From the Netherlands comes a band with a great classic sound!  The Reno Brothers bring an original sound of classic roots music on their brand new album “90 Miles to Reno”.
Influenced by people like Elvis Presley, Travis Tritt, Waylon Jennings or Carl Perkins to name but a few, this band is hitting the joints for over ten years now, playing an mix of well crafted originals and handsome covers!

Opening 90 Miles to Reno is “Let the Devil come out” a great tune to start an album with. This self-penned tune is from the hand of Rogier Hermans, who actually is the songwriter of the band if you ask me.  He writes all Reno Brothers tunes and I have to say that they blend perfectly with the covers on the album. On “Rollin’ Roadhouse” the band mixes country with original rockabilly while “90 miles” is a rockabilly tune pur-sang!  “Johnny Law” is the first cover that these guys take on. Originally penned by Wayne Hancock, The Reno Brothers’ rendition of that song is quite awesome as well. “Still in love with you” by Travis Tritt is rocking away all your problems.  Rolling Ramblin’ Man is a bit meaner in style and with some terrific blues harp action.  The tune differs from the other Reno brothers Songs and show the craftsmanship both in songwriting as in playing. Randy Howard’s tune “I don’t know” takes us back to a traditional country atmosphere. The smell of a Honky Tonk is so obvious on this tune that you have to grab a beer and relax.  Enjoy it while you can, cause on “Hot rod Saturday night” it’s time to loosen up a bit.  Shake you hips and grab you chick for a couple of spins on the dance floor on this rolling song. “Elvis has entered the building.” 

Hot Pick of the album is “Don’t Even know your name” a tune that reminds me of the “Beatfarmers”, a band I was quite fond of years ago.  Not so much in style but simply because they got a song with pretty much the same content!  More covers follow and each of them are quite enjoyable. Dale Watson’s “Trucking Man”, Marty Robbins’ “You gave me a mountain”, Rick Rawls “White Corn” and Jerry Reed’s “East Bound Train” enhances the country atmosphere for sure but the overall impression I have from this album is a rocking roots sound that both country and rockabilly lovers will enjoy.  One thing is for sure! The Reno Brothers’ 90 Miles to Reno is an undisputed 5 star album!

Mr Blue Boogie.