“Without you Chicago would be bereft!” Rick Kogan, WGN Radio 720 am Here an excerpt as Rick interviews musicians John Devens and Jamie O’Reilly join the conversation in the studio to talk about the upcoming season on Concerts at the Castle, a series of concerts at the Givins Beverly Castle and Jamie gets ready for […]
Chief O’Neill’s Pub
Roots: Legacy and Language
His Eye is on the Sparrow While the snow covered Lake Shore Drive and we talked about going to war, Studs sang me Eye on the Sparrow—Mahalia’s song. “You should sing that.” (from Jamie’s blog 11.1.2008) I had an animated discussion with some of my family last weekend, initiated by my asking what some of […]
Jamie & Peter’s Irish Songs Fall Concerts ~ Oct 21. Nov 19
Jamie O’Reilly performs two fall concerts featuring Irish songs from the 1984 WFMT album that launched her vocal career. I Know Where I’m Going is the remastered first solo album of vocalist Jamie O’Reilly. Accompanied by guitarist Peter Swenson, Jamie sang this collection of beloved Irish ballads on heels of her vocal debut at Orchestra Hall. 11 songs […]
Michael P. Smith ~ March – April Concerts, new CD
Michael P. Smith March – April Blog and E-newsletter The NEW CD The Selfish Giant Songs of a Catholic Childhood, Chief O’Neill’s Pub, Mar 5 New Jersey Mar 20-21-22 Anne Hills concert April 18 Moby Dick project at the MCA A note from Jamie O’Reilly Michael completed the run of The Selfish Giant on Sunday, and is moving this […]
Michael & Jamie at Chief’s Mar 5, “Songs of a Catholic Childhood”
NOTICE! from Jamie at noon Thursday WE ARE ALMOST AT CAPACITY! I WILL POST HERE WHEN IT SELLS OUT FOR TONIGHT. CHIEF’s MAY TAKE SOME WALK-INS. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS AT PAYPAL BUTTON BELOW With Lenten Tales, Jamie and Michael return to Chief O’Neill’s Pub with stories of fasting, Good Friday secrets, The Legion of Decency films, dress […]
Michael Smith May E-News and Blog
A Note from Michael This month I’m working with Blair Thomas, who is an interesting man and who has a very calm way of approaching his life and art. I’d love some of that to rub off on me and that’s one of the many reasons I’ll enjoy working with him again in “The […]
Michael P. Smith – April & May Concerts & Workshops
A Note from Michael I’m doing a gig at the Oak Park library this month. I love playing music in libraries, always think about the library in Orange, New Jersey where I checked out my first book, a big and heavy one with all the adventures of Robin Hood. He’s dying in the end […]
Michael Smith December E-News Concerts, CDs
Holiday Concerts listing Old Man Dancing CD review How did you like the Michael’s CD? Post a review on CD BABY: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/michaelpetersmith More below about Songs of a Catholic Childhood CD release Follow Michael Smith, Songwriter on FACEBOOK Canada Tour November 21 – December 14 Michael with John McDermott Michael is touring from Saskatchewan to […]
The Songs of “SONGS”, program & fan mail
“Together Smith and O’Reilly have created a two-hour song tribute to the American Catholic Experience”. Songlist from Songs of a Catholic Childhood Comments about our “hit” showcase: “Gorgeous, glorious, heart-breaking/warming/stopping, tears of laughter and sorrow performance last night! Would not have missed it for the world. So many, […]
“Haute Hibernian” Menu for Songs Spring Showcase
Peat smoked shrimp, Shepherd’s Pie with veal, Penne Pasta with Stilton cheese in the sauce, Flourless chocolate tart with raspberry sauce and Frangelica whipped cream? Foods of our Catholic childhoods – tuna casserole and fish sticks – NOT! Chef Alan Lake, and the folks at Chief O’Neill’s “four forks” pub and restaurant, created a special pre […]
