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Leo Kottke is a legendary American acoustic guitarist celebrated for his masterful fingerstyle technique, distinctive baritone voice, and dry, self-deprecating storytelling. Blending folk, blues, and American roots music, his performances are intimate, virtuosic, and deeply human. Ideal for theaters, concert halls, folk festivals, and seated listening audiences, Leo Kottke delivers timeless concerts built on musicianship, humor, and emotional authenticity.
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BnMusic work directly with all the artists and can provide you with the accurate Leo Kottke booking fee and availability once we submit your event details to the artist’s management. We mainly book artists for private, corporate and special events, however we can provide booking and consulting services for public events and festivals.
With more than 12 years of event industry experience working with pro event planners and major talent management agencies, we can successfully hire Leo Kottke for an event, corporate entertainment, private party or wedding under the most favourable conditions.
“What is the fee for booking Leo Kottke for an event?” is a frequent question we get, but the final Leo Kottke booking price depends on many variables, such as: destination/location, the duration of an overall trip, type of the event. The fees tend to be higher during festive seasons. The artist will always charge a fee to do any kind of event, project, venue or celebrity appearance.
Be advised that Leo Kottke booking price may change based on the type of the event: wedding, festival, birthday party or a private concert and its location when factoring domestic or international travel. BnMusic will help provide Leo Kottke booking info to suit the buyer’s budget. BnMusic can also assist with the production requirements for Leo Kottke, when needed.
Contact Leo Kottke booking agent for private & corporate events. BnMusic will not give out direct celebrity contacts, relay messages or ask celebrities for donations on your behalf.
Please make a request with all the details of your event and our agents will get in touch and provide you with the info for Leo Kottke.
Choose BnMusic as your talent booker for Leo Kottke to hire at corporate events and shows. The contact details for Leo Kottke management can be found here at Booking Agent Info. You can get access to all of Leo Kottke contacts here.
Leo Kottke is widely regarded as one of the most influential acoustic guitarists of all time. Emerging in the late 1960s, he developed a highly distinctive fingerpicking style that combines blues phrasing, folk melodies, and intricate rhythmic patterns. His use of 6- and 12-string guitars, often played with remarkable speed and precision, helped redefine the possibilities of solo acoustic performance.
Raised in a musically curious environment, Kottke overcame early physical challenges and hearing issues to build a career rooted in discipline and innovation. Rather than fitting into traditional singer-songwriter molds, he carved out a singular path focused on instrumental storytelling and subtle vocal delivery. His compositions often feel cinematic—moving between humor, melancholy, and quiet intensity.
Over the decades, Leo Kottke has released an extensive catalog of recordings that earned both critical acclaim and devoted listeners worldwide. His work has influenced generations of guitarists across folk, blues, jazz, and contemporary acoustic music. In addition to solo projects, he has collaborated with respected artists, further expanding his musical vocabulary while maintaining his unmistakable identity.
Live performances remain central to Kottke’s legacy. On stage, he combines astonishing technical control with relaxed presence and understated humor, creating concerts that feel personal and deeply engaging. Each performance emphasizes nuance and connection rather than spectacle. Today, Leo Kottke stands as a living icon of American acoustic music—an artist whose influence, integrity, and artistry continue to resonate across decades.