Blues Bands for Hire in Raleigh

Q: How much do blues bands cost in Raleigh?

Hiring blues bands typically costs between $150 and $2,550+, with an average of $600. The price varies based on band size, set length and the musicians' experience. Blues bands range from lean trios to larger outfits with horn sections, and line-up size is usually the main cost factor.

Q: What styles of blues do blues bands play?

The blues bands for hire cover a wide range of blues styles including Chicago blues, Delta blues, blues rock, soul blues and modern electric blues. Many bands also incorporate elements of rock, funk and soul into their sets. It is worth listening to audio samples on each band's profile to find the right style for your event.

Q: What events are blues bands suitable for?

Events that commonly feature blues bands include pub and bar events, private parties, weddings, corporate functions, festivals and club nights. Blues music creates a soulful, energetic atmosphere and works well for events where guests want to listen, dance or both.

Q: How long does a typical blues set last?

A typical booking for blues bands covers two to three hours, usually split into sets with breaks. Blues performances often feature extended improvisations and guest solos, so set lengths can vary depending on the style and line-up of the band. It is advisable to discuss the preferred format when making an enquiry.

Q: Do blues bands bring their own sound equipment?

Most blues bands are self-contained and provide their own instruments, amplifiers and PA system. For larger venues or outdoor events, additional sound equipment may be required. It is a good idea to confirm equipment details with the band before booking.

Q: Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

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

Q: How far in advance do we need to book?

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.

Q: How do I book and when do I pay?

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.

Q: How do I get help with something different?

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch .

Find 262 professional blues bands and musicians available for hire in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. These experienced performers have earned 357 reviews from real clients with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Of the 262 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Raleigh. The other 260 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in West Raleigh.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 357 reviews of Blues Bands

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Jimi King Trio

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Feral Cats Band

Feral Cats Band are a kicking fun and funky blues, rock and soul band.

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Prices for blues bands in Raleigh range from about $150 to $2,550+, with an average booking price of $600. 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.

What our enquiries show

Based on 312 enquiries for Blues Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Most requested for

Private events

30% of enquiries, with corporate events next at 21%

Typical first reply

Within three hours

65% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About six weeks

38% enquire less than a month before the event

Busiest months

June to October

51% of events take place in these months

How far suppliers travel

About 75 miles

For the 81% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Blues Bands available in Raleigh

5/5 from 357 reviews

Jimi King Trio "Awesome! Jimi and the guys were SO good--perfect for our event and loved by our team and guests! Jimi was super-responsive with communications--very nice to work with. Will definitely book them again in the future! Hired as: Blues Band, Classic Rock Band" Based in Raleigh, North Carolina 7th October 2026 Laura L. H. - Corporate Event

A Southern Wind "Showed up to them playing Tedeschi Trucks Band, no one even tries to play TTB! A Southern Wind is an amazing band who aren’t afraid to play music that other bands don’t. 10/10! Highly recommend!" Based in Charlotte, North Carolina (130 miles from Raleigh) 11th September 2026 Eddy - Triple C

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." Based in Williamsburg, Virginia (149 miles from Raleigh) Wyatt Baldwin - Private Party

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!” Crista Cato Manieri - Harbor Blast Concert Series" Based in Virginia Beach (166 miles from Raleigh) Crista Manieri

The Night Affair Band "You guys are absolutely amazing 😻 😻😻 Your show is always phenomenal…." Based in Greenville, South Carolina (221 miles from Raleigh) Jasmine - Party

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 SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb" Based in Bethesda, Maryland (237 miles from Raleigh) Elmore magazine - Album review

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Hiring blues bands typically costs between $150 and $2,550+, with an average of $600. The price varies based on band size, set length and the musicians' experience. Blues bands range from lean trios to larger outfits with horn sections, and line-up size is usually the main cost factor.

The blues bands for hire cover a wide range of blues styles including Chicago blues, Delta blues, blues rock, soul blues and modern electric blues. Many bands also incorporate elements of rock, funk and soul into their sets. It is worth listening to audio samples on each band's profile to find the right style for your event.

Events that commonly feature blues bands include pub and bar events, private parties, weddings, corporate functions, festivals and club nights. Blues music creates a soulful, energetic atmosphere and works well for events where guests want to listen, dance or both.

A typical booking for blues bands covers two to three hours, usually split into sets with breaks. Blues performances often feature extended improvisations and guest solos, so set lengths can vary depending on the style and line-up of the band. It is advisable to discuss the preferred format when making an enquiry.

Most blues bands are self-contained and provide their own instruments, amplifiers and PA system. For larger venues or outdoor events, additional sound equipment may be required. It is a good idea to confirm equipment details with the band before booking.

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.

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch.

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Blues Bands for Hire in Raleigh

Based near Raleigh

Jimi King Trio

Raleigh

Feral Cats Band

West Raleigh

Willing to travel to Raleigh

Travis Grubb and The Stoned Rangers

High Point

Neil Elliott Dorval

Wilmington

A Southern Wind

Charlotte

Nadia Koz Experiment

Williamsburg

Bobby BlackHat

Newport News

Just Cuz

Newport News

Brian Carmona Band

Virginia Beach

Nite Phix Band

Oak Hill

The Night Affair Band

Greenville

Hurt & Skip

Greenville

Decade's Band

Washington D.C.

The Muneer Nasser band

Washington D.C.

Johnny and the Headhunters

Bethesda

Willie Jackson & the Tybee Blues Band

Savannah

Crossfire Blues

Athens

Dead Reckoning

Somers Point

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