Renshaw Davies

John Renshaw and Emily Davies met at The Neutral Ground Coffeehouse in New
Orleans, where they both regularly performed at the open mic nights. They founded
Renshaw Davies as an acoustic duo and soon established themselves as one of the
preeminent folk acts in the city. While recording with Bear America Records producer,
Carson Thielen, however, they decided to turn in a new direction. Thielen helped
Renshaw Davies achieve a more expansive sonic palette, as they incorporated
synthesizers, drum machines, electric guitar and drums.
Today, Renshaw Davies weave songs together, John on guitar and Emily on synths,
retaining their folk and DIY sensibilities beneath their synth-driven indie pop. They
released their debut EP “The Heat” in 2017. An official music video for “If I Can’t Have
You” is slated for release in June 2018. The duo has toured throughout the United
States and Canada, and you can often catch them playing at favorite venues in New
Orleans, such as Gasa Gasa and One Eyed Jacks.