Tortoise And Hair: Acoustic Duo

Rising Star Awards

  • 2009 Rising Star Award Winner

Audio and Video Samples

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, December 03, 2011
  • 8:00PM - TBD
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Friday, November 11, 2011
  • 8:00PM - DVine Wine Bar
  • Friday, November 04, 2011
  • 8:00PM - DVine Wine Bar
  • Dunwoody, GA
  • Saturday, October 29, 2011
  • 8:00PM - TBD
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Friday, October 21, 2011
  • 8:00PM - D'Vine wine Bar
  • Dunwoody, GA
  • Saturday, October 15, 2011
  • 10:00PM - Green Market- Piedmont Park
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Friday, October 14, 2011
  • 8:00PM - D'Vine wine Bar
  • Dunwoody, GA
  • Friday, October 07, 2011
  • 8:00PM - D'Vine Wine Bar
  • Dunwoody, GA
  • Saturday, September 24, 2011
  • 8:00PM - Chamber of Commerce
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Saturday, September 10, 2011
  • 5:00PM - Private Wedding
  • Griffen, GA
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Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Atlanta.
Pay Range:
$400-$1000 per event
Member Since:
2008
Primary Category:
Acoustic Duo
Additional Categories:
60's Hits Duo, 70's Hits Duo, 80's Hits Duo, 90's Hits Duo, Americana Duo, Blues Duo, Classic Rock Duo, Folk Duo, Oldies Duo, Pop Duo
Influences:
Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Sting, Leonard Cohen, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, U2.

Group Members

  • Dustin Cottrell - vocals, guitar, piano
  • Adrienne Cottrell - vocals, guitar

Description

"When the Cottrells sing together, however, there is no doubt they are together, as their voices intertwine and blend as if caramelized together by the music" (Wildy Haskell)

Adrienne and Dustin combine skillful guitar playing and beautiful harmonies to form one of Atlanta's most exciting and loved acoustic duets.

We're seasoned musicians who can bring your event to life with familiar songs that everyone will want to dance to and sing along with. We play great acoustic music ranging from the 60's to today, featuring hits from the classic rock, folk rock, and pop genres. You'll hear the songs of artists such as Jack Johnson, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, John Mayer, U2, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews, Gillian welch, Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Buffett, The Beatles, The Eagles, and many more.

We're known to the Atlanta club and coffee house scene as "Tortoise and Hair." Check out our web site and find out what we're all about.

Song List

  • Against the Wind - Bob Seeger
  • All for You - Sister Hazel
  • All You Need is Love - The Beatles
  • America - Simon and Garfunkel
  • American Girl - Tom Petty
  • Angel - Sarah McLaughlin
  • Angel of the Morning - Merilee Rush
  • Annabelle - Gillian Welch
  • Ants Marching - Dave Matthews
  • As Long As I can See the Light - Creedence
  • Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
  • Beast of Burden - Rolling Stones
  • Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton
  • Better Together - Jack Johnson
  • Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
  • Blackbird - Beatles
  • Blower's Daughter - Damien Rice
  • Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
  • Boxer - Paul Simon
  • Bring it to Me - Sam Cooke
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
  • Bye, Bye, Blackbird - Gene Austin
  • Caleb Meyer - Gillian Welch
  • Calico Pie - Natalie Merchant
  • Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
  • Carolina on my Mind - James Taylor
  • Case of You - Joni Mitchell
  • Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
  • Come Monday - Jimmy Buffet
  • Come on into my Kitchen - Robert Johnson
  • Corner of Lafayette - Paul Simon
  • Couldn't Believe it was True - Willie Nelson
  • Country Roads - John Denver
  • Country Roads - James Taylor
  • Cover Me - Bruce Springsteen
  • Crazy Love - Van Morisson
  • Daniel - Elton John
  • Danny's Song - Anne Murray
  • Daughters - John Mayer
  • Delilah - Plain White T's
  • Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
  • Don't Dream it's Over - Crowded House
  • Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
  • Don't Let Me Be Lonely - Oasis
  • Don't Look Back in Anger - James Taylor
  • Don't Think Twice - Bob Dylan
  • Dreams - Brandi Carlile
  • Fields of Gold - Sting
  • Fire and Rain - James Taylor
  • Forever and Ever Amen - Randy Travis
  • Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
  • Girl From the North Country - Bob Dylan
  • Give a Little Bit - Supertram
  • Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
  • Hard Rain - Bob Dylan
  • Harvest Moon - Neil Young
  • Have a Little Faith in Me - John Hiatt
  • Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
  • Hey Hey - Eric Clapton
  • Hey Jealousy - Gin Blossoms
  • Hooked on a Feeling - B.J. Thomas
  • How Sweet it Is - Marvin Gaye
  • I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston
  • I Hope You Dance - Leanne Womack
  • If You've Got the Money Honey - Willie Nelson
  • I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
  • In My Life - Beatles
  • Into the Great Wide Open - Tom Petty
  • I've Just Seen a Face - Beatles
  • Kiss Me - Six Pence None the Richer
  • Landslide - Stevie Nix
  • Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan
  • Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver
  • Let it Be - Beatles
  • Let it Be Me - Everly Brothers
  • Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers
  • Lodi - Creedence
  • Losing My Religion - REM
  • Lying Eyes - Eagles
  • Many Rivers to Cross - Jimmy Cliff
  • Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
  • Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty
  • Meet Me in the Morning - Bob Dylan
  • Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Night
  • Momma's Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys - Willie Nelson
  • Moondance - Van Morrison
  • Motherland - Natalie Merchant
  • Nighingale - Norah Jones
  • No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
  • Norwegian Wood - Beatles
  • On the Road Again - Willie Nelson
  • One More Dollar - Gillian Welch
  • Operator - Jim Croce
  • Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles
  • Proud Mary - Creedence
  • Red Red Wine - UB40
  • Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac
  • Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
  • Runaround - Blues Traveler
  • Runnin' on Empty - Jackson Browne
  • Running on Empty - Jackson Browne
  • San Andrea's Fault - Natalie Merchant
  • San Francisco Bay Blues - Eric Clapton
  • Satellite - Dave Matthews
  • Shame About Ray - Lemonheads
  • Shower the People - James Taylor
  • Sloop John B. - Beach Boys
  • So Much to Say - Dave Matthews
  • Something in the Way She Moves - James Taylor
  • Southland in the Springtime - Indigo Girls
  • Stand By Me - Sam Cooke
  • Still My Kisses - Ben Harper
  • Still the One - Shania Twain
  • Suzanne - Leonard Cohen
  • Suzie Q - Creedence
  • Sweet Baby James - James Taylor
  • Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
  • Tennesee Waltz - Roy Acuff
  • Tequila Sunrise - Eagles
  • These Days Grow Long - Brandi Carlile
  • Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce
  • Time of the Preacher - Willie Nelson
  • Tupelo Honey - Van Morisson
  • Up on the Roof - Carol King
  • Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer
  • Water is Wide - Folk
  • We'll be Fine - Leonard Cohen
  • When You Say Nothing At All - Allison Krauss
  • Wild World - Cat Stevens
  • Wind - Cat Stevens
  • With or Without You - U2
  • Wonderwall - Oasis
  • You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
  • You Can Get it if You Really Want - Jimmy Cliff
  • You Move Me - Garth Brooks
  • You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome - Willie Nelson
  • You're So Bad - Tom Petty
  • You're So Vain - Carly Simon
  • You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles
  • Love, Love, Love - Tristan Prettyman
  • Simple as it Should Be - Tristan Prettyman
  • Blame it on Your Heart - Patty Loveless
  • New Slang - The Shins
  • Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
  • Jimi Thing - Dave Matthews
  • Wide Open Spaces - Dixie Chicks
  • I Hope You Dance - Faith Hill
  • Gold to Me - Ben Harper

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • T&H played at our wedding and we were very pleased. They made us feel very comfortable from the first meeting and were very accommodating regarding song selections. They nailed the songs we chose for the ceremony. We chose an intimate outdoor setting for our very personalized and romantic ceremony, and T&H fit our needs to complete the feel. Several guests complimented their sound as well as their down-to-earth vibe. Thank you T&H for being a part of our special day. -- Kerryn N, Atlanta, GA, 9/2/2011
  • They were fantastic to work with - talented, great personalities and professional. As a musician myself, they are one of the top duo's I've heard. There were nothing but raves about them from my guests. They played all the selections that I requested several months before the event. Job well done Tortoise and Hair! I'll hire you for my next event. -- Carol P, Carmel, IN, 6/26/2010
  • Great experience overall! Adrienne and Dustin were very personable, accommodating, and professional from beginning to end. I was able to send them a list of my preferred music for pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception, and they sounded great all the way through. They did not complain at all when my reception ran a bit later than expected, which was nice because I had plenty of stresses on my wedding day! I would highly recommend this duo to any of my friends. -- Cindi E, Sarasota, FL, 6/5/2010
  • Very talented and professional... These couple are just THE BEST... -- Leandro F, Marietta, GA, 8/1/2009
  • Tortoise and Hair gave a nice and personal touch to our wedding. We were very happy to have them. -- Sandro G, Raleigh, NC, 6/25/2010
  • Our event was a grand opening for our business which was advertised through the local chamber. Tortoise and Hair were truely an asset since we didn't know how many people and what age bracket would come. We are somewhat unique in that we are offering lodging, trail rides, hand made gifts and events in a country setting. They took it all in stride, went with the flow and offered such a wide variety of music that all the guests were visibly pleased. We also had dancers, an arial act and a horse vaulting demo. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a fun, highly professional, quality music performance. -- Heidi S, Williston, FL, 10/9/2010
  • They were absolutely brilliant! Prompt, professional, and easy to accommodate, they served as entertainment for my 14th anniversary party. During their set, they played many of my absolute favourite songs, but I liked hearing some of their original music sprinkled in as well. In fact, I bought copies of the duo's CD to give away as door prizes. All around, they were a big hit with our guests. Without hesitation, I'd highly recommend Adrienne and Dustin for hire. -- Barbara L, Marietta, GA, 6/14/2009
  • Dustin and Adrienne were very professional and accomodating for the situation There music is bright and tuneful and very interesting I would describe it as basicall folksy with a strong jazz influence They would be suitable for most occasions but especially people interested in new and creative music -- William C, Concord, NC, 6/6/2009
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