About

With so many choices available, how do you decide which musicians to hire? The best musicians possess several important qualities:

talented
engaging
memorable
dynamic
unique
Benefits of Booking SoSco Duo

FLEXIBLE. We are more flexible in playing different styles than a string ensemble. Our sound possesses the same kind of sophistication for traditional wedding and classical music but is more suited to other styles of music than a string ensemble.
ECONOMICAL. Since we are only two musicians, we are more economical than hiring a string ensemble.
UNIQUE. Rather than just hiring one of the many solo guitarists, SoSco offers a uniqueness in sound, combining the fullness of the guitar and the lyricism of the flute.
SOPHISTICATED. Many guitarists also add vocals, but with SoSco, you can enjoy songs you know with more sophistication than guitar and voice.
PERSONALIZED. We will work with you to plan a playlist that will best set the mood for your event. If you have certain songs that you’d like to hear, just ask! We’ll do our best to accommodate. Once we determine your play list, at your event, we will play every song that you requested.

SoSco is 100% instrumental and performs an extensive selection of musical styles including:

Classical
Traditional wedding music
Celtic
Jazz
Oldies
Contemporary
Movie music (including Disney)
Broadway tunes
Beatles
Elvis
Standards
Country
Hymns and prayer
Arrangements of your favorite songs

What audiences are saying about SoSco Duo:
“Your music takes my breath away.”
– Paula H.

“We were amazed by the song performances, and the arrangements were perfect as well – not too long, and excellent harmonies. We had a relaxing time listening and absorbing the concert. So beautiful. So pure and sweet. It was an experience we will not forget!”
– Marty & Tena B.

“Your choice of music, your ever so tasteful presentation and just the joy you bring to those lucky enough to hear and see you. I can’t wait until you come back.”
– Gerry S.

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 was principal flute with Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble and teaches private flute lessons in Phoenix. Her day job is working 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.