Jamie O’Reilly’s Christmas Greeting, audio/video postcard. 2022
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Song of Bernadette Jamie O’Reilly with Michael Smith and Bob Weber
Jamie sings Song of Bernadette, from 2008, with Michael Smith on guitar and Bob Weber on cello.
The fall! Jamie O’Reilly hosts children’s storytime at Sweden Shop and Salon series at Tre Kronor
Chicago Performer and arts activist Jamie O’Reilly joins The Sweden Shop team with family-centered events this fall. Read about recent changes to the store’s look!
Jamie O. March Enews.
Jamie O’Reilly’s March Enews. 41st year anniversary as a professional. New gigs. SongNotes Blog. Roots update
SongNotes Treasures: A Cradle in Bethlehem
Jamie’s SongNotes Blog launches its Treasures series, with the story behind her beautiful recording of A Cradle in Bethlehem. And a family tradition.
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.
ReEntry! June Enews, gigs, songs, The Rogues story
Jamie O’Reilly’s June Enews, with concert updates, photos and songs
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 […]
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 […]
Crazy Mary, Michael Peter Smith, post 2017
Michael’s classic song, rendered live with Anne Hills, Paul Amandes, Michael, Jamie OReilly. (Listen here)
Michael’s classic song, rendered live with Anne Hills, Paul Amandes, Michael, Jamie OReilly. (Listen here)
Michael P. Smith March ENews California Concerts
A Note From Michael One of the great things about this occupation is that now and again I get to spend a weekend in California, and this month I have a kind of quick and very active visit happening…I’m getting to see my pal Jimmy Duke and friends at Dark Thirty in Lakeside, where I’ve […]