Folk Singers for Hire in Detroit

Browse 177 folk singers available for hire in Detroit, Michigan, United States, featuring 456 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars. These acoustic performers and folk artists offer professional entertainment starting from $110 and averaging $330 per performance.

All 177 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Detroit. The nearest is based in Cleveland, Ohio, 90 miles away.

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Solo Musician with high end gear, ability and references. 1 man band!

Cleveland

Ohio · 90 miles away

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Solo acoustic artist covering everything from the 50s to today.

London

Ontario, Canada · 103 miles away

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Singer / Acoustic Guitarist for Private and Public Events

Columbus

Ohio · 164 miles away

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Performing hits like Bollywood,Sufi,wedding events and devotional events

Brampton

Ontario, Canada · 190 miles away

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Professional Singer

Mississauga

Ontario, Canada · 192 miles away

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1920-1940s Traditional Delta Blues music

St. Catharines

Ontario, Canada · 201 miles away

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One man band for all occasions, nashville recording artist and songwriter

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania · 205 miles away

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Versatile Indian singer performing Bollywood, Folk, Devotional, and Garba

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 206 miles away

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Strumming Song from Where the Heart Belongs! Singer, songwriter, guitar player

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 206 miles away

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Church, Praise and Worship, Inspirational , singer/songwriter, guitar

Indianapolis

United States · 240 miles away

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Established solo vocal-and-acoustic-guitar act

Woodridge

Illinois · 260 miles away

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Solo acoustic blues, Americana, rock’n’roll, reggae, country

Springfield

Illinois · 385 miles away

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Kay Francis is a singer songwriter of folk music songs of the heart

Carleton Place

Ontario, Canada · 395 miles away

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Celtic musician creating engaging performances on fiddle, guitar and vocals

Baltimore

Maryland · 396 miles away

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Solo performer at present; folk/rock/classic rock/cover musician/original music

Ottawa

Ontario, Canada · 423 miles away

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Solo, acoustic based, larger than life, looping with popular covers

Boone

North Carolina · 429 miles away

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Trop Rock/Americana/Classic Rock and original music

Asheville

North Carolina · 466 miles away

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I’ll be performing for your events and make it memorable with the hit songs

New Jersey

United States

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How much does it cost to hire Folk Singers in Detroit?

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Rates for folk singers in Detroit currently range from about $110 to $1,150+ for professional performances, with an average cost of $330 per booking. Pricing varies with performance duration, venue requirements, travel and extras such as sound equipment or special repertoire requests. Many folk artists offer package deals that can include multiple sets and acoustic arrangements of requested songs. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 228 enquiries for Folk Singers at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 22 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
62% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About four weeks
52% 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 40 miles
For the 71% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Folk Singers available in Detroit

5/5 from 456 reviews
Photo of Adam Jacobs Adam Jacobs "I had an awesome annual 4th of July party on the lake with a big group of my friends! We knew we needed some live music for the event and Adam was the perfect person to do it. He knows how to play to the audience. He plays music that most people know, but it's not too main stream. He also plays his own originals which are very well done. He brings all his own equipment and is very professional and courteous. He asks if there's any requests for songs and tries to accommodate. He keeps the crowd engaged but doesn't take over the event that is your own. I had people walking past trying to come in like it was a public event. I definitely recommend him!" Based in Cleveland, Ohio (90 miles from Detroit) Kara Evans - Annual 4th of July in Lake Tahoe Photo of Chris Eh Young Chris Eh Young "We love having Chris out to Bad Apple. He is a great guy to work with and a great musician! He is good at reading the crowd and taking requests from a variety of genres (even Britney on occasion ?)!" Based in London, Ontario, Canada (103 miles from Detroit) Bad Apple Brewing - Bad Apple Brewing Photo of Laura R Laura R "We enjoyed Laura’s line up of music and great singing, she took our requests and made it a successful event. Highly Recommend" Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (192 miles from Detroit) Evelyn Trainer - Corporate Event Photo of BOBBY FIVE BOBBY FIVE "This guy is a true professional his songs are amazing He is a very fun music act I have booked him at several events all over the Nashville area and in different parts of the country. His Nashville recorded albums are as good as anybody's out there. His music is being played on radio stations across the country." Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (205 miles from Detroit) Amy - Nashville booking agent Photo of Chad Wenzel Chad Wenzel "Chad Wenzel is a talented musician and an engaging performer. His conscientious delivery to every song brings the audience in. I’ve seen some people deeply moved at live shows!" Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (206 miles from Detroit) 7th January 2026 Dale Jones Photo of David's Bazaar David's Bazaar "Dave has a great gravely voice accompanied by his intense strums. Always prepared (Shows up early,) professional in all ways… with his friendly rapport engaging his audiences young and old with his knowledge and broad range of tunes. He cuts right thru to the songs that resonate to us!" Based in Woodridge, Illinois (260 miles from Detroit) John Haley - Numerous local pubs

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring folk singers is $330, with prices from $110 to $1,150+. Pricing depends on the singer's experience, performance duration and whether they perform with a guitar, other instruments or backing tracks. Folk singers suit a range of settings from intimate acoustic performances to larger outdoor events.

The folk singers for hire perform traditional folk, contemporary folk, Celtic, acoustic singer-songwriter material and folk-influenced popular music. Many folk singers accompany themselves on guitar, banjo or other acoustic instruments.

Hiring folk singers is ideal for weddings, pub and bar events, festivals, private parties, corporate dinners and intimate gatherings. The acoustic, storytelling style of folk music creates a warm, personal atmosphere that suits a wide range of settings.

Many folk singers offer flexible performance options, from solo acoustic sets to performances with additional musicians such as a guitarist, fiddle player or small ensemble. It is worth discussing line-up options with the singer when requesting a quote.

For small, intimate venues, many folk singers can perform without amplification. For larger spaces or outdoor events, a small PA system is usually needed. Most folk singers bring their own amplification equipment. It is worth confirming the setup with the singer based on the venue.

Many are writers as well as performers and will mix their own songs with traditional material and familiar covers. The balance is usually the booker's choice and most are happy to lean either way. For an event where guests should recognise what they hear, say so, because a set of entirely new songs makes for a different evening.

Singalong choruses are part of the tradition and many performers use them deliberately, choosing songs a room can pick up inside a verse. How far it goes depends on the crowd and the point in the evening, and a good performer reads that rather than forcing it. Events wanting a quieter listening set should say so, as the same singer can do either.

A live folk musician working a pub or bar usually plays two or three shorter sets across an evening rather than one continuous performance, with an audience that comes and goes. The setup is lighter, since there is rarely a stage and the corner of a room is the normal spot. Rates for this work differ from function bookings, so it is worth saying which kind of event it is when enquiring.

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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.

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