One Man Bands for Hire in Chicago

Browse 265 one man bands for hire in Chicago, Illinois, United States. These solo performers hold a 5 out of 5 rating from 624 reviews from real clients, with prices from $110 and an average of $350.

Of the 265 suppliers listed here, 7 are based within 30 miles of Chicago. The other 258 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Berwyn and Naperville.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 624 reviews of One Man Bands
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Live saxophone (plus keys) for DJ and solo performance

Chicago

Illinois · < 1 mile away

(5)

Book from $650 (USD)

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Tribute Artist for all occasions, solo act and "oldies band"

Chicago

Illinois · < 1 mile away

(2)

Book from $200 (USD)

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Solo Acoustic Singing Guitarist Live Looping Artist

Chicago

Illinois · < 1 mile away

(9)

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Solo guitarist/vocalist, Classic rock

Chicago

Illinois · < 1 mile away

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Book from $200 (USD)

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Husband/wife indie folk duo that performs covers from 70s-modern day hits!

Chicago

Illinois · < 1 mile away

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Book from $700 (USD)

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Human jukebox singing timeless favorites and future classics

Berwyn

Illinois · 7 miles away

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Book from $400 (USD)

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Rock Band + Solo Guitarist / Singer / Singer Guitarist

Naperville

Illinois · 26 miles away

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Willing to travel to Chicago

Based more than 30 miles from Chicago, nearest first

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

Grayslake

Illinois · 40 miles away

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Book from $350 (USD)

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Solo pianist, singer, and entertainer

Milwaukee

Wisconsin · 83 miles away

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Book from $850 (USD)

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Professional entertainer, Dj, Multi-instrumentalist

Carmel

Indiana · 152 miles away

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Book from $500 (USD)

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Solo Country Singer

Lansing

Michigan · 169 miles away

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Book from $300 (USD)

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

Springfield

Illinois · 176 miles away

(1)

Book from $250 (USD)

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Solo, duo, trio & full band options!

Toledo

Ohio · 211 miles away

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Book from $850 (USD)

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Live Guitarist/Singer of popular rock, blues, reggase, ec

Saint Charles

Missouri · 259 miles away

(4)

Book from $150 (USD)

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Sunbury

Ohio · 273 miles away

(4)

Book from $250 (USD)

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Solo act featuring acoustic guitar, harmonica & vocals; band from 3-6 pieces

Columbus

Ohio · 276 miles away

(12) Replies in ~1 hr

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Solo entertainer with 3 hours of original music and over 2,000 covers.

Columbus

Ohio · 276 miles away

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A versatile Singer/Musician (Rnb, Pop, Country, Afro)

Frankfort

Kentucky · 292 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire One Man Bands available in Chicago, Illinois, United States?

$Low price
from$110USD
$$Average price
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$$$High price
from$1,050USD

The average price for One Man Bands available in Chicago, Illinois, United States is $350 (USD). Rates for one man bands in Chicago range from $110 to $1,050+, with most bookings averaging $350. 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 16 October 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
29% of enquiries, with weddings next at 24%
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 30 miles
For the 83% based outside the event's town

Reviews of One Man Bands based near Chicago

5/5 from 21 reviews
Photo of Ralph Russell Saxophone Ralph Russell Saxophone "Ralph was wonderful! Ralph was amazing! He adapted so well to the mood of our party. He was able to play Christmas song lyrics on the screen so we could sing along at our Christmas party. He made the night a hit! He even stayed longer than planned because everyone was having such a nice time. Highly recommend him!" Based in Chicago, Illinois 12th October 2026 Valerie M. - Birthday Celebration Photo of Patrick Thomas Patrick Thomas "Alexandria P. August 16, 2022 Verified Amazing night! Patrick preformed at my event this past Saturday. I am so happy with how the night went! Patrick played music from all of our favourite bands. 10/10 recommend him for your event!! Hired as: Singing Guitarist" Based in Chicago, Illinois 9th April 2026 Alexandria P. - Corporate Event Photo of Jerry Armstrong Tribute Artist Jerry Armstrong Tribute Artist "Jerry did an amazing job! He was on time and brought all of his equipment, he knew all the songs and sang them very well. He interacted with the crowd, he was very friendly and funny. I would definitely hire him again. -Rachel W, Tinley Park, IL" Based in Chicago, Illinois Rachel W - Birthday Party Photo of BackForward / Adam Cartwright BackForward / Adam Cartwright "Talented across the board! We were blown away by Adam’s professionalism, attention to detail, musical talent and fun factor at our recent party! The cherry on top was his ability to take great quality professional photos! Adam was a great MC who took my DJ playlist inspiration and ran with it to create the perfect playlist for our party. And we can’t forget the Taylor Swift meets Coachella rendition of Happy Birthday which flowed into Jack & Diane. Such a fantastic addition to the event!" Based in Naperville, Illinois (26 miles from Chicago) Derek - Private Party Photo of John Drake 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 (176 miles from Chicago) Mitchell - Brewery Photo of Michael Marciano Michael Marciano "Hey All...For all of you that didn't come out yesterday. Michael Marciano did not disappoint...I am going to be putting in our shedule. Literally heard ZZ Top...in Renault?? You'll gotta hear him,,,he is awesome...he has a few videos on YouTube...but nothing like the real thing!! Older and younger folks will love his music." Based in Saint Charles, Missouri (259 miles from Chicago) Tammie Zahner - Freeda's Bar Owner - Renault, Illinois

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring one man bands is $350, with prices from $110 to $1,050+. 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.

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 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.

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.

The one man bands 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.

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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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