Folk Bands for Hire in Seattle

Discover 168 folk bands available for hire in Seattle, Washington, United States, featuring 257 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 $190.

Of the 168 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Seattle. The other 164 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Tacoma.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 257 reviews of Folk Bands
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Turkish pop & folk

Seattle

Washington

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We provide service with backing tracks and piano accompaniment

Seattle

Washington

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Solo Violinist with Piano Backing Tracks

Seattle

Washington

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Pacific Northwest alternative folk-rock singer-songwriter

Tacoma

Washington · 25 miles away

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2 Piece Acoustic Vocal Duo

Abbotsford

British Columbia, Canada · 100 miles away

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Solo act/guitar/piano/vocals, classic rock songs and originals

Portland

Oregon · 145 miles away

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Solo Singer/Songwriter

Napa

California · 643 miles away

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Traditional Greek Music

San Francisco

California · 679 miles away

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Mariachi band servicing all of Southern California

Los Angeles

California · 960 miles away

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5 piece band, performing traditional and contemporary Greek music and more!

Long Beach

California · 980 miles away

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Wild West meets West Indies. Calipso Cowboys 2-4 pc Band

Boulder

Colorado · 996 miles away

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Electric, acoustic violinist, DJ, duo, trio with pianist, vocalist, band

San Diego

California · 1,064 miles away

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High-energy wedding & party band playing all your favourite hits!

Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada · 1,153 miles away

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Class up your event with an authentic Scottish Bagpiper Performance!

Rogers

Arkansas · 1,632 miles away

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Five Piece Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Band

Fort Worth

Texas · 1,661 miles away

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Five-piece modern Bluegrass Band

St Louis

Missouri · 1,720 miles away

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We are an authentic Zydeco band, a party band

Leander

Texas · 1,749 miles away

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We play keyboard, guitar, many years experience, playing all your favourites!

Victoria

Texas · 1,876 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Folk Bands in Seattle?

$Low price
from$190USD
$$Average price
from$650USD
$$$High price
from$1,700USD

Rates for folk musicians in Seattle currently range from about $190 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 $650 reflects the standard experienced folk bands bring to an event. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 218 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 22 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
61% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
39% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to October
53% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 94% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Folk Bands available in Seattle

5/5 from 257 reviews
Photo of Annika & Pete Annika & Pete "Hi Pete - just wanted to send a thank you! If you guys didn't hear it enough from everyone there... but the band was incredible! Everyone was raving about how amazing you were. We were so so happy with how everything went. Thank you again! -Ali" Based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada (100 miles from Seattle) 21st March 2026 Alison & Lucas - July 6th Wedding Photo of Synthesi Synthesi "They are great and all are wonderful men! Go you will enjoy!!" Based in Long Beach, California (980 miles from Seattle) Phyllis Truelove - Fan Photo of Violinist & Band Violinist & Band "Amazing musicians! Variety of music styles and songs. We hired Emil with his band for our Corporate event and they were a huge hit! Everyone was up on their feet dancing along the whole night. Incredibly nice and such a pleasure to work with them! Emil made sure the playlist targeted our whole audience and sounded awesome. I would definitely recommend them for any and all events and hope to work with them again!" Based in San Diego, California (1,064 miles from Seattle) Ed Johnson - Crpporate event Photo of The Magpies The Magpies "We were so excited to have The Magpies play and sing for our AACA Christmas party! Our caterer bailed on us and we found a restaurant to bring food, but it took a long time, however the time flew by listening to these ladies with beautiful songs everyone knew! Lovely, lively piano & guitar and fantastic vocals including Holiday songs for Christmas! They saved the day for us by keeping the party going! Kathleen /Antique Auto Club of America" Based in Victoria, Texas (1,876 miles from Seattle) 24th November 2025 Kathleen Ross - VP Golden Crescent Antique Auto Club Photo of Spiritus Mundi Crescentis Spiritus Mundi Crescentis "What a show last night! We're still talking about it at breakfast." Based in New Orleans, Louisiana (2,099 miles from Seattle) 21st September 2026 Adrienne Shulman Photo of Dunlap and Mabe 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." Based in Winchester, Virginia (2,260 miles from Seattle) Joshua B. - Concert

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for folk bands on Gig Heaven is $650, with rates from $190 to $1,700+. Cost depends on the number of musicians, performance length and the instruments involved. Folk bands feature a range of traditional instruments such as fiddle, mandolin, accordion and bodhrán, and larger groups with more players cost more.

The folk bands for hire perform a range of folk styles including traditional, contemporary folk, Celtic, English folk, world folk and folk-rock. Many bands feature acoustic instruments such as fiddle, guitar, mandolin, accordion, bodhran and bouzouki.

Hiring folk bands suits a wide range of events including weddings, ceilidhs, barn dances, festivals, pub events, corporate functions and cultural celebrations. Folk music creates a warm, convivial atmosphere and many bands encourage audience participation through sing-alongs and dancing.

Some folk bands also offer ceilidh or barn dance calling as part of their performance. The caller guides guests through traditional group dances, making it an inclusive and entertaining activity for all ages. To get the best results, check each band's profile to see if they offer this option.

Many folk bands can perform acoustically for smaller, intimate venues. For medium to large events, most bands bring their own PA system. It is advisable to discuss the venue size and guest numbers with the band to determine the best sound setup.

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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