Tre Kronor: Woman Owned Business of the Month. Jamie O’Reilly blogs about a fav restaurant and The Sweden Shop on Chicago’s Northside. She will perform a Midsummer Soiree concert in the garden July 18, accompanied by John Erickson, piano
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Song Notes – In the Garrett
“They taste the pomegranate and the pearAh, the irises and yellow daisiesAll cut up on the chipped red platethe gypsies cry below on the stairsIn the garrett” from In the Garrett, by Jamie O’Reilly UPDATED Aug, 2023 SongNotesIn the GarrettModèle d’artisteBy JamieWhen reading about the enclave of artists in late 19c Paris Salon, we hear […]
Roots in the Garden Series summer dates & more
Music with Jamie O’Reilly, Vocals ~ John Erickson, Piano “Today was just perfect all the way around. Just the right start to see in-person music again.” Sue Kessell, WNUR Folk Show A Mid-May Note from JamieWe have some very delightful events coming up, bringing the Roots in the Garden Series to backyard gardens and venues this […]
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.
Jamie’s March E-News: Bridget, Olive story, Roots Ireland project
Jamie’s thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the pandemic. Song for St. Patrick’s Day. And return to Ireland.
The Conversation
“I like the conversation.” Olive calls to me, as I turn off lights in the hall before bed during a sleepover. I spray her pillow with aromatherapy sleeping scents from Nia, which leads to talk of smells we like: rose, lavender, jasmine, sandalwood, and peppermint. Which leads to talk of fruit: berries, melons, tropical and […]
Red is the Rose, Jamie O’Reilly Trio
The Irish folksong performed by Jamie’s Trio.Listen to Red is the Rose here. It’s not for the parting of my sister KateIt’s not for the love of my motherIt’s all for the loss of my bonny blue-eyed ladThat I’m leavin my homeland forever Jamie sings the timeless Irish ballad, with Michael Smith on guitar.Featuring Bob […]
The Irish folksong performed by Jamie’s Trio.Listen to Red is the Rose here. It’s not for the parting of my sister KateIt’s not for the love of my motherIt’s all for the loss of my bonny blue-eyed ladThat I’m leavin my homeland forever Jamie sings the timeless Irish ballad, with Michael Smith on guitar.Featuring Bob […]
Song Notes: Duermete, Nino Lindo, Wayland Rogers arrangement of a New Mexican carol
Jamie, Katrina and a chorus of family voices sing Duermete, Nino Lindo, a lullaby from New Mexico, arranged for female voices by Wayland Rogers, in this live 2004 concert recording. Concert produced by Ned O’Reilly. Tammy O’Reilly conducts.
Christmas songs with Michael and Jamie
The Gift of the Magi “the Magi” theme, Mary’s Boychild, I Heard the Bells, Cradle in Bethlehem, Silent Night (instrumental)
The Gift of the Magi “the Magi” theme, Mary’s Boychild, I Heard the Bells, Cradle in Bethlehem, Silent Night (instrumental)
