Melanie O'Reilly

Melanie & That Swing Thing
2022-11-26 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie and her Wexford Jazz Vocal student group That Swing Thing performing as guest spot at the Arts Cabaret at the Frederick Douglass Festival.

Swing in the Afternoon: Jazz & Chat
2022-11-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Enjoy an afternoon of Swing Jazz Music brought to you by Melanie O’Reilly Trio, with Carole Nelson -piano, Adrian Jackson -bass. Running over the course of three weeks, you are invited to chat and share some of your stories, to be included in a forthcoming publication of Wexford life and times by renowned Wexford writer Michelle Dooley Mahon. Supported by @wexfordartsdepartment
Wexford County Council Arts Office Creative Communities Grant.

Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2022-12-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly Trio , with Carole Nelson on piano and Dave Mooney on bass. Festive jazz & jingles for LEO Wexford Women in Business Christmas event.

Melanie guests with Hot 4
2023-01-14 17:00 - 2024-01-15 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie returns to Left Bank Kilkenny as guest singer with Hot 4. featuring Carole Nelson -piano, Dave Mooney -bass, Brian O’Driscoll- drums. Swingin’ jazz , fab ambiance, swing dancers!

Melanie sings with Hot 4 Kilkenny
2023-01-29 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie sings as special guest with the Hot 4 Swing jazz at the Left Bank Kilkenny.

Melanie sings with Hot 4
2023-02-05 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie sings as guest with the Hot 4 at the Left Bank Kilkenny, featuring Carole Nelson -piano, Adrian Jackson -bass, Brian O Driscoll – drums. Swing jazz and swing dancing !

Melanie & her Bossa Nua Trio
2023-04-21 20:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly’s Bossa Nua Trio: featuring Leopoldo Osio – piano, Michael Behan- Guitar, Dave Mooney – bass. Stellar musicians who perform the Brazilian sounds of Bossa Nova, and cool jazz. Melanie is joined by Venezuelan pianist Leopoldo Osio, Guitarist Michael Behan and bassist Dave Mooney to present a delicious array of songs of “the sound that seduced the world” , celebrating the innovative composers-musicians such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto, Luis Bonfa, Sergio Mendes, whose well known classics include La Garota d’Ipanema, Wave, Desafinado, Mas que Nada among others. A night not to be missed!

International Jazz Day: Melanie & That Swing Thing
2023-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
For International Jazz Day: Melanie & That Swing Thing . Melanie’s vocal jazz students sing as vocal ensemble . Participating in the global event celebrating jazz as a language of peace, freedom, respect and dialogue internationally.

Bealtaine Festival Wexford 2023
2023-05-31 14:30 - 15:30 | National Opera House, High Street, Wexford, Wexford, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly Trio : Swing in the Afternoon. Workshop for Age & Opportunity Programme. Sponsored by Wexford Co Council Arts Dept.

The Summer of Jazz: Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2023-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Wexford
Melanie O’Reilly Trio headlines the new series The Summer of Jazz in the beautiful orchard garden at Casey’s . with Dave Mooney on bass and Michael Behan on guitar. Bossa nova, swing jazz. There is nowhere better to be on a Friday evening than relaxing, enjoying a cold drink and listening to exceptional jazz at Wexford’s newest venue!

The Allabair Trio
2023-06-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Ferns Cathedral Wexford, The Cathedral Church of St Edan, Ferns Lower,, Co. Wexford, Ireland
The Allabair Trio, with Melanie O’Reilly on vocals, David Creevy on guitar, and Brewen Favreau on Uillean Pipes/Low Whistle, with the Ferns Chord-on-Blues choir, led by Mary Moulds. This concert will start with Turlough O Carolan music & song and will segue into the final part of the original new song-cycle premiere composed by Melanie inspired by the connection between St. Aidan (St Maedoc) of Ferns and St. David of Wales. Ancient Connections

The Allabair Trio
2023-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Presentation Centre Enniscorthy, Convent Rd, Enniscorthy, Wexford, Y21 X889, Ireland
The Allabair Trio, Melanie on vocals, Brewen Favrau on Uilleann & Breton Pipes & Irish whistle, David Creevy on guitar – are honored to perform music as the opening for for the 225th Commemoration Speakers event of 1798 Rebellion, in the presence of Ambassador of France to Ireland, H.E. Vincent Guerénd. This event is kindly hosted in conjunction with the Wexford Normandy Cultural Association.

The Summer of Jazz: Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2023-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Casey’s of Wexford, Wygram House, Hill St, Townparks, Wexford, County Wexford, Y35 RXH6, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly Trio headlines the Summer of Jazz series at Casey’s of Wexford in the beautiful orchard beer garden. with Dave Mooney on bass, and Gediminas Karkaouskas on Piano.

Melanie O'Reilly Quartet
2023-06-17 20:00 - 22:00 | IOAC, Sixacre, Tagoat, Wexford, County Wexford, Y35 RH76, Ireland
Melanie and her jazz musicians . Gediminas Karkaouskas on piano, Dave Mooney on bass, Kevin Lawlor on Drums, and special guest Brewen Favreau from Brittay on Uilleann Pipes and Breton Pipes, perform at Rosslare Harbour Festival of Culture & Heritage

The Allabair Trio at Farmleigh House
2023-06-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Farmleigh House, White's Rd, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Co Dublin, D15 TD50, Ireland
The Allabair Trio: David Creevy-guitar, Melanie O’Reilly-vocals, Brewen Favreau – Uilleann Pipes & Irish whistle . The Last of the Irish Bards: Turlough O’ Carolan in music & song

Melanie O'Reilly Quartet
2023-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Johnstown Castle, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Melanie and her jazz musicians Gedminas Karkauskas on Piano, Adrian Jackson on bass, and Kevin Lawlor on drums Jazz at Jazz at Johnstown Festival. Swing jazz!

Melanie & Simon Rowe Organ Trio
2023-07-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Keys Jazz Bistro, 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, 9413, United States
Melanie as guest singer with Simon Rowe Organ Trio: swingin’ groovin’ jazz & blues.

Melanie O'Reilly Quartet: Tribute to Anita O'Day at Aberjazz
2023-08-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Ffwrn Fishguard, 6 Main Street, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire Wales, SA65 9HH, United Kingdom
Melanie O’Reilly brings to life one of the most daring, innovative and influential vocalists in American jazz the iconic Irish-American Anita O’Day. With Melanie and Kevin Lawlor from Ireland being joined by Dave Jones and Ashley John Long, from Wales, this performance aptly makes a Celtic connection across the Irish Sea as Melanie captures the fascinating life story of this Irish American jazz vocal legend and her exquisite vocal styling of the classic jazz hits immortalized by O’Day in the Great American Songbook. The show was created and devised by Melanie O’Reilly

Melanie O'Reilly Trio. Culture Night Cabaret
2023-09-22 21:00 - 22:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Melanie with her swing jazz musicians as guests for Culture Night Cabaret at Wexford Arts Centre. with Dave Mooney on bass, and Stephen Daly on guitar.

Melanie sings as guest with Hot 4
2023-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie sings with Hot 4 at Left Bank Kilkenny, with Carole Nelson -piano, Dave Mooney bass, and Michael Black on drums . Swing jazz!

Melanie O'Reilly & Trio. "Le Jazz est revenu!"
2023-11-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
Join Melanie and her trio for this very special night celebrating French songs & songwriters in jazz and film, internationally known and loved. Songs composed and recorded by French legends such as Michel Le Grand, Charles Aznavour, and Jacques Brel, interwoven with other renowned performers such as Henri Salvador, Maurane, Claude Nougaro. With: Dave Mooney – bass, Michael Behan – guitar, Carole Nelson- piano. In affiliation with Wexford Normandy Cultural Association
Tickets: https://wexfordartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873639047

Melanie O'Reilly & Trio. French Film Festival Opening reception
2023-11-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace St, Temple Bar,, Dublin, County Dublin, D02 PD85, Ireland
Melanie and her trio perform for the opening of the 2023 French Film Festival. with Dave Mooney on bass, Michael Behan on Guitar, Gediminas Karkauskas on piano. Jazz flavoured chansons!

Melanie with the Hot 4
2023-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Melanie returns as guest singer with the Hot 4 at the Left Bank Kilkenny. Swing jazz in a beautiful ambiant setting. with Carole Nelson on piano, Adrian Jackson on bass, Brian O Driscoll on drums.

Melanie sings with the Hot 4!
2023-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | The Left Bank, 1 The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
A Swingin’ Christmas! Melanie sings with the Hot 4, Carole Nelson- piano, Adrian Jackson – Bass, Brian O Driscoll- drums. Come and join the party!

Melanie sings at "La Grand RÉVEILLON! "
2023-12-31 20:30 - 23:00 | Le Dansoir, Rte de Lion, Ouistreham, Normandy, 14150, France
Melanie will perform at Le Dansoir, Normandy! SPECTACLE-CONCERT a music-dance piece in collaboration with award-winning choreographer Karine Saporta and her amazing dancers. ,”JOY » Conception, mise en scène et chorégraphie Karine Saporta. Avec la chanteuse irlandaise Mélanie O’Reilly accompagnée de ses musiciens (guitare – Xavier Delmas, violon –Aleth Durel, piano -Adrien Faure, Bass -Doriane Desous

Melanie O'Reilly Celtic Jazz Ensemble
2024-06-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Ferns Castle Wexford, The Square, Ferns, Wexford, Y21 D892, Ireland
Melanie O’Reilly Celtic Jazz Ensemble with Karine Saporta’s contemporary dancers from Normandy. on the grounds of Ferns Castle. The concert, entitled the ‘Marriage of Two Cultures’, will premiere a specially commissioned piece inspired by the Gaelic/Norman relationship established in the 12th century by Diarmait MacMurrough, King of Leinster, through to contemporary times.
This special piece, commissioned by the Ferns Heritage Project in collaboration with the Wexford Normandy Cultural Association will be performed by award winning vocalist/composer Melanie O’Reilly and her Celtic Jazz Ensemble. The performance will also feature renowned choreographer Karine Saporta, and her dancers from Normandy.

Le Fete de la Musique: Melanie O'Reilly Trio
2024-06-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Ferrybank South, Wexford, Y35X5HF, Ireland
La Fête de la Musique : Melanie O’Reilly & Trio. featuring Carole Nelson on piano, Dave Mooney on bass & special guest Brewen Favreau. Join Melanie and her trio for this special celebration of La Fête de la Musique, – also known as Make Music Day, – which originated in France and is now celebrated every year all over the world. Melanie will bring her unique rendition of swing jazz including French jazz songs (La Mer, Prevert’s Les Feuilles Mortes. Claude Nougaro’s “Count Basie” and more – accompanied by stellar musicians while also bringing her fusion of Gaelic and Gallic jazz with special guest from Brittany, Brewen Favreau (ex- Alain Stivell Band) who will bring a taste of France within the celtic nations to this unique celebration.

The Allabair Trio : The Last of the Irish Bards: Turlough O'Carolan in Music & Song
2024-06-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Sigginstown Castle, The Norman Way Tomhaggard, Wexford, Co Wexford, Y35 XK7D, Ireland
The Allabair Trio :Live performance in Sigginstown Castle, 17th century great house on midsummer’s night1 features three masters of music: guitarist-songwriter David Creevy, Celtic contemporary singer Melanie O’Reilly, and Breton musician Brewen Favrau on uilleann pipes and Irish whistle.
