Roaming Musicians for Hire in New York

Discover 237 roaming musicians in New York, United States ready to bring wandering entertainment to your event. These mobile performers create intimate musical moments as they move through your venue.

Of the 237 suppliers listed here, 9 are based within 30 miles of New York. The other 228 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Fort Lee, Paterson, Teaneck and White Plains.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 928 reviews of Roaming Musicians
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solo loop artist with over 500 songs

New York

United States

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Jazz Saxophone

New York

United States

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Carnival Brass Band and Conga Parade

Manhattan

New York · 5 miles away

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Instrumental Sax music for all types of events

Manhattan

New York · 5 miles away

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An engaged group of high-energy percussionists that performs with passion!

Brooklyn

New York · 5 miles away

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The enchanting passionate sound of Spanish Guitar at your event

Fort Lee

New Jersey · 10 miles away

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Solo electric violin - Duos, trios, quartets and more for your special day

Teaneck

New Jersey · 13 miles away

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Trombone player, composer, brass teacher

Paterson

New Jersey · 16 miles away

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Classical and Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitarist for Weddings & Events

White Plains

New York · 25 miles away

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Willing to travel to New York

Based more than 30 miles from New York, nearest first

Professional Saxophonist for Weddings and Events

Stamford

Connecticut · 34 miles away

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I’m a saxophonist that performs with backing tracks of Jazz, Gospel, and R&B

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania · 81 miles away

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Instrumental music in a number of different styles

Exton

Pennsylvania · 97 miles away

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Ken Gable Jazz provides Traditional and Contemporary Solo Jazz Saxophone

Wrentham

Massachusetts · 167 miles away

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Traditional and Popular Celtic Music and more

Freetown

Massachusetts · 171 miles away

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R&B, Hip-Hop Electric Violinist, Marvillous Beats

Columbia

Maryland · 181 miles away

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I am a sax and clarinet performer in the DC area

Leesburg

Virginia · 218 miles away

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Versatile saxophonist | Smooth Jazz, Motown, R&B, Pop, Big Band & Swing

Williamsburg

Virginia · 279 miles away

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Celtic and Americana entertainer

Portland

Maine · 280 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Roaming Musicians in New York?

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Rates for professional roaming musicians in New York range from about $180 to $2,000+, with most professional acts averaging $500 for standard performances. Pricing depends on group size, performance duration and repertoire requirements. Solo wandering performers typically cost less than roving bands with multiple instruments, while acts requiring wireless equipment for larger venues may charge additional technical fees. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 670 enquiries for Roaming Musicians at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 26 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
62% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
42% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
All year round
No month has more than 13% of events
How far suppliers travel
About 35 miles
For the 82% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Roaming Musicians available in New York

5/5 from 928 reviews
Photo of Spanish Guitar/Flamenco Guitar Spanish Guitar/Flamenco Guitar "Jim is a prodigious and proficient guitarist. His music added to the ambience for my mom’s 90th birthday. She was familiar with many of the songs and sang along." Based in Fort Lee, New Jersey (10 miles from New York) 17th January 2026 Dr. Joe R - Birthday Party Photo of Austin Charnis Guitar Austin Charnis Guitar "Austin was a dream to work with - his kindness and generosity was beyond appreciative during our planning process! Austin was able to take on learning a special request to play during our wedding ceremony. Austin also played during our cocktail hour and was a hit with the guests!! Having Austin play as guests entered the ceremony, for the ceremony and for cocktail hour true gave our wedding an elevated feel and made our special day truly feel magical! thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!!!" Based in White Plains, New York (25 miles from New York) 18th September 2026 Jacquelyn M - Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour — Saugerties, NY Photo of Sax by Anra Sax by Anra "Best performance The best! It’s phenomenal!" Based in Stamford, Connecticut (34 miles from New York) Sheila P. Photo of Stephen Kleiman Guitar Mandolin Banjo Uke Stephen Kleiman Guitar Mandolin Banjo Uke "Stephen Kleiman was a great addition to our MusicMan Camp Pro Sessions this year! He coordinated with me promptly about how to integrate his session into our camp curriculum -- and was very flexible about performing in a gym rather than our usual auditorium! The campers loved learning about the banjo and mandolin and found it interesting and applicable to their harmonic camp sessions on ukulele and guitar. Excellent performance and patience in working with young musicians! Thank you Stephen!" Based in Exton, Pennsylvania (97 miles from New York) Jen Schoener - Schoener MusicMan Academy Photo of Ken Gable Jazz Ken Gable Jazz "Thank you Ken for everything! For the guidance in picking our ceremony music to the day of and your kind words! It was a true joy to have you!" Based in Wrentham, Massachusetts (167 miles from New York) 31st May 2026 Kayleigh and Chris - Private Wedding 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 (329 miles from New York) B man - Album review

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for roaming musicians ranges from $180 to $2,000+, with an average of $500. Rates depend on the musician's experience, performance duration and the instrument involved. Roaming musicians move freely among guests rather than playing from a stage, creating an interactive, intimate atmosphere.

The roaming musicians for hire include a wide range of instruments suited to mobile performance, such as violin, guitar, accordion, saxophone, ukulele, steel pan and various string and brass instruments. Many perform solo or in small groups.

Hiring roaming musicians is ideal for wedding drinks receptions, corporate networking events, garden parties, restaurant entertainment, festivals and cocktail hours. A roaming musician creates an intimate, personal atmosphere by performing directly among guests.

Most roaming musicians perform acoustically without any amplification, which makes them extremely versatile and suited to venues of all sizes. For very large or noisy spaces, some musicians may use a small portable amplifier. It is advisable to discuss the venue with the musician.

Most roaming musicians perform for one to three hours, depending on the event. Roaming performances are often booked for specific segments such as a drinks reception or dinner service. Gig Heaven recommends discussing the event schedule to agree the best timing.

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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