Available to the public for the FIRST time! This winning tale of a family of ducks flying south through one of Chicago’s legendary snowstorms, showcases the talents of Cecilie O’Reilly as the Box Lady, Paul Amandes, as young Millard. With Jamie O’Reilly and Tom Amandes. Recorded live at Fitzgerald’s nightclub, late 80s.
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Jamie O. Nov Blog 2: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, news.
Jamie O’Reilly’s Thanksgiving/Hanukkah November Blogs – two latest, new-news, update on projects.
Sorting a Life ~ Jamie’s Blog for The Caregivers
“Ready for anything. Sorting a life.”
For the caretakers this Thanksgiving.
Jamie blogs about sorting the things of our loved ones. And what they leave behind. Dedicated to her friends doing this difficult work.
UPDATED! ROOTS IN IRELAND SPONSOR AND DONOR PAGE
Supporters! This is the Roots in Ireland sponsor and donor page – updated. Jamie’s cover letter. Bullet list. Program and music links. Video link.
In Old Chicago Program
The printed program for the Nov 6 concert. Links to the songs.
Roots in Ireland Raffle! Handmade gifts, music and more
Holiday kick-off for the Roots project incudes a raffle, featuring the work of Women Artisans. Purchase online (til Nov 6), or at the event at Chief O’Neill’s.
SongNotes: Jamie O’Reilly, WFMT & Me
Jamie celebrates the 70th Anniversary of WFMT Radio in her SongNotes Blog. With a nod to Studs Terkel, Rich Warren, and current Midnight Special radio host Marilyn Rea Beyer.
SongNotes: The Foggy Dew. Jamie sings, Jim Conway’s stunning whistle solo
SongNotes features The Foggy Dew, the powerful Irish ballad. Jamie sings. Jim Conway performs a stirring solo on tin whistle, accompanied by a stellar ensemble. The Foggy Dew will be part of the In Old Chicago show.
SongNotes: Halloween. Portrait of Isabel, The Fairy Tree, Radio Sunday
Jamie’s SongNotes for Halloween 2021. Two very different songs. Listen here.
SongNotes: Sanctuary City, Jamie sings Anne Hills/Al Power’s new anthem to Chicago
Jamie O’Reilly sings Anne Hills/Al Power’s new anthem “Sanctuary City,” composed for “In Old Chicago,” O’Reilly’s ode to Chicago’s rich immigrant history. John Erickson accompanies on piano.
