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WinterSong – Voices of Roots Salon, Volume I

Record Details

Artist
Jamie O'Reilly
Release
2015
Genre
folk, acoustic, singer/songwriter

Record Tracklist

  1. A Cradle in Bethlehem -:-- / 4:45

This CD is no longer available for purchase.  Some of the tracks are posted on this site.

Listen here to A Cradle in Bethlehem

https://www.jamieoreilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Jamie-OReilly-Michael-Smith-Paul-Amandes-Cradle-in-Bethlehem-live1.mp3

Words and music by Alfred Bryan, Larry Stock
from WFMT Folkstage live, Eric Arunas, engineer
with Michael Smith, Paul Amandes guitars, Katrina O’Reilly piano,
Bob Weber cello, Gerry Romack violin, Al Ehrich bass

This 13 track compilation CD, was released in time for the holidays, featuring Jamie’s warm soprano on a lush collection of live and studio recordings, with musical accompaniment by her gifted musical friends. WinterSong includes selections from the Jamie O’Reilly Trio, The Rogues, WFMT radio performances, and previously unreleased covers: Lucinda Williams “Blue”, and John Denver’s “Leaving on a Jetplane.”

Limited release.  Special order may be available. Email first: jamie@jamieoreilly.com


Track List:

  1. A Wanderer Am I
  2. The Fairy Tree
  3. A Cradle in Bethlehem
  4. The Riddle Song
  5. Red is the Rose
  6. Blue
  7. Rozhinkes mit Mandlen
  8. Silent Night
  9. Greensleeves
  10. A Soalin’
  11. Before the Blue
  12. Leaving on a Jetplane
  13. Footprints in the Snow

WinterSong is a production of J. O’Reilly Productions.

More about the songs

A Wanderer Am I
Jamie sings, with Katrina O’Reilly vocals, piano, Miriam Sturm violin,
Michael Smith and Pat Fleming guitars,  Bob Weber cello, Al Ehrich, bass

The Fairy Tree 
Words by Temple Lane, Music by Vincent O’Brien
from Jamie O’Reilly and the Rogues, A Collection of Rogues Recordings
Recorded live at Woodstock Opera House, Tim Powell, engineer
with Peter Swenson, Paul Amandes guitars, Tom Amandes recorder,
Stuart Rosenberg mandolin, John Floeter bass

A Cradle in Bethlehem

https://www.jamieoreilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Jamie-OReilly-Michael-Smith-Paul-Amandes-Cradle-in-Bethlehem-live1.mp3
Words and music by Alfred Bryan, Larry Stock
from WFMT Folkstage live, Eric Arunas, engineer
with Michael Smith, Paul Amandes guitars, Katrina O’Reilly piano,
Bob Weber cello, Gerry Romack violin, Al Ehrich bass
*Thanks to Peter and Nancy Clark and Rick Warren for use of these tracks.

The Riddle Song, traditional 
from Swimming Deeper, Robert Arendt, engineer
with Michael Smith guitar, bass

Red is the Rose, traditional
from Souvenir, The Jamie O’Reilly Trio
with Michael Smith, Peter Swenson guitars, Bob Weber cello, John Floeter bass

Blue 
Words and music by Lucinda Williams
The Jamie O’Reilly Trio, (previously unreleased),  Peter Swenson, engineer
with Michael Smith, Peter Swenson guitars, Bob Weber cello

Rozhinkes mit Mandlen
Words and Music by Abraham Goldfaden
from Pasiones: Songs of the Spanish Civil War
Recorded live at WFMT, Mary Mazurek, engineer
with Michael Smith guitar, Katrina O’Reilly piano

Silent Night, instrumental 
Words by Joseph Mohr, Music by Franz Gruber
from The Gift of the Magi

Greensleeves, traditional instrumental 
WFMT Folkstage live

A Soalin,’  traditional
WFMT Folkstage live

Before the Blue
Words and music Stuart Rosenberg
from The Way the Heart is Sculpted, O’Reilly Van Delinder & Swenson
Alan Purvey, engineer
David Van Delinder, Peter Swenson guitars, Bob Weber cello,
Shawna Lake oboe, Jim Seidel bass, Dave Rush drums

Leaving on a Jetplane
Words and music by John Denver
Peter Swenson, engineer at private studio
with Katrina O’Reilly vocals, Peter Swenson guitar, bass
Special thanks to Bernadette and Don Haderlein and Bridget O’Reilly for use of this track.

Footprints in the Snow 
Words by Jamie O’Reilly, Music by Michael Smith
from Songpainting,
inspired by the paintings of Gabriella Boros
Stuart Rosenberg, engineer at SPACE
Musical arrangements by Peter Swenson
Bob Weber cello, Shawna Lake oboe,
Al Ehrich bass, Michael Amandes percussion
Nia and Meg O’Reilly Amandes, Sarah Chang background vocals
with Michael Smith, Peter Swenson guitars

Upcoming Events

Date
May 25, 2025 May 25
SOLD OUT! Roots May Salon MEMORIALS: Steve Zahradnik & Willa Moore
Chicago, IL, United States
Tre Kronor 3258 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
(773) 267-9888
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An evening of music and poetry Memorial Day weekend, remembering life's joys and the songs we sang. Guitarist Steve Zahradnik. Performance poet Willa Moore. Judi Heikes reads.

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June 28, 2025 Jun 28
Composer Michael Karasis "Chicago Trilogy" Concert June 28
Palatine, IL, United States
Harper College Performing Arts Center 1200 West Algonquin Road, Building R
Palatine, IL 60067
United States
(847) 925-6100
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Composer Dr. Michael Karasis brings his thrilling "A Chicago Trilogy",. featuring solo soprano and piano, with the Chicago Trilogy Orchestra, to the Performing Arts Center of Harper College on Saturday, June 28 at 3:00 PM.

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July 13, 2025 Jul 13
Roots Midsummer Fest at Tre Kronor July 13, 2025
Chicago, IL, United States
Tre Kronor 3258 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
(773) 267-9888
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Produced by Jamie O'Reilly and Tre Kronor, Roots Midsummer Fest on July 13 is a two-show event in Tre Kronor's magical garden. Musical acts from the Salon of the last 5 years are featured with special guests. Summerfare for food. BYOB.

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