House Concert in Auburn, CA
Melanie O'Reilly
Performance, Saturday, November 17, 2007
Melanie will be joined by Sean O'Nuallain (guitar) and Richard Tibbitts (flute, whistle, percussion).
Melanie O'Reilly and Sean O'Nuallain appeared as guest artists on the Rights of Man track on Michael Mullen's CD, Fiddler's Creed. Michael writes: Jazzy versions of this tune have been recorded before—it seems to lend itself to that—but this is a string jazz 'Hot Club of County Clare' take on it. Michael's new group GreenBridge will be performing at the Auburn House Concert in 2008.
Auburn House Concerts
Cost $15 in advance, $20 at the door. All proceeds go to the artist.
Call 530-885-4292 or email sharon56@pacbell.net for details & reservations.
One of the most sensational musical pioneers to explode on the Irish scene, Melanie O'Reilly is now firmly established in the pantheon of creative Irish artists.As a performer/singer-songwriter, her exhilarating and unique blend of Irish traditional music and jazz creates a powerful and haunting soundscape, exploring untouched frontiers, and which captivates audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
"Spellbinding... uplifting music from a true innovator" -- Rough Guide to Irish Music
"...A wondrous mix of what this fine singer is all about - a deep passion for Irish Traditional music and Jazz...with O'Reilly's voice weaving a spell..." --Matt Nugent, Evening Herald
"Breathtaking amazing emotional intensity...sheer virtuosity..."
-- The Irish Times
"Melanie O'Reilly has studiously carved herself a considerable reputation as a jazz singer with a keen ear for the cross-currents that link jazz's lateral thinking with Irish folk and traditional music" -- The Irish Times
