Blog shares the video. Vocalist Jamie O’Reilly sings a poignant tribute to her Irish American Aunt Dorothy in this ballad by Tom Amandes. A rich vocal tradition was handed down to Jamie from Aunt “Dottie,” whose story is illustrated in this video featuring vintage photographs dating back to the mid 1800s.
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Jamie O’Reilly May, 2022 Enews
Read this blog in newsletter format.https://mailchi.mp/jamieoreilly/jamie-o-may-enewsbirthdaymothers-day-concert-lullaby-and-more A Note from JamieMay, 2022Bon Appétit I am facing my 64th birthday with calm. My birthday’s always Mother’s Day weekend. I get plenty of attention and the best of the spring flowers. I just read Julia Child’s memoir My Life in France. No feeling sorry for herself or settling […]
Jamie O’Reilly April Blog & News
Jamie’s April E-News Spring Forward! Roots in the Garden Series kicks-off its 2nd year! May 19 concert tickets with Anne Hills & Jamie O’Reilly.
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.
Jamie O. Sept ENews Summer’s End
Jamir’s Sept Enews: 9/12 Concert in Rogers Park, Notes on my trip, Update on Roots Project. new photos. And a little Rumi!
Jamie Aug ENews
Jamie August ENes. Jamie blogs about Anne Hills “Accidental August” CD, and remembers Michael Smith on the anniversary of his death last August. And more.
SongNotes: Anne Hills Accidental August
Anne Hills and Al Power’s recording Accidental August is a seamless and lovely collaboration. Anne pulls you into the most intimate crevices of the heart with the instincts of a pro, promising a peaceful refuge once you’ve arrived. She knows what she’s doing!
Michael Smith Folkstage Memorial Part 2, radio
On Sept 26, 2020, Anne Hills, Jamie O’Reilly, Paul Amandes, and pianist John Erickson performed a concert, recorded at the Hinsdale Unitarian Church, honoring the musical life of their friend, the beloved singer/songwriter Michael P. Smith, who died on August 3 of this year. Produced, hosted and engineered by Rich Warren for Folkstage, a program […]
On Sept 26, 2020, Anne Hills, Jamie O’Reilly, Paul Amandes, and pianist John Erickson performed a concert, recorded at the Hinsdale Unitarian Church, honoring the musical life of their friend, the beloved singer/songwriter Michael P. Smith, who died on August 3 of this year. Produced, hosted and engineered by Rich Warren for Folkstage, a program […]
Crazy Mary with Michael, Anne, Jamie & Paul
Michael, Anne, Jamie & Pail sing Crazy Mary
Joan of Arc with Michael Smith & Jamie O’Reilly
Joan of Arc. Jamie O’Reilly’s SongNotes blog features the live recording with Michael Smith and Jamie performing the mystical masterpiece.
