1950s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Calgary

Discover 268 professional 1950s era musicians and bands available for hire in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. These vintage performers have received 635 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

Of the 268 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Calgary. The other 265 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 635 reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands
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Alessandro Votta

Alessandro Votta
Multi-award winning Elvis Tribute Artist from Calgary AB
1950s Era Musician

Calgary

Alberta

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The Waltzing Matildas
Duo specializing in all kinds of swing - can also play as a full band.
1950s Era Musician

Calgary

Alberta

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Jazz Hutch & Friends

Jazz Hutch & Friends
Jazz Hutch & Friends performs your favourite jazz standards
1950s Era Musician

Calgary

Alberta

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Willing to travel to Calgary

Based more than 30 miles from Calgary, nearest first

MG Entertainment, Inc.

MG Entertainment, Inc.
LIVE Music Entertainment Agency
1950s Era Musician

Edmonton

Alberta · 175 miles away

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Howard Lee Naylor

Howard Lee Naylor
Artist singer/songwrtiter/performer
1950s Era Musician

Surrey

British Columbia · 410 miles away

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John Nicholson Saxophone

John Nicholson Saxophone
Top-call saxophonist with his group set the tone and ambience for any event
1950s Era Musician

Vancouver

British Columbia · 419 miles away

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Chris Fraser jazz guitarist

Chris Fraser jazz guitarist
Jazz guitarist playing american songbook standards in solo or small group format
1950s Era Musician

Vancouver

British Columbia · 419 miles away

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Good Co

Good Co
Jazz, Swing, Electro Swing, and modern songs reimagined!
1950s Era Musician

Seattle

Washington, United States · 441 miles away

(3)

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Dain Norman & The Chrysalis Effect

Dain Norman & The Chrysalis Effect
Three-piece classic rock band, we do both originals and 1960's-modern covers
1950s Era Musician

Puyallup

Washington, United States · 457 miles away

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Kelly J Gill & The Hired Guns
4pce country band for weddings socials anniversaries bars & lounges
1950s Era Musician

Estevan

Saskatchewan · 509 miles away

(1)

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Vintage Jazz & 70s Solo Singer

Vintage Jazz & 70s Solo Singer
Cody Navarro delivers stunning vocals in a time capsule of Vintage music
1950s Era Musician

Denver

Colorado, United States · 896 miles away

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Bandoke
Live band karaoke. Your guests can front a band, with over 300 songs!
1950s Era Musician

Englewood

Colorado, United States · 902 miles away

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Book from $1200 (USD)

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CroonerEd

CroonerEd
Terrific engaging entertainer with a marvelous voice and outstanding shows.
1950s Era Musician

San Jose

California, United States · 1,022 miles away

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Steve*ELVIS*Gold

Steve*ELVIS*Gold
50’s/60’s/70’s Tribute + Viva Las Vegas Show
1950s Era Musician

Las Vegas

Nevada, United States · 1,029 miles away

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Las Vegas King - Elvis Impersonator

Las Vegas King - Elvis Impersonator
From CBS Big Brother, Daniel Durston portrays all eras of Elvis Presley.
1950s Era Musician

Las Vegas

Nevada, United States · 1,029 miles away

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Danny Memphis - Elvis Impersonator

Danny Memphis - Elvis Impersonator
Elvis Tribute Artist and Elvis Tribute Band
1950s Era Musician

Santa Clarita

California, United States · 1,172 miles away

(1) Replies in ~2 hrs

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Coco Lamarr

Coco Lamarr
International & award-winning vocalist with an Old Hollywood twist
1950s Era Musician

Altadena

California, United States · 1,182 miles away

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Cathy Segal-Garcia

Cathy Segal-Garcia
High quality jazz, vocalist & instrumentalists. Standards - Modern - Original.
1950s Era Musician

Northridge

California, United States · 1,184 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire 1950s Era Musicians & Bands in Calgary?

$Low price
from$220CAD
$$Average price
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from$2,850CAD

Rates for 1950s era musicians in Calgary currently range from about $220 to $2,850+, depending on group size, performance duration, and specific requirements. Most bookings average around $800, representing excellent value for professional vintage entertainment. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 119 enquiries for 1950s Era Musicians & Bands at events in Canada, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
67% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
29% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to September
50% of events take place in these months

Reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands based near Calgary

5/5 from 4 reviews
Photo of Jazz Hutch & Friends Jazz Hutch & Friends "A nice voice and a very understated and carefree delivery. Not enough cats can just Fred Astaire their way through a song." Based in Calgary, Alberta 12th October 2026 Kurt Elling - Acclaimed International Jazz Singer Photo of The Waltzing Matildas The Waltzing Matildas "We asked Valerie Hudson of the Waltzing Matilda’s to play piano and sing at the Celebration of Life ceremony for my wife’s mother. The event was to celebrate the 99 years of her life. It was a very uplifting and emotional event and Valerie’s renditions of jazz tunes including I Will Always Love You, Smile, Wonderful World, Blue Sky, I’ll be Seeing You and others were very well done and added immensely to the celebration. Thanks Valerie!" Based in Calgary, Alberta 29th September 2026 David White - Celebration of Life Photo of Alessandro Votta Alessandro Votta "We would look at have elvis , entertain us again in the future. Very happy with the way he had interaction with the crowd and his singing." Based in Calgary, Alberta 17th May 2026 Dale - Self Photo of MG Entertainment, Inc. MG Entertainment, Inc. "We booked WOW- We're One World for our fundraising gala event and they put on an amazing show. The mix of music was great, the band was professional and sounded so solid. They showed up in full glam attire to our elevated event. Communication was easy and we really enjoyed hosting them. Our crowd was enjoying dancing and singing along to all the songs through the night and gave great reviews. We are booking them again for our event this year!" Based in Edmonton, Alberta (175 miles from Calgary) 30th April 2026 April Simard - Stepping Stones Crisis Society Photo of Howard Lee Naylor Howard Lee Naylor "Howard arrived on time, promptly set up and was professional and polite. Howard shared his web page to listen to some of his work, this helped me to know what to expect and I was very happy to find him in a short notice. We enjoyed having Howard play at our client event. We received great feedback and reviews from our guests, everyone enjoyed his music! Howard even took and played some requests!" Based in Surrey, British Columbia (410 miles from Calgary) Nelly Hamilton - KRP - Family BBQ Photo of John Nicholson Saxophone John Nicholson Saxophone "He was great to work with and guests loved him. He’s awesome!" Based in Vancouver, British Columbia (419 miles from Calgary) 9th September 2026 Angela Naseri - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for 1950s era musicians & bands on Gig Heaven is currently $800, with prices ranging from $220 to $2,850+. Pricing typically depends on band size, the length of the performance and whether the act provides its own sound equipment. Most acts specialise in rock 'n' roll, doo-wop and early rhythm and blues hits, so listening to profile samples is a good way to compare what each performer offers.

Hiring 1950s era musicians & bands is a great choice for retro-themed parties, 1950s rock and roll nights, milestone birthday celebrations, weddings and corporate events. The high-energy style of 1950s music is particularly effective at getting guests of all ages onto the dance floor.

Most 1950s era musicians & bands bring their own instruments, amplifiers and PA system for standard venue sizes. For larger events or outdoor performances, additional sound reinforcement may be needed. It is advisable to confirm equipment details with the act when making an enquiry.

Many 1950s era musicians & bands offer complete show packages with authentic 1950s costumes, choreography and audience interaction. Some acts include elements such as dance-offs, hand jive routines and audience sing-alongs that bring extra entertainment value beyond a standard music set.

The 1950s era musicians & bands perform classic rock and roll, doo-wop, rockabilly and early rhythm and blues from the 1950s. Many acts cover songs by artists such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Little Richard, bringing the energy and excitement of the early rock era to live events.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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