The Hat Guys are one of Chicago's most popular and sought-after festival bands, known for their high-energy stage show, their highly-acclaimed musicianship, their signature look, and their irrepressible joie de vivre.

The Hat Guys are coming off an uplifting comeback season in 2022, having reconnected with audiences after the Pandemic hiatus. The Hat Guys are excited to announce that, based on popular demand, we are introducing a NEW full-country option of The Hat Guys in 2023! The Ten-Gallon Hat Guys will bring a set list of the greatest modern and classic country (and Southern Rock) hits to keep audiences dancing and singing along!

Of course, The Hat Guys will continue to perform all the great dance-and sing-along hits (from the 60s through today) everyone knows and loves!

There are five distinctive attributes that have accounted for our tremendous popularity and appeal as a Festival band, and which make The Hat Guys ideal for your Festival or Concert Series:

• Festival Experience – We are one of the premiere Festival bands in the Chicago area. We have made more than 300 Festival appearances, performing for thousands of people, at dozens of the most popular festivals and concert events around Chicago, Wisconsin and NW Indiana. Our Festival Resume and Photos vividly illustrate our extensive experience on the Festival scene.
• Wide Appeal – With a set list full of hits spanning six decades, a fun and highly-adaptable theme, and family-friendly energy, we are an ideal choice for any Festival. We are not pigeon-holed into a specific musical genre or time period (see our Song List). Thus, we appeal to the diverse range of musical tastes typical of large festival audiences.
• Unrivaled Talent – The Hat Guys have been extremely popular and busy on the Festival scene for one simple reason: we are superb entertainers and people love our music. Through layered harmonies, a tight groove, lively improvisation and energetic choreography, The Hat Guys create a live musical experience that is unparalleled.
• 100% Authentic – We play LIVE music, as it was intended to be played: real and in the moment. We don't embellish our live sound with backing tracks or pre-recorded vocal or instrumental parts. Our music is LIVE, real music by real people in real time, which is what you ought to expect when hiring a live-music act.
• Solid Value – The Hat Guys combine strong draw with a reasonable price. We are always competitive in our pricing to help you get the most entertainment value for your dollar. Ask us about our early-bird booking discounts!

We hope you will consider us for your musical line up in 2023. Please review the materials on this webpage-EPK and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Thank you!