One Man Bands for Hire in California

Browse 253 one man bands for hire in California, United States. These solo performers hold a 5 out of 5 rating from 591 reviews from real clients, with prices from $110 and an average of $340.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 591 reviews of One Man Bands
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Steve Ono

Steve Ono
Solo guitarist singer with guitars and loop pedal
One Man Band

Fresno

California

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Book from $300 (USD)

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Kenny Moore

Kenny Moore
Solo acoustic artist
One Man Band

Modesto

California

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Book from $125 (USD)

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Ron S.L. Matthews "The One and Only"

Ron S.L. Matthews "The One and Only"
Solo artist also five-piece band
One Man Band

Sacramento

California

(1)

Book from $250 (USD)

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The Ken Show

The Ken Show
Singer Guitarist, Jukebox Troubadour, Multi-generational, Artist Requests
One Man Band

San Luis Obispo

California

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Aidan Moore

Aidan Moore
Experienced acoustic guitarist, singer and 'one man band' loop pedal act
One Man Band

San Francisco

California

(5) Replies in ~3 hrs

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Chaz the one man band

Chaz the one man band
One man band-Multi-Instrumentalist/Soloist
One Man Band

San Francisco

California

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Book from $200 (USD)

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Dennis DeVilbiss Music

Dennis DeVilbiss Music
Solo Vocalist/Guitarist.
One Man Band

Calistoga

California

(3)

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Corey Koepsel

Corey Koepsel
One man rock concert
One Man Band

Rosamond

California

(1)

Book from $450 (USD)

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Irish Mike ☘️

Irish Mike ☘️
Solo Artist - A Great Mix of Irish & Cover Tunes
One Man Band

Santa Barbara

California

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WyndSong / Roger Wynfield

WyndSong / Roger Wynfield
WyndSong/ Solo, Duo, Trio, versatile and play to the room.
One Man Band

Santa Clarita

California

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Book from $500 (USD)

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Gal Pearl Live music

Gal Pearl Live music
Live performances for all occasions with a wide variety of styles!
One Man Band

Los Angeles

California

(2)

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Oleha Music

Oleha Music
Vacation Music for the Soul - A Live Soundtracking Experience
One Man Band

Anaheim

California

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Greg Ballad

Greg Ballad
A Tribute To Luther Vandross, Barry White and Teddy Penedergrass By One Man
One Man Band

Las Vegas

Nevada

(6)

Book from $1500 (USD)

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Mychael Pollard

Mychael Pollard
One Man Band/Solo Act
One Man Band

Las Vegas

Nevada

No reviews yet

Book from $1000 (USD)

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Pan Diego

Pan Diego
Steel drum pan music in all styles
One Man Band

Las Vegas

Nevada

No reviews yet

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Roger Taylor's The Rock Show Las Vegas
Augmented Solo Performer
One Man Band

Las Vegas

Nevada

(1)

Book from $100 (CAD)

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Daniel Echo

Daniel Echo
Singer, guitarist, and one-man-band performing timeless hits from all ages
One Man Band

Las Vegas

Nevada

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Raza

Raza
Singer songwriter and a performer
One Man Band

Costa Mesa

California

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How much does it cost to hire One Man Bands in California?

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from$110USD
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from$1,000USD

Rates for one man bands in California range from $110 to $1,000+, with most bookings averaging $340. The final cost depends on the performer's experience, the length of the booking and any extras such as DJ sets between live performances. Solo acts often represent strong value, delivering several hours of live entertainment without the logistical demands of a full band. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 943 enquiries for One Man Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
29% of enquiries, with weddings next at 25%
Typical first reply
Within six hours
67% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About five weeks
42% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
All year round
No month has more than 12% of events
How far suppliers travel
About 35 miles
For the 81% based outside the event's town

Reviews of One Man Bands available in California

5/5 from 591 reviews
Photo of Ron S.L. Matthews "The One and Only" Ron S.L. Matthews "The One and Only" "Good morning Jon I am Ron Matthews, I would Love to be some of the Live Music you book!! I Do Lead Vocals Keyboards, Flute & Vocoder with Serious Licks "The Band" a 4-6 Pc. Dance & Listening Band. I also perform as a One-Man Band with The Full Sounds of a 5-6 Pc Band to save Owners Money & Space. I Do Funky & Classy Original's, Smooth Jazz, R&B Neo Soul, Top 40 Dance & Lite Rock. I have Flyers made for All of My Show's Any response will be Appreciated. Ron Serious Licks Matthews "The One & Only" Musician Extraordinaire" Based in Sacramento, California Me, Myself & I - Ron S.L. Matthews "The One & Only" Photo of Aidan Moore Aidan Moore "We recently had Aidan for my Husbands 40th Birthday. Everyone loved his mix of music, was so easy to work with and answered all Messages immediately. 10/10 recommend" Based in San Francisco, California Pamela Maguire - Birthday Party Photo of Dennis DeVilbiss Music Dennis DeVilbiss Music "Amazing, Heartfelt Performer I’ve seen Dennis perform several times now, and each time I’m struck by how intimate and heartfelt his performance is. He truly connects with the people he performs for, and makes every event one to remember!" Based in Calistoga, California Jared Judge - Dream City Photo of Corey Koepsel Corey Koepsel "corey sounds just like the original music, full sound system,lights ,smoke awesome guitar player and singer.." Based in Rosamond, California 18th September 2026 super fan Photo of Gal Pearl Live music Gal Pearl Live music "Professional, ambient, stellar, musicianship. Gal is a class act. World-class talent meets gracious artistic host. Thank you Gal for making my event one that people are still talking about. I only work with the best and I can’t wait to showcase your incredible musical offerings and perform with you again." Based in Los Angeles, California Carole AK World Champion Musical Whistler - Solo act - birthday party Photo of Greg Ballad Greg Ballad "Greg Ballad's tribute was an absolute delight! His smooth vocals and charismatic stage presence made the audience groove to the soulful tunes of Luther Vandross, Barry White, and Teddy Pendergrass. It was a night filled with nostalgia and incredible talent. Bravo, Greg!" Based in Las Vegas, Nevada Jacob L - Concert

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring one man bands is $340, with prices from $110 to $1,000+. Pricing depends on the performer's experience, set duration and the range of instruments and equipment involved. One-man bands use a combination of live instruments, vocals, looping technology and backing tracks to deliver a full-sounding performance from a single artist.

The one man bands for hire are solo performers who use a combination of live instruments, loop pedals, vocal harmonies and technology to create a full band sound from a single musician. Many play guitar, keyboard or multi-instruments alongside live vocals.

Many clients book one man bands for weddings, corporate events, private parties, restaurant entertainment, pubs and small venues. A one man band delivers the variety and energy of a larger group without the space and budget requirements.

Most one man bands cover a wide range of genres including pop, rock, soul, funk, acoustic, jazz and chart hits. The versatility of modern loop and effects technology means solo performers can recreate an impressively full sound. It is worth checking each performer's profile for their repertoire.

Most one man bands bring a complete setup including instruments, PA system, microphones, loop pedals and sometimes lighting. Their compact setup makes them well suited to venues with limited space. It is a good idea to confirm equipment details when making an enquiry.

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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.

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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