A Sunset Concert Experience with Acoustic Eidolon

About this event

Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music beneath the oaks at Bok Tower Gardens with the acclaimed duo Acoustic Eidolon. Known for their signature layered sound, Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire create a captivating blend of Celtic, world, and contemporary acoustic music that feels both intimate and expansive. Visitors will be transported by soaring melodies, rhythmic energy, and moments of quiet reflection. Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering their music for the first time, this open-air concert offers a perfect harmony of artistry and natural beauty. Fate has a magical way of bringing people together. Take the case of Joe and Hannah, aka Acoustic Eidolon. In 1995, Hannah, a studio cellist, received a call to play on a Boulder ensemble’s record. Hannah listened in amazement as directions to the recording studio told her to turn on a small road near her home, and then turn down her own street past her house! Little did Hannah know that across the street and three houses away lived Joe, the greatest double-neck guitjo player in the world (OK, the only double-neck guitjo player in the world). A few years after they met, Joe and Hannah both found themselves between full-time musical engagements. Joe called Hannah, saying he’d always wanted to hear the cello and the guitjo together. He had a feeling the harp-like sound of the guitjo, combined with the warmth of Hannah’s cello, would be beautiful together. So on a snowy day in February 1998, they got together to play for the first time. What happened next was magic. Captivated by the music they created together, Joe and Hannah immediately agreed to clear out their schedules, start rehearsing full-time, and form what would become Acoustic Eidolon. But, fate wasn’t finished with Hannah and Joe. What started as a musical/business partnership and friendship blossomed into their marriage on October 14, 2001. Hannah and Joe (and sons Zach and Alex) became a family. Joe and Hannah joke that this was a marriage…

Description from boktowergardens.org