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Jamie O’Reilly Nov ’24 Enews
Jamie O’Reilly November Enews, with thanks to performers and Tre Kronor.
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Jamie sings You Belong to Me
Jamie sings a tender rendition of the classic ballad from the American Songbook, accompanied by Michael Smith, Bob Weber, Peter Swenson and John Floeter. From Souvenir, 2008.
Jamie O. Sept Enews
Jamie O’Reilly Sept Enews
Sept Roots Salon. Health Update.
Jamie & Roots in New City Magazine
Writer June Sawyers story for New City Magazine about Jamie O’Reilly’s Roots Salon, the Chicago tradition of salon and parlor gatherings and inspiration for the cultural community.
Jamie July ENews Midsummer
Jamie’s July Enews & Blog celebrates Midsummer, with a concert at Tre Kronor Swedish Bistro, and a SongNotes feature on Peter Swenson, and more.
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.
2024 Roots Salon Subscriber Series
Roots Salon 2024 Season Subscription Series hosted by Jamie O’Reilly at Tre Kronor.
SongNotes: Young Lad of the Braided Hair
“Love is like a crown of thorns, wrapped around my heart.” Jamie’s SongNotes blog discusses a 19th c translation of an ancient Irish poem by “Anonymous,” and a 2015 recording of songwriter Michael Smith’s refashioned version as a catchy folksong. Audio file is included.
The Holy City/Bells of St. Mary’s duet
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.
