Bass Players for Hire in Raleigh

Browse 100 professional bass players available for hire in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. These skilled bassists and bass guitarists have received 64 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

All 100 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Raleigh. The nearest is based in Charlotte, 130 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 64 reviews of Bass Players
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5 piece Jazz Band for all occasions

Charlotte

North Carolina · 130 miles away

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Jazz multi-instrumentalist and orchestra bassist

Knoxville

Tennessee · 296 miles away

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Can play guitar or bass for anything released post 1950. James Taylor specialist

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 345 miles away

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Powerhouse Jazz/ R&B Vocalist/ Violinist/ Multi Instrumentalist

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 345 miles away

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I’m a professional upright and electric bassist.

Asbury Park

New Jersey · 397 miles away

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I have twenty yers experience that bass player.

New York

United States · 424 miles away

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Bass player available for a wide variety of needs and styles!!

Lebanon

Tennessee · 429 miles away

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Years of experience Weddings, Clubs, Restaurants,Theaters, recording

Rockville Centre

New York · 433 miles away

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Bass player, lead and background vocalist

Baldwin

New York · 434 miles away

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2020 Ameripolitan Swing Band of the Year | Western | Children Music

Nashville

Tennessee · 456 miles away

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Nashville

Tennessee · 456 miles away

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Versatile Bassist

Orlando

Florida · 525 miles away

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The Groove Starts Here...

Orlando

Florida · 525 miles away

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Solo with originals and covers, Ideal for weddings, live shows and festivals

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 549 miles away

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Price negotiable? Excellent sight reader any genre

Venice

Florida · 640 miles away

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Looking to help churches as an MD bassist or just to play bass.

Racine

Wisconsin · 685 miles away

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Multi Style Bass Guitarist

Kansas City

Missouri · 903 miles away

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Bass player for hire

Conroe

Texas · 1,043 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Bass Players in Raleigh?

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Rates for bass players in Raleigh range from about $110 to $1,350+, with an average cost of $330. Rates reflect the musician's experience, the length of the event and equipment requirements, and a bassist based closer to your venue will often quote less for travel. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 81 enquiries for Bass Players at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 8 November 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
17% of enquiries, with bar and venue events next at 15%
Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
52% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three weeks
54% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to October
53% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Bass Players available in Raleigh

5/5 from 64 reviews
Photo of Miss Julie Bryce Miss Julie Bryce "Wow, I love it! It’s a wild ride and sometimes it seems to be laughing at the listener… then there are the boats of jazzy pillows that carry you across the rapids. Very cool" Based in Knoxville, Tennessee (296 miles from Raleigh) Lydia Nicole - Private Photo of Eric Taylor Bass Guitarist Eric Taylor Bass Guitarist "I appreciate your talent and professionalism! Thanks for playing with us!" Based in Kansas City, Missouri (903 miles from Raleigh) Leigh Adams - Sorority Event Photo of Vik Momjian Vik Momjian "We had a very pleasant experience at our family private event with the musical group that Vik Momjian put together . We already knew of his utmost professionalism and experience as a Bas’s guitar instructor, therefore entrusting him with his musical group was the natural wise decision and he and his band mates certainly satisfied our family and guests with flying colors!" Based in Los Angeles, California (2,232 miles from Raleigh) 21st March 2026 Gary Usdagarabed Photo of theMystiques1111 theMystiques1111 "DR. LORA." Fanney and Vegari you are So Spectacular, your music is absolutely Cosmic" .... Scotty Satori "this music takes me away from it all , LOve the Mystiques" .. Ayata,, " Fanney and Vegari your music is both so uplifting and grounding Perfect for tonight's Show Thank you" Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (2,414 miles from Raleigh) Scott Catamas - Global Peace tribe Photo of Mistura Fina Mistura Fina "James and Deb were incredible throughout the wedding afternoon. Communication was seamless from beginning to end, and their high level of professionalism made the entire process very easy for both me as a wedding planner and the couple. On top of that, they are both incredibly friendly, warm and genuinely lovely people to work with! They provided a wonderful service on site, including professional equipment and setup, along with beautiful music that made the afternoon truly special. Both the couple and their guests enjoyed it so much! Their music is something unique, not something you hear every day, and it added such a lovely atmosphere to the celebration. A big recommendation to anyone looking to add a special touch to their wedding day! Thank you!" Based in Algarve, Faro, Portugal (3,821 miles from Raleigh) 31st October 2026 Miguel Kel de Melo - Wedding Photo of Ciaran O’Donovan Music Ciaran O’Donovan Music "Ciaran is a top entertainer- I booked him as a solo vocalist and he really is one of the best singers that I have worked with to date. Everything from all Jazz crooners to Ed Sheeran style upbeat songs, Ciaran has a voice that can do it all. I would absolutely work with Ciaran again and fully intend to." Based in St Albans, England, United Kingdom (3,861 miles from Raleigh) Sarah Stratford - Private Event Booker

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for bass players on Gig Heaven is $330, with rates ranging from $110 to $1,350+. Cost depends on the length of the session, the style of music and whether the player is performing solo, as part of a duo or sitting in with an existing group. Many bass players are proficient on both electric and upright bass, offering flexibility for different event styles.

Many clients book bass players for jazz events, studio sessions, corporate functions and live performances, as well as to join an existing function band as a session musician. Bass players provide the rhythmic foundation for a wide range of musical styles and are often booked to join an existing band or ensemble.

The bass players on Gig Heaven cover a wide range of genres including jazz, funk, rock, pop, soul, blues and Latin. Many bass players are proficient on both electric bass and upright (double) bass, offering different sounds to suit the style of the event.

Most bass players bring their own instrument and amplifier. For larger venues, a direct input (DI) box may be used to connect to the main PA system. It is advisable to discuss any specific equipment or sound requirements with the performer before the event.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

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.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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