Joel Hoekstra's 13 Acoustic Songs is an acoustic guitar based instrumental record with an emphasis on melody and arrangement. Joel doesn't try to "wow" you with technical playing on this one, he just gives you 13 great songs to enjoy. There are simple lines intertwining, and even a song in D minor (the saddest of all keys). The stellar group of backup and special guest musicians include:
Tim Lefebvre (Rudder, Wayne Krantz) on bass, Nir Z (John Mayer, Genesis) on percussion, Daniel Adair (Nickelback) on percussion, Joel Rosenblatt (Spyro Gyra) on percussion, Rich Stitzel (Miranda Lambert) on percussion, Christian Cullen (Night Ranger) on keys, Rob Clores (The Black Crowes) on keys, Dave Eggar (Michael Brecker, Evanescence) on cello, and Matt Beck (Matchbox 20) on accordion.
| 1 | Twigs Instrumental Guitar | 3:22 |
| 2 | "Open," Says G. Instrumental Guitar | 3:00 |
| 3 | Great Minds Instrumental Guitar | 3:14 |
| 4 | Late Night Magic Instrumental Guitar | 3:59 |
| 5 | Almond Brook Instrumental Guitar | 3:12 |
| 6 | Pa & Boy Instrumental Guitar | 1:29 |
| 7 | Northlight Instrumental Guitar | 3:02 |
| 8 | Union Instrumental Guitar | 4:26 |
| 9 | 3 Trees Instrumental Guitar | 2:48 |
| 10 | Give Anything Instrumental Guitar | 3:13 |
| 11 | Prog Z80 Instrumental Guitar | 3:45 |
| 12 | Nepal Instrumental Guitar | 3:26 |
| 13 | Mellow Instrumental Guitar | 3:55 |
