by jenny heying
By chance I dropped in to The Old Barn to catch Reno Segall, a musician I knew very little about. Okay nothing.Reno took the stage with authority and from that point on the stage belonged to him. Leading off with “I’m A Good Man” was impressive but I’m not so sure he his. Just kidding. Okay so maybe he is a good man, I don’t know but he is a good performer. Using backing tracks, but also his own guitar, Reno puts on quite a show accompanied on stage with the Whiskey Band. The Whiskey Band is his Second Life band with Rhiannon Hanfoi on drums, Baby Pacer and, Illusion Parks on guitars and Merrick Robonaught on bass.
Reno certainly gives you the impression he loves to perform. Next up with “Baby Got Her Blue Jeans On”, he showed that he loves to play to his fans. He’s a crowd pleaser and it was evident by the crowd’s reaction. He’s fun, lively and full of enthusiasm.
He has a softer side too and on “Me and You”; he slowed things down and proved he can handle ballads. He has a lovely voice that can handle different tempos. He doesn’t limit himself to one style, he covers it all. From classic rock to country and just about everything in between, Reno entertains. He even comments that he’ll play whatever you want.
It’s hard to pick out his guitar playing from the backing tracks, but no matter it all blended nicely. It wasn't interfering with his voice and you could hear all the words clearly which is the way he delivers them.
Reno Segall is a whole lot of fun and that’s the way he presents himself. He has energy and puts that into every song he sings. “Who’s Cheating Who” gave us a good look at that and listening to Reno puts you in that fun zone. How much fun? Does “Tequila Makes Your Clothes Fall Off” answer that question? Fun is contagious and at a Reno Segall show, you catch it all, every bit.
Between songs he continues his humor and ensures that everyone is acknowledged. He has a comment about every song and conveys his thoughts. Okay not really thoughts, but he does talk, which is good.
Fun aside, Reno does have a romantic air about him. With “When You Say Nothing At All”, he showed that he can put you in that mood too.
On the lively (and oh so much fun side) his set list included “What Was I Thinkin”, “She’s a Hottie”, “Whiskey Girls” and “Black Magic Woman”.
While everything Reno does is awesome, I don’t think you would go to his show just to hear his voice, hear him play, or watch The Whisky Band. That’s because that isn’t really what Reno is all about. He’s a performer first and foremost and he puts on a show for you. You come to take it all in and be entertained. Reno makes your hour with him memorable and you wish the whole day could last that way.
12 comments:
I will agree with you on Reno's stage presences, but some of this article is in fact misleading. I am most certain it is due to no fault of your own, as you only publish what facts are given to you. Reno does in fact play a guitar and the drums, but he has not played either of this instruments while on stage in Second Life. He, as well as his wife have a tendancy to not be so honest about their musical abilities. At times you can find his wife on stage singing a song she claims to be singing when in fact she is only shaking her avatar around on a stage whilst a pre-recorded song is playing for the audience. She is not a singer, Reno does not play his guitar along to the music and thats my story and I am sticking to it. If you ever take a notion ask both of them to do something live and on the spot for you. You will then find out my words are very true. I do think Reno is a absolutely marvelous addition to music here, but I am not a fan of dishonesty to your fan base, or people in general.
Thanks for the comments and I appreciate it. You're right in that I can only review what I see and am told. Reno's show was fabulous and as I said in the review, I couldn't pick out his guitar playing whereas most of the time I can. Our reviewers always give an honest opinion of the show they see regardless of what may go on behind the scenes. Thanks again.
well Anonymous.. maybe true... but so what. He puts on a fun show which the crowd enjoys. Most of us are here to have fun and fun Reno provides. His interaction with the crowd is awesome.
So sit back enjoy and most of all HAVE FUN!!!!
Pooh on you AC, you have obviously never heard Dee sing, definitely live :-)
Agree with you over Reno's guitar tho, but who cares he's got us to do that for him!
.....waves to Pen
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Reno Rocks no other compares in my book....And knowing Reno and De as well as i do i have to laugh at Anonymous and leave it at that..If your looking for a great time Then Reno is your man because he has an awesome voice and awesome performance And the best person i have ever had the pleasure of meeting on sl and honesty is Reno.. And knowing Reno & De the way i do if you ever feel the need to ask Reno Or De anything they are just an im away.. On That note I hope everyone has a Rockin Day .. And to the Rockin Reno Family We will see you all in world Huggsssssss
Reno is the best singer in my opinion. when I am in world, I would rather go and listen to Reno sing then any other. he has such a great person I am honored to know him.
Well I can say this. I have heard Reno play guitar and I know when it happens. I am a pro musician in SL and RL so I do know the difference. The mark of a musician is to BLEND with the music not to 'Show Off'.
I have known Reno and Dee for some time now as very close friends. Not only can I rely on both, but I have enjoyed his music no end. Yes, I have heard him play guitar numerous times....especially on his original The One! His talent both here and in RL are amazing! But more than his talent, his friendship and honesty are something I cherish.
I have known Reno and Dee for over a year and I have become very close to them. They are loving, caring, honest people who do not deserve to have their honesty and integrity questioned. I have heard Reno and Dee sing not thru a stream but in Voice and it was LIVE. Reno's love for music is so apparent when he performs LIVE!! His is the best LIVE singer I have heard in SL.
What is most important about Reno and Dee is the loving friendship we share.
Reno Segall is a womanizer user and lier he stalk women in sl moves them o his house uses then and kicks them out when he finds another victom to pray on he has done this to several women I know of so if you think your his one and only then you best be wear hes the top player in sl playing ladys for there money in rl I hope sl gets wise to this and bans this fucking loser wimp of a so called man
I have seen this man lie to so many of my friend it is so pathedic
ive known him a while and wouldn't give you 2 cents for him I wonder if his real life wife knows of all the crap he has play on people in second life how hes lied to her as well if she only know what he tells ladys to get in there pants and dump them for the next this man has no morals or respect for any woman
Reno Segall. what might i say i have a friend he just moved into a town house with she was n love with him. he got what he wanted then told her he would over it sent her back to her home town told her and her child he would gve them the money to get back on thier feet she s now homeless because of his shit.. he ddnt send her the money.. wonder f hs wfe knows all this . but do know this girl has his wife number and will call her soon f he dont do as he siad he has a new one already .. what a shit he s he dont even sing he plays sngsnap recordngs. jerk
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