Best Folk Musicians in New York

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...

A bluesy, jazzy jukebox, Sweet Tooth Music evokes the charm of a late-night speakeasy and the sophistication of a Manhattan supper club. Dedicated to personalized detail, our band of top-tier musicians custom-tailors ev...

The Charlie Roman Jazz Band is one of the premier jazz bands in NYC and Brooklyn, known for delivering world-class musicianship, vintage charm, and an unforgettable atmosphere at weddings, corporate events, and private c...

INTERNATIONAL LATIN MUSIC Family Celebrations and Social; Corporate and Protocol Events LATIN MUSICAL REPERTOIRE Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Guarachas, Vals, Boleros y más… Musical entertainment and fun for all...

The Swedish Meatballs...... formed like a recipe (little bit of this and a dash of that) with all musicians blended together to create delicious music. Whether you just need an accordion or a full band, Ellen "Sqweezer"...

WILD MAGNOLIA is an acoustic music collective that plays traditional and original bluegrass music. Our group of rotating members have hailed from Alabama, Connecticut, Poland, New York, and Japan. We have served as the...

It's Your Favorite Throwback Playlist - Only Live! I am the acoustic act that your guests will be raving about the next day! I perform both as a solo act, as well as an acoustic duo (with a full band option as well). I...

Hi there! I’m Michael Shofi, a professional singer, guitarist, and songwriter who brings the perfect live music vibe to weddings, cocktail hours, private parties, corporate events, birthdays, and more. My setlist spans d...

I am a NY based singer and guitarist who has played hundreds of different events over the years. I have toured the US & Europe playing my own music and just released an album described by Rolling Stone: "The 30-year-old...

Our instrumentation is acoustic using mandolin, guitar, and upright bass. We perform swing tunes by Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Django Reinhart and George Gershwin; Latin and Tango by Jobim, Bonfa, and Bizet; traditiona...

"From Black Tie to Barndance": Sara Milonovich is an award-winning fiddler with over 23 years of professional experience. Among the last generations to learn traditional fiddle music firsthand, from the grange halls and...

(NOTE: To browse hundreds of client reviews dating back to 2002, please visit my primary profile on The Bash under Philadelphia Acoustic Guitarists.) Philadelphia, PA-based acoustic guitarist-vocalist. Extensive memoriz...

Award-winning guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, entertainer. ALWAYS takes requests. THOUSANDS of songs, all played and sung perfectly. Beautiful sound with a touch of style and class. *** "A great voice!" - John Platt, W...

Alexander is a guitarist/singer with a wide range of repertoire to pull from. He does covers in a variety of genres as well as original folk/rock music, ambient music, instrumental improvisation, and children's music. Al...

"You made our wedding weekend!" and "Everyone loved your performance!" are typical of the responses given to and left in the guest book of Woodstock's EXTRA-sensitive singer/songwriter, Eric Erickson. With hundreds of co...

Born in the vibrant heart of New York City, Guarapito is a dynamic musical ensemble that pays homage to the rich traditions of Latin American music while infusing jazz. We celebrate the diversity of Rhythms all around La...

Hi there! I'm Anthony Cubbage. I've been a full time musician since 2016. Since then, I've scored multiple award-winning films, released multiple full-length albums, toured the continent about 4 times, garnered millions...

Sara Zano is a dynamic singer-songwriter from Huntington Station, blending soulful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and magnetic acoustic energy into every performance. Specializing in immersive 2–3 hour solo acoustic set...

Specializing in backyard parties, private and corporate events, cocktail hours, and intimate weddings. I deliver chill, soulful acoustic renditions of your favorite songs, spanning decades back to the ’60s and blending t...

The band is a steady feature on the nightclub and festival circuit as well as a nationally-aired recording act. The members are top players on their instruments and have played thousands of private events of all kinds....

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...

ABOUT ASTROGRASS Since forming in 2003, Astrograss has been one of the Northeast’s most sought-after modern-style bluegrass bands, known for exceptional musicianship, engaging performances, and unmatched versatility. Led...

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...

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...

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 &...