Funk Bands for Hire in Baltimore

Discover 370 funk bands available for hire in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, backed by 661 reviews from real clients with an average rating of 5 out of 5. These professional funk groups and soul acts specialize in creating electrifying atmospheres at weddings, parties and corporate events.

Of the 370 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Baltimore. The other 366 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Edgewater, Hyattsville, Laurel and Pasadena.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 661 reviews of Funk Bands
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Four piece jazz funk for cocktails. Also solo sax available to join bands.

Pasadena

Maryland · 13 miles away

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We recreate the music of the legendary EWF. We also perform other types of ?

Laurel

Maryland · 18 miles away

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Trombonist with more than 45 years experience playing any style of music

Edgewater

Maryland · 23 miles away

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Frankie Beverly and Maze Tribute Band

Hyattsville

Maryland · 29 miles away

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Willing to travel to Baltimore

Based more than 30 miles from Baltimore, nearest first

Professional drummer of 15 years rounded in all Genres.

Silver Spring

Maryland · 30.4 miles away

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Smooth Jazz, R&B, Funk!

Greater Upper Marlboro

Maryland · 33 miles away

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Authentic electrifying blues/rock dancing rock n roll trio

Bethesda

Maryland · 34 miles away

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Performing throughout the U.S. as one of the BEST Motown/variety party bands!!!

Washington D.C.

District of Columbia · 36 miles away

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Washington D.C.

District of Columbia · 36 miles away

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Six piece band. Band name Nothing But A Feeling

Washington D.C.

District of Columbia · 36 miles away

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5 piece old school Dance/Funk/Disco/soul

Germantown

Maryland · 36 miles away

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Psychedelic rock

Lancaster

Pennsylvania · 54 miles away

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N2N is a 7/8 piece R&B/Soul band with over 10 years of experience.

Stafford

Virginia · 74 miles away

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7 piece Funky Southern Fried Blues Rock

Winchester

Virginia · 83 miles away

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Nature On Acoustic, playing Blues, Funk, Rock and Jazz

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 90 miles away

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Seven piece band plays r&b pop rock classic rock

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 90 miles away

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6 peice band jazz, r&b, rock and blues

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 90 miles away

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5-6 piece Band with a wide range of Musical selections

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 90 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Funk Bands in Baltimore?

$Low price
from$220USD
$$Average price
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from$3,500USD

Rates for professional funk bands in Baltimore range from about $220 to $3,500+, with most professional acts charging around $1,100 for standard evening performances. Pricing typically reflects group size, performance duration and equipment, along with travel distance, special song requests and extras such as MC duties or extended performance time. Many acts offer package deals for longer events or multiple performance sessions. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 547 enquiries for Funk Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 15 November 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
21% of enquiries, with birthday parties next at 15%
Typical first reply
Within six hours
61% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
37% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to September
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 75 miles
For the 76% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Funk Bands available in Baltimore

5/5 from 661 reviews
Photo of ATOM - A Touch of Maze ATOM - A Touch of Maze "Saw y'all in Philadelphia. That was an awesome experience!! Thank you so much for this show. My dad knew Frankie Beverly and the band but didn't stay in contact with him much after he moved to California. My dad didn't come to this show because he was really upset by Mr Beverly's passing. I brought a friend with me instead. Getting hear Frankie Beverly's music performed live (as someone that wasn't around yet to get that experience back in the day) whewwww was I blown away!!! Everyone did a incredible job and captured the essence of Maze so well-- I watched a couple concert videos on YouTube of them in the 80s. I never couldve comprehended why the love in that room at WCL was so thick from just the concert recordings. What the videos couldn't capture the Performers at this tribute concert went absolutely beyonnnndddd. Every single member was 🔟 /🔟 and you had two TRUE master percussionists on that stage. Tarsha Fitzgerald curated a truly phenomenal experience. 🔥 🔥 Thank you, ATOM 🔥 🔥 🥇" Based in Hyattsville, Maryland (29 miles from Baltimore) Ninqi Stratton Photo of Johnny and the Headhunters Johnny and the Headhunters "There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse. The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record. Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need. —Peter Lindblad SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb" Based in Bethesda, Maryland (34 miles from Baltimore) Elmore magazine - Album review Photo of THE "ORIGINAL" MOONLIGHTERS ® THE "ORIGINAL" MOONLIGHTERS ® "We hired the Original Moonlighters for our wedding band, and they were absolutely fantastic! We had a large wedding, with a lot of guests that have different musical tastes, but this band was able to get everyone on the dance floor and brought amazing energy to the wedding. They had a wide set list and made our special day even more fun." Based in Washington D.C., District of Columbia (36 miles from Baltimore) Thomas B. - Wedding Photo of Mojo Mothership Mojo Mothership ""Mojo Mothership flawlessly delivered an extremely tight performance that was definitely one of the musical highlights of this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival. Professional from start to finish. This group definitely showed the skills, talent and passion to serve up some sizzlin’ Blues. We sure hope to see Mojo Mothership at our festival again!" Based in Winchester, Virginia (83 miles from Baltimore) Andreas Sengebusch - National Cherry Blossom Festival Photo of Generation 2 Generation 2 "One of the best Bands this side of the East Coast. I will definitely hire them again." Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (90 miles from Baltimore) O. P Patterson - Private event Photo of Perfect combination band Perfect combination band "We played at the hilltop reunion the promoters were very excited to hear was played that day and we had a lot more gigs from that particular concert up in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and there were other promoters that wanted us to play at other venues" Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (90 miles from Baltimore) Frank McMillan - Hilltop reunion everybody loves us at the Fairmont Park hilltop reunion to promoters were very excited to hear what's playing the promoters were very excited to hear his play

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for funk bands ranges from $220 to $3,500+, with an average of $1,100. The main factors are band size, set duration and the style of funk. Line-ups with horn sections, backing vocalists and percussion tend to cost more than smaller guitar-driven combos.

The funk bands for hire perform funk, soul, disco, R&B and groove-driven music. Many funk bands cover classic hits alongside modern songs, creating a setlist that is focused on tight rhythms, brass hooks and getting the audience dancing.

Hiring funk bands is a popular choice for weddings, corporate parties, birthday celebrations, festivals and any event where a packed dance floor is the goal. Funk music has a broad, cross-generational appeal and is one of the most effective genres for keeping guests on their feet.

The funk bands on Gig Heaven range from compact four-piece groups to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and percussion. A bigger line-up delivers a fuller, more powerful sound, while a smaller band can suit tighter venues and budgets. Many bands offer flexible line-up options.

Most funk bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments and amplification. For larger venues or outdoor events, additional sound equipment may be needed. It is worth confirming all technical requirements with the band before booking.

Not always. Four and five-piece groups often work without one, leaning on guitar, keys and a strong rhythm section, while the larger acts carry brass as the defining sound. Horns cost more and need more stage, so the question is usually budget and space rather than repertoire.

Volume is manageable in most function rooms, as bands set up smaller and play with lighter dynamics when the space calls for it. Rooms with a noise limiter are the real constraint, particularly for drums and brass, which cannot be turned down the way amplified instruments can. Give the limiter level when enquiring and the band will say whether the booking works.

Most carry a playlist to run through their PA during breaks so the room does not fall quiet. Some will also take a list of tracks to use in those gaps. Where the gap matters, such as during a meal, agree the break times when booking rather than on the night.

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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