Efren

Rank #10 Athens, GA Americana / Indie Rock / Psychedelic

About

Members: Scott, Jonathan, Darrin, and Jamie

Sounds Like: Lucero, Drive-By Truckers, Tom Petty, Wilco, Bob Dylan

Label: SLO PRO records

Bio: While all the rocks have been turned hundreds of times and the melodies have become inverted to a fray, music still creates the freedom, expression and escape that makes our world continue to search for innovation. From a man who originally came to town to play jazz guitar, Scott Low quit it all ... See Full Bio

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Efren has a show on 05/18/2013 at 10:00 PM @ Green Room in Athens, GA http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/200639197 #concert

Press

“Efren’s Rise On Up and Melt is drenched in mystical Southern imagery”

— Nadia Lelutiu, Creative Loafing Atlanta

““Freak folk? Imagine a down South Pink Floyd. Sure, Efren incorporates bits of bluegrass as on “Frogbird” and country, but they embody Southern psychedelia. They jazz things up here and there, toss in rock and blues as well. Yet Efren’s overall laid-back vibe reverberates through it all. You want different? Now presenting, Efren.” ”

— Tricities.com

“Rise On Up And Melt is modern psychedelic Americana at its very best.”

— Magnet Magazine

"...shimmering, invigorating folk with psych overtones. Well worth a few minutes of your time."

— The Mad Mackerel

"...lush harmonies that make them memorable and showcases a swagger where the band doesn't try hard to be good but still comes off as calm, cool and collected."

— Christopher Anthony, The Fire Note

"Always Been A Bleeder is a late summer treat on a stick that suggests these boys might be ready to go toe-to-toe with simpatico artists like Iron & Wine or Matt Bauer."

— My Old Kentucky Blog

"These part folk, part psychedelic jazz, pinch of bluesy rock, dash of country twang songs are the songs that fill the night sky around a bonfire in Autumn. They are the songs you hum as you clear away empty whiskey bottles and cigarette butts from the low-key gathering of friends you hosted on your porch last night. They are the songs that play when you remember that perfect first date that eventually lead to the worst breakup of your life, fond and fragile."

— NNELMS, The Silver Tongue Online

“Don’t mistake the quietness of the band's sound for softness. This is gritty stuff, for sure...”

— Gordon Lamb, Flagpole

“A mix of soft, half-spoken stories and a bit of guitar, Efren doesn't immediately grab you. But when it does, you've got a whole new world of stories to explore.”

— Jordan Stepp, Athen's Music Junkie

“The tunes themselves are decidedly lo-fi, using just one digital mic. That doesn't mean there isn't a great deal of depth here, though… ”

— Michelle Gilzenrat, Flagpole

“the Athens based folksy freespirit “efren” is on the verge of completing his debut LP. Calm, brooding, and melancholic, yet uplifting and romantic efren invigorates thoughts of tallboys and southern nights mixed with the droning chorus of crickets and tree frogs under a starlight sky.”

— t.bot, merkatroid

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Thu
Jun 13

Georgia Theatre
Athens, GA, US | 8:00pm
Georgia Theatre
Athens, GA, US
Thu Jun 13 8:00pm
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Fri
Jul 19

40 Watt Club
Athens, GA, US | 8:00pm
40 Watt Club
Athens, GA, US
Fri Jul 19 8:00pm
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Jul 26

Home Team BBQ
Charleston & Sullivan's Island, SC, US | 10:00pm
Home Team BBQ
Charleston & Sullivan's Island, SC, US
Fri Jul 26 10:00pm
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BBQ and efren rock!!! what else do ya want? oh yeah there is a beach round the corner!!!
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Jul 27

Home Team BBQ
Charleston & Sullivan's Island, SC, US | 12:00am
Home Team BBQ
Charleston & Sullivan's Island, SC, US
Sat Jul 27 12:00am
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brisket and rock! beverages and the beach!

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Always Been a Bleeder
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Todd Barlok
Came back for more listening and everything is just so right on. Great songs, great playing, amazing vibe and such distinct vocals. God bless.
Todd Barlok
Beautiful songs and beautiful playing and singing. I love what you're doing, keep up the great work. You have another new, regular listener. All the best to you.
Jesup Dolly
DAMN! Love the whole package...y'all keep after it now!
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Sills & Smith
The Woods and The Wild is a fantastic tune. I am really feeling this. Frank Smith
SOGP Music
Tasty grooves!