Specialties
Voted Best Local Band/Musician in Phoenix (2017, 2019, 2026)! SoSco Duo offers elegant, 100% live instrumental music featuring a unique pairing of Flute & Guitar.
Why Clients Love Us:
• Huge Repertoire — Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Broadway, Film Scores, Celtic & Anime soundtracks.
• Professionally Trained — Professional musicians with a 12+ years of performance history together.
• Pure Live Sound — 100% live acoustic music with no backing tracks or loops.
• Complete Peace Of Mind — Self-contained pro sound equipment, full liability insurance, and seamless communication from day one.
Perfect for: Weddings | Corporate Events | Cocktail Hours | Wine Dinners | Celebrations of Life | Private Parties
History
Established in 2014.
SoSco Duo was established by conservatory-trained musicians Laura (flute) and Alex (guitar) with a clear mission: to offer elegant, 100% live instrumental music tailored to every client’s unique vision. What began as a collaboration between two passionate artists has grown into Phoenix’s premier live ensemble—voted Best Local Band/Musician (2017, 2019 and 2026). Over years of seamless performances across Arizona’s top venues, corporate galas, and intimate celebrations, we have perfected the art of creating elegant musical ambiance, combining world-class musicianship with an effortless, stress-free booking experience.
Meet the Business Owner: SoSco D.
Alex is a freelance musician who attended Berklee College of Music in Boston where he graduated cum laude with a degree in Songwriting as well as studying guitar and voice. During college he performed over 1,000 shows for Cedar Point Amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio and upon graduation, he was hired by Princess Cruises as principal orchestra guitarist. Alex is Owner and Performer for Alex Mack Music – a Nostalgia Based Production Company and Guitarist and Vocalist at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church. Alex was born and raised in Arizona.
Laura Strickland is a freelance flutist who spent many year studying music before becoming a professional. She has an undergraduate degree in flute performance from Northwestern University in Chicago and a master's degree in flute performance from Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She later returned to Northwestern to get a master's degree in music theory. Laura also plays flute and piccolo with the Women's Orchestra of Arizona.