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Foot Stompin' Irish Music For The MassesFormed in early 2000 by percussionist Brian Reilly and original guitarist Johnny O'Donnell, plans were laid for the unique sound for which Reilly is now known. Following the tragic death of Brian Reilly in August of 2000 and a subsequent loss of band personnel, O'Donnell sought to keep the torch burning, and enlisted guitarist/vocalist Patrick Moores and multi-instrumentalist Jim Kiley to help rebuild the group.After another parting of personnel, bassist/vocalist Chris Carter and drummer Brian Bruendl joined the fold, seeking to form the group's trademark booming rhythm section. Carter left the group in late 2002 to pursue other interests, and was aptly replaced by fellow Irishman and scene veteran Michael "Tinker" Tierney on bass and vocals. Following St. Patrick's Day 2001 Bruce Troeller joined on accordion-with-attitude to complete the sound.A few hundred pub gigs later, Reilly released their Debut CD in December of 2002. Self-produced by Troeller and the band, "Beyond the Pale" is a collection of Reilly originals and traditional Celtic tunes that have been "De-ranged" by the group in their own style, which seeks to meld the tradition and history of Ireland with the energy and instrumentation of the rock music the band is influenced by. From the Celtic-Blues of "On the Dole", to the pounding version of the Luka Bloom favorite "City of Chicago", to the new Milwaukee pub favorite "Sinner's Sermon", "Beyond the Pale" has something for all music lovers, especially lovers of contemporary Irish music.Reilly strives to entertain crowds with both original tunes, and music by contemporary Irish artists, as well as traditional Celtic tunes performed in as much of an energetic, hand clapping and foot stomping manner as possible - and to have a good time doing it. The boys in the band seek to celebrate Ireland's musical heritage (and their own) with anyone who will listen, and will do so at any festival, pub, or celebration where such a lively musical feast can be savored. REILLY ROCKS IRISH - and they're looking to prove it to you soon!

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Member Since: 12/04/2007
Band Website: www.reillyrocks.com
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Sounds Like: The Pogues, Black 47, Flogging Molly, Gaelic Storm, the Wolftones
Record Label: Oglio Records - Torrence, CA
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tonight at House of Guinness! Live Professional Irish Drinking

Live Professional Irish Drinking tonight at House of Guinness! Reilly will lead Main Street, Waukesha and surrounding area in a chorus of Guinness appreciation.  Don't worry, we'll still take some tim...
Posted by on Fri, 15 May 2009 12:51:00 GMT

Find it with your eye- Reilly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LepHi4wCVCo From Reilly's 2007 album, a song of overcoming struggle.
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:29:00 GMT

Reilly on national Daybreak Music Sampler - Check out the company we keep!!

Check out the company Reilly has been keeping lately!!  Not to shabby for a bunch of pub-dwellers like ourselves, huh?This is a national compilation sent to radio stations around the country.  Hopef...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:06:00 GMT

Reilly at Paddy's 121908 Dear Santa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqUuDb3OAx4 Thanks Scott!
Posted by on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:55:00 GMT

For You On Christmas

How does an everyday citizen thank our soldiers?  Fighting for this great country is the most honorable task that can be undertaken.  I am privileged to live in the greatest country on the p...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:12:00 GMT

Johnny and Tman Sweet Home Chicago- backed up by Reilly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jxCLo_W4h4 Reilly played the Johnny B. Christmas Show Saturday night. We had the honor to back up 9 year old blues man Tman, and Johnny B.
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:02:00 GMT

The Little Drummer boy-Reilly-Celtic Christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wKXT7oFTn0 Reilly having lots of fun with a classic Christmas song. Check out our youtube channel at youtube.com/reillyrocks
Posted by on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:16:00 GMT

Mele Kalikimaka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km3QYV8Nyvk
Posted by on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:17:00 GMT

Another House of Guinness hangover

  Wow, was that a dream, or was that real?  The band set up around 8pm, we start at 9 am when we play the House of Guinness.  This is the bad part of the dream..  No, I d...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:46:00 GMT

one of our favorite DJs, a video bio

A cool video about our friend Melissa at WMSE: ..
Posted by on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:06:00 GMT