Tom Renaud

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Location:
Santa Clarita, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Santa Clarita.
Pay Range:
$50-$100 per hour
Member Since:
2007
Primary Category:
Folk Guitar
Additional Categories:
Guitar, Singer
Genre:
60's Hits, 70's Hits, Folk, Pop
Influences:
Paul Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, Peter Yarrow, the Beatles, Woody Guthrie, Bob Franke, Gordon Bok, Stan Rogers, Kate Campbell.

Description

Tom Renaud is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who has performed in a variety of settings for 30 years, using his music to communicate with people of all ages. In addition to originals, Tom sings a wide range of cover songs, especially from the 60's and 70's, and traditional folk music.

Tom's repertoire includes solo guitar pieces: Irish harp melodies, music from the Beatles, standards, and originals. He is willing to tailor his musical offerings to suit your particular event.

Song List

  • Bye Bye Love - Everly Brothers
  • City of New Orleans - Steve Goodman
  • Deep River Blues - Doc Watson
  • Desperado - Eagles
  • Early Morning Rain - Gordon Lightfoot
  • Freedom Train - Kate Campbell
  • Long Chain - Jimmy Driftwood
  • Love Song - Elton John
  • Lucky Old Sun - Frankie Lane
  • Moon Shadow - Cat Stevens
  • Mr. Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker
  • Nine Pound Hammer - Merle Travis
  • San Francisco Bay Blues - Jesse Fuller
  • Sandman - America
  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen
  • Wonderful World - David Weiss, Bob Thiele
  • Summertime - Heyward & Gershwin
  • Take It Easy - Jackson Browne
  • Thanks to You - Jesse Winchester
  • The Brandy Tree - Gordon Bok
  • The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
  • The Mary Ellen Carter - Stan Rogers
  • The Rose - Amanda McBroom
  • Fire & Rain - James Taylor
  • You've Got a Friend - Carole King
  • You Are the Sunshine of my Life - Stevie Wonder
  • The Last Thing on my Mind - Tom Paxton
  • Me & Julio - Paul Simon
  • The Boxer - Paul Simon
  • El Condor Pasa - "
  • Homeward Bound - "
  • April Come She Will - "
  • Sounds of Silence - "
  • American Tune - "
  • America - "
  • Song for the Asking - "
  • Paradise - John Prine
  • Grandpa Was a Carpenter - "
  • Angel from Montgomery - "
  • I Am a Child - Neil Young
  • Heart of Gold - "
  • Jamaica Farewell - Traditional
  • Sloop John B - "
  • Wabash Cannonball - "
  • Irene Goodnight - "
  • Brennan on the Moor - "
  • Sunny Skies - James Taylor
  • Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver
  • Take Me Home Country Roads - "
  • Blackbird - Beatles
  • Let It Be - "
  • Here Comes the Sun - "
  • In My Life - "
  • Rocky Raccoon - "
  • You Ain't Goin' Nowhere - Bob Dylan
  • Tomorrow is a Long Time - "
  • I Shall Be Released - "
  • All Along the Watchtower - "
  • Don't Think Twice - "
  • Anytime - Patsy Cline
  • Small Victory - Garnet Rogers
  • INSTRUMENTALS:
  • Anji - Davey Graham
  • Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar
  • Aura Lee - Traditional
  • Greensleeves - "
  • Simple Gift - "
  • Moon River - Henry Mancini
  • Classical Gas - Mason Williams
  • The Fisherman - Leo Kottke
  • Michelle - Beatles
  • Norwegian Wood - "
  • Charlie Hunter's Jig - Celtic
  • Lord Inchinquin - "
  • Lord Irwin - "
  • Planxty Browne - "
  • Planxty George Brabazon - "
  • Sonny's Mazurka - "
  • Oklahoma Woman - Original
  • Quicksilver - "
  • The Heron - "
  • Prelude to Afternoon - "
  • Walden Farewell - "
  • Watercolor - "
  • ORIGINAL SONGS:
  • Deeper Wellsprings
  • Diamond in the Dust
  • Finally Found
  • Healing Hand
  • Here's to Life
  • Highway of Plenty
  • If I Were an Artist
  • Makes No Difference
  • Morning Star
  • Nancy
  • Never Stop
  • Ordinary People, Extraordinary Dreams
  • Ripened Fields of Corn
  • Taste of Freedom
  • The Lovers' Time
  • Trial & Trouble Fly

Available For:

Apres Ski Parties, Banquets, Celebrations, Christenings, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Hotels, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings

Feedback

  • Tom was on time and fully prepared! He sounded awesome and exceeded our expectations. Everyone commented on how great he sounded. We would definitely call him again or recommend him. -- Bonny G, San Pedro, CA, 7/18/2009
  • We really enjoyed having Tom as our performer. He was very kind and accomodating. Everyone loved him. Many of our guests asked for his card. We can't wait to invite you back! -- Yelena C, Tujunga, CA, 9/15/2007
  • Tom is outstanding!!! My husband is a Marine about to be deployed, our wedding plans were constantly fluctuating, Tom was calm, willing to help and very flexible given our circumstances. I am still continuing to get complements on his professionalism, but mostly his amazing talent. He did a great job of reading the guests, and the moments to play exactly what was appropriate at the time. He worked on the spot with my father-in-law, who had a special song he wanted to sing us, all done with no warning on the wedding day. He did a great job and we would hire him again and recommend him anytime for any occasion. Thank You Tom, Bryan and Terra Leahy -- Terra B, Fullerton, CA, 8/25/2007
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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, September 19, 2009
  • 2:00PM - Nursing Home
  • Baldwin Park, CA
  • Saturday, July 18, 2009
  • 5:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • San Pedro, CA
  • Saturday, September 15, 2007
  • 6:30PM - Birthday Party - Adults
  • Tujunga, CA
  • Saturday, August 25, 2007
  • 4:00PM - Wedding
  • Fullerton, CA
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