A Hawk and a Hacksaw (often abbreviated to AHAAH) is a band from Albuquerque, New Mexico. They are currently on The Leaf Label. The band mainly consists of percussionist Jeremy Barnes, who was previously the drummer for Neutral Milk Hotel, and violinist Heather Trost. The music is inspired by eastern European and particularly Balkan traditions, and is mostly instrumental with occasional unintelligible vocals, shouts and cheers. When playing live, Barnes plays all of the instruments himself, simultaneously, often employing unconventional percussion methods such as striking a cymbal with a drumstick attached to his head, and wearing a hat covered in small bells. The band has toured with The Olivia Tremor Control and Beirut. During their CMN tour of the UK in 2007 they were accompanied by the The Hun Hangár Ensemble. Discography · A Hawk and a Hacksaw (2002 · Cloud Recordings / 2004 · The Leaf Label)