1950s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Nanaimo

Discover 269 professional 1950s era musicians and bands available for hire in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. These vintage performers have received 644 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

All 269 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Nanaimo. The nearest is based in Vancouver, 37 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 644 reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands
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Top-call saxophonist with his group set the tone and ambience for any event

Vancouver

British Columbia · 37 miles away

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Retro Girl Group- singing & dancing through the 1920s-1960s

Vancouver

British Columbia · 37 miles away

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Jazz guitarist playing american songbook standards in solo or small group format

Vancouver

British Columbia · 37 miles away

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Artist singer/songwrtiter/performer

Surrey

British Columbia · 51 miles away

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Duo with Pinky & Gino Dance Music with most styles and genres

Maple Ridge

British Columbia · 61 miles away

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Jazz, Swing, Electro Swing, and modern songs reimagined!

Seattle

Washington, United States · 131 miles away

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Three-piece classic rock band, we do both originals and 1960's-modern covers

Puyallup

Washington, United States · 156 miles away

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Multi-award winning Elvis Tribute Artist from Calgary AB

Calgary

Alberta · 455 miles away

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Jazz Hutch & Friends performs your favourite jazz standards

Calgary

Alberta · 455 miles away

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LIVE Music Entertainment Agency

Edmonton

Alberta · 543 miles away

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Campbell's Jazz Soup plays a fun blend of jazz and swing!

San Rafael

California, United States · 777 miles away

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Terrific engaging entertainer with a marvelous voice and outstanding shows.

San Jose

California, United States · 824 miles away

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4pce country band for weddings socials anniversaries bars & lounges

Estevan

Saskatchewan · 944 miles away

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50’s/60’s/70’s Tribute + Viva Las Vegas Show

Las Vegas

Nevada, United States · 1,001 miles away

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From CBS Big Brother, Daniel Durston portrays all eras of Elvis Presley.

Las Vegas

Nevada, United States · 1,001 miles away

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Elvis Tribute Artist and Elvis Tribute Band

Santa Clarita

California, United States · 1,057 miles away

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High quality jazz, vocalist & instrumentalists. Standards - Modern - Original.

Northridge

California, United States · 1,068 miles away

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International & award-winning vocalist with an Old Hollywood twist

Altadena

California, United States · 1,077 miles away

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

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Rates for 1950s era musicians in Nanaimo currently range from about $230 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 available in Nanaimo

5/5 from 644 reviews
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 (37 miles from Nanaimo) 9th September 2026 Angela Naseri - Wedding Photo of Beauty Shop Dolls Beauty Shop Dolls "Thank you Beauty Shop Dolls for making our Christmas party magical. We had a blast! We loved everything about your show, it was classy and perfectly planned on theme. The dress changes were a beautiful touch, to an already fabulous performance (I especially loved the blue feathers 😊). Everyone in the office is still buzzing from the dance class too. Highly, highly recommended!" Based in Vancouver, British Columbia (37 miles from Nanaimo) T Dic - Company 1920s Christmas Party 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 (51 miles from Nanaimo) Nelly Hamilton - KRP - Family BBQ Photo of Good Co Good Co "We hired Good Co for our 1920's themed holiday party. They were extremely flexible and accommodating, especially when we asked if they would follow our leadership around the office as they gathered people for the party. Awesome talent, great at judging sound vs space. Our office is pretty echo-y and loud, but they found the right balance immediately. Definitely keeping on the books for next time!" Based in Seattle, Washington, United States (131 miles from Nanaimo) Ashley V - Corporate Party 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 (455 miles from Nanaimo) 12th October 2026 Kurt Elling - Acclaimed International Jazz Singer 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 (455 miles from Nanaimo) 17th May 2026 Dale - Self

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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 $230 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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