Find 261 professional blues bands and musicians available for hire in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. These experienced performers have earned 350 reviews from real clients with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
All 261 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Baltimore. The nearest is based in Bethesda, 34 miles away.
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Prices for blues bands in Baltimore range from about $160 to $2,050+, with an average booking price of $550. Solo blues guitarists and acoustic duos typically charge less than full electric bands, while pricing factors include performance duration, equipment requirements, and travel distance. Most acts provide their own sound systems and offer both background music and featured performance options. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 316 enquiries for Blues Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 31 October 2026.
Johnny and the Headhunters
"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse.
The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record.
Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need.
—Peter Lindblad
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"This band is fantastic, we have had them at several company outings. Great music !great attire!
They look the part. The music is wonderful and they are true professionals. Great for any event."
Mojo Mothership
""Mojo Mothership flawlessly delivered an extremely tight performance that was definitely one of the musical highlights of this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival. Professional from start to finish. This group definitely showed the skills, talent and passion to serve up some sizzlin’ Blues. We sure hope to see Mojo Mothership at our festival again!"
Nadia Koz Experiment
"Nadia Koz played as a solo performer at our sisters birthday party at our house in the large backyard. She was on time to set up, was really kind and fun to talk to, and started exactly when she was supposed to. Her song choice somehow fit perfectly for the vibe we wanted, and she used some crazy guitar pedals, and was able to sound like a bunch of people playing instead of one. No complaints, it was the best hire we could've had."
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Brian Carmona Band
"“Harbor Blast Concert Series October 4 You are in for a real treat! The Brian C. Band opens up OktoberBlast tonight at 5pm! Guitar wizard Brian C. will show you how it's done with some classic rock, power blues, fusion & rock with Lee Gammon on Bass & Stephen Haaker on drums. Come on out to the river at 5:00 tonight and jam with this power trio!”
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