Reno’s Old Time Music
5 Seasons
The legendary Ronnie Reno often called “Bluegrass Music’s Youngest Old Timer,” is the son of banjo pioneer Don Reno, and began his career over 60 years ago playing with his father’s group, the Hall of Fame duo Reno & Smiley. In the late 60’s and early 70’s, Reno played bass for The Osborne Brothers and would lend his voice to their trademark trio harmony before becoming a front man for Merle Haggard’s Strangers.
As a songwriter, Reno would pen several cuts for Haggard, as well as the pivotal signature song, “Boogie Grass Band” for Conway Twitty. In 1983, Reno made his first solo entry on the charts with “Homemade Love,” but would later reunite with his brothers, Don Wayne and Dale, to form the celebrated group, The Reno Brothers. In 1993, Reno became an ambassador of traditional music, producing and hosting the first and only national television show featuring Bluegrass music, the Cable Ace-nominated “Reno’s Old Time Music.”
“Reno’s Old-Time Music” TV show aired weekly for nearly 25 years and reached over 80 million homes on the RFD-TV Network. In 2016, Reno earned SPBGMA’s highest honor, and Ronnie was inducted into the Preservation Hall of Greats, alongside such legends as Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley and his father.
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23:31Episode 28Don Reno & Red Smiley Special-Part 1
Episode 28
Part 1 of a special on Don Reno & Red Smiley featuring classic archive footage from the 1960's
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23:31Episode 27New Coon Creek Girls with Dale Ann Bradley
Episode 27
Formed by John Lair in 1979, the New Coon Creek Girls carried on the bluegrass tradition established by Lair’s original Coon Creek Girls in the 1930s. Just as he had with the first group, Lair promoted the New Coon Creek Girls through his radio show and concert hall, the Renfro Valley Barn Dance....
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23:11Episode 26The Lewis Family
Episode 26
The Lewis Family is a family of gospel and bluegrass musicians from Lincolnton, Georgia. They are known as the "First Family of Bluegrass Gospel"
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23:02Episode 25Bill Harrell & The Virginians
Episode 25
A player who favored a subtle, traditional approach to his music, singer and multi-instrumentalist Bill Harrell remained one of bluegrass' most popular figures for several decades. Born in Marion, VA, on September 14, 1934, Harrell's passion for music began during his childhood, when he started p...
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23:41Episode 24The Dillards (Rodney Dillard)
Episode 24
Rodney Dillard is a founding member of The Dillards - the group he formed with his brother, Douglas Dillard in the late 1950s. Credited throughout the years as the driving force behind the group's musical direction, success, and phenomenal longevity as a working act. Today, Dillard's musical duti...
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23:46Episode 23Jimmy Martin Tribute
Episode 23
Jimmy Martin was a true original in any field of endeavor. A talented singer and guitar player, he was a musical perfectionist with a clear and unswerving vision of what would sound good and please the public. He led some of the tightest performing and recording ensembles in the history of bluegr...
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22:46Episode 22Eddie Adcock Band
Episode 22
A big favorite among bluegrass and folk enthusiasts, Eddie Adcock captures the essence of the artform. This legendary guitarist/banjoist and his band featuring Martha Adcock's sweet and soulful vocals on the hits “Dog” and Missy Raines on Bass.