Solo singing guitarist with a heavy lean on alternative rock. Bryan performs covers, serious originals, and joke songs as well.
Artists in his current portfolio - Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, U2, Weezer, R.E.M., Radiohead, Wilco, White Stripes, Beck, Blink 182, Spoon, Pearl Jam, and many more!
22 reviews
Robert G.
May 17, 2026Bryan was an outstanding addition to my wife's retirement party, I would highly recommend him, and plan to hire him again down the road.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Bryan Fahey
Robert - congrats again to your wife and appreciate you both having me. It was a lot of fun playing for your party. Thanks for the hospitality!
Miche B.
July 20, 2025Bryan was amazing at our gathering! He played through the rain. Everyone loved his music. He was even able to play several obscure requests. Highly recommend him! Thank you, Bryan!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Bryan Fahey
Thank you so much for having me Miche! Rain, sleet or snow…if there’s an outlet and power is working I will do what I can to perform. I really loved the unique cover requests and had a great time!
Nicole K.
July 7, 2025I've worked with Bryan a couple times and he is always on time, professional, and fun! He has a great vibe and we look forward to working with him again!!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Sarah B.
September 26, 2024We booked Bryan for a live music series at our Gastropub. He was very communicative and did some of his own Marketing to try to spread the word before the performance. His music was great, and he was engaging with our customers. Some asked him if he'd be back in the future - which is a great sign!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Mike O.
July 23, 2024My wife and I had an outdoor house party on a Sunday afternoon/evening, and Bryan performed for our 40-50 guests. He was awesome. He played a variety of great covers, and also took numerous requests from the audience. He later told me that 4 or 5 of the requests were songs that he had never performed before, but he jumped in and did them anyway, to the audience's delight.
In addition to being a talented singer and guitarist, Bryan is a super nice guy. He was flexible about his start time, needed minimal help to set up (all I really had to do was to run an extension cord and power strip out to the yard), sang and played with enthusiasm, and then hung out to chat with my guests and me afterwards. Couldn't have asked for more. Thanks, Bryan, for helping to make our summer party a success!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Bryan Fahey
Thanks for the kind words Mike. It was a pleasure playing for you and your guests. Loved the musical challenges and the crowd interactions!
Price range: $50+
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Professional, timely act.
Can make announcements about the event, mixed while performing.
Open to crowd participation, bringing props for specific songs.
Can take requests ... ability to learn on the fly.
Covers a broad spectrum of music, but primary focus on classic rock and alternative.
Can bring own equipment to event.
Will play as long as humanly possible for events ... or until the time runs out. :)
Born in the small town of Belleville, WI, Bryan started his musical journey in 2009 when he moved to Chicago. Since then, he has played at a variety of places in and around the Chicagoland area. Bryan covers a wide variety of rock acts, such as Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, U2, R.E.M., Wilco, Weezer, White Stripes, etc. and also performs a variety of originals. Songs range from the funny "Punching a Squirrel in the Face," to more serious indie rock numbers like "The Waiting."
Flexible in using house PA systems or bringing own setup. Typically arrives 1 hr before event to setup and soundcheck. Longer setup if with full band.
Ability to play acoustic, electric, with full band or duo setup.
Saturday
House Party
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Naperville, IL
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Bartlett, IL
Saturday
Baby Shower
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Geneva, IL
Friday
Graduation
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Glen Ellyn, IL
Saturday
Festival
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Carol Stream, IL
Thursday
Restaurant/Bar Event
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Lisle, IL
Sunday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
Friday
Convention/Trade Show
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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North Aurora, IL
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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Morris, IL
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Arlington Heights, IL
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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West Chicago, IL
Saturday
Graduation
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Naperville, IL
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 10:30pm
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Lemont, IL
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Arlington Heights, IL
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Darien, IL
Sunday
Bridal Shower
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Arlington Heights, IL
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Rochelle, IL
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
Saturday
Graduation
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Chicago, IL
Sunday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wilmette, IL
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Winnetka, IL
Friday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Mokena, IL
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
Saturday
Grand Opening
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
Saturday
Holiday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
Wednesday
Surprise
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Berwyn, IL
Friday
House Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
Radiohead - Creep, Fake Plastic Trees, High and Dry, Bulletproof, Karma Police, No Surprises, How to Disappear Completely, Motion Picture Soundtrack, There There, Weird Fishes, Lotus Flower, Little by Little, Decks Dark
Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road, I'm on Fire, Downbound Train, Atlantic City
U2 - With or Without You, Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses, Running to Stand Still
R.E.M. - The One I Love, Man on the Moon, Nightswimming, Sweetness Follows
Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know?, Crying Lightning, Mardy Bum
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Road Trippin', Otherside
Weezer - Say It Ain't So, Island in the Sun, Hash Pipe
Wilco - Jesus Etc.
White Stripes - The Hardest Button to Button, Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
Blink-182 - Damnit (This Is Growing Up)
Spoon - Don't Make Me a Target
Sam Smith - I'm Not the Only One
The Cure - Livelong
Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
+ Many More!
Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, Wilco, Beck, The White Stripes, TV on the Radio, U2, R.E.M.
I can provide me own equipment or use the event setup. Standard equipment required: Speakers/amps, inputs for guitar and vocals.
Singing Guitarist
