For Media Release

Jamie O’Reilly
Cultural Arts Professional
J. O’Reilly Productions
Tx 773-203-7661; E: Jamie@jamieoreilly.com

June 6, 2025

North Park’s Tre Kronor Restaurant and Performer Jamie O’Reilly Bring A Family-Friendly Midsummer Music Festival to the Garden

Produced by Jamie O’Reilly and Tre Kronor Restaurant, Roots Midsummer Fest on July 13, 2025, is a two-show event in Tre Kronor’s magical garden. 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 and classic rock, to classical, acoustic jazz and musical theater genres. Charismatic singer/actor Victor Holstein will emcee the event, which features Paul Amandes (singer/songwriter), Jimmy Conway (trad Irish and American blues), John Erickson (jazz piano), Katrina Loundy (musical theater), Willa Moore (performance poet), Ned O’Reilly (classic folk pop), Joe and Rue (alt folk), Peter Swenson Collective (jazz), Salon Rero (Brooklyn acoustic trio), Steve Vazquez (classical guitar), and Steve Zahradnik (folk and swing), as well as Jamie (variety) and Midnight Moxie –  the doo-wop rock trio that includes daughters Meg Broz, Nia O’Reilly-Amandes, and Sarah Chang.  Guest Musicians: Lily Floeter, Casey Brazeal, Mike Amandes, Phil O’Reilly, Britton Rea. Readers: Viola, Cecilie O’Reilly, Judi Heikes.

The garden gate opens at 4:00 PM. Guests are seated outside in the garden decorated in flags and flowers, in the Scandinavian summer tradition. Swedish-American cuisine, offered on a small-plate menu, will feature summerfare, created by chef and owner Patty Rasmussen.  Alcoholic beverages are BYOB.  

The garden is handicapped accessible. (Indoors if it rains.)  Street parking. Tickets are $30 for admission. Children under 12 are free. Food and drink are charged separately. Artist merchandise will be on sale. 

Listen to Jamie sing Hey, Kid, here with John Erickson on piano.
https://www.jamieoreilly.com/jamie-o-songnotes-hey-kid/

“Thank you to Jamie for organizing these salons. At a time when many of us feel overwhelmed with anxiety, your voice brings serenity and hope.”  –Dan Dever

About Jamie & Roots Salon Jamie O’Reilly is a singer, writer, and arts producer with a 40 year-plus history as an arts activist in the vibrant cultural landscape of Chicago and its neighboring communities. The Roots Salon and the Roots Legacy Projects are programs of her cultural arts business J. O’Reilly Productions. Jamie hosts soirees and curates the Roots Salon, a century old family tradition of presenting art, performance and conversation. Currently in its 5th season at North Park’s Tre Kronor Bistro, the Salon plays to capacity crowds. In July, 2025 Jamie will co-produce Roots Midsummer Festival with Tre Kronor Swedish Bistro in the garden with over twenty performers.

Read about Roots Salon in the July 2024 issue of New City Magazine. https://www.jamieoreilly.com/jamie-roots-in-new-city-magazine/