A Hawk and a Hacksaw

A Hawk and a Hacksaw is a duo from Albuquerque, New Mexico that consists of accordionist Jeremy Barnes, formerly of Neutral Milk Hotel, and violinist Heather Trost. Making songs that are directly influenced by the traditional sound of Balkan, Turkish and Eastern European music, the group has managed to arrive at a sound that is slightly esoteric and ungrounded in modern musical styles. Releasing its eponymous debut album in 2002, A Hawk and a Hacksaw has established itself as a duo that isn't afraid to venture into obscure musical traditions to achieve its endgame.