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242 Singing Guitarists serving Chicago, IL

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Sarah Lightman

4.98 (78)
Top Performer
48 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Contact for pricing

Hannah H. said “Sarah was a true delight to work with. Her communication leading up to the event was seamless and she put on a fantastic show. Everyone loved having live music at our corporate happy hour and we would...”
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Andrew Hoyt

5.0 (28)
Top Performer
29 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Starts at $500

Kristina D. said “Andrew was amazing and wonderful to work with! We got so many compliments throughout the night of how talented he was - set list was perfect. Highly recommend!! Thank you Andrew! ”
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Phillip-Michael Scales

5.0 (99)
Top Performer
136 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $200 – $10,000 per event

Eli J. said “Phillip-Michael was fantastic. He performed at our rehearsal dinner last weekend in Evanston. Everyone loved him! Very easy to work with, great taste in music, and was a perfect addition to our event....”
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Andrew Camp

5.0 (12)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $1,000 per event

Brad B. said “Everyone enjoyed the evening even better with Andrew singing and playing! Thank you, Andrew!!”
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Rachel Bachman

5.0 (76)
Top Performer
117 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $200 – $2,500 per event

Isaac L. said “Did a great Joni Mitchell impersonation which really took our party to the next level!”
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Austin Ellis

4.98 (241)
Top Performer
269 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $1,000 – $10,000 per event

Lindsey R. said “I was immediately impressed with Austin’s videos and knew he was exactly the vibe I was looking for for our event. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive, easy to work with, and...”
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Jonathan Moody

5.0 (76)
Top Performer
53 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Starts at $2,500

Tiffany K. B. said “Jonathan was amazing. He is super talented- knows 500 plus songs of many genres. He has the best personality and delivers his music in a fun, entertaining, and personal way. His vocals are top tier!”
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Nick Wilkinson

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $250 – $2,000 per event

Rachel B. said “I have gone to many, many Nick Wilkinson shows, and let me tell you., He is SO good. He’s charismatic, charming, and very professional. Not to mention, that voice! Hire this guy.”
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Patrick Thomas

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Kenilworth, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • 15 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for pricing

Katie C. said “Patrick was responsive, timely, and a wonderful singer/guitarist. I would highly recommend him for any occasion. Thank you, Patrick!”
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Brett Gaertner

5.0 (55)
Top Performer
53 Verified bookings

  • Mundelein, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • 33 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for pricing

Shelli M. said “Brett performed for us at a 60th birthday celebration. He had a great variety of songs. His music and vocals were perfect to set the tone for a fun and upbeat party. He is wonderful to work with,...”
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Ryan Argast

5.0 (11)
8 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Starts at $600

Abby M. K. said “I hired Ryan to play at a wedding reception. He was professional from the start, asking all the right questions. He wanted to make sure he captured the vibe my client wanted. He rolled with any...”
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Daniel Ochoa

5.0 (22)
28 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $350 – $450 per hour

Noe M. said “Thanks again to Daniel and his friends to help me pull of this surprise for my wife! ”
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David's Bazaar

4.97 (47)
116 Verified bookings

  • Woodridge, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • Starts at $300

Michael G. said “David played our backyard Birthday bash. He was awesome every step of the way. From communication, to arriving early to get set up. Everyone there loved him as he worked the crowd perfectly. He's...”

Ken Slauf

4.97 (28)
Top Performer
90 Verified bookings

  • Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • 22 miles from Chicago
  • Starts at $200

Courtney B. said “Ken was very engaging, funny, and a very talented performer. I highly recommend Ken for any performance. ”

Stasia Robieson

5.0 (3)
5 Verified bookings

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • $50 – $200 per event

Amanda P. said “Stasia was great! We hired her for my daughters 1st birthday party and she was communicative, collaborative, and prompt. She asked me what songs to prepare and was open to performing a special...”

Nick Madsen

4.99 (15)
16 Verified bookings

  • Plainfield, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • 34 miles from Chicago
  • Starts at $150

Cathy F. said “Talented and great to work with- need I say more? I asked Nick to perform for a small wine-themed birthday party and he was a crowd favorite. Performing beneath the blazing sun he smiled the entire...”

Matthew Nanke

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • St Charles, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for pricing

Mark P. said “Matthew was incredibly professional and showed up early to set up and ensure everything was set how the event organizers wanted it. The people that attended asked where I found him because they said...”

Don't Stop Believin' Singer & Guitarist

5.0 (25)
Top Performer
40 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $400 – $2,000 per event

Emily G. said “David was very professional, kind and eager to play! He performed at a dinner party we hosted and was very flexible when it was going to rain! He was so easy going. We'd hire him again for our next...”

Mark Taylor

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
18 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $250 – $400 per event

Khay G. said “There were some miscommunications, some our fault, but overall enjoyed the music”

Gregory Hyde

5.0 (12)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • St Charles, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • 35 miles from Chicago
  • Starts at $450

Troy T. said “Gregory was amazing. If you want to get people talking, hire him! I am still getting compliments after he played my wife’s birthday and blended perfectly with the party while wowing at the same...”

Bob Gerics

5.0 (13)
17 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Contact for pricing

Jennifer D. said “Bob was absolutely fabulous! Everyone loved him. I would highly recommend Bob for your event.”

Maggie Vagle

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Contact for pricing

Connor M. said “Maggie and her group were exactly what we needed for our corporate reception in Chicago. They were professional, they sounded great and they had a great selection of tunes. We got more complements...”

Luke Frees

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Starts at $150

I’m a singer, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter who can provide a wide variety of entertainment, from acoustic cover sets of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and...

Liz Bagby, solo musician

5.0 (17)
29 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Contact for pricing

Amit B. said “Very talented, wide range, and good feel for a room. Also appreciated the communication before event, would definitely book again!”

Jim Snyder

5.0 (4)
4 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $200 – $750 per event

Mike P. said “Saw Jim at Rosie's during a Bachelor party. He did a great job interacting with the bachelor party participants and patrons of the Club. He played for several hours with a variety of covers and...”

Maya Baranova

5.0 (7)
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $175 – $450 per event

Rafael said “As the owner of Raffi’s Locale, I'm thrilled to highlight the amazing talent of Maya! Last Thursday's performance was absolutely fantastic. 🎤✨ Maya has an incredible ability to connect with our cro...”

Nissim

5.0 (7)
12 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Starts at $200

Kristen F. said “Nissim was the perfect addition to our event. The song selection was great and he sounded wonderful. All my guests commented on how much they enjoyed having him at the event.”

Joshua Robert

5.0 (5)
7 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $1,000 – $5,000 per event

Meredith H. said “I could not be more pleased or happy with Joshua Robert! He sang our processional "Marry Me" our first dance "Never Stop" and our mother/daughter dance "Brown Eyed Girl." Josh was soo easy to work...”

Stewart Arp

5.0 (4)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Starts at $750

Josh H. said “Stew was absolutely perfect for my backyard cocktail party. He showed up 30 minutes early and was set up and ready to go right on time. He played a great mix of modern pop, classic hits, and a lot...”

Jory Avner - Classic/Indie/Pop Rock

5.0 (3)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Contact for pricing

Aimee B. said “I am late posting this review, but we had a great experience with Jory Avner this past summer. He came up to us in West MI and put on a great show dispite HOT HOT temps and in direct sunshine! We...”

David Paige

5.0 (6)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $200 – $4,000 per event

Anora O. said “David played an acoustic set at our family/friend annual summer BBQ. He was an excellent addition to the event. Everyone loved him and his music!”

Mast Music LLC

5.0 (3)
4 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Contact for pricing

Kevin C. said “Prizefighter was absolutely incredible!!! Our guest are still talking about how great they performed. I highly recommend them!”

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Quick facts for Singing Guitarists in Chicago, IL

19,152 quotes sent

In the past year, Singing Guitarists have sent 19,152 quotes to event planners.

17th most popular

Singing Guitarists rank #17 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 22,089 Singing Guitarist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.4 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.4 days (on average) to hire a Singing Guitarist.

Chicago ranks #1

Chicago is the most popular city for Singing Guitarists requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Singing Guitarists are typically hired for Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, and Dinner Parties in Chicago, IL.

Illinois ranks #4

Illinois is the 4th most popular state for Singing Guitarists requests in the United States.

Past events for Singing Guitarists in Chicago, IL

Andrew was amazing!! and highly recommend him.

Singing Guitarist

5.0

May 1, 2026

3 hours

We hired Andrew to sing and play guitar at our son's wedding rehearsal dinner and welcome party and did such a professional job. Many Thanks!
Event total

$1,250

Great Musician!

Singing Guitarist

5.0

July 31, 2026

2 hours

Great sounds and so friendly to work with in the lead up to our event!
Event total

$500

A Real Pro!

Singing Guitarist

5.0

October 10, 2026

2.5 hours

Incredibly talented! Kept the crowd thoroughly entertained and energized from start to finish.
Event total

$450

About booking Singing Guitarists in Chicago, IL

Whatever style of music you’re looking for, a singing guitarist can provide the perfect sound and atmosphere for any occasion. Hire a guitarist to sing and play at your wedding ceremony, corporate event, or private party. Acoustic guitarists and vocalists are also a great live music option for restaurants and bars. Find the best singing guitarists in Chicago on GigSalad!

The price for a singing guitar player in Chicago, Illinois can vary depending on the size of the event, how long they need to perform, and their experience and skill level. High-quality guitarists with years of professional experience will often charge higher rates than those just starting out. Contact local singing guitarists to get quotes customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Chicago singing guitarists, be sure to listen to audio clips, watch videos, and look through photos to learn more about their music style and setlist. Verified bookings and positive reviews from past clients can also be helpful indicators of quality and professionalism. When talking with guitarists, discuss important details like setlists, performance times and breaks, set up requirements, attire, and any other unique aspects of your event.

Once you find the musician you want to hire, secure the booking through GigSalad. Our easy-to-use platform allows you to talk with the artist, 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. All you have to do is enjoy the music!

Singing Guitarists serving the Chicago, IL area

These Singing Guitarists serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Lincoln Park, Cicero, Irving Park, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, Forest View, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Maywood, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Burbank, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Broadview, Norridge, Melrose Park, Evanston, Brookfield, and Skokie.