Folk Singers for Hire in Milwaukee

Q: How much do folk singers cost in Milwaukee?

The average cost of hiring folk singers is $340, 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.

Q: What styles do folk singers perform?

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.

Q: What events are folk singers suitable for?

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.

Q: Can a folk vocalist perform as a duo or with a band?

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.

Q: Do folk singers need amplification?

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.

Q: Do folk singers perform their own material as well as covers?

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.

Q: Will a folk singer get guests joining in?

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.

Q: Are pub and bar bookings different from private events?

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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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.

Browse 177 folk singers available for hire in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, featuring 441 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars. These acoustic performers and folk artists offer professional entertainment starting from $110 and averaging $340 per performance.

All 177 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Milwaukee. The nearest is based in Grayslake, Illinois, 48 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 441 reviews of Folk Singers

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L.J. Slavin

Solo artist performing classic rock, country, Celtic and folk.

Folk Singer

Grayslake

Illinois · 48 miles away

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David's Bazaar

Established solo vocal-and-acoustic-guitar act

Folk Singer

Woodridge

Illinois · 90 miles away

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John Drake

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

Folk Singer

Springfield

Illinois · 241 miles away

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David Michael Carrillo

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

Folk Singer

Indianapolis

United States · 243 miles away

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Chris Eh Young

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

Folk Singer

London

Ontario, Canada · 337 miles away

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Ruhani events

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

Folk Singer

Brampton

Ontario, Canada · 411 miles away

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Kavita Sahay Geet Sangeet

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

Folk Singer

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 429 miles away

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Tailormade Management

1920-1940s Traditional Delta Blues music

Folk Singer

St. Catharines

Ontario, Canada · 437 miles away

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BOBBY FIVE

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

Folk Singer

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania · 445 miles away

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Alan Bell

Singer/songwriter. 12 string guitarist playing light rock/ country/ folk song

Folk Singer

Raymore

Missouri · 450 miles away

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Eric Steven Chesson

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

Folk Singer

Boone

North Carolina · 576 miles away

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John Friday

Trop Rock/Americana/Classic Rock and original music

Folk Singer

Asheville

North Carolina · 588 miles away

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K W Hoffman Music

Singer Songwriter Traditional country southern rock classic rock

Folk Singer

Russellville

Arkansas · 605 miles away

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"Tiger" Will Mason

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

Folk Singer

Ottawa

Ontario, Canada · 626 miles away

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Brandon Kennedy, Celtic loop artist

Celtic musician creating engaging performances on fiddle, guitar and vocals

Folk Singer

Baltimore

Maryland · 641 miles away

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Danny Taddei

Singer Songwriter- Picture Jimmy Buffett and James Taylor blended together.

Folk Singer

Bixby

Oklahoma · 648 miles away

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Johnny Rockett Music

Charlotte-based guitar vocalist creating a vibrant, live music experience.

Folk Singer

Charlotte

North Carolina · 659 miles away

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Raveed Gill Music

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

Folk Singer

New Jersey

United States

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Rates for folk singers in Milwaukee currently range from about $110 to $1,150+ for professional performances, with an average cost of $340 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 225 enquiries for Folk Singers at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 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 77% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Folk Singers available in Milwaukee

5/5 from 441 reviews

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 (90 miles from Milwaukee) John Haley - Numerous local pubs

John Drake "John performs to the crowd—if they’re mellow he’s mellow. If they’re having fun he kicks it up a notch with them. Great blues and blues rock. His original songs are crowd pleasers." Based in Springfield, Illinois (241 miles from Milwaukee) Mitchell - Brewery

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 (337 miles from Milwaukee) Bad Apple Brewing - Bad Apple Brewing

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 (445 miles from Milwaukee) Amy - Nashville booking agent

K W Hoffman Music "Our members loved him and was asked back for 2 more shows" Based in Russellville, Arkansas (605 miles from Milwaukee) Brenda - VFW Russellville

"Tiger" Will Mason "...the feelings of...protest in the song ('Barbwire Blues') ...gave me the chills...yeah, it did...really liked your vocals..." Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (626 miles from Milwaukee) Eddie Birkett - bookmyact.com

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