A Hawk and a Hacksaw is an American folk duo from
Albuquerque, New Mexico, currently signed to L.M. Dupli-cation. The band consists of accordionist
Jeremy Barnes, who was previously the drummer for
Neutral Milk Hotel and
Bablicon, and violinist
Heather Trost. The music is inspired by Eastern European, Turkish and
Balkan traditions, and is mostly instrumental. They have released six albums and have toured internationally. The first four albums and an E.P. were released on
The Leaf Label and afterwards on their own label L. M. Duplication.