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"All four members of the band play multiple instruments and are highly trained musicians. ... Their song list fascinates – they sing about politics, peace, quality of life, endangered species and whatever else is on their mind." - Andrea Owens - GAnet
"Acoustic Blender is a group of four uniquely talented musicians who sing intelligent, witty, and uplifting songs. They blend their classical, contemporary, and traditional folk influences together as seamlessly as they blend their powerful four-part harmonies." - Otto Bost - host of "Acoustic Eclectic" on WDIY-FM
"Old roots classicality invades their work and transforms it from folk to something more unique... [There is] a strong affinity for tradition underneath the jazzy / folky / intelligent World sensibilities. A potpourri of styles... [with] well integrated harmony vocals... A very welcome addition to your collection." - Mark Tucker - Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange (FAME)
"With exquisite vocal harmonies and intelligent, socially-conscious lyrics, the folk quartet Acoustic Blender weaves classical, jazz, gospel and contemporary styles into a wonderful, crazy quilt." - Steve Siegel - The Morning Call
Discography
Acoustic Blender: Crazy Whirled (2008)
Two of a Kind: Sing Me Your Story (2013) - 2 guest tracks
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ACOUSTIC BLENDER is an alternative folk group consisting of Hope Wesley Harrison, Justin Solonynka, and David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans (otherwise known as Two of a Kind). All the members of Acoustic Blender sing, and their vocal harmonies and arrangements are the centerpiece of the group. Acoustic Blender’s repertoire is eclectic, with themes ranging from the personal to the political, the ridiculous to the sublime. Along with numerous originals, the group covers songs by The Beatles, Patty Larkin, Jackson Browne, Mary Chapin Carpenter, the Roches and the Dixie Chicks. Songs about peace, justice and endangered species are found alongside ones about llamas and lime jello. Otto Bost, host of “Acoustic Eclectic” on WDIY-FM says: “[Acoustic Blender is] a group of four uniquely talented musicians who sing intelligent, witty, and uplifting songs.”
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