Washington, DC Folk Bands

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Shenandoah Run

Folk Band from Vienna, VA (12 miles from Washington, DC)

Shenandoah Run is comprised of founder Bob Melissinos (vocals and guitar), Jill Nelson (vocals, guitar and percussion), Ben Hamblin (vocals and guitar), Renee Moyer (vocals and percussion), Leslie Smile Hoyle (vocals and...

Starting at
$900 per event
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Celtic Music for All Occasions

17reviews

47 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Celtic Band & Folk Band from Alexandria, VA (12 miles from Washington, DC)

The Washington D.C. Area’s Finest Celtic Musicians for your Wedding or Event Imagine shimmering Celtic melodies on flute, harp, guitar and fiddle surrounding you as you float down the aisle. The ancient airs that have a...

Starting at
$400 per event
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Carolyn Eyerly Music

3reviews

4 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Bluegrass Band & Folk Band from Vienna, VA (12 miles from Washington, DC)

Carolyn was awarded the WAMMIE for the Washington, D.C. area's 2022 Best Bluegrass Artist. She is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who performs Bluegrass originals and covers as well as "grassed-up" classic rock & count...

Starting at
$800 per event
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Sweet Yonder Bluegrass

2reviews

3 verified bookings

Bluegrass Band & Folk Band from Washington, DC

Sweet Yonder is a fired-up, all-women, bluegrass band -- think Steel Drivers meets the Carter Family. They deliver a soulful punch in every performance with straight up instrumental attitude and truly inspiring vocal ha...

Starting at
$975 per event
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O'McPub Band

1review

2 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Irish Band & Folk Band from Hyattsville, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)

Looking for an Irish band that knows how to get the party started? Look no further than O'McPub Band! Hailing from Hyattsville, MD, this talented Celtic band brings high energy and authentic Irish sounds to any event. Wi...

Starting at
$150 per hour
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The Knuckle Dusters

46reviews

79 verified bookings

Bluegrass Band & Folk Band from Washington, DC

HIRE THIS BAND NOW for 2024! One of the Bash's best bands DC to NY --- reliable, professional, great client feedback! Google "THE KNUCKLE DUSTERS" for their full site. AMERICANA, OLD TIME FIDDLE, BLUEGRASS, RAGTIME, SWIN...

Starting at
$300 per event
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Back Alley Blues Boys

8reviews

15 verified bookings

Acoustic Band & Folk Band from Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)

The Back Alley Blues Boys is a trio composed of two guitarists and a harmonica player that does acoustic, folk, rockabilly, and roots rock and roll tunes. Our music ranges from gentle acoustic songs to Delta Blues, 50s...

Starting at
$150 per event
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Sweet Mountain Laurel

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Country Band & Folk Band from Bluemont, VA (45 miles from Washington, DC)

Looking for a group to provide your audiences/guests with fun, laughter, and great harmonies— Sweet Mountain Laurel is that group. Up front are three ladies who have found their harmony soulmates, blending their voices t...

Starting at
$600 per event
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Dunlap and Mabe

61reviews

140 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Bluegrass Band & Folk Band from Winchester, VA (64 miles from Washington, DC)

Dunlap and Mabe provides entertainment for dozens of weddings and private/corporate events each year. Services include: Duets to five piece bands Sound/PA operation/setup Musical planning and special requests Announcem...

Starting at
$1,500 per event
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Cormorant's Fancy - Voted in Top 20 Celtic Bands

7reviews

16 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Celtic Band & Folk Band from York, PA (75 miles from Washington, DC)

Cormorant's Fancy voted in top 20 Celtic bands of 2017, international Irish and Celtic Music Podcast! Venues and reviewers call Cormorant's Fancy "spellbinding," "with a knack for gorgeous arrangements." From tenderly pa...

Starting at
$650 per event
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Across the Pond - check us out!

22reviews

46 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Celtic Band & Folk Band from New Oxford, PA (68 miles from Washington, DC)

AWARD-WINNING Across the Pond performs for Irish and Celtic Weddings from North Carolina to Quebec and Ontario in Canada. And they perform for Irish & Celtic festivals, European & International festivals, corporate event...

Starting at
$1,500 per event
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Tim and Savannah Finch w. The Eastman String Band

7reviews

16 verified bookings

Bluegrass Band & Folk Band from Crisfield, MD (89 miles from Washington, DC)

The Eastman String Band band consists of some of the best musicians and vocalists in the country, with a professional sound that is top notch. With all the distractions about your event you won't need to worry about the...

Starting at
$800 per event

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Natalie Millsap

Acoustic Band & Folk Band from Lancaster, PA (90 miles from Washington, DC)

Natalie Millsap is a singer -songwriter based out of Lancaster Pennsylvania. Natalie grew up and Kansas City, Missouri. She has been playing music most of her life and her talent exceeds many expectations! She performs o...

Starting at
$75 per hour
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Out of Time

1review

1 verified booking

Folk Band from Richmond, VA (96 miles from Washington, DC)

'Out of Time' is the only East Coast band that was friends with and understudied the number one folk group in history... The Kingston Trio. Band leader jammed with the Trio, attended Trio music camps in Phoenix with Tri...

Starting at
$350 per event
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Artie's Party

Acoustic Band & Folk Band from Bedford, PA (110 miles from Washington, DC)

Artie's Party will provide you with the very best in musicianship, professionalism and entertainment. Our genres stretch from blues, rock new and old. We can accommodate small or large venues, we are complete with profes...

Starting at
$1,200 per event
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The Creswell Club

17reviews

64 verified bookings

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Jazz Band & Folk Band from Philadelphia, PA (123 miles from Washington, DC)

The Creswell Club is a constellation of musicians who specialize in music that makes life better. We're rooted in jazz standards and music from the 1920s and 30s, but we're experts at branching out; we can play everythin...

Starting at
$1,200 per event
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Poor Man's Gambit

44reviews

83 verified bookings

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Irish Band & Folk Band from Bethlehem, PA (146 miles from Washington, DC)

**Please Note**: Our rates range from $300 - $8,000 per event. Poor Man's Gambit is the musical collaboration of Corey Purcell (button accordion, cittern, guitar, vocals, bodhran, dance), Federico Betti (guitar, fiddle)...

Starting at
$300 per event
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The Creswell Club

96reviews

256 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Jazz Band & Folk Band from New York City, NY (205 miles from Washington, DC)

The Creswell Club is a constellation of musicians who specialize in music that makes life better. We're rooted in jazz standards and music from the 1920s and 30s, but we're experts at branching out; we can play everythin...

Starting at
$1,200 per event
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Sweet Tooth Music

20reviews

64 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Jazz Band & Folk Band from New York City, NY (204 miles from Washington, DC)

New York's top band for events and weddings. Sweet Tooth Music magically elevates your party to a celebration that your guests will remember. With more than 10 years of experience entertaining audiences with pizzazz and...

Starting at
$1,200 per event
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Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective

13reviews

38 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Bluegrass Band & Folk Band from Brooklyn, NY (201 miles from Washington, DC)

The New York City professional bluegrass community is made up of many freelance workers (much like the jazz community), and as such we have a fluid and vibrant group of musicians who work closely together on hundreds of...

Starting at
$800 per event
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The Bailsmen

68reviews

167 verified bookings

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Jazz Band & Folk Band from New York City, NY (204 miles from Washington, DC)

Brooklyn's The Bailsmen play gypsy jazz and vintage music. Transporting you to a French bistro, New Orleans dance party, or New York gala with stylized grooves. Whether you're contacting us for your intimate, socially di...

Starting at
$800 per event
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Hotelheads

13reviews

21 verified bookings

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Cover Band & Folk Band from New York City, NY (211 miles from Washington, DC)

Hotelheads are a full-service event band specializing in high-quality live musical entertainment for parties, private events, and corporate functions across the northeast U.S. and beyond. The group's signature blend of f...

Starting at
$2,500 per event
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The Carolina Gents

9reviews

18 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Bluegrass Band & Folk Band from New York City, NY (204 miles from Washington, DC)

Comprised of some of the best bluegrass, americana, and country musicians in the New York/ New England area, The Carolina Gents can provide the pure, sweet sounds of appalachia for your intimate ceremony and cocktail hou...

Starting at
$600 per event
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Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches

15reviews

22 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Americana Band & Folk Band from New York City, NY (207 miles from Washington, DC)

Banjo Nickaru and Western Scooches (*available for virtual events) specialize in Country, Folk, Bluegrass, old timey, Western Swing, 20s/30s, traditional jazz, music of New Orleans, blues, tin pan, ragtime, world music &...

Starting at
$400 per event
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Hot Jazz Jumpers

15reviews

16 verified bookings

Accepts Online Payments

Jazz Band & Folk Band from New York City, NY (207 miles from Washington, DC)

Hot Jazz Jumpers perform 20s/30s, traditional jazz, dixieland, music of New Orleans, blues, tin pan, ragtime, old timey, swing & dance. We also play an eclectic mix of Jazz, Blues, Gullah Geechee, R & B and World Music....

Starting at
$600 per event
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