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- Scottsdale, AZ
- Jazz Band
- Travels up to 200 miles
- Starting at $498 for up to an hour
Overview
SoSco Duo offers unique, expert performances of timeless music on flute and guitar, perfect for corporate events, weddings, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, memorial services and more.
Want to provide an exceptional experience for guests? Event planners choose SoSco to infuse their events with the signature sound of this acoustic duo. A refreshing alternative to the usual solo guitar, singer or string quartet, SoSco caters to those with a vision for the extraordinary and a desire to create a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Consummate professionals, they are always sensitive to sound levels, ensuring their music never overpowers conversations.
Enjoy with or without amplification.
8 Reviews
I have worked with SoSco on multiple occasions when hosting events and always fall in love with their music. Most recently, I hosted an art social with the SoSco Duo playing during the event and I received much positive feedback from the people who attended and even the staff on site, regarding the music. The duo came on time and completely prepared with their own equipment. Their sound is very unique and has hints of classical, but also comtemporary style, which was perfect for a gathering with the art community.
It is always a pleasure working with them and I look forward to future events.
Oldies Music
We cannot thank both of you enough for your professionalism, attention to detail and absolutely magical music selections you provided for John and Rachel’s wedding. You made the event very special! We so appreciate your talents, and we will not hesitate to recommend you to others.
Classical Ensemble
Response from SoSco Duo:
It was great working with you, your sons and new daughter-in-law in preparing for this wedding! It's always fun learning new music that is meaningful for a couple, so we're glad we were able to arrange and play "Old Pine" especially for them. Their ceremony and cocktail hour were both so lovely, and we were honored to be a part of them. Best wishes to the new Mr. & Mrs.! - Laura & Alex
The collaborative efforts of Alex Mack on Guitar and Laura Strickland on Flute produce a superb blend of musical sounds. Their compositions and performances have led (for the third time in a row) to being named the "Best Local Band/Musician" of 2019 Best of Our Valley. This talented duo performs in a wide variety of settings and the results are magic. They are the "go to" group for any musical production needs. Best of all they are really nice, thoughtful individuals.
Flute Player, Guitarist
SoSco, what can I say? A lot. The duo arrived early to set up, was very accommodating and interacted with the audience right away. Our venue was at the Senior Center. We chose, Showtime! Timeless Music from Broadway and Hollywood and we were not disappointed. Our audience loved it and asked for them again in the near future.
Classical Duo, Classical Guitarist
Laura and Alex play beautifully together! They created the perfect ambiance for our event. Very elegant and tasteful. We received several compliments from our guests. You will be delighted - I promise!! Leigh
Flute Player, Guitarist
Response from SoSco Duo:
Leigh,
We were so happy to perform at your party! You had such a great turnout, it makes it so much easier for us to do our job when everybody is having fun like that. Anyway, thank you so much for the wonderful review and don't hesitate to give us a call for your next event!
P.S. let the chef know the food was delicious!
All the best,
Alex and Laura
Honestly, this duet made for the most amazing wedding ceremony we could have ever dreamed of. They are eager to learn and customize your event to make it perfect. I am a combat veteran and rarely see performers so willing and capable in their field. They enjoy what they do and it shows. All of their hard work, dedication and practice will surly please you as much as it did for my wife and I.
Thank you again SoSco for the perfect evening.
Celtic Music, Classical Duo, Classical Guitarist, Flute Player, Guitarist, Irish / Scottish Entertainment, Wedding Band, World Music
Response from SoSco Duo:
This couple requested three special contemporary songs which we enjoyed arranging to play for them and their guests at their wedding ceremony. Best wishes, Zach and Kearstin!
We had the true pleasure of having SoSco Flute & Guitar Duo performed for our senior community entertainment night. The talent was excellent and the residents truly enjoyed it. We would most definitely have them return!
Classical Duo
Response from SoSco Duo:
We had so much fun playing for their wonderful audience. Can't wait to return for our next performance there!
I had a great experience working with Laura and Alex. From booking to the actual performance, they were easy to work with! I used them for a performance for a group of patients at the hospital I work at and the patients loved their music as well as the atmosphere they provided!
Classical Duo
Response from SoSco Duo:
It was a pleasure to perform for these patients and do our best to help make their day a bit brighter.
Booking Info
Price Range: Starting at $498 for up to an hour
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $4,000,000 - Commercial Liability, Certificates of Insurance are available
What to Expect
Clients who work with SoSco will get:
- fast and thorough correspondence during the booking process
- a wide variety of musical styles to choose from
- state-of-the-art sound system
- liability insurance coverage
- a clear contract
- a fair price
- timely arrival the day of the event
- a professional presentation
- personable, passionate musicians
- accommodating and flexible attitudes
- music that will impress guests
- no hassle
- no surprises
About
Timeless Live Music for Phoenix Events
Flute & Guitar Music for Concerts, Background Music, Memorials, Weddings & More
Our premium live music can impress even the most discerning guests at your Phoenix wedding or event.
We focus on more laid-back styles of music providing your event with a velvety, lush backdrop. Performed by two experienced, professional musicians, your guests will feel the beauty of music without being overpowered by it.
Exquisite sound, outstanding musicianship and inspiring performances are the hallmarks of the award-winning SoSco Duo. Known for their sensitive interpretations and polished presentation, SoSco duo has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent small ensembles.
SoSco Duo (Laura Strickland, flute and Alex Mack, guitar) is a popular acoustic duo who has played over 250 performances at more than 50 venues since the inception of the group in 2014. Having both earned music degrees from top music schools, Laura and Alex are equally skilled at performing a wide range of styles including classical, contemporary, standard songs, Classic County, Disney, Broadway favorites, jazz, folk, Spanish, Celtic and other world music.
SoSco Duo been named “Best Local Band/Musician” for three years in a row by Arizona Foothills Magazine and were nominated for the Governor’s Arts Award presented by the Arizona Citizens for the Arts in partnership with the Office of the Governor.
In 2021, the duo entered several original music compositions into Artlink's 21st Annual Juried Exhibition, Contemporary Voices. As a result, they were selected to perform live at one of the four Contemporary Voices Sections, hosted at FOUND:RE Contemporary.
Laura Strickland is a freelance flutist with music degrees from Northwestern University and Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and with doctoral studies at the University of Maryland and University of Illinois.
In addition to playing with SoSco Duo, Laura teaches private flute lessons in Phoenix and works full-time in healthcare systems quality improvement and change management for FrameShift Group.
Before relocating to Phoenix, Laura performed on flute and piccolo in a wide range of ensembles throughout Chicago, Cincinnati, Seattle and Washington D.C.
Alex Mack is a freelance multi-instrumentalist specializing in guitar and voice.
During college he performed over 1,000 shows for Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio and upon graduation, he was hired by Princess Cruises as principal orchestra guitarist where he traveled throughout Europe, the Pacific and Caribbean.
In addition to being a founding member of the SoSco Duo, he is the Creative Director with Lonely Street Productions, a nostalgia-based nationally touring production company. Alex was born and raised in Arizona.
Additional Booking Notes
- State-of-the-art Bose sound system
- We can play either with or without amplification depending upon the size of the venue, the number of guests and the requirements of the venue
- Battery-operated sound system for venues that cannon provide power
- We can perform indoors or outdoors
- We have various mics to help assure excellent sound quality no matter what the venue
- Music is stored on an iPad Pro with thousands of songs we can play for you and your guests
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| April 24, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| April 16, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| March 24, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| January 22, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
Set List
Below is a sample of our repertoire.
Wedding/Classical
Adagio, Tommaso Albinoni
Air on the G String, J. S. Bach
Amazing Grace, John Newton
Andante Grazioso - Piano Sonata No. 9, KV 311, W.A. Mozart
Ave Maria, Charles Gounod based on a piece by J.S. Bach
Ave Maria, Franz Schubert
Bridal Chorus, Richard Wagner
Canon in D, Johann Pachelbel
Clair de Lune, Claude Debussy
Die Sommernacht, Christopher Willibald Gluck
Der Lindenbaum, Franz Schubert
Deutscher Tanz, D. 783, Op. 33.2, Franz Schubert
Etude No. 3, Frederic Chopin
I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls from the Opera The Bohemian Girl, Michael Balfe
Gnossienne No.1, Eric Satie
Gnossienne No, 3, Eric Satie
Greensleeves, Traditional
Gymnopedie No. 1, Eric Satie
Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah, George Frederic Handel
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth from Messiah, George Frederic Handel
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, J.S. Bach
La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks, George Frederic Handel
Largo, George Frederic Handel
Largo from the New World Symphony, Antonin Dvorak
Largo from Winter (Four Seasons), Antonio Vivaldi
March of the Priests from The Magic Flute, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Married Life – UP, Michael Giaccino
Meditation from Thais, Jules Massenet
Minuet in G Major, J.S. Bach
Morning from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Edvard Grieg
Nimrod from Enigma Variations, Sir Edward Elgar
Oblivion, Astor Piazzolla
On Wings of Song, Felix Mendelssohn
Pavane Op. 50, Gabriel Faure
Prelude in E Minor, Frédéric Chopin
Reverie, Claude Debussy
Rondeau, Jean-Joseph Mouret
The Second Waltz Op. 99, Dmitri Shostakovich
Serenade #18, Franz Schubert
Sheep May Safely Graze, J.S. Bach
Spring from Four Seasons, Antonio Vivaldi
Spring Song, Felix Mendelssohn
Songs That My Mother Taught Me, Antonin Dvorak
Symphony No. 3 in F, 3rd Movement Theme, Johannes Brahms
To A Wild Rose, Edward MacDowell
Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Vieni, vieni, Antonio Vivaldi
Wachet auf, ruft die Stimme (Sleepers Awake!), J.S. Bach
Waltz in A Major Op. 39, No. 15, Johannes Brahms
Wedding March - Midsummer Night’s Dream, Felix Mendelssohn
Spanish & Italian
Adios Muchachos, Julio Cesar Sanders
Amapola, Joseph LaCalle
Arrivederci Roma, Renato Rascel
Besame Mucho, Traditional
Canarios, Gaspar Sanz
Cielito Lindo, Quirino Mendoza y Cortés
Come Back to Sorrento, Ernesto De Curtis
Dansero, Richard Hayman
El Choclo, Ángel Villoldo
Espasgnoletas, Gaspar Sanz
Huye cual ave (Flee as a Bird), Junior Kelly Marchena
La Paloma, Sebastian Yradier
La Spagnola, Vincenzo Di Chiara
Maria, Mari!, Eduardo Di Capua
Oracion Por Todos, Agustin Pio Barrios
O Sole Mio, Eduardo di Capua
Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Francisco Tarrega
Santa Lucia, Gaetano Braga
Spanish Romance, Anonymous, Ernesto De Curtis
Tarentelle Italienne, Italian Traditional
Volare, Domenico Modugno
Contemporary/Jazz/Country
A Day in the Life of a Fool (“Black Orpheus”), Luiz Bonfa
A Kiss to Build a Dream On, Ruby & Hammerstein
A Thousand Years, Christina Perri
After You’ve Gone, Creamer & Layton
All the Things You Are, Jerome Kern
Always on My Mind, Wayne Thompson & Mark James & Johnny Christopher
American Patrol, Frank White Meacham
Angel Eyes, Matt Dennis
Annie’s Song, John Denver
Anything Goes, Cole Porter
Around the World, Harold Adamson & Victor Young
As Time Goes By, Herman Hupfeld
Autumn Leaves, Johnny Mercer
Beyond the Sea, Charles Trenet
Bless This Broken Road, Rascal Flatts
Blue Moon, Richard Rodgers
Blue Skies, Irving Berlin
Bluesette, Toots Thielemans
Canadian Sunset, Eddie Heywood
Can’t Help Falling in Love, G. Weiss, H. Peretti & L. Creatore
Cheek to Cheek, Irving Berlin
Crazy, Willie Nelson
Cry Me A River, Arthur Hamilton
Dancing with Your Ghost, Sasha Sloan
The Days of Wine and Roses, Henry Mancini
Dear Heart, Henry Mancini & Ray Evans & Jay Livingston
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Duke Ellington
Emily, Johnny Mandel
Faded Love, John & Bob Wills
Fly Me to the Moon, Bart Howard
For Sentimental Reasons, William Best
From This Moment On, Shania Twain
Gentle Rain, Luiz Bonfá
Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen
Happy Together, Garry Bonner & Alan Gordon
I Could Find My Way, Enya
I Fall to Pieces, Hank Cochran & Harlan Howard
I Get to Love You, Ruelle
I Thought About You, Jimmy van Heusen
I’ll Be Seeing You, Sammy Fain
I’m a Fool to Want You, Woff, Herron
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning, David Mann
I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Cole Porter
King of the Road, Roger Miller
Love Me Tender (Aura Lee), Elvis Presley
Make You Feel My Love, Garth Brooks
Misty, Erroll Garner
Morning Has Broken
My Favorite Things, Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II
My Funny Valentine, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart
Nature Boy, Eden Ahbez
The Nearness of You, Hoagy Carmichael & Ned Washington
New York, New York, Kander/Ebb
Only Time, Enya
The Rainbow Connection, Kenny Ascher & Paul Williams
San Antonio Rose, Bob Wills
Scarborough Faire, Traditional
Second Time Around, James van Heusen
Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Harold Arlen
Stardust, Hoagy Charmichael
Summertime, George Gershwin
Thinking Out Loud, Ed Sheeran
Tenderly, Walter Gross
Three Quarter Blues, George Gershwin
Till There Was You, Meredith Wilson
Under the Boardwalk, Artie Resnick & Kenny Young
Unforgettable, Irving Gordon
Waltz for Debby, Bill Evans
Wave, Antonio Carolos Jobim
What a Wonderful World, Bob Thiele
The Beatles
All My Loving, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
All You Need is Love, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
And I Love Her, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Because, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Eight Days a Week, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Eleanor Rigby, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Here Comes the Sun, George Harrison
Here, There and Everywhere, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Hey Jude, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
I Saw Her Standing There, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
If I fell, , John Lennon and Paul McCartney
In My Life, John Lennon and Paul McCartney
A Little Help From My Friends, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Let It Be, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
The Long and Winding Road, John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Michelle, John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Penny Lane, John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Something, George Harrison
Strawberry Fields Forever, John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Til there was You
While My Guitar Gently Weeps, George Harrison
With a Little Help from My Friends, John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Yesterday, John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Movie/Broadway Musical
All I Ask of You – Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Ain't Misbehavin' – Connie’s Hot Chocolates, "Fats" Waller and Harry Brooks
Aniron - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Enya & Nicky Ryan
Anything Goes – Anything Goes, Cole Porter
Baby Elephant Walk - Hatari!, Henry Mancini
Beauty and the Beast – Beauty and the Beast, Alan Menken
Cabaret – Cabaret, John Kander
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Lion King, Elton John & Tim Rice
Cheek to Cheek – Top Hat, Irving Berlin
Colors of the Wind – Pocahontas, Stephen Schwartz & Alan Menken
Days of Wine and Roses - Days of Wine and Roses, Henry Mancini
Edelweiss – Sound of Music, Richard Rodgers
Gabriel’s Oboe – The Mission, Ennio Morricone
Hedwig’s Theme – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, John Williams
I Don’t Know How to Love Him – Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Impossible Dream (The Quest) – Man of La Mancha, Mitch Leigh
In Dreams - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Howard Shore
The Inner Light – Star Trek– The Next Generation, Jay Chattaway
Lara’s Theme – Doctor Zhivago, Maurice Jarre
Laurence of Arabia Overture – Lawrence of Arabia, Maurice Jarre
Love Story – Love Story, Francis Lai
Love Changes Everything – Aspects of Love, Andrew Lloyd Webber
May it Be - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Enya & Roma Ryan
Memory – Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Moon River – Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Henry Mancini
Music of the Night, Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber
My Favorite Things – Sound of Music, Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II
My Funny Valentine – Babes in Arms, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart
My Heart Will Go On – Titanic, James Horner & Will Jenning
New York, New York - New York, New York, John Kander
One Hand, One Heart – West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein
The Return of the King – Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Howard Stone
Rohan - The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers, Howard Stone
Romeo & Juliet – Love Theme, Nino Rota
Schindler’s List Theme - Schindler’s List, John Williams
Shallow – A Star is Born, Lady Gaga
Singin’ In the Rain - Singin’ In the Rain, Nacio Herb Brown
Speak Softly Love – Love Theme from The Godfather, Nino Rota
Star Trek Theme – Original and The Next General Themes, Alexander Courage & Jerry Goldsmith
Till There Was You – The Music Man, Meredith Willson
Disney
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes – Cinderella, Mack David, Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston
A Whole New World – Aladdin, Alan Menkin
Beauty and the Beast – Beauty and the Beast, Alan Menkin
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – The Lion King, Elton John & Tim Rice
Colors of the Wind – Pocahontas, Alan Menkin
Married Life – UP, Michael Giaccino
Once Upon a Dream – Sleeping Beauty, Sammy Fain & Jack Lawrence
Some Day My Prince Will Come – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Frank Church & Larry Morey
When You Wish Upon a Star – Pinocchio, Leigh Hairline
You Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story, Randy Newman
Celtic Music
Annie Laurie, Alicia Scott
The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond, Traditional Scottish
Down by the Glenside, Pedar Kearney
Down by the Salley Garden, Herbert Hughes
Molly Malone, Traditional Irish
The Parting Glass, Traditional Scottish
The Rose of Tralee, Charles Glover
Spiritual
Be Thou My Vision, Irish Hymn
Come Thou Fount, Christian Hymn by Robert Robinson
Final Benediction, Max Heifman
Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen
How Great Thou Art, Christian hymn based on a Swedish traditional melody
In the Bleak Midwinter, Gustav Holst
The Lord’s Prayer, Aramaic Traditional
May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You, Meredith Willson
On Eagle’s Wings, Michael Joncas
One Bread, One Body, John Foley
Pescador de Hombre, Cesáreo Gabaráin
Shehecheyanu, Tzvika Pik
Softly and Tenderly, Will L. Thompson
Anime
Demon Slayer OST - Kamado Tanjiro no Uta - Kimetsu no Yaiba
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Title
FINAL FANTASY X OST - To Zanarkland
Sword Art Online - At Nightfall
Spirited Away OST - Always With Me (STUDIO LIVE 2021) Studio Ghibli Music
Howl's Moving Castle: Promise of the World
Your Lie in April OP "Hikaru Nara"
The Promised Neverland OST "Isabella's Lullaby"
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Welcome Horizons
Kingdom Hearts - Dearly Beloved
Kingdom Hearts - Hikari
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Kokiri Forest
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Lost Woods
Pokemon Red & Blue - Pallet Town
Stardew Valley - Stardew Valley Overture
Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire - Littleroot Town
Waltz of Chihiro - Spirited Away
Team
| Laura Strickland | flute |
| Alex Mack | guitar |
Influences & Inspiration
Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson and many more who made music timeless!
Setup Requirements
We request chairs without arms, lighting and heating and cooling, if appropriate