Blog shares the video. Vocalist Jamie O’Reilly sings a poignant tribute to her Irish American Aunt Dorothy in this ballad by Tom Amandes. A rich vocal tradition was handed down to Jamie from Aunt “Dottie,” whose story is illustrated in this video featuring vintage photographs dating back to the mid 1800s.
Irish American history
Voices of Old Chicago project update
Jamie’s January update on the Voices of Old Chicago Project. Its objectives and next steps. With links to video and songs.
Jamie October E-news: Nov 6 Dublin Salon preview: performers, research, plus radio, and more
Jamie’s Oct Enews Blog talks about the Nov 6 preview of In Old Chicago, a preview of Jamie’s Dublin Salon, and offers commentary on the project.
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.
SongNotes Mame’s White Fire, She Would Sing the Kerry Dances
“Hush,” they whisper, “Mary Healy is going to sing.” Jamie traces the roots of one of her signature ballads. And the history behind a treasured family heirloom.
Songs of Catholic Childhood Blog
COME to Our Spring Showcase “Jamie and Michael bring us to our lives: to cherish what is simple, know what is lost, and remember the best of times.” Songs of a Catholic Childhood Presented by Chief O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant And J. O’Reilly Productions With Jamie O’Reilly and Michael Smith Thursday, April 19 at […]
