In this stirring duet from the musical revue Songs of a Catholic Childhood, Jamie and Michael Smith merge memories: hers of her parents singing Holy City in the choir; his of his father’s crooning Crosby’s vocal style, during family trips to the ocean beach.
Chicago folk music
Jamie’s November Enews: Holiday kick-off, store, artists featured
Jamie O’Reilly’s Nov Enewsletter. Holiday Kick-off, CDs, raffle, store, Aunt Nell, John Erickson and Women Artisans featured
May ENews. Out & About. Birthday/Mother’s Day!
Jamie celebrates MayDay. her birthday and Mother’s Day. Begins a new Salon series in yards and gardens. Announces live shows into the fall.
Looking Up. Jamie’s Story.
Looking Up. Jamie writes on renewing the spirit and finding inspiration in the discovery of a diary from her first trip to Ireland, finding a new view of the land of her roots.
A Wanderer Am I
Song Notes from Jamie O’ReillyMy blog will have this new feature: Song Notes, the stories and audio recordings of songs Michael wrote for me and/or performed with me. Michael P. Smith’s ethereal ballad,sung by Jamie O’Reilly with Miriam Sturm, violin This musical gem, from Michael and Jamie’s The Gift of the Magi album,features Jamie O’Reilly […]
Song Notes from Jamie O’ReillyMy blog will have this new feature: Song Notes, the stories and audio recordings of songs Michael wrote for me and/or performed with me. Michael P. Smith’s ethereal ballad,sung by Jamie O’Reilly with Miriam Sturm, violin This musical gem, from Michael and Jamie’s The Gift of the Magi album,features Jamie O’Reilly […]
WGN Radio After Hours with Rick Kogan
“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 […]
Michael Smith Sept E-News ’19
A Note from MichaelI was born on the same day of the month as Peter Lawford, which means I will never feel quite as handsome, suave and well-dressed as I might be, and Buddy Holly, which makes me feel grateful every year that I am not more talented and prematurely dead. There is a beautiful […]
Michael P. Smith March 2016, E-newsletter and blog
A Note from Michael (view in e-newsletter format) As Saint Patrick’s Day approaches I think of my great-aunt Mamie, Mary Brennan, whose family was from County Cork, born in 1880, 8 years old during the Blizzard Of March 1888, when in New Jersey the snowdrifts were fifty feet high. Mamie married Michael Maccri, who was […]
A Note from Michael (view in e-newsletter format) As Saint Patrick’s Day approaches I think of my great-aunt Mamie, Mary Brennan, whose family was from County Cork, born in 1880, 8 years old during the Blizzard Of March 1888, when in New Jersey the snowdrifts were fifty feet high. Mamie married Michael Maccri, who was […]
Jamie O’Reilly Trio – Valentine’s Show
February 15, Roots Salon LOVESONGS Valentine’s Concert The Jamie O’Reilly Trio With Jamie O’Reilly, vocals Peter Swenson and Michael Smith, guitars Saturday, Feb 15 at 8 PM Roots Salon* About the Jamie O’Reilly (link) Trio Jamie O’Reilly Trio Willa Moore with Ron Scroggin opens $20 donation. Singles encouraged, no date required. Dessert and chocolates will be […]
February 15, Roots Salon LOVESONGS Valentine’s Concert The Jamie O’Reilly Trio With Jamie O’Reilly, vocals Peter Swenson and Michael Smith, guitars Saturday, Feb 15 at 8 PM Roots Salon* About the Jamie O’Reilly (link) Trio Jamie O’Reilly Trio Willa Moore with Ron Scroggin opens $20 donation. Singles encouraged, no date required. Dessert and chocolates will be […]
