Jamie’s July Enews & Blog celebrates Midsummer, with a concert at Tre Kronor Swedish Bistro, and a SongNotes feature on Peter Swenson, and more.
Peter Swenson
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.
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.
SongNotes Golden Earrings
SongNotes Blog features Jamie & the Trio performing the sultry, exotic ballad “Golden Earrings”. She will sing it this November 12 at Tre Kronor in Autumn Song, a candlelit concert, accompanied by John Erickson.
SongNotes How Black the Fields
Jamie sings in this recording
with Peter Swenson and Paul Amandes, guitars; Josh Lava, piano
John Floeter, bass and Stuart Rosenberg, mandolin
Stuart is featured on a Russian lullaby as an instrumental.
SongNotes: Tell Me Who I’ll Marry
SongBirds Songs of Resilience. Jamie talks about singers that inspired the direction she took as a singer of international ballads. Here is an unreleased track of Tell Me Who I’ll Marry, based on a Polish folksong, made popular by the Judy Collins 1962 recording.
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.
SongNotes: The Steadfast Peter Swenson
SongNotes: The Steadfast Peter Swenson. Guitarist and composer Swenson’s 2020 CD recording is a solo production featuring fine performances by a masterful artist, on classical and electric guitar.
Jamie O’Reilly, Paul Amandes Wishbone 11/18
Roots Salon at Wishbone North Presents A Harvest Home Salon featuring Jamie O’Reilly and Paul Amandes Sunday, Nov 18 at 7 PM Wishbone North 3300 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, Il Admission $20. Advance tickets recommended. Jamie’s Ph 773.203.7661 for info. Get tickets via PayPal link (below), or email Jamie@jamieoreilly.com to send a check.
Roots Salon at Wishbone North Presents A Harvest Home Salon featuring Jamie O’Reilly and Paul Amandes Sunday, Nov 18 at 7 PM Wishbone North 3300 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, Il Admission $20. Advance tickets recommended. Jamie’s Ph 773.203.7661 for info. Get tickets via PayPal link (below), or email Jamie@jamieoreilly.com to send a check.
May Day Concert 5/6,Wishbone. Anne Hills, Jamie, Meg & Nia
Jamie O’Reilly’s Roots on the Road Series May Day! At Wishbone North Singer/Songwriter Anne Hills With The Flower Song Trio: Jamie O’Reilly, Meg Broz & Nia O’Reilly Amandes Saturday, May 6 7 o’clock pm $20 adv tickets, OR $35 (2-fer) Jamie’s PH: 773-203-7661 . Call restaurant for groups of 6 or more: 773.549.2663 Your ?s […]
