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  What the Critics Say

Acoustic Eidolon's recordings have been featured on NPR's "All Things Considered," John Diliberto's "Echoes," PAX Television, Woodsong's "Olde Time Radio Hour," and numerous other stations across the country.

"Joe and Hannah's musical ability creates some of the most beautiful and
intriguing music on the scene today." Georgia's Good Life Magazine

"Acoustic Eidolon is contemporary instrumental music par excellence....offering warm, emotional melodies." Steve Ryals, CD Review

"....a sublime acoustic duo..." Boulder Weekly

Swallow Hill Music Association says, "...an evening of brilliant instrumentality."

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  A Brief History

From the Vancouver Island MusicFest to the Kerrville Folk Festival, from
the Kennedy Center in D.C. to St. Paul's Cathedral in London and the
Spandau Theatre in Berlin, Germany, people have been praising the sound
of Acoustic Eidolon.

Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire have combined their musical talents to create an exciting new acoustic instrumental sound. Joe plays an instrument he invented: the double-neck guitjo, a custom acoustic guitar with two necks, built exclusively for him. This one-of-a-kind instrument has incredible range and tonal qualities, sounding at times like a piano, dulcimer or beautiful harp. Combine that with Hannah's stunning tone and impeccable cello-playing, and you have the ingredients for some very moving music.

Acoustic Eidolon's recordings are a rich blend of both artists' musical influences and have been described as pure musical poetry. The bell-like quality of Joe's unique double-neck guitjo provides a lovely counterpoint to Hannah's elegantly inspired cello. It is truly a different and enchanting sound. Their live shows are very entertaining and include a few vocal selections, as well as pieces that borrow from Celtic, contemporary, bluegrass and Latin influences.