wonderful at our event. The crowd loved his music and several guests commented on how good he was. He was professional, communicated well... ”
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John Behling Guitarist

5.0 (59)
Top Performer
94 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • $300-$1500

David F. said “Very nice gentleman who did an excellent job at my mom's services. Wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. ”

Mike Maneechote

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for rates

Garett G. said “Mike was on time, flexible, and open to playing the songs on our set list. We were amazed with how many he was able to include. Thanks Mike! ”

Manny Petty Music

5.0 (4)
New member

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for rates

Chi T. said “If I could give Manny 10 stars, I would. I hired Manny to play a private concert as part of a date. I wanted to sing Extreme's "More than Words" to my date, so Manny created a guitar and harmony track... ”

Joe Wachter

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
7 Verified bookings

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 17 miles from Waukegan
  • $200 and up

Matt P. said “Having had the opportunity to play with Joe as well as be an audience member for the last 30 years, I can tell you that Joe is absolutely one of a kind. His Acoustic style is all his own and his voice... ”

All Genre Solo Acoustic Entertainment

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
5 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • $300 and up

Joan E. H. said “I recently contracted Michael to play at a Celebration of Life for my husband. Family and friends (around 200 +) were in attendance and Mike did a super job. He played songs very familiar to the crowd... ”

Church band

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Elgin, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 32 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for rates

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. ”

Mexican Nostalgia

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • $300 and up

Priscilla M. said “Patricio is a great guitarist. He elevated my dad's 55th dinner party. He has a great repertoire and knew the majority of the songs requested! We had a lovely evening listening to the tunes of the... ”

Nick Mizock

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • $100 and up

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

Guillermo Paolisso, Guitarist

4.88 (42)
58 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Start at $150

Mary said “Wonderful musicians! They were on-time, knowledgeable, personable and talented. They even led much of our community singing for Las Posadas. ”

Damian Rivero

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for rates

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... ”

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 20 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for rates

I provide background music for Public Events, Wedding Receptions and Corporate Events. My repertoire includes Original Solo Guitar Arrangements of the popular...

  • Wilmette, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 21 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for rates

Mike K. said “I have had a chance to work with Dave and Jam with Dave. A great attitude on life and he has a solid music foundation. Ranging from Classic Rock, Country, Prog-rock, Oldies, and kid friendly Jams. ”

  • Algonquin, IL
  • Guitarist
  • 27 miles from Waukegan
  • $200 and up.

As a solo fingerstyle guitar specialist, I help hosts design the exact mood they want for their guests. By performing the melody, bassline, and rhythm...

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Quick facts for Guitarists in Waukegan, IL

22,783 quotes sent

In the past year, Guitarists have sent 22,783 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 12,537 Guitarist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.7 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.7 days (on average) to hire a Guitarist.

Waukegan ranks #35

Waukegan is the 35th most popular city for Guitarists requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Guitarists are typically hired for Dinner Parties and Wedding Ceremonies in Waukegan, IL.

Illinois ranks #6

Illinois is the 6th most popular state for Guitarists requests in the United States.

About booking Guitarists in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan 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.

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Guitarists serving the Waukegan, IL area

These Guitarists serve the wider Waukegan and Lake county area and travel to Park City, North Chicago, Gurnee, Great Lakes, Beach Park, Wadsworth, Zion, Lake Bluff, Gages Lake, Lake Forest, Old Mill Creek, Libertyville, Winthrop Harbor, Russell, Lindenhurst, Mettawa, Grayslake, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Fort Sheridan, Hainesville, Highwood, Indian Creek, Bannockburn, Round Lake Park, Lake Villa, Lincolnshire, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake, and Highland Park.