The Austin Duo

Austin, TX

$1000 and up

Travels up to 60 miles

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The Austin Duo performs Hallelujah in downtown Austin

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The Austin Duo performs Creep by Radiohead in downtown Austin

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Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers by The Austin Duo

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Overview

Cello is one the hottest instruments right now and The Austin Duo uses the cello to bring a new spin to popular music. With contemporary, lush cello/guitar arrangements from Radiohead to the Red Hot Chili Peppers - we provide updated classic rock and alternative rock covers on beautiful acoustic instruments that make the perfect music backdrop for any cocktail party, wedding, or corporate event large or small. Wedding ceremony music available as well. Two outstanding professionals that love to work with clients and event planners to create a great experience.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Brandy A.

May 11, 2026
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Just beautiful and different!

The Austin Duo did a wonderful job at our opening Happy Hour setting the scene for our conference. It was different and unexpected; attendees enjoyed the twist. They were total professionals. Would book them again!

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Corporate Entertainment


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Jill W.

October 11, 2020
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Absolutely amazing!!

The Austin Duo was nothing short of perfection. Corresponding with them prior to my wedding was easy with quick responses. They accommodated everything I requested. I am so grateful for them to have been apart of such a magical day!

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Cellist, Classical Duo, Guitarist

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The Austin Duo

Jill - Thank you so much for your review - your wedding was just beautiful and we are so grateful to have been a part of it - thanks again!


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Sarah S.

October 10, 2019
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Rave reviews for our cocktail hour!

We hired the Austin Duo to play for the cocktail hour at our Austin wedding. They were fabulous! We received so many compliments for our choice, and they are all owed to you the amazing musicians. They were completely prepared and ready to go, and we were able to manage all logistics in one phone call the week of the event--talk about low-stress on my end. My only regret is that I had to be taking pictures during most of their performance and only got to hear the tail end of their set--but what I heard was awesome. Thanks so much for making our wedding that much more magical!

Hired as: Cellist, Guitarist

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The Austin Duo

Sarah - Thank you so much for your kind words - we were so happy to have been part of your event!


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Jennifer A.

September 24, 2019
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Perfect for our event!

Professional, beautiful music, and incorporated everything we were looking for!

Hired as: Classical Duo


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Taylor M.

August 25, 2019
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Absolute perfection!

Thank you for giving your phenomenal talent, unique style, and gorgeous ambiance to my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! I will NEVER forget the beautiful sound of "God Only Knows" as I walked down the aisle--thank you for making my dream come true. The rest was a blur for me, but all of my wedding guests would not stop talking about how beautiful your music was and commenting on how much they loved the unique choice of classical covers of non-traditional songs. You truly made my wedding perfect. THANK YOU!

Hired as: Classical Duo

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Booking information

Price range: $1000 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 50 - 240 minutes

What to expect

We can support events of all sizes. For small events we can play with no amplification and for larger events we are happy to bring our own speaker and equipment or work with your sound team. Just let us know your event needs and we'll be happy to work with you!

About

Long before The Austin Duo was born, Phyllis studied music in Detroit and went on to study at the University of Michigan. With a double major in Music and Electrical and Computer Engineering, she spent many years refining her craft.

After relocating to Texas, Phyllis searched the Austin area to find the best finger style guitar performers--and discovered Trevor. Trevor studied music in St. Louis and completed his degree in music at Webster University.

With backgrounds ranging from professional orchestras to touring rock bands, the two have joined forces to create updated instrumental covers on classic acoustic instruments.

Additional booking notes

We can support events of all sizes. For small events we can play with no amplification and for larger events we are happy to bring our own speaker and equipment or work with your sound team. Just let us know your event needs and we'll be happy to work with you!

Upcoming booked events

August 2026

14

Friday

Cocktail Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Austin, TX

Past booked events

May 2026

04

Monday

Corporate Event

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Austin, TX

October 2025

21

Tuesday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Austin, TX

February 2024

19

Monday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Austin, TX

November 2021

05

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Austin, TX

October 2020

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Austin, TX

September 2020

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Austin, TX

06

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Fredericksburg, TX

June 2020

11

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dripping Springs, TX

December 2019

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Austin, TX

October 2019

25

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Austin, TX

September 2019

22

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Austin, TX

21

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Austin, TX

June 2019

09

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 1:00pm

Austin, TX

May 2019

18

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

West Lake Hills, TX

December 2018

13

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Fredericksburg, TX

Set list

CREEP - Radiohead
Hallelujah - Buckley version of Leonard Cohen arrangement
More Than Words - Extreme
Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers
All of Me - John Legend
House of the Rising Sun - The Animals
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars
With or Without You - U2 
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Say Something - Great Big World
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Numb - Linkin Park
Stay with Me - Sam Smith
See You Again - Wiz Khalifa
Faded - Alan Walker
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
Radioactive - Imagine Dragons
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles

Influences and inspiration

Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, 2Cellos, Sam Smith, John Legend, The Beatles

Setup requirements

None