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Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra @ McMenamins

March 2, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Free

This three-man orchestra seamlessly weaves trance based blues music, harkening back to John Lee Hooker and Howlin’ Wolf, with a drunken minor swing comparable to some of Tom Waits’ darker works. Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra deliver an enthralling and passionate performance, which often leaves them out of breath and the stage littered with broken strings and bow hairs.

Marty O’Reilly began his musical journey as a blues guitar player, exploring the works of Blind Willie Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, John Lee Hooker, Charlie Patton, and Leadbelly. Through extensive listening and studying of the early delta greats, O’Reilly developed a unique foundation onto which he would incorporate themes from influences in other musical veins such as John Fahey, Nick Drake, John Vandiver, and Tom Waits. Whether it be his original pieces, or his renditions of old American classics O’Reilly tells his story through an old and soulful voice, propelled by a sense of authentic emotional adrenaline.

Details

Date:
March 2, 2016
Time:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/150263-Marty-OReilly-The-Old-Soul-Orchestra

Organizer

McMenamins Old St. Francis School
Phone
541-382-5174
Email
info.osf@mcmenamins.com
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Venue

McMenamins – Father Luke’s Room
700 NW Bond St.
Bend, OR 97701 United States
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Phone
541-382-5174