Folk Bands for Hire in Illinois

The Breakfast Club is a high energy rock / dance '80s tribute band, whose every song is a hit that brings the house down with spontaneous, exuberant 'I know this song!' singalongs. Moonwalk down memory lane with T...

Acoustic guitar, traditional bodhran, Irish fiddle, and lush harmonies: this is the heart-warming recipe used for many years by Small Batch to entertain festival crowds, pub-goers, private parties and hooleys of all sort...

? Group size options to fit your event space & budget ~ Full mariachi ensemble ~ Duo ~ Trio ~ Quartet ? Quality music & on-time performances Experience the vibrant sounds of mariachi Cielito Lindo, a talented family wit...

Looking for a lively and energetic band to make your event unforgettable? Look no further than Keith Stras & Polka Confetti, a Traditional 6 piece Oktoberfest "Chicago Style" Polka Band based in the vibrant city of Chica...

The Bourbon Aristocracy performs Bluegrass - perfect for honky-tonks, barbecues, parties, weddings, and outdoor festivals. The band features fiddle, banjo, mandolin, dobro, guitar, upright bass, and vocals. The B...

Mariachi Guerreros de México®: ¡La expresión del auténtico patrimonio musical de México, vive a través de la voz de México® Guerreros de Mexico® adopta el romanticismo de la tierra, la gente y la belleza del corazón de...

Downhill Pickers is a great choice for music that will be enjoyed by a wide range of guests at private parties, pubs, breweries, corporate/retail events, wedding cocktails, festivals and neighborhood gatherings. We are...

The Martin Metzger Flamenco Ensemble consists of some of the most experienced, talented and dedicated flamenco musicians in Chicago. All the of the members have studied the art in depth, traveling to Spain regularly, in...

Character Fleadh plays Irish, Scottish, and other Celtic traditional music - lively jigs and reels and polkas, jaunty hornpipes, stately strathspeys and marches, swooning waltzes, achingly beautiful airs, and songs that...

We are the Donnybrooks! As Chicago's premiere Irish Pub Rock band, we blend traditional with modern into a performance perfect for fun and frivolity! From festivals to weddings, from listening rooms to pubs we keep the...

Diamondback has been a popular staple of the Chicago Music scene for many years. We bring our high energy sound to clubs, festivals and private events throughout the Midwest.  Our extensive song list is truly a history o...

Tinker Boys are a blend of musicians from an assortment of backgrounds, strung together to form a band that explores the many sides of the acoustic genre. Using elements of vocals, guitar, fiddle, accordion, mandolin, a...

The Asheville Mountain Boys consists of Asheville based musicians Zeb Gambill, John Duncan, Jacob Brewer, and Marshall Brown. Each of these musicians has a unique background of musical influences, but they share a love...

With decades of professional experience, The Allen Tolbert Unit is an acoustic band with influences ranging from the Bluegrass sounds of Alison Krauss, Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury and Bill Monroe to the Jazz sou...

We are the best entertainment value period! - Germany - France - Irish Celtic - Spanish - Slavic - Gypsy Styles include : Polka, Waltz, Leider, Jig, Reels, Flamenco, Two Step, Mazurka, Lander ie: Schuhplattl...

EXPERIENCED FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL: Nationally Touring Singer/Acoustic Guitarist. SOLO, TRIO or 4 PIECE BAND. Specializing in the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Early Rock & Roll Classics, "One Hit Wonders", Folk,...

Hello potential booker! Here is what you can expect when hiring Jackson Grimm & the Bull Moose Party for your next event: - Skilled musicians who are professional, have years of experience, and are easy to work with - A...

And So It Goes is an exciting musical collaboration by Kansas City's finest traditional Irish musicians. Driving reels, sprightly jigs, soulful aires, and captivating ballads pay homage to the emerald isle while breathin...

Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty perform at festivals, club events, private parties and almost any other event possible. Their lively music and fun antics on stage make for a fun time for all. They are best know for polka...

Raised in the legend-filled, limestone land of Tennessee, Jason Lee Wilson naturally blends the spirit of the old west with a little southern “branch” for a refined mixture of rockabilly, traditional country, and gospel...

Bobby Cool and his band, The Nashville Players, help make any event feel like a party. With every performance you get pro sound/lighting, a customized set list, and an authentic Nashville experience. Bobby Cool is a Nas...

After 10 Years of playing together, we became "Southern City Lights"! This first year has been nothing short of amazing. After being recently awarded with The Knot's "Best of Weddings" for 2017, Wedding Wire's "Couples'...

Bobby Maynard Family Band is a four member band that plays a variety of music including bluegrass, country, classics, Celtic, old time, wedding music (violin) and more. Bobby Maynard plays banjo, fiddle,(violin) guitar a...

Two farm raised, down to earth brothers from western Kansas, doing what they love, touching hearts and inspiring dreams along the way. BTGC was chosen to perform at the 2015 Royal's World Series Celebration Rally for a...

ROLLIN IN THE HAY If you want to get an understanding of Rollin' in the Hay just think High Octane Groove Grass/Americana, funny songs about life in general, and killer pickin' and grinnin' with a touch of down home...