Andy Hill and Renee Safier have been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Performing over 200 shows a year, they deliver a style of Americana folk-rock that’s thoughtful, musical, danceable and full of memorable hooks. The duo is also behind Dylanfest, the day-long music festival that for over 34 years has been celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and featuring over 70 of LA’s best musicians.
With 17 CDs and 3 DVDs in their pocket, Andy & Renee have won countless awards, including Americana Group of the Year by the LA Music Awards, Best Duo/Group at the International Acoustic Music Awards, and a Regional Emmy for their PBS concert special “Black Box Opens – Andy & Renee.” Their relatable lyrics, unforgettable melodic content and tightly crafted arrangements have brought together fiercely loyal audiences up and down the West Coast in the US and Canada.
Special Guests Include:
James Lee Stanley
Singer, songwriter, composer, and guitarist James Lee Stanley has been creating and performing music for six decades. He has toured with acts such as Robin Williams, Stephen Stills, Bonnie Raitt and Nicolette Larson.
Joel Rafael
Folk guitarist Joel Rafael has been performing for over 50 years. His song “This Is My Country” features David Crosby and Graham Nash, and he has performed with artists such as Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt. His album Rose Avenue was co-produced by fellow special guest Marty Rifkin.
Dave Crossland
Dave Crossland began by touring with John Stewart and has performed extensively over the last three decades with musicians like Shawn Colvin, Kenny Loggins and Dar Williams. His indie-folk music earned him a Grammy nomination in 2016 and the Boston Herald gave his CD Pearl a top-10 album spot.
Marty Rifkin
You may have seen LA-based multi-instrumentalist, studio musician and producer Marty Rifkin playing pedal steel and dobro for Hard Rain. He also plays with Bruce Springsteen and has worked on music with Smokey Robinson and Jewel. He co-produced the 2019 album Rose Avenue for fellow special guest Joel Rafael.
