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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Spike Hill
184 & 186 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

8pm Jesse Barnes
9pm Davy Mooney
10pm Dark Parker

Just got back from a 3 week tour supporting the release of the debut full length album “Teeth” on Crossbill Records after a sold out record release at Joe’s Pub.

Our new Daytrotter session posted a couple of days ago.

I have a new project in the works. It’s called Dark Parker based on a superhero crime fighter created by moi. It features myself on vocals and guitar and my good friend Brad Williams on drums. We have some shows coming up. Come ch ch check it out.

Friday 9/2/11 at 9pm
Spike Hill
186 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY

Tuesday 9/6/11 at 9pm
Arlene’s Grocery
95 Stanton Street
New York, NY

Monday 9/19/11 at 9pm
Pete’s Candy Store
709 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, NY

Monday, July 25, 2011
Spike Hill
186 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Set: 11:00 PM

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Enjoy the Sultry Sounds of Sarah Renfro

Not only is Sarah Renfro a member of The Loom, an incredible band from Brooklyn, but the former Texan also has a successful solo career.

Since moving to New York in 2006, she has nurtured her vocal and multi-instrumental talents and captivated stages throughout the city. Sarah also released a beautiful six-song EP entitled You Should Be Somewhere Outside in April of this year. The texture of her deep voice is oh so smooth, and she hauntingly delivers her self-crafted lyrics with a vulnerable honesty. Enchanting, melancholy folk tunes like “State of the Union” and “Mabel” are in perfect company with the lighter, lovesick melody of one like “Tanner and Hannah.”

Though there are still lovely twinges of her southern roots lingering in her words and tucked in the guitar riffs, all endearing reminders that make her sound so unique, it is clear that Sarah Renfro has matured into a darker, stronger writer since moving from Denton, TX.

So grateful to the good people of one of Denton’s finest music blogs, DayBowBow, for featuring my song “Little white house” as their Track of the Day.  Does that sound kiss-assy?  It is… but damn, this is a great review!  Oh, and come to Hailey’s tonight for a great show with Welcome Signs and Eaton Lake Tonics.  Doors at 9pm.  Fun all night.

Sarah Renfro left our fair community for Brookyln in 2006, but there’s still a little Denton in her. That’s made apparent by two of the songs on her latest EP, You should be somewhere outside. One of those songs, “Denton, my love”, is outwardly whimsical (in a novel style similar to collaborator, and fellow Dentonite-turned-Brooklynite, Corn Mo), but below the surface it expresses a longing for a small, warm town she used to love but grew too big for. She expresses the need to move on to bigger things that many Dentonites feel and eventually act on. But the other, “Little white house,” is my pick from the EP.

Sarah Renfro–Little White House

Verdict: Something felt incredibly familiar about this song, and it took reading Renfro’s bio to pinpoint it–it reminds me of music from the show Twin Peaks. The Rhodes and reverb-heavy guitar mingle together like old lovers and, along with Renfro’s sultry voice, create a beautifully haunting effect. And the violin, flugelhorn and brilliantly layered vocals flesh out the song, keeping it dynamic and fresh.

Sarah Renfro returns to Denton tonight to play at Hailey’s, along with Welcome Signs and Eaton Lake Tonics. Doors are at 9. And if you like what you hear, be sure to purchase the rest of You should be somewhere outside.

Visit the full post here.

Sunday, August 29th
Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston Street
New York, NY

7pm Sarah Renfro
8pm Measure

If you haven’t heard Measure, you really should. Chances are, you already have. Laura DiStasi is the lovely front woman and her songs have made their way to that television picture machine. Her song “Begin Again” was featured on commercials for the show “Mercy.” You can hear more here.

This is my first time and Measure’s first time to play The Mercury Lounge. We want you all to come. We need you all to come. And more importantly, we need you to know that we want you to want to come. And we know that you do.

Big, BIG news folks. I’ve been asked to play a solo set at one of the city’s finest venues opening for Capitol Records artist Eli “Paperboy” Reed’s record release party.   April Smith & The Great Picture Show are playing as well.  This is going to be a really fun night of retro music and it’s sure to sell out fast.  Get tickets in advance!

Wednesday, August 11th
Le Poisson Rouge
Doors at 7pm
Sarah Renfro
April Smith & The Great Picture Show
Eli “Paperboy” Reed & The True Loves

This weekend I’m on tour with Brooklyn folk rock sextet The Loom. More details at www.myspace.com/theloommusic

Friday, August 6th at 9pm
The 201
201 Westminster St
Providence, RI

Saturday, August 7th at 9pm
The Red and The Black
1212 H St NE
Washington, DC
www.redandblackbar.com
Also playing: The Idiomatics, Little Bigheart, and Strand of Oaks

Sunday, August 8th at 7pm
412 W Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

http://www.iourecords.com/thefire/

Full band. Free show. New songs. Did you ask if it was gonna be awesome? Oh, cuz the answer is yes.

Spike Hill
186 Bedford Ave
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
www.spikehill.com

Sarah Renfro – voice, keys, guitar
Jay Jennings – flügelhorn, trumpet
Chris Bullock – clarinet, tenor sax
Michael League – bass
Cooper Heffley – drums

After that I’ll be singing backup with Mike Maher’s group at 10pm.