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

• May 18, 2012    Mike Reilly Band at Brewski’s
  Brewski’s, Ogden Utah
• May 19, 2012    Mike Reilly Band at The Garage on Beck
  The Garage on Beck , Salt Lake City Utah
• May 21, 2012    Mike Reilly Band at Pat’s Barbeque
  Pat’s Barbeque , Salt Lake City Utah

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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Upcoming Shows

• April 21, 2012    Mike Reilly Band at the Carlsbad Village Theatre
  Carlsbad Village Theatre, Carlsbad CA
• August 02, 2012    Calimesa “Concerts on the Green” at Calimesa Country Club
  Calimesa Country Club, Calimesa CA
• October 13, 2012    The Mike Reilly Band at the 42nd Annual Silverado County Fair
  Silverado Community Center, Silverado CA

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

Fans can tune into Mike Reilly Band Radio for free on their computer, Pandora equipped car stereo, or internet ready television set. Subscribers of DirecTV can also access Mike Reilly Band Radio on their television, without the need for an internet ready set-top box. Pandora can also be heard on the Dish Network and through select Audiovox equipped receivers.

To listen to Mike Reilly Band Radio, go here. Good-time party blues, when you want it, how you want it! Oh yea, that’s how we roll!

WHEN:
Saturday April 21, 2012 @ 8 P.M.

WHERE:
The Carlsbad Village Theatre
2822 State St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1630

TICKETS:
$15 In Advance Online or Will Call COD Reservation/$20 at The Door Night of Show

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Carlsbad Village Theatre Official Website.

Michael Kinsman, Blues Revue Staff Writer, and President of Blues Lovers United of San Diego, says of the album, “Mike Reilly, a Southern California guitarist and singer, is making up for lost time with this recording. Reilly has been a mainstay on the West Coast for 25 years, playing blues in a variety of assemblages, but always in a band that knew precisely how the music should be played.” He adds, “Best known for his work as a slide guitarist for the bands of Elvin Bishop and Gregg Allman, Reilly displays his muscular guitar playing, clever songwriting, vocal skills, and arranging here.”

Our favorite line? “You have to admire Reilly as a singer, guitarist, and bandleader who skillfully capitalizes on the genre through his sheer enthusiasm and talent.” Many thanks to Michael and the entire Blues Revue staff!

For the complete review, be sure to pick up the November/December 2011 issue of Blues Revue Magazine, on newsstands now.

No doubt, we got a lot done in a short amount of time. We managed to get three songs recorded for a new album that’s currently in the works. More on that in the new year. We’re also working on new Mike Reilly Band merchandise, including T-shirts, patches, and more. Thanks to everyone who’s been providing feedback and ideas!

On behalf of the band and myself, I would like to wish all my brothers and sisters a Happy Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas! We’ll be jumping back out in February in hopes of seeing old friends and making new ones.

A special shout to our friends at the Flying Eye Network and the House of Blues Radio Hour. Thanks for all you do!

Stay safe and Keep on Rockin!
Mike Reilly

Photos Courtesy of Jonathan Lamas

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The House of Blues Radio Hour is a weekly syndicated program hosted by Elwood Blues (a.k.a. Dan Aykroyd). Since 1993, the House of Blues Radio Hour has played blues and other forms of music which have their roots in the blues, such as R&B, soul and rock & roll. Featured guests have included BB King, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker and the Rolling Stones.

For more info visit TheBluesMobile.Com.

Speaking of dates, more shows are in the works. Be sure to check back soon. In the meantime, here’s a few photos from our Silverado outing. Rockin’ the Silverado Fair, one song at a time!

Photos Courtesy of Jonathan Lamas