The Reno Family, Don Reno, The Reno Brothers Listen Here The Reno name has been recognized, respected, and appreciated for all their contributions over many decades in Bluegrass and Country music.  Father, Don Reno and sons Ronnie, Dale and Don Wayne have carved out a very special place, especially in the Bluegrass genre, that has garnered multiple hit records, awards, special achievements, and most of all the hearts and admiration of music lovers all over the world. Over the years the Reno’s have all kept a busy schedule with their individual careers, sometime crossing paths performing together, but each following their own aspirations and career journeys.  In 1983 the perfect storm occurred when The Reno Family, who were touring together in California, booked some time and magically recorded these heritage recordings produced by Ronnie Reno and Tom Stern.  After 40 Years The Reno Family is releasing a collection of these historic recordings on Ronnie Reno’s Man-Do-Lin Productions label titled 40 YEARS LATE…and RIGHT ON TIME. MUSICIAN CREDITS: DON RENO - Banjo RONNIE RENO – Vocals, Guitar DALE RENO - Mandolin DON WAYNE RENO – Bass, Banjo BYRON BERLINE - Fiddle DAVID SHAPIRO - Guitar DAVID NELSON – Lead Vocals on “Alabam” TRACKS Sundown And Sorrow I Love My Savior Too Unfaithful One Unwanted Love There's Another Baby Waiting For Me Down The Line Whispering I Don't Blame You Drifting With The Tide Alabam (Feat. David Nelson) Trail Of Sorrow

The Mountain Heart connection finally took the pathway right to Mountain Heart directly when Rural Rhythm released the groups first live album in 2007 that included new vocalist band member Josh Shilling along with Barry Abernathy, Jim VanCleve, Adam Steffey, Clay Jones and Jason Moore – In addition to the popular Mountain Heart songs the Live Album included two new original songs which were hit radio singles, “Road That Never Ends”, “While The Getting Good”.   The music video for “Road That Never Ends” was very popular on CMT and other music video outlets.  For those who like beyond the bluegrass borders…Josh Shilling performs the Allman Brothers classic “Whipping Post” that is very passionate and soulful!…give a listen to “Road That Never Ends”, “While The Getting Good” and “Whipping Post”

The Mountain Heart connection story continued when Jim VanCleve recorded his solo album No Apologies, in 2006 for Rural Rhythm which was comprised mainly of original instrumentals that were edgy but true to its bluegrass roots.  One instrumental track, “Nature of the Beast” was nominated for a Grammy ® award and another instrumental track “Devil’s Courthouse” was very popular at Mountain Heart shows.  However, the #1 hit song “Let The Big Dog Eat” featured the lead vocals by Ronnie Bowman.   All the members of Mountain Heart (Barry Abernathy, Steve Gulley, Jim VanCleve, Adam Steffey, Clay Jones and Jason Moore) performed on the album along with other top pickers Ron Stewart, Rob Ickes and Bryan Sutton.  Can you name all the bluegrass albums Jim Van Cleve has gone on to Produce?...give a listen to “Let The Big Dog Eat”, “Nature Of The Beast” and “Devil’s Courthouse”.