They have recorded two cd's and are working on their third. The first cd - THREE YEAR LEASE - (2007) - is pop-rock music with funk.jazz and acoustic folk influences interspersed throughout. The second - ORGANIC TALES- (2010 )- has a strong acoustic rock presence as well as a generous helping of americana music. The newest project, which will be completed by the end of 2014, is about two-thirds completed and will contain examples of both the styles presented in THREE YEAR LEASE and ORGANIC TALES. All of THE RENTERS music is available for purchase. Details coming soon.

The band consists of three people - Peggy, Mickey and Michael. Peggy handles vocals and maracas. Mickey (son of Peggy and Michael) is the drummer and also plays guitar. Mike sings, plays guitar and keyboards. Peggy is not participating on the newest project but instead focusing on her artwork drawing colorful masks and abstract designs. She has posted some of her drawings on her Facebook photo section @ Peggy Caudill (Facebook).

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In the early stages of the band there was a fourth member. Josh Montminy was the bass player and also sang lead vocals on many songs. Josh married Sarah (Peggy and Michael's daughter and Mickey's sister), and moved to Baton Rouge, LA. in 2007. Josh continued playing music there while Sarah was going to LSU on a college scholarship. Sarah has set an example for all of us by earning a Ph.D. in Physics. She is currently an astrophysicist in Wisconsin where she and Josh reside.

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By the way, Mickey has earned a B.A. in English from Stetson University (Deland, Florida)/ University of South Florida (Tampa). Two of his short stories have been published. The first story- HOME- was in the 2012 USF publication THREAD and the second in the 2013 online publication called PRICK OF THE SPINDLE- Go to their site and check out THE WOODS by John Caudill ( Mickey's pen name) in the latest edition of their publication. It's some scary/modern stuff . Mickey continues to work on a novel and more shorts. A brilliant short story- WIDE OPEN SPACES- written in January 2014 for The Writer's Workshop got great reviews from his teacher . Hopefully it will be published soon. I know I loved it.

The Renters continue to write and record their own music and invite you to listen to some of it here on myspace. We welcome any correspondence from you .

Mike Caudill

February 2014