Live reel
A fast feel for the Joe and Aaron sound in a real performance setting.
Chicago & suburban live acoustic music
Book Joe & Aaron
Warm, familiar acoustic music for corporate events, restaurants, patios, bars, wineries, private parties, ministry gatherings, and neighborhood events.
For owners, managers, and event planners
Live music that helps the night feel better.
Joe Barlow and Aaron Wilhoft play songs people already love, with an easy acoustic sound that works in the real world: guests can still talk, servers can still work, and the room gets warmer.
Venue friendly
Comfortable volume for dinner, drinks, patios, and conversation.
Corporate ready
Polished and low-maintenance for receptions, holiday parties, and team events.
Guest familiar
Recognizable songs that create shared moments without becoming a wall of noise.
Simple setup
Compact sound, quick load-in, and a small footprint for tight rooms.
Hear us first
Owners want to know what the room will feel like.
Here are three live clips from the current page: a quick performance reel, a harmony moment, and a closer that shows the energy when the room is with us.
Harmony moment
The two-voice blend that makes the duo feel fuller than the footprint.
Free Bird
A strong final-song moment for venues that want the night to lift.
Book us for
Restaurants, corporate events, patios, and private nights.
Restaurants
Warm acoustic favorites that make dinner feel like an event and keep guests lingering.
Corporate Events
Professional music for client mixers, company parties, receptions, staff celebrations, and fundraisers.
Bars & Breweries
Recognizable songs and friendly energy for happy hour, early evening, and weekend nights.
Patios & Wineries
An easy outdoor sound for sunset sets, tastings, brunch, and summer schedules.
Private Parties
Birthdays, backyard gatherings, anniversaries, house concerts, and relaxed celebrations.
Community Events
Neighborhood nights, markets, ministry gatherings, riverwalk crowds, and seasonal events.
The sound
Most requested energy, booking-page purpose.
The `/follow` page is built for fans. This page is built for decision makers, while keeping the same musical personality: friendly, familiar, and easy to say yes to.
Fire & Rain
Your Song
Sweet Caroline
Country Roads
Folsom Prison Blues
Carolina In My Mind
Mr. Bojangles
A Little Help From My Friends
Classic country
60s & 70s favorites
Folk-pop
Singalong staples
Common booking formats
Simple options for the nights people actually schedule.
2-hour set
Good for restaurants, wineries, corporate receptions, patios, and early evening events.
3-hour night
Good for bars, breweries, weekend restaurant traffic, and events with a longer hang.
Custom timing
Good for company parties, private events, fundraisers, community gatherings, and seasonal programming.
Find a date
Tell us what night you’re considering.
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Booking request
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Venue, company, or event name Preferred date Start time and length Location and indoor/outdoor setup Contact name, phone, and email