Evolution of Trees

What to Expect

When you book Evolution of Trees, you’re getting a polished, versatile, and atmospheric acoustic experience designed to elevate your event without overwhelming it. We bring a warm, organic sound built around expressive acoustic guitar and dynamic cajón/percussion — perfect for creating an inviting, artistic, and memorable environment.

Clients can expect:

• A professional, seamless performance
We arrive early, set up quietly, coordinate with the event team, and adapt to your schedule. Our goal is to make the music one less thing you need to worry about.

• Tailored music for your event
We adjust our setlist, energy, and pacing depending on the atmosphere — calm and ambient for dinners and cocktail hours, rhythmic and engaging for outdoor gatherings, or immersive and dynamic for featured performances.

• Beautiful acoustic sound
Our music blends effortlessly into the space. It can be soft and atmospheric or more energetic and driving, depending on your needs. We use multiple guitar tunings and world percussion for a rich, textured sound.

• Smooth transitions and continuous flow
Even when switching tunings, the performance never stops — percussion grooves, short improvisations, and ambient textures keep the atmosphere alive and uninterrupted.

• Flexible volume and setup
We can provide high-quality sound reinforcement or perform fully acoustic. Volume is always adjusted to match the room, conversation level, or stage placement.

• A visually clean and elegant stage presence
Two musicians, natural acoustic instruments, and a stylish setup that fits perfectly in wineries, gardens, restaurants, private homes, corporate venues, art galleries, and intimate stages.

• A unique, memorable musical experience
No generic covers or loud bar-band energy — instead, clients get something refined, soulful, and original. Our sound brings warmth, depth, and a sense of atmosphere to any space.

Whether your event needs quiet ambiance, rhythmic movement, or an artistic centerpiece, Evolution of Trees delivers a professional, immersive, and beautifully crafted performance every time.

Evolution of Trees is a Los Angeles–based acoustic duo known for transforming any event into an immersive, emotionally rich musical experience. Combining the expressive voice of the acoustic guitar with the pulse of cajón and world percussion, the duo creates a sound that is both intimate and powerful — a blend of psychedelic folk, modal harmonies, improvisation, and rhythms that feel ancient yet alive. Their music lives somewhere between the familiar and the otherworldly: it flows, evolves, and breathes with the audience, making every performance unique.

Formed in Southern California, Evolution of Trees grew out of a shared love for raw acoustic sound, deep musical storytelling, and live performance that feels more like a journey than a setlist. The guitarist uses alternative tunings — Open G, DADGAD, DGDGAD, EAEGAE, EADGAE, EGEGBE — creating a rich harmonic world rarely heard on the modern acoustic stage. Inspired by John Fahey, Jack Rose, Eastern modal traditions, medieval tonality, and contemporary experimental folk, his playing is both technically sophisticated and deeply emotional. The percussive accompaniment adds groove, movement, and dynamic energy: cajón, shakers, frame drums, and subtle textures weave around the guitar in a way that expands the sound far beyond what two musicians typically create.

While the duo is rooted in acoustic traditions, their live performances feel almost cinematic. They shape each set like a story with peaks, valleys, improvisational passages, rhythmic builds, and introspective moments of stillness. Their music works beautifully for a wide range of events — from elegant private parties to outdoor gatherings, art shows, upscale dinners, weddings, cultural events, corporate functions, yoga/meditation retreats, creative conferences, and ambient lounges. Depending on the event, Evolution of Trees can perform upbeat rhythmic sets, atmospheric ambient music, or deep listening performances where the audience becomes part of the experience.

The duo has performed across Los Angeles — in clubs, intimate concert spaces, outdoor venues, and private events from Malibu to Downtown. Their live presence is known for warmth, professionalism, and a unique ability to read the energy of the room. Whether clients want background ambiance or a centerpiece performance, they adapt their sound and setlist to fit the space, mood, and flow of the event. They treat every booking with care: punctuality, communication, flexibility, and a respectful, positive attitude are part of their core approach.

One of the defining features of Evolution of Trees is their versatility. While the project is primarily instrumental, their sound ranges from calm and meditative to driving and energetic. The guitarist’s use of alternate tunings brings fresh textures to every composition, and the duo often structures their sets around the natural transitions required to retune the guitar. Instead of letting these moments interrupt the show, they integrate them into the performance with percussion grooves, short improvisations, audience interaction, or atmospheric soundscapes — maintaining constant flow and engagement.

The group currently performs 11 compositions across seven guitar tunings, each piece carrying its own mood, story, and energy. Their music can sound mystical, earthy, uplifting, introspective, or hypnotic — depending on the context. For events requiring a lush and calm background atmosphere, the duo creates long, flowing ambient pieces that blend seamlessly with conversation and movement. For more dynamic events, they switch to rhythmic, percussive, high-energy sets that naturally get the audience engaged without overwhelming the space.

Evolution of Trees has developed a growing following in Los Angeles thanks to their originality, musicianship, and ability to create an environment rather than just play songs. They are currently recording their first full album — a collection of psychedelic acoustic folk instrumentals captured live with minimal processing to preserve the organic sound. Their Santa Monica live video session has gained traction online, helping them reach new audiences who appreciate authentic acoustic music that feels alive and human in an increasingly digital world.

For bookings, the duo offers several customizable formats:

• Background / Ambient Acoustic Music – perfect for upscale restaurants, lounges, cocktail hours, corporate dinners, and gallery events. Smooth, flowing, atmospheric.
• Featured Performance / Concert Set – a more dynamic, expressive, immersive show with improvisation, storytelling, and audience connection.
• Outdoor / Nature Events – ideal for garden parties, parks, beach gatherings, wellness retreats; their sound blends beautifully with the environment.
• Cultural / Artistic Events – acoustic folk with experimental influences works well for exhibitions, film events, creative spaces, and cultural festivals.
• Private Parties & House Concerts – intimate acoustic show with warm interaction and personalized setlist.

They can perform with or without amplification depending on the venue. For outdoor or mid-size events, they can bring a compact, high-quality sound system that preserves the warmth and clarity of their acoustic instruments. Volume can be kept very low for soft ambience or pushed higher for more energetic audiences — always maintaining a clean, pleasant, non-intrusive sound.

Why book Evolution of Trees?

• Unique sound unlike typical acoustic duos – no pop covers, no generic background music; clients get something artistic, tasteful, and memorable.
• High musicianship – years of experience performing live, deep understanding of dynamics, flow, and audience energy.
• Professionalism – punctual, communicative, flexible, easy to work with.
• Adaptability – able to tailor setlists, mood, energy, and duration to perfectly match the event.
• Atmosphere creation – they don’t just “play songs,” they transform spaces.
• Visual presence – their setup looks stylish, organic, and aesthetically fitting for weddings, upscale venues, and private homes.
• Emotional depth – music that adds soul, warmth, and a sense of authenticity.

Their performances are often described as “transportive,” “meditative but powerful,” and “music that makes the whole room breathe differently.” Listeners frequently mention that Evolution of Trees brings both calm and vitality to the space — a rare combination that resonates across ages and backgrounds.

The guitar-and-cajón duo is ideal for clients seeking something artistic, soulful, and elevated, yet accessible and appropriate for any social setting. Whether performing a one-hour concert or providing ambiance for a multi-hour event, they maintain consistency, quality, and emotional connection throughout.

Evolution of Trees is available for bookings across Los Angeles, Malibu, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Monica, the Valley, and surrounding areas. They welcome inquiries for private events, corporate engagements, weddings, creative productions, and collaborations with other artists, dancers, filmmakers, and event organizers.

If you’re looking for an acoustic act that is atmospheric yet expressive, meditative yet rhythmic, refined yet deeply human — Evolution of Trees will bring a unique, memorable, and beautifully crafted musical experience to your event.

Technical Requirements

Evolution of Trees is a flexible acoustic duo and can perform in a wide variety of spaces. Our setup is simple, but there are a few important technical notes:

Power:
• We always require access to at least one standard power outlet.
• Additional outlets are helpful for larger setups but not required.

Sound:
• We can perform fully acoustic for intimate settings.
• We can provide our own compact PA system upon request.
• If the venue supplies sound, we only need one guitar input and one microphone/percussion input.

Lighting:
• We can bring basic stage lighting upon request.
• We can also work with the venue’s lighting if provided.

Space:
• Minimum recommended performance area: 6 ft x 8 ft.
• We can adapt to smaller or larger stages as needed.

Other notes:
• Indoor or outdoor performances are both possible.
• For outdoor events, shade or cover is preferred to protect instruments.
• Setup time: 20–30 minutes depending on the configuration.