We know that many of our readers are regular viewers of Reno's Old Time Music on RFD-TV. Each Saturday evening Ronnie Reno plays and sings the music he grew up on with his dad, Don Reno, and the classic songs of
Ronnie Reno
Lessons Learned – Ronnie Reno
Fans these days might best recognize Ronnie Reno from his television show on RFD-TV, Reno’s Old Time Music, where he spotlights numerous classic and contemporary bluegrass and country artists, or simply from the fact that he is the legendary Don
Lower Than Lonesome from Ronnie Reno
Bluegrass and country music followers have known Ronnie Reno in a number of different roles. Those of a certain age may recall him as a young lad, standing on a milk crate to play mandolin and sing with his dad
75 years at Renfro Valley on TV
Since 1939 Renfro Valley, Kentucky has been synonymous with good, old fashioned country, bluegrass and gospel music. What started out as a barn dance has grown into a massive entertainment and shopping complex that receives visitors from all over the
Ronnie Reno and Rural Rhythm
When Rural Rhythm Records moved east to Nashville from California two years ago, one stated reason was to seek television and video opportunities for the label and its artists. Shortly after they arrived, company President Sam Passamano announced a deal
Bluegrass Comes To The Valley taping tomorrow
When the Passamano family moved from their homes in southern California to Nashville to relocate Rural Rhythm Records last year, they gave two specific reasons. One, and most obviously, was to be closer to the artists whose music they release,
Overview of three IBMA Keynotes
Our friend Ted Lehmann has posted a nice overview of the Keynote presentations offered during the 2011 IBMA World of Bluegrass convention in Nashville. In a break from the past, IBMA hosted a trio of Keynotes this year instead of just
Doyle on Reno’s Old Time Music Festival
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will be the guests on this weekend's edition of the Reno's Old Time Music Festival on RFD-TV. The show is hosted by Ronnie Reno, and regularly features the best in traditional bluegrass music. We understand that Doyle
Bill Harrell remembered
In addition to Richard Thompson's overview of Bill Harrell's long career in bluegrass, we spoke to a number of artists who had worked with Bill, and wanted to share their thoughts on his passing. First up is Ronnie Reno, who performed
Bluegrass on Comcast
Finding bluegrass music content on television is always a challenge, but that challenge just got a whole lot easier. BlueHighways TV announced today that it has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Comcast Cable. This will make BlueHighways' linear and