Discover 175 folk bands available for hire in New York, United States, featuring 265 client reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5. From Celtic folk ensembles to contemporary indie folk groups, find professional acoustic musicians for your wedding, festival, or private celebration, with prices starting from $160.
Of the 175 suppliers listed here, 5 are based within 30 miles of New York. The other 170 are willing to travel there.
Also covers suppliers based in New Brunswick and Scotch Plains.
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Rates for folk musicians in New York currently range from about $160 for acoustic duos to $1,700+ for established ensembles with extensive instrumentation and performance experience. Prices reflect group size, performance duration and experience, and the average cost of $600 reflects the standard experienced folk bands bring to an event. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 220 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.
Gary Reed
"Your 1977 guitar album recently came into my life and has brought me so much joy. It is up there with the best finger pickin albums of the 21st century."
Cold Weather Company
"I can't say enough wonderful things about Cold Weather Company! Steve was my primary contact and he responded to every email promptly. He answered yes to all requests. The band arrived on time and agreed to stay for a late night acoustic set. They were consummate professionals. The music is why we chose the band, and it was amazing & beautiful to hear live. They were the perfect blend of background music that you really want to stop your conversation to listen to, however their cover of Let It Be was so moving, it silenced the room. We could not have chosen better for our fundraiser, all 150 guests were entertained! We are still hearing rave reviews."
Bagpiper: Robert Mitchell
"Robert Mitchell was very sensitive to our wish for a softer sound in the church and used the border pipes. He was extremely professional, worked well with the organist and pianist, and provided a lovely Irish touch to my daughter's wedding. Afterwards, he played the bagpipes outside while everyone gathered to greet the new couple with bubbles as they hopped into their limo. In addition, he provided a transition to the reception by playing the bagpipes outside the entrance. We are thankful to Robert and heard many positive comments about him from our guests."
Kirsten Kirk and the Dirty Work
"Kirsten Kirk and the Dirty work played my bachelor part and they were awesome"
Dunlap and Mabe
"I watched their promo video and thought this band would be a great fit for our community gathering. My main job is in concert audio, and I work with bands every week. I've done high main stream bands and garage bands, Robert Mabe put on a performance that was breath taking amazing. His band's sound was like nothing anyone has heard, our audience was silent with anticipation of the band's next musical note. Before the show was over city officials asked me for their contact info to bring them in for next year's fair concert. This band is worth 10 times what they charge. They are the real deal and will blow away your audience. And yes we're bringing them back."
Spiritus Mundi Crescentis
"What a show last night! We're still talking about it at breakfast."
