“Come my belovedlet us go out into the fieldsand sleep all night Among the flowering henna.” Jamie O’Reilly SongNotesRecorded in 2000Lyrics by the Shulamite women based on The Song of SongsJamie O’Reilly, vocalsMichael Smith, guitar, bassRob Arendt, engineer
Jamie O’Reilly & Michael Smith
Blue SongNotes Blue River & Blue
SongNotes “Blue”. Hear two of Jamie’s best “Blue River” the vintage-style ballad, and a cover of Lucinda Williams’ “Blue”.
Jamie’s accompanied by John Erickson, Michael Smith, cellist Bob Weber, and others.
SongNotes Golden Earrings
SongNotes Blog features Jamie & the Trio performing the sultry, exotic ballad “Golden Earrings”. She will sing it this November 12 at Tre Kronor in Autumn Song, a candlelit concert, accompanied by John Erickson.
Jamie O’Reilly Cultural Arts Work History: Programs, Projects, Recordings (select list)
Cultural Artist Jamie O’Reilly shares a history and sample list of projects, productions and recordings over the past 30 years.
20 appearances since 2021.
SongNotes Freiheit! Michael, Jamie, Katrina & Studs
In our Pasiones recording Michael is featured on lead vocals, performing Freiheit with requisite grit, vigor and power. A theatre review of Pasiones referred to our musical pairing as: “Like gentle rain falling on gravel.”
Michael Smith Folkstage Memorial Aug 7 on WFMT
Jamie honors the first anniversary of the beloved Michael Smith’s passing. WFMT Folkstage rebroadcasts the Memorial concert from 2020.
Red is the Rose, Jamie O’Reilly Trio
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
