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Bob Dylan Tribute album... An acoustic treatment of these great Dylan tunes.

This Los Angeles based duo has made a strong mark on the acoustic folk/ rock scene at home as well as across the U.S., Canada, Thailand, Ireland and Italy.

Andy and Renee have it all: great musicianship, outstanding voices and exceptional songs.

Andy's songwriting is original, passionate and sincere, and covers a vast lyrical landscape, bringing to mind Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Van Morrison.

With acoustic guitars, piano, percussion, and perfect harmonies, they have kept audiences coming back for more.

When they aren't performing for their fans at home, Andy and Renee are putting miles on the car, performing at festivals, book-stores and coffeehouses across the country.

Independent Releases:

"It Takes A Lot To Laugh" - 2000. This all acoustic Bob Dylan tribute CD has received 4 out of 4 stars from many Dylan websites and magazines.

"Something Unbroken" - 1999. 12 songs that feature both Andy and Renee in a CD that has a bit of a country flavor. Both Andy and Renee contribute songs for this CD.

"They All Laughed" - 1998. Renee teams up with pianist Bob Malone for a compilation of torchy jazz standards.

"The 14th Of February" - 1996. A 10-song collection featuring the vocals of Renee Safier. 7 Andy Hill originals.

"Now That The Future's Behind Us" - 1995. An 11-song collection of Andy Hill originals, from piano ballads to rock and roll, featuring a great band with horns and a string section.

"Blood From A Rock" - 1992. Video. A compelling music video filmed in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico on various Native American reservations.

"I Don't Remember" - 1990. A 10-song collection including 9 original Andy Hill songs. Performed acoustically by Andy with the backing of Renee and their band, The Management.

AWARDS:
2001 Kerrville New Folk Finalist
1999 Crossroads Music Awards Finalist-Folk
1999 Napa Valley Music Festival Finalist
1999 Sierra Songwriters Festival Finalist
1993 Kerrville New Folk Finalist
1997 Musician Magazine: Best Unsigned Band semifinalist
1996 Musician Magazine: Best Unsigned Band semifinalist

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.andyandrenee.com/

Track List:
1. One Too Many Mornings
2. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
3. It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
4. You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
5. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
6. Simple Twist Of Fate
7. When The Ship Comes In
8. Just Like A Woman
9. Emotionally Yours
10. It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
11. One More Cup Of Coffee
12. Mama, You've Been On My Mind
13. Seven Curses
14. Shooting Star

Suggested CDs:

• Various
• Andy Hill

Other Genres:

• FOLK: Traditional Folk
• COUNTRY: Country Folk
• TYPE: TRIBUTES