Meyer Sound chooses Reno Jones to demonstrate their new Mica Line Array Sound System

We were honored to be chosen by Meyer Sound to be the first band to demonstrate their brand new Mica Line Array system at the Shrine Auditorium on August 9th and 10th. This was the most amazing sound both on and offstage. Thanks Meyer Sound!
Read all about it at: Mica Demo

2005 Update

Reno Jones apologizes for the lack of updating this page. We have been extremely busy working on our 3rd album of all original music. We started recording back in 2002 and have been working on it in between gigs and this crazy Slab City project which we have become so fond of. We are now in the mixing stage and plan to have it finished by early April.

"Welcome to Slab City" (the documentary film featuring Reno Jones) is now being edited with a planned release in the 3rd quarter of 2005.

As of the first of this year, we are now represented by Kate Egan of 12th Street Artist Management. We are proud that she has taken us under her wing and she promises not to make us so big that we become incorrigible!

We continue to grow as not only a band but as friends and appreciate all of you that come out and support us and make our gigs "great hangs."

Orange County Music Awards 2004 Report - 03-30-04

We accepted the nomination but didn't win. We had a great time attending the show and are happy to have been included. Maybe next year? See the results of the awards at the OCMA website.

Reno Jones Nominated Best Out of County Band: Orange County Music Awards 2004! - 03-27-04

We've been honored with a nomination for Best Out of County Band at the 2004 Orange County Music Awards. Winner to be announced at The Galaxy Theatre on March 27th. Come by and wish us luck!

Check the OCMA website for details and ticket information. (More Details)

Slab City live DVD and Documentary film - 02-14-04

We're still reeling from what turned out to be an incredible day for Reno Jones! Suffice it to say we were (are) overwhelmed with the support and turn-out we had. More to come in the weeks ahead as we compile photos, mix audio, and edit video. We had more fun than a "Barrel of Monkeys" and special thanks (in no order) to:

Stan Goldstein, Duke Collister, Harry Knapp, Marc Albanese, Bradley Steyn, Noelle Knapp, Brian (Shooter), Steve Bush, Jan (runner extrodinaire), BG Glimpse, Steve Kuhn, Andy Romanoff, Fuzzy (crane-ster), Elliott, David and Amy LeBrun, Chris Kissinger and crew, Karen Tyler, Fred Murray, Dona, John Leslie Walsh, Tony Dawson and crew, Little Zeke and crew, Marilyn & Nance, Builder Bill, Handyman Jerry, Insane Wayne, Brad the sign guy, and many others that I'm sure I can't remember until I come back to earth.

Thanks again for a phenomenal weekend! (More Details)

200 Bands: Reno Jones takes 2nd place at "Monterey Bay Battle of the Blues Bands" - 11-16-03

This year we drove up the day before and then competed against 10 other professional bands (originally chosen from over 200 bands) and came away with 2nd place. We had a great time and are extremely honored. This means we will be performing again at the 2004 Monterey Bay Blues Festival, June 25-27th. We'll post our playing time as soon as we get it.

Reno Jones Chosen to Perform at Monterey Bay Battle of the Blues Bands: 10-20-03

Reno Jones was selected as one of 10 finalists out of hundreds to compete for the annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival Battle of the Blues Bands. We'll be performing a power set and, if we win, will be on the Main Stage at the 2004 Monterey Bay Blues Festival.

This event is open to the public and admission is only $10.00. Come by and cheer us on. We perform at 5:30 pm on Sunday, November 16th.
Full details in our event calendar.

Reno Jones has best summer to date!: 10-01-03

We'd like to thank all of you who hired us and came out to hear us play this summer. We did a bunch of gigs all over the southland, and, everyone was a favorite in it's own way. We really appreciate all the support and look forward to the summer of 2004!

150 Bands: Reno Jones takes 2nd place at "Monterey Bay Battle of the Blues Bands" - 11-10-02

We drove 7 hours and then competed against 10 other professional bands (originally chosen from over 150 bands) and came away with 2nd place. We had a great time and are extremely honored. This means we will be performing again at the 2003 Monterey Bay Blues Festival, June 27-29. We'll post our playing time as soon as we get it.

The 1st place winner was Karen Tyler and she was awesome. Be sure to check her out.

Reno Jones Chosen to Perform at Monterey Bay Battle of the Blues Bands - 10-02-02

Reno Jones was selected as one of 10 finalists out of hundreds to compete for the 1st annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival Battle of the Blues Bands. We'll be performing a power set and, if we win, will be on the Main Stage at the 2003 Monterey Bay Blues Festival.

This event is open to the public and admission is only $10.00. Come by and cheer us on. We perform at 4:30 pm on Sunday, November 10th.

Our transportation is being generously provided by the Riverside office of Status Limousines, the best limousine service on the planet.

Full details in our event calendar.

Reno Jones CD Reviewed in Southland Blues Magazine - 06-01-02

Reno Jones' debut CD "How're We Gonna Pay For This" was recently reviewed in Southland Blues, Southern Californias' premier Blues Magazine. Check out Southland Blues website as well.

Check out the full text in our Press section.

R J chosen to perform at Emerging Artists and Technology in Music (EAT'M) Conference - 03-10-02

EAT'M stands for Emerging Artists and Technology in Music. It is an annual conference held in Las Vegas. This year's conference will be held May 29-31. EAT'M has speaker panels, CLE units for attorneys, cocktail receptions, keynote luncheon, wrap parties, and most important of all --showcases of new talent at night.

We were selected from hundreds of artists who submitted their work via CD. Wish us luck!

Check out EAT'M's new internet radio broadcast at: www.pulverradio.com

Reno Jones written up in Daily Bulletin - 10-12-01

We we're fortunate enough to be interviewed by Rick Mortensen of The Daily Bulletin. He gave us a full page spread in their 72 Hour Weekend Section. Thanks Rick!

Check out the full text in our Press section.

Reno Jones chosen as Finalist in Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival! - 07/30/01

We submitted our CD a few months ago and are now finalists. The final competition is Friday, September 14th. This is a cool festival that has been in existence since 1995. The prestigious Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide recently ranked this festival as one of the top nine "Best Kept Film Festivals" in the US. Wish us luck!

Check out the Festival at:
www.tviff.com

Reno Jones named Email Artist of the Week Again! - 07/27/01

Featured on www.newartistshowcase.com Reno Jones was voted "Email Artist of the Week" Again! This is our fourth time and we'd like to thank all who voted for us. Check out KC's new show as well as his archives, and, if you feel like it, vote for us again!

p.s. We've also heard rumors that a lot of our tunes are available on Aimster...

The Fluffernutter saga continues - 04/05/01

Frank Murphy just sent us these airchecks from his show, FM in the AM on Comedyworld.

Reno Jones Fluffernutter Debut

Frank interviews Don Durkee President of the Marshallow Fluff company and plays him Reno Jones' new version.

Frank interviews Lee Zalben who owns "Peanut Butter and Company", a restaurant in New York that only sells peanut butter sandwiches!

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Reno Jones records new version of Fluffernutter jingle - 03/01/01

Frank Murphy, host of FM in the AM on Comedyworld asked Reno Jones to record a new, updated version of The Fluffernutter jingle. Frank is giving away Fluffernut as part of his show on Saturday mornings from
6:00 - 9:00 a.m. Frank's show is a great mix of comedy, commentary, and interviews that you should definitely check out. Not sure what a Fluffernutter is? Follow this link: www.marshmallowfluff.com

Listen to the original Fluffernutter jingle:
Fluffnut.mp3

Listen to Reno Jones' new version:
RJ Fluffernutter.mp3 (Alternate take: RJ FluffernutterA.mp3)

Reno Jones Music to be featured on adrenalineradio.com travel show - 01/24/01

Matt Bullock, host of Route 66 and Main Street America will be using some of Reno Jones' music during his webcasts. Using Route 66 as the backdrop for this show, this famous road opens your imagination and rekindles your desire to explore the many secondary roads that crisscross our nation, roads that once were the arteries that fueled our nations' growth from the 1930's through the 1960's. You can check Matt out at www.adrenalineradio.com Mondays, from 2-3 pm Pacific Standard Time.

Also be sure to check out Hear the Blues with Russell also on www.adrenalineradio.com Saturdays, from 10 - 11 am Pacific Standard Time.

Reno Jones Hollywood CD Release Party draws great crowd - 11/12/00

Featuring guest Master of Ceremonies Frank "Mr. Owl" Murphy formerly of The Mark and Brian Show and currently at www.comedyworld.com, the event went off without a hitch. Howie Shear (who produced Reno Jones' CD) and his straight ahead jazz group "Minor Distraction" played first. They did an hour set featuring tunes written and arranged by Howie as well as some other band members. Frank Murphy then entertained the crowd with his version of "Let's Make A Deal" in which 3 contestants vied for prizes ranging from gift certificates to "zonk" prizes such as Spam Lite! There were celebrity guests such as Hoku and Pete Candoli and a portion of all of Reno Jones' CD Sales was donated to Discovery Arts, a non-profit organization that brings the arts to children with serious blood disorders and cancer. Reno Jones rounded out the evening with an hour set. It is rumored that there was a reviewer from The Music Connection in attendance. We anxiously await his verdict!