2-Bit Palomino

2-Bit Palomino "Rides Again" ...Pure magic, with opulent vocal harmonies, memorable melodies and subjectively engaging lyrics... - Arthur Wood, Maverick Magazine

2-Bit Palomino "Rides Again" ...Pure magic, with opulent vocal harmonies, memorable melodies and subjectively engaging lyrics... - Arthur Wood, Maverick Magazine

As I said in past articles about 2-Bit Palomino, “There are not many songwriters who can make me totally and completely smitten with their words….but these songs, lyrics and vocals by Andi Renfree, Peter (Ren) Renfree and Bill Ward are more than I could ever expect. The acoustical melodies and harmonies in these beautiful voices blend like they were always meant to be, and the songs are so masterfully written and aimed straight for your heart and consciousness. Ren, Andi and Bill are artists in the truest sense of the word, painting vivid pictures in your mind, melting into your mind, heart and soul. 2-Bit Palomino does just that and more. You will forever remember each heartfelt message and the kaleidoscope of visuals created by their spectacular lyrics, vocals and melodies. It is pure magic from 2-Bit Palomino. - Sherry Jane Cook - Houston Music Examiner

I really didn’t know anything about vocal band 2-Bit Palomino other than they had won a prestigious award in the 2011 Texas Music Awards. After visiting the band’s website at www.2bitpalomino.com, I was immediately intrigued. In the next few days I received their new CD in the mail and spent a great deal of time listening to their country folk style. However, categorizing this band as such doesn’t quite do the musicians justice because they have a very unique sound that differs from song to song—from the hauntingly beautiful lyrics, piano, and harmonies in “Church of the Underground,” to very upbeat songs like “Tulsa Tempest” and “Cotton Dress.” LifeinLA looks forward to the 2-Bit Palomino tour next summer! - Mike Runner - LA Lifestyle (December 04, 2012)

I really didn’t know anything about vocal band 2-Bit Palomino other than they had won a prestigious award in the 2011 Texas Music Awards. After visiting the band’s website at www.2bitpalomino.com, I was immediately intrigued. In the next few days I received their new CD in the mail and spent a great deal of time listening to their country folk style. However, categorizing this band as such doesn’t quite do the musicians justice because they have a very unique sound that differs from song to song—from the hauntingly beautiful lyrics, piano, and harmonies in “Church of the Underground,” to very upbeat songs like “Tulsa Tempest” and “Cotton Dress.” LifeinLA looks forward to the 2-Bit Palomino tour next summer! - Mike Runner - LA Lifestyle (December 04, 2012)

This cd (2-Bit Palomino "Rides Again") is great. The harmonies are very impressive! All of the songs sound great. I must say that "Church Of The Underground" is a masterpiece. I hit repeat several times for that one. Really interesting melody and chordal harmony. Very compelling. Good job.... - Lloyd Maines, Grammy Award-Winning Producer

I'm moved... I'm leaning back in a high back chair with low lights in my home office with headphones on and really getting into (their) latest. I love My Own Backyard and keep listening over and over to Church of the Underground, Appomattox and Where Have All The Heroes Gone? Seriously... this is amazing music... Congrats! - Craig Carpenter - DJ - KOCI 101.5 FM

I'm moved... I'm leaning back in a high back chair with low lights in my home office with headphones on and really getting into (their) latest. I love My Own Backyard and keep listening over and over to Church of the Underground, Appomattox and Where Have All The Heroes Gone? Seriously... this is amazing music... Congrats! - Craig Carpenter - DJ - KOCI 101.5 FM

Beautiful three part harmonies backed by great playing makes 'Rides Again' the best ride yet! - Roark Smith - DJ - Wide Open Spaces - 90.1 KPFT FM

2-Bit Palomino is a Trio of Houston Singer/Songwriters Andi Renfree, Ren Renfree and Bill Ward. Founded in March of 2010, 2BP (as their fans call them) have made huge strides and are quickly becoming a household name in Texas Music, and across the country. Each of the members brings their own flair and style to the group. Their music is a blend of all three coasts; West Coast, Gulf Coast and East Coast. This diversity lends to a very wide range of styles that somehow all come together to form a unified sound that is uniquely 2-Bit Palomino - Rich Warren, WFMT Folks Stage

2-Bit Palomino is a Trio of Houston Singer/Songwriters Andi Renfree, Ren Renfree and Bill Ward. Founded in March of 2010, 2BP (as their fans call them) have made huge strides and are quickly becoming a household name in Texas Music, and across the country. Each of the members brings their own flair and style to the group. Their music is a blend of all three coasts; West Coast, Gulf Coast and East Coast. This diversity lends to a very wide range of styles that somehow all come together to form a unified sound that is uniquely 2-Bit Palomino - Rich Warren, WFMT Folks Stage

The Vocals, Lyrics, music and production are all outstanding! The Americana/Folk blend was incredible! - Gene Foley, Foley Entertainment

Prasada-Rao’s segment was followed by the performance of Bill Ward and Two-Bit Palomino, named after the mechanical horse rides that were placed outside of supermarkets in the 60’s and 70’s that cost a quarter to ride out a child’s cowboy fantasies.

Two-Bit Palomino not only treated the audience to some original tunes presented with great vocal prowess, but took the responsibility for the sound system for the entire weekend. I’ll stop the narrative right now to sing the praises of the sound system and its management by Ren Renfree, Andi Renfree and Bill Ward. Throughout the weekend, the set changes between acts were relatively quick and problem free, thanks to the preparation and implementation of those three individuals. - James Killeen, Houston Music Review.com

Prasada-Rao’s segment was followed by the performance of Bill Ward and Two-Bit Palomino, named after the mechanical horse rides that were placed outside of supermarkets in the 60’s and 70’s that cost a quarter to ride out a child’s cowboy fantasies.

Two-Bit Palomino not only treated the audience to some original tunes presented with great vocal prowess, but took the responsibility for the sound system for the entire weekend. I’ll stop the narrative right now to sing the praises of the sound system and its management by Ren Renfree, Andi Renfree and Bill Ward. Throughout the weekend, the set changes between acts were relatively quick and problem free, thanks to the preparation and implementation of those three individuals. - James Killeen, Houston Music Review.com

"This incredible day ended with an intimate concert by 2 bit palomino at the Corner Cafe. The Renfrees have teamed up with Bill Ward to form a great little folk-Americana- you name it- band. All original songs, with their usual zeal, and now with the veteran finesse of a git down picker and piano man. Ward has an interesting gravelly voice and sings a fun song about a child riding one of those grocery store mechanical ponies... a 2 bit palomino... hence their new name. But there is nothing 2-bit about their sound. These performers already sound like they have been playing together for a long time. You know that is true when the show seems too short!"
- Russell Cushman, The Navasota Current (Oct 22, 2010) - The Navasota Current

"We don’t ask for much, do we? All we ask is that songwriters write good songs. All we ask is for singers to sing perfectly. All we ask is that artists release CDs with expert performances by outstanding pickers. We simply ask that, as music fans, we come away from a listening experience somehow improved by having listened. The trio of Peter Renfree, Andi Renfree, and Bill Ward are collectively 2-Bit Palomino and they have delivered all we asked for and more. Three voices, each unique and varied, beautifully blended to create some of the best harmonies you will hear this year. I don’t remember seeing that since, well, I don’t remember seeing that. As you listen to “2-Bit Palomino,” a song penned by Ward, you will come to understand the inspiration of this group. An award worthy project, this disc provides the answer to the question, “What more could we ask for?”"
- Lucky Boyd, MyTexasMusic.com (Oct 14, 2010) - mytexasmusic.com

"We don’t ask for much, do we? All we ask is that songwriters write good songs. All we ask is for singers to sing perfectly. All we ask is that artists release CDs with expert performances by outstanding pickers. We simply ask that, as music fans, we come away from a listening experience somehow improved by having listened. The trio of Peter Renfree, Andi Renfree, and Bill Ward are collectively 2-Bit Palomino and they have delivered all we asked for and more. Three voices, each unique and varied, beautifully blended to create some of the best harmonies you will hear this year. I don’t remember seeing that since, well, I don’t remember seeing that. As you listen to “2-Bit Palomino,” a song penned by Ward, you will come to understand the inspiration of this group. An award worthy project, this disc provides the answer to the question, “What more could we ask for?”"
- Lucky Boyd, MyTexasMusic.com (Oct 14, 2010) - mytexasmusic.com

"A lyrically thoughtful, melodic and harmony rich debut disc, from this recently formed Houston trio of songwriters…from the joyously upbeat and optimistic “Today I Am A Pirate” to the inspirational “Wings” and the truly atmospheric “The Buffalo Grass”. “Run Girl, Run”, and “Boots and Dust and Dirt” provides ample evidence that this folk-country trio know how to rock.
- AW, Maverik Magazine(Nov 01, 2010) - Maverick Magazine

"A lyrically thoughtful, melodic and harmony rich debut disc, from this recently formed Houston trio of songwriters…from the joyously upbeat and optimistic “Today I Am A Pirate” to the inspirational “Wings” and the truly atmospheric “The Buffalo Grass”. “Run Girl, Run”, and “Boots and Dust and Dirt” provides ample evidence that this folk-country trio know how to rock.
- AW, Maverik Magazine(Nov 01, 2010) - Maverick Magazine

"Nobody on the Texas music scene is hotter than 2 Bit Palomino. Named the Vocal Group of the Year...2 Bit Palomino will take the stage at In the Music Room ...It wasn’t but just a year ago, that this trio of fine Texas singer/songwriters were just getting together musically. Now you can catch a 2-Bit Palomino show throughout the State of Texas, as well as some surrounding States."
- Staff Writers, The Waxahachiet (May 10, 2012) - Waxahachie Daily

"Don't let the name fool you, this pony can bite down hard on the bit and take you on a spirited musical ride. The Texas-based group, consisting of veteran musicians/song writers Bill Ward, Andrea "Andi" Renfree and Peter "Ren" Renfree, would be right at home pickin' and grinnin' on the Carter Family front porch or riffing with The Rolling Stones."
- Jim McConnell, Pasadena Star News (Aug 03, 2012) - Pasadena Star News

"Don't let the name fool you, this pony can bite down hard on the bit and take you on a spirited musical ride. The Texas-based group, consisting of veteran musicians/song writers Bill Ward, Andrea "Andi" Renfree and Peter "Ren" Renfree, would be right at home pickin' and grinnin' on the Carter Family front porch or riffing with The Rolling Stones."
- Jim McConnell, Pasadena Star News (Aug 03, 2012) - Pasadena Star News

"Brush away all of country music's rhinestones and you'll find a grindstone underneath. Or, as Merle Haggard once said: "It ain't white man's blues, it's working man's blues." Sometimes it's a tough task finding that authentic sound. But it's definitely worth the hunt. One of the best current practitioners of that sound is 2-Bit Palomino."
- Los Angeles Daily News (Aug 03, 2012) - Los Angeles Daily News