Folk Singers for Hire in Washington D.C.

Browse 172 folk singers available for hire in Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, featuring 439 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 172 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Washington D.C. The nearest is based in Baltimore, Maryland, 36 miles away.

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Celtic musician creating engaging performances on fiddle, guitar and vocals

Baltimore

Maryland · 36 miles away

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Acoustic singer/songwriter good for cocktail hours and other events

Wilmington

Delaware · 99 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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Coastal Roots Rock, Soul, Folk, Reggae Musician from Long Beach Island, NJ

Asbury Park

New Jersey · 185 miles away

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

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania · 190 miles away

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Solo acoustic Country/Americana/Rock artist

Farmington

Connecticut · 295 miles away

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Solo Acoustic Singer, performs from 50s to current, high energy or low key

Manchester

Connecticut · 310 miles away

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

Boone

North Carolina · 314 miles away

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1920-1940s Traditional Delta Blues music

St. Catharines

Ontario, Canada · 317 miles away

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Professional acoustic covers of nearly 40 years with over 9000 song repertoire

Norwich

Connecticut · 319 miles away

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

Charlotte

North Carolina · 329 miles away

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

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 354 miles away

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

London

Ontario, Canada · 357 miles away

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

Brampton

Ontario, Canada · 360 miles away

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Trop Rock/Americana/Classic Rock and original music

Asheville

North Carolina · 379 miles away

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Indian semiclassical band performing the best timeless melodies

Boston

Massachusetts · 394 miles away

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Americana music from Massachusetts!

Boston

Massachusetts · 394 miles away

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

Ottawa

Ontario, Canada · 455 miles away

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Rates for folk singers in Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C.

5/5 from 439 reviews
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 (190 miles from Washington D.C.) Amy - Nashville booking agent Photo of Kt Lay Kt Lay "We hired Kt for our wedding and they did not disappoint. They performed before the ceremony and during cocktail hour. So many people came up to us saying how much they enjoyed the music. Would definitely hire again!" Based in Manchester, Connecticut (310 miles from Washington D.C.) Lindsey Dunphy - Wedding Photo of T. Ray Taylor Solo - Acoustic Musician T. Ray Taylor Solo - Acoustic Musician "I attended a birthday party yesterday, T.Ray was fantastic!" Based in Norwich, Connecticut (319 miles from Washington D.C.) Collette Varjenski - birthday 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 (357 miles from Washington D.C.) Bad Apple Brewing - Bad Apple Brewing Photo of "Tiger" Will Mason "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 (455 miles from Washington D.C.) Eddie Birkett - bookmyact.com Photo of Adam Karch Adam Karch "I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Everything Can Change, from Adam Karch and it's an interesting mix of acoustic and electric fused folk/blues music with solid vocals. Opening with It's Your Song, a contemporary, radio style track with a solid melody and clean acoustic guitar work, Adam Karch shows his stuff on vocal and guitar, backed by Richard Deschenes on bass and Marc-Andre Drouin on drums. JJ Cale's classic, After Midnight gets a substantial rework and I like it. Starting with acoustic slide and fine finger picking, Karch's stylistic vocal phrasing really changes the track and it's as cool as the original. Very nice. Porch Groove (Sunday Morning) is a real relaxing meandering melody on acoustic guitar. Very nice. Another nice cover is Bob Dylan's Don't Think Twice, It's Alright. Karch has one of those voices that is warm and refreshing and his picking style is clean and concise. Very nice. Wrapping the release is another Porch Groove (Saturday Evening) with a more contemporary finger picked melody. Karch is a talented musician and vocalist who has put together a real nice release." Based in Chambly, Quebec, Canada (492 miles from Washington D.C.) B man - Album review

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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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