Duncan Idaho

Absent Minded is a New Hampshire–based musical duo that is redefining live entertainment for intimate venues. Blending exceptional musicianship, tight harmonies, and genuine audience connection, they create nights that feel personal, engaging, and unforgettable.

Absent Minded seamlessly draws audiences into heartfelt love songs, fresh and dance-worthy arrangements of familiar favorites, and cleverly woven original material—often with a humorous twist. Whether listeners are laughing, singing along, dancing, or simply leaning in, the room is always fully engaged.

“Their impressive musicality is eclipsed only by their enthusiastic crowd interaction which creates exactly the engaging music experience that we seek for our audience.” --Erik Rugar, Saco River Taphaus

John and Shawn bring decades of entertainment experience. You can expect prompt communication, timely arrival, professional dress code, and respect for venues and audiences.

Audience feedback is consistently enthusiastic:
“Their harmonies are absolutely amazing.” “Excellent song selection.” “Great original material—especially the funny songs.”

While rooted in classic rock, Absent Minded comfortably explores a variety of genres to keep each performance fresh and dynamic. They are equally capable of providing tasteful background music—or, when the space allows, delivering a fully interactive show that highlights what they do best: turning a room into a shared and memorable experience.

We need dependable, secure electricity (at least 2 outlets) at the stage. All outdoor performances need a solidly constructed. level platform, at least 12' x 12' in size. (no playing on grass, or on plywood on the ground), and fully covered from the elements (sun or rain). We have our own PA.