JT RENO + Band in Casa Grande, AZ

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Having just returned from a road tour in Ireland, JT took a short breather to appear at Toby Keith’s in Oklahoma City. His current projects have him busy writing new material and performing solo gigs back stateside.

As a band director, back up vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and lead singer, JT Reno learned the ropes behind the scenes as well as the excitement of being in front, on center stage, as he had opportunities to tour with Country bands and front bands himself!
JT gained valuable experience on the road touring, wearing different hats, which taught him to be well rounded and to understand the nature of this business. He learned the tough life of a roadie, Along with the kind of commitment it takes to get the job done, and done right.

JT discovered early on, that his true passion is music. As a kid in Colorado, JT took guitar lessons from the popular and talented Mel Bay, and he said, “While taking guitar lessons, music spoke to my soul”. You will hear JT’s beautiful, rich tenor voice and hear for yourself how this singer can sing any style of music and sound amazing.

JT was part of a Christian Rock group featuring all original music, in Tucson, Arizona. The music had a message with practical advice for everyday living, inspired by the messages found in the Bible. The music Rocked!
JT moved on to becoming the band director for one of the new churches in Central Tucson where he gained a great satisfaction and love for sharing God’s message through contemporary music.

The doors opened for JT, and soon he was introduced to Pete Bordonali, a successful musician and producer. Bordonali is a veteran musician who has played guitar on many major recording sessions, including hit artists like Barbara Streisand, Barry Manilow, Kenny Rogers, Lee Greenwood, Barbara Mandrel, and so many others. Pete worked with JT and produced his current “Lights of Home” album at Bayou Studios, in Nashville, TN. The album is a mix of Southern Country Rock, traditional Country, and a couple of R&B songs to add some change to the mix.

While promoting the album, Sony/BMG picked up one of the songs off the album. “HowDumDooYa,” is now on the compilation cd “Country Tour 2” along with artists such as Johnny Cash, Lynn Anderson, Hank Williams, and more, and is now being distributed throughout Europe.

JT has also been invited by the Armed Forces Entertainment Group to tour with the USO and share his music across the country and the rest of the world!

Keep up with all the latest from JT by going to his website at .jtreno. You’ll be able to see and hear all the excitement as it unfolds.

Screen name:

JTRENO

Member since:

Mar 23 2009

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

10

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Age:

64 years

Influences

Bob Dylan, George Strait, Carl Perkins, Marshall Tucker, CCR, Anyone who sounds good acoustically.

Members Of Band

Right now it's just me doing solo gigs.

EQUIPMENT

Enough to play 4,000 plus folks, outside at Sturgis, or a small coffee shop gig.

MUSIC