Photo: Jimmy Martin

In 2003 singer songwriter mandolinist Ben Winship assisted Reina in making her roots folk CD Kitchen Sink. Check out Ben’s site sometime at www.benwinship.com.

Following her Fall 2005 relocation to Portland, Reina had the good fortune to cross paths with songwriter, Rob Barteletti. With producer guitarist, Terry Robb, they joined forces to record Even If I Fall at Dennis Carter's Falcon Studios. Tony Furtado, Terry Robb and other Portland players provide first class musicianship on this collection of witty, poignant, dark, and yes, even catchy roots country tunes.

Spring ’07 found Reina on the road heading south from Portland, Oregon with a map, a tape recorder and a notepad. Her gut told her that a 10,000 mile cross country solo road trip would inspire the stories and experiences -- necessary ingredients -- to shake out a batch of new songs. Austin To Boston, her third album, takes Reina in more of a roots rock/AAA radio friendly direction. Her six originals were written on this trip. Fellow Portland singer/songwriters Rob Barteletti and Paula Sinclair each contributed one tune. The covers she chose are songs written by Joni Mitchell, Richard Thompson, James McMurtry and Karl Wallinger (World Party). With producer/engineer Rob Stroup of 8 Ball Studio and a slew of high caliber Portland musicians, this cd deserves to be among your favorites of ’08!

 
You may have just recently learned about Reina but for two decades she’s been playing honky tonks, bike rallies, five star restaurants, ski resorts, casinos, weddings, community fundraisers, music festivals and any local bar that’ll have her!

These days she and her musical partner/guitarist, Hal Gerard, perform frequently as an acoustic duo. Also, Reina, Paula Sinclair and Kate Mann have recently joined as the trio "Sisters in Crime." There's lots in store for 2008 so be on the look out!!

For more information about Reina, her music or her schedule, visit her MySpace site.