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, […]

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 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.

Summer Song Trio: Melanie O'Reilly - Vocals, Carole Nelson - piano, Dave Mooney - bass.  Celebrate June jazz with the Summer Song Trio,  featuring three stellar musicians who perform the sound of swing jazz, sultry summer samba and cool bossa, who present a delicious array of songs celebrating  the “Great American Songbook", bringing new life to the songs of Tin Pan […]

For the Fleadh Cheoil 2024: Melanie agus a chairde. Melanie with David Creevy  Allabair Trio, with guest Anne Goess on fiddle.  Songs from 17th century, - Turlough O Carolan, and music to the poetic lyrics of Eoghan Rua O Suilleabhain

Join Melanie and her celtic jazz group as part of the Fleadh Cheoil  2024 in Wexford ! Melanie's riveting and unique sound by fusing two great musical traditions, inspired by traditional Irish melodies with American jazz. Melanie’s original compositions are inspired by traditional Gaelic culture and contemporary Irish poetry.  Also featuring  Carole Nelson on piano, […]

Fleadh Cheoil.Melanie agus a chairde. Melanie sings with David Creevy Allabair Trio on guitar, special guest from California Anne Goess. Song from 17th Century:  Turlough O Carolan, and music to poetic lyrics of Eoghan Rua O Suilleabhain.

"Eileen Grey and the Jazz Age" with music from Melanie O'Reilly's Swing Jazz Trio   This brilliant event includes a short talk on the work of architect and designer, Eileen Gray, and the modernist movement France in the 1920's and 30's. Followed by a concert by Melanie O'Reilly's Swing Jazz Trio. Inspired by the Paris Jazz […]

Enjoy Melanie and trio at the Wexford Golf Club for a Jazz Barbecue. Great music, delicious food and all with a beautiful view!

Melanie's Swing Jazz Trio for Jazz in the Afternoon at Wexford Arts Centre. with Carole Nelson on piano and Adrian Jackson on Bass.  Join Melanie and her Swing trio for an afternoon of uplifting celebration of the favourite songs of the Swing Era composed by Ellington, Count Basie,  Stan Kenton, Gershwin, Cole Porter,  Fats Waller and made popular by […]