Jamie updates The Roots in Ireland Project with collaborations, programs, and recordings exploring the roots of her Irish heritage, and vocal style.
Jamie O’Reilly
In Old Chicago Program
The printed program for the Nov 6 concert. Links to the songs.
SongNotes: Jamie O’Reilly, WFMT & Me
Jamie celebrates the 70th Anniversary of WFMT Radio in her SongNotes Blog. With a nod to Studs Terkel, Rich Warren, and current Midnight Special radio host Marilyn Rea Beyer.
SongNotes: The Foggy Dew. Jamie sings, Jimmy Conway’s stunning whistle solo
Listen to The Foggy Dew, the powerful Irish ballad. Jamie sings. Jim myConway performs a stirring solo on tin whistle, accompanied by a stellar ensemble. The Foggy Dew is part of the “In Old Chicago” show.
SongNotes: Halloween. Portrait of Isabel, The Fairy Tree
Jamie’s SongNotes features Portrait of Isabel and the Fairy Tree. Two very different songs for All Hallow’s Eve seasonal fare. Listen here.
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.
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.
SongNotes: Dear girl, sing on! Aunt Dottie & I Know Where I’m Going
SongNotes I Know Where I’m Going. Jamie shares a letter from her aunt, and the signature song they share.
Jamie O. Sept ENews Summer’s End
Jamir’s Sept Enews: 9/12 Concert in Rogers Park, Notes on my trip, Update on Roots Project. new photos. And a little Rumi!
Jamie Aug ENews
Jamie August ENes. Jamie blogs about Anne Hills “Accidental August” CD, and remembers Michael Smith on the anniversary of his death last August. And more.
