RENI LANE: The Delancey NME Showcase at CMJ

On Thursday night I was invited down to The Delancey to see RENI LANE at the NME showcase. Only having heard one song from her – the brilliant PLACE FOR US that Matt posted the other week – I was not sure what to expect but it was a nice little intro to Reni Lane!

During the sound check they had a lot of technical difficulties, so after some awkwardness ensued with the band on stage and ready to go, finally the sound people decided they should start and just perform without a keyboard. This must have sucked for them but despite the pared down set she rocked regardless. Vocally she sounded great live and I loved the tracks she sang including RUNAWAY TRAIN and PLACE FOR US which left me wanting to hear the album.

One of my favorite songs of the night was the cover she chose to close the show, the BLONDIE classic HEART OF GLASS. Clearly nobody does it like Debbie but just attempting it proves the girl has taste and makes her aces in my book! I think that Reni is one to watch for 2010! – Camille

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