“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 Midnight Special
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.
Jamie’s Aug/Sept E-News – new services/gigs/radio
Read about Jamie’s new cd project JAMIE O’REILLY J. O’REILLY PRODUCTIONS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER E-NEWS BACK-TO-SCHOOL August 21, 2012 Dear Friends, Personally, I am happy to see this summer end. Well, the blisteringly hot, hazy drag-of-a-summer, end. Not the lovely times celebrating daughter Meg’s engagement, my sister Dorothy’s Masters and new teaching job, and singing in […]
“Haute Hibernian” Menu for Songs Spring Showcase
Peat smoked shrimp, Shepherd’s Pie with veal, Penne Pasta with Stilton cheese in the sauce, Flourless chocolate tart with raspberry sauce and Frangelica whipped cream? Foods of our Catholic childhoods – tuna casserole and fish sticks – NOT! Chef Alan Lake, and the folks at Chief O’Neill’s “four forks” pub and restaurant, created a special pre […]
