You should take this 30 minutes in peace, and listen to these wonderful guys!
They’ll be taking you back in the new age 80s and 90s, as well as I can’t get no sleep, Tiesto’s Adagio For Strings or the most unexpected thing you can expect on a guitar Bohemian Rhapsody.
Phantastic Guitar skills provided – oh yes!
YouTube Link: The Showhawk Duo at TEDxKlagenfurt
Mikhail Asanovic & Jake Wright — The Showhawk Duo: Acoustic Rave Architects
Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright are the acoustic duo known as The Showhawk Duo. Their work bridges two musical worlds: the precision and discipline of classical guitar meets the raw drive and energy of electronic dance music.
Mik’s background is steeped in classical training: early musical education, formal study in college, and a deep grasp of technique and tone. Jake, on the other hand, comes from a louder lineage — rock, electric guitar, percussive textures, and improvisation. Together, they don’t just cover songs — they reconstruct them.
They started out busking, experimenting, and pushing boundaries. Their “E-acoustic” or “acoustic dance” style rearranges trance, house, and club classics into guitar duets that pulse like they came from a synth. Their repertory includes viral interpretations of tracks like Insomnia, Sandstorm, and other dance anthems, reimagined in guitar form — riffs, rhythms, effects, all stripped down but still kinetic.
They’ve toured relentlessly, played major UK festivals, international venues, and sold out shows. Their live performances surprise people: quiet moments that build into rhythmic explosions, acoustic guitars doing what no one expects — making you feel like you’re in a club, without a DJ.
They are proof that innovation isn’t always about more gear or louder sound; sometimes it’s about rethinking what’s already in your hands.
Official site: mikasanovic.com
