Rene Lopez is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He has toured and recorded extensively with Joseph Arthur, and was the lead singer of the band The Authority, who performed at Lollapalooza and opened shows for Phish, Spin Doctors, and Public Enemy. As a solo artist he has released eight albums, many receiving favorable reviews, and has performed at such venues as the Kennedy Center, Brooklyn Bowl, Rockwood Music Hall, and Nublu.