Jamie writes about the Studs Terkel Archive and its/his value today. Her Song Notes blog focuses on Studs’ interview with Yip Harburg, lyricist of the Depression era anthem “Brother, can You Spare a Dim”e, and what inspired him.
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Roots Salon 2026 Season Preview
Roots Salon with Jamie O’Reilly as Salonniere is in its 6th year at Tre Kronor Swedish Bistro, presenting Salons in a dinner theater style setting. Events present some of the finest area musicians with whom Jamie sings in musical styles ranging from folk and classical, to cabaret and jazz.
Apparitions. SongNotes: Patsy Sees A Ghost, Michael Smith
“it’s my music, the blood song
of my heart and bones…” In this Song Notes All Soul’s Day blog, Jamie features Patsy Sees a Ghost and tells the story of two departed souls Susan & Michael.
Hey, Kid, Rootsfest 2025
“All the places we remember, they remember us.”Michael Smith stirring anthem sung here, live at RootsFest.
Roots Artist Spotlight: Steve Zahradnik
Jamie’s SongNotes Blog features performer Steve Zahadnik, the charismatic vocalist and guitarist who
will be part of the Roots Midsummer
Music Fest July 13.
Jamie O’Reilly’s Roots Midsummer Fest Media Release
Jamie O’Reilly and Tre Kronor present Roots Midsummer Fest on July 13, 2025, is a two-show event in Tre Kronor’s magical garden at 3258 W Foster, Chicago, IL Musical acts from Roots Salons – hosted by O’Reilly at the popular Northside bistro – will be featured along with special guests.Two different shows – at 4:30 and 7:00 pm, will feature a variety of acts ranging from American folk, Irish, blues, alt folk, doo-wop rock, to
classical, acoustic jazz and musical theater genres.
Roots Salon Festival Fundraiser
A Note from Jamie O’Reilly Roots Salon is in its 5th year at Tre Kronor Swedish Bistro, presenting Salons in a dinner- theater style setting. This summer Roots will host Roots Midsummer Fest, a four + hour event in the enchanting Tre Kronor garden. (See event page for tickets.) Featuring 20 of the musiciansfrom Roots […]
Jamie May Enews: Mother’s Day, Memorial Day
Jamie’s May Enews: Mother’s Day, Memorials Salon, RootsFest prevew.
Archive video with Jamie and Michael on tv.
Crazy Mary with Michael, Anne, Jamie & Paul
Michael, Anne, Jamie & Pail sing Crazy Mary
Roots Salon 2025 Donor Page
The Roots Salon MidSummer Music Fest is July 13.2025 We are accepting donations and volunteers for the event in the garden at Tre Kronor.
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