The Irish folksong performed by Jamie’s Trio.Listen to Red is the Rose here. It’s not for the parting of my sister KateIt’s not for the love of my motherIt’s all for the loss of my bonny blue-eyed ladThat I’m leavin my homeland forever Jamie sings the timeless Irish ballad, with Michael Smith on guitar.Featuring Bob […]
Jamie O’Reilly & Michael Smith
Rest in peace, Michael, Beloved Comrade
In MemoriamMichael Peter SmithBorn September 7, 1941Died August 3, 2020 A note before reading. This website, and its contents: posts, history and reflections, are the domain of me, Jamie O’Reilly, a writer, performer, and friend of Michael’s. It is not a commercial or fan site. Nor do I act as agent, or handle his business […]
Hear Jamie & Michael this weekend!
Come hear us! Givins Castle Concert in Beverly, Sat. July 20 and Woodstock Festival Sunday, July 21, honoring Anne Hills. Read this as Enews here:https://mailchi.mp/3f184b85f867/jamie-o-july-enews-writing-radio-gigs-2339245 Please come this Sat. July 20! Jamie sings a whole set, at a benefit for the Concerts at the Castle series in Chicago’s historic Beverly neighborhood! The setting is a castle, […]
Summer-fare ~ Solstice Salon at Roots June 20, 7 PM
Behind every great woman is a home. Roots Salon 2006 – 2015 A house. A home. A family. An idea. A risk. An adventure. A dream realized. A legacy. A farewell. Salonniere Jamie O’Reilly Requests Your Presence For Summer Solstice and The Roots Salon Finale “SUMMER-FARE” Saturday, June 20 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM Roots Salon (private […]
Michael Smith ~ Feb & Mar E-News, New Selfish Giant CD
Read March news here Read this Enews as a Mail Chimp letter here: http://eepurl.com/bc3FLT Michael P. Smith February & March Blog and E-newsletter The NEW CD The Selfish Giant, show reviews! The Wintry Guest at RhinoFest, Feb 7 Valentine’s Concert for Edgar’s Place, Feb 14 St. Pat’s Kick-off & Songs of a Cath Childhood, […]
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 […]
Roots End of-the Year & 2015 Preview
Jamie & Roots Happy New Year & 2015 Preview Good-bye 2014. Our Roots Member Night in November was a full house, with over 15 performers presenting original work, and a delicious selection of harvest dishes. Membership in Roots Salon, Season 2 is growing. Grateful to a half-dozen or so generous patrons who make contributions to […]
A Grandmother’s Lullaby. Jamie Sings “A Cradle in Bethlehem”
A Christmas Memory Keep music in your heart and share it with the generations! It was Christmas time, December 22, 1986. Nia was just born a few weeks before. I was singing with Jamie O’Reilly and the Rogues for the Flea Market, a live radio show from the Old Town School of Folk Music in […]
Gift of the Magi ~ Dec 6 Concert. Jamie, Michael and Ensemble at St. John’s in Old Irving
Our Beloved Christmas Show Returns for One Night Only “When things look grim and tattered, it’s the love she gives him that matters” Saturday, Dec 6 at 7 PM The Gift of the Magi Holiday Concert Music by Michael Smith Story by O. Henry St. John’s Episcopal Church 3857 N Kostner Chicago, Il $20 admission / $25 at […]
Michael Smith ~ Oct E-News and Concerts
MICHAEL P. SMITH OCTOBER ENEWS New MICHAEL SONGS for HALLOWEEN OCT/NOV CONCERT SCHEDULE SAVE THE DATES FOR THE SELFISH GIANT A Note from Michael They say that Hallowe’en is the most popular holiday in the US. I think we’re all so relieved that Hallowe’en is for most of us comparatively unburdened with religious or patriotic significance. But […]
