Tre Kronor: Woman Owned Business of the Month. Jamie O’Reilly blogs about a fav restaurant and The Sweden Shop on Chicago’s Northside. She will perform a Midsummer Soiree concert in the garden July 18, accompanied by John Erickson, piano
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Jamie July ENews Midsummer
Jamie’s July Enews & Blog celebrates Midsummer, with a concert at Tre Kronor Swedish Bistro, and a SongNotes feature on Peter Swenson, and more.
SongNotes: The Steadfast Peter Swenson
SongNotes: The Steadfast Peter Swenson. Guitarist and composer Swenson’s 2020 CD recording is a solo production featuring fine performances by a masterful artist, on classical and electric guitar.
SongNotes: Doon the Moor Jamie O’Reilly & The Rogues
From On the Banks of the Roses LP, 1986Rereleased on Jamie O’Reilly & The RoguesA Collection of Rogues’ Recordings, 2005 Listen here: Tom Amandes, vocals, penny whistleJamie O’Reilly, vocalsPaul Amandesm guitar, harmony vocalsPeter Swenson, classical guitarStuart Rosenberg, fiddleJohn Floeter, double bass Doon the Moor was a find in the Colm O Lochlainn More Irish Street […]
ReEntry! June Enews, gigs, songs, The Rogues story
Jamie O’Reilly’s June Enews, with concert updates, photos and songs
Song Notes – In the Garrett
“They taste the pomegranate and the pearAh, the irises and yellow daisiesAll cut up on the chipped red platethe gypsies cry below on the stairsIn the garrett” from In the Garrett, by Jamie O’Reilly SongNotesIn the GarrettModèle d’artisteBy JamieWhen reading about the enclave of artists in late 19c Paris Salon, we hear of the men, […]
A Rogues Gallery, the story
I met four out of the five Rogues in high school in Crystal Lake, where we sang in the folk group at church, and did some musicals. The original group started in ’82 as O’Reilly’s Reelers. It was Jamie, Tom and some of our college buddies. Our first promo shot was on the set of […]
Roots in the Garden Series summer dates & more
Music with Jamie O’Reilly, Vocals ~ John Erickson, Piano “Today was just perfect all the way around. Just the right start to see in-person music again.” Sue Kessell, WNUR Folk Show A Mid-May Note from JamieWe have some very delightful events coming up, bringing the Roots in the Garden Series to backyard gardens and venues this […]
May ENews. Out & About. Birthday/Mother’s Day!
Jamie celebrates MayDay. her birthday and Mother’s Day. Begins a new Salon series in yards and gardens. Announces live shows into the fall.
Roots in Ireland Project Donor & Sponsor Page
View Jamie’s Roots in Ireland Project updates. Make your contribution. Read about sponsors and premiums.
