The Mike Reilly Band http://mikereillyband.com The Home of Good Time Party Blues Rock Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:55:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 The 5th Annual Blues Day at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch http://mikereillyband.com/the-5th-annual-blues-day-at-the-flower-fields-at-carlsbad-ranch-2/ http://mikereillyband.com/the-5th-annual-blues-day-at-the-flower-fields-at-carlsbad-ranch-2/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:55:15 +0000 campreilly http://mikereillyband.com/?p=1047 Mike will be performing with some of San Diego’s finest blues musicians at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, for the 5th Annual Blues day. Chubb’s Bro’s Big Daddy Les Taylor will be joining in as well.
Come Join the fun as it supports The Blues In The Schools Program!

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As 2013 is moving forward fast, it finds Mike has been writing, doing demos and has been recovering from a broken wrist.  He would like to say that the reunion of the old line up last year was a blast and thank all of you for your continued support!  In the upcoming months, there will be a few new faces on stage this year.  There are some festivals, fairs and a few theatre gigs are in works.  Check back soon and we’ll be letting you know updates of the when and where.

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]]> http://mikereillyband.com/tis-the-season/feed/ 0 ON TO FINISH THE NEW ALBUM http://mikereillyband.com/on-to-finish-the-new-album/ http://mikereillyband.com/on-to-finish-the-new-album/#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2012 03:42:09 +0000 campreilly http://mikereillyband.com/?p=1008 As the year is nearing the end, Mikey has been putting the finishing touches on composing new material which will be his sixth album. The MRB has had a great time seeing old and making new friends. Beginning with the Calgary Blues Festival in Alberta, Canada to The History of The Mike Reilly Band at The Carlsbad Village Theatre. The band has gone many miles with “The Reilly’s Road” CD.

The approach for the new album is way different from anything we have ever done said Mikey. There will be more live takes and a little more reaching for how the band sounds live. The fact were not in a hurry will give us time to give it our best.

The MRB will of course, be having the usual friends appearing as a special guest and an eclectic array of new material.

We’ll keep you posted on upcoming dates and thanks for listening to The Mike Reilly Band on Pandora,I-tune’s The Flying Eye Network.

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]]> http://mikereillyband.com/our-man-geno/feed/ 0 OUR GENO IS INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME http://mikereillyband.com/our-geno-is-inducted-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/ http://mikereillyband.com/our-geno-is-inducted-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:10:45 +0000 campreilly http://mikereillyband.com/?p=1000 Our big brother Geno Michelini has been inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Have mercy! For decade’s Geno has always been on the cutting edge, from the newest music to the best in comedians. When fool’s like Axle Rose won’t take his award, I say grab it and go Geno, you’ve earned it! On behalf of Mike Reilly, Danny Ott, Sean Finnegan, Calvin Hardy and Mark T. Williams A.K.A. The Mike Reilly Band, we congratulate and honor you brother 
Don’t forget to check him out on Turntable Hits on the Flying Eye Network.

]]> http://mikereillyband.com/our-geno-is-inducted-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/feed/ 0 MIKE REILLY BAND HITTING THE ROAD FOR SOME ROCKIN’ GOOD TIMES IN UTAH STATE http://mikereillyband.com/mike-reilly-band-hitting-the-road-for-some-rockin-good-times-in-utah-state/ http://mikereillyband.com/mike-reilly-band-hitting-the-road-for-some-rockin-good-times-in-utah-state/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 18:48:50 +0000 campreilly http://mikereillyband.com/?p=975 This week the Mike Reilly Band will hop on the “Black Pearl”, destination Utah, U.S.A. Our first stop will be at Brewski’s in Odgen on Friday night. Then it’s off to The Garage on Beck Saturday evening in Salt Lake City, followed by Pat’s Barbeque on Monday evening.

No doubt, it’s sure to be a Rockin’ Good Time! That said, come prepared to party! We look forward to meeting some new friends and hanging with some of our longtime ones. Alright folks, see you there!

MIKE REILLY BAND UTAH TOUR DATES

Photo by Jonathan P. Lamas

 

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What: The Mike Reilly Band
When: April 21, 2012
Where: Carlsbad Village Theatre, Carlsbad, California


Photo Courtesy of A.J.Boechler

The Mike Reilly Band performed at the historic Carlsbad Village Theatre recently, which was fitting as the concert was presented along with a historical pictorial review of the band’s history. You couldn’t have asked for a better or more intimate setting in the comfortable theatre, and the audience was obviously still as devoted and loyal since Mike first began playing 28 years ago with the likes of Gregg Allman, Joe Walsh, Elvin Bishop and Garth Hudson, to name but a few. Their powerful rock and blues music definitely struck a reminiscent chord with everyone in the audience, yet the music was fresh as ever, grabbing hold of you and not letting go. After an 18-year hiatus, the band is performing together again. The years fell away as their joy showed in their enthusiasm in playing together and their obvious skill with their instruments.


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The band members include Calvin Hardy on bass, playing with Mike since 1974; Danny Ott on guitar and vocals, playing with Mike since 1986; Sean Finnigan on keyboards and vocals, playing with Mike since 1987; and Mark T. Williams on drums, playing with Mike since 1985 (son of the well-known conductor, John Williams).

The first song, “Mad Dog”, began with impressive, resounding guitars that grabbed our attention, followed by “All My Money” and “Teeny Weeny Bit”. Danny Ott then performed “County Jail”, direct from the soul, followed by “Who’s Been Talking”.

 


Photo Courtesy of René Mente

Geno Michellini, a former DJ from Los Angeles, shared the story of how he met Mike Reilly way back when he was an up and coming performer with Gregg Allman. Geno took their cassette tape and broke this newest band on air with their song, “Skunked”, which was then performed for us live.

The concert continued with “Turn on Your Love Light”, “Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed?” (title song of their earlier CD), “Nothing But the Blues” and then “Love in Vain” performed by Danny Ott. The performance ended with “Going Down Slow”, “One Way Out” and “Hot Lanta”. The crowd gave a standing ovation and then chants of “Reilly, Reilly” shook the rafters until the band came back and played “Don’t Lie to Me”, with Mike bringing out a small, square experimental guitar for the final song.

The Mike Reilly Band’s newest CD, “Reilly’s Road”, includes 17 songs and the band is now on a 15-state tour. The special guests playing along with the Mike Reilly Band on this CD include Gregg Allman, Elvin Bishop, Dan Toler, Garth Hudson, The Phantom Blues Band, Taj Majal, Bill Champlin, Kid Ramos and Mike Finnigan.

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I don’t know about you, but everyone here at Camp Reilly is pretty excited about the upcoming tour season. Take our very own Mike Reilly, for instance. When he’s not up on the stage tearing it up on on the electric, he’s usually keeping busy at Camp Reilly. There’s where we found him yesterday, warming up his newest ride, “Señor Blues“, for the open road. Next stop, Carlsbad Village Theater on April 21st! That’ll get your motor running! You’re a mad man Mikey, a mad man!

Upcoming Shows


]]> http://mikereillyband.com/camp-reilly-madness-with-senior-blues/feed/ 0 MIKE REILLY PANELIST FOR 10th ANNUAL MIRACOSTA COLLEGE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD http://mikereillyband.com/mike-reilly-panalist-for-10th-annual-miracosta-college-music-technology-advisory-board/ http://mikereillyband.com/mike-reilly-panalist-for-10th-annual-miracosta-college-music-technology-advisory-board/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:22:41 +0000 campreilly http://mikereillyband.com/?p=947 Earlier this month, our very own Mike Reilly was invited to sit in as a panelist for the MiraCosta College Music Technology Program, discussing today’s realities of the world of Music Technology and Production. Needless to say, he had plenty to share! A special thanks to everyone at the college for inviting us out. It was a good night for a great cause.

 

Photo (Mike Reilly/Christy Coobatis MiraCosta College Music Technology Program)

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