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Musician Referrals at the Old Town School
The Old Town School of Folk Music offers a wide array of entertainment for any occasion by talented, professional artists.
We offer soloists through 11-piece bands, dance instructors and callers, workshop leaders and more for virtually any occasion including weddings, picnics, festivals, corporate events, holiday parties and children's parties.
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Booking

Please note that when you book entertainment through the Old Town School of Folk Music you are guaranteed professional service and musicianship. But most importantly, you are helping to fund the Old Town School in its continuing mission to preserve and pursue the awareness and education of folk music from around the world.

Generally, bookings require a minimum of 2-3 weeks lead time prior to the date of event.

Please contact our Music Referrals Coordinator, Jenna Murfin via email at jmurfin@oldtownschool.org or at (773) 751-3326.

Styles Available

Our Referral Service draws on the diverse talents of the Old Town School teaching staff. Here are a few of the many musical styles available:

  • African - Traditional Percussion
  • African Pop and High Life
  • Bluegrass
  • Old Time
  • Blues - Acoustic, Delta or Electric
  • Brazillian
  • Caribbean - Steel Drum
  • Classical
  • Cajun/Zydeco
  • Country
  • Honky Tonk
  • Dixieland
  • European-influenced Traditional Styles
  • Flamenco
  • American Folk
  • Folk Pop
  • Indian
  • Irish/Celtic
  • Jazz
  • Swing
  • Klezmer
  • Latin
  • Middle Eastern
  • Polynesian
  • Rock and Roll
  • R&B/Funk
  • Cool Cover Bands
  • Singer/Songwriter
Workshops and Instruction
Beyond what you might expect, we also book artists to lead music and/or theater-based team-building and management workshops. We also offer Dance Workshops/Instruction in such genres as Latin, Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Hawaiian Hula and West African.
Children's Performers
We offer a variety of Children's Performers as well. Consider one of the following for your next gathering of children:
  • Wiggleworms Party (guitar and voice) lead by one of our Wiggleworms teachers
  • Wiggleworms + Cookie Decorating
  • Art Party
  • Improv Workshop
  • Puppet Show
  • Yoga Class
  • Movement Class
  • Storyteller
  • Drum Circle


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