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Marty (Martin) O'Reilly (born June 18, 1989) is a California Bay Area based roots Americana singer-songwriter. Known for playing as Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra, found success with songs “Cold Canary Gaslight”, “Cinnamon Tree” and a cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Smokestack Lightning."
Played and headlined festivals like High Sierra Music Festival[1], BottleRock[2], Outside Lands [3], Maverick Festival and has performed with or opened for Jackie Greene, Aoife O’Donovan, Rainbow Girls, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Shakey Graves, Deer Tick, The Brothers Comatose, and Calexico.
Early Life
editMarty O'Reilly was born in Sonoma, California. He started playing music in his teens after his parents got him a guitar for Christmas. O'Reilly's influences were shaped by his father who listened to jazz, classical, and cassette tapes of Johnny Lee Hooker.[4] His schooling exposed him to American folk music, Romani music, and gave him access to a variety of instruments.
O'Reilly often retells a story at live performances of attempting to procure a digital album by Wu-Tang Clan, but by chance ended up with Blind Lemon Jefferson songs which only deepened his love for American blues music.[5]
He attended UC Santa Cruz in Northern California, where he met violin player, Chris Lynch, during a naturalist internship and the two started playing music together casually.[6]
Music Career
editIn 2012, O’Reilly was offered a music gig with the stipulation that the show must be played as a trio. O'Reilly asked his now jam friend, violinist Chris Lynch to join him for the show. He also asked if Lynch knew of a third who could join and Lynch suggested Jeff Kissell to play upright bass. That night Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra unofficially formed. That performance was recorded live and not long after was released as the first Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra self-titled EP.[7] After playing a few more shows together as the Old Soul Orchestra, the trio entered the studio to create their first full-length album, Pray for Rain (2014).[8] The album was a small production and recorded on tape.
After the success of Pray for Rain, the Old Soul Orchestra started relentlessly touring and was joined by drummer/percussionist, Matt Goff.
Kissell left the band shortly after and Ben Berry stepped in to play upright bass. With the new line up, The Old Soul Orchestra released their second album, Stereoscope February 9, 2018.[9] The band released their third album, Signal Fires [10] October of 2021.
The Old Soul Orchestra disbanded in the summer of 2022.
O'Reilly continues to tour solo and with different players. He is working on a solo record anticipated for release in 2024.[11]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Band |
| 2012 | Self-Titled | Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra |
| 2014 | Pray for Rain | Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra |
| 2018 | Stereoscope | Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra |
| 2021 | Signal Fires | Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra |
| TBA | TBA | Marty O'Reilly |
EPs & Singles
edit| Year | Title | Band |
| 2015 | Preach 'em Now | Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra |
| 2020 | "The Captain's Daughter Pt. 2" (Single) | Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra |
| 2020 | "Shark Tank" (Single) | Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra
feat. Royal Jelly Jive |
References
edit- ^ "Gimme Shelter In Place: Marty O'Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra Perform 'Let The Wind In'". JamBase. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Native son to take main stage at BottleRock". Sonoma Index-Tribune. 2018-05-25. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ Sentinel, Wallace Baine | Santa Cruz (2014-08-13). "Santa Cruz trio Marty O"Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra reworking the blues vibe for contemporary audiences". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ Sentinel, Wallace Baine | Santa Cruz (2014-08-13). "Santa Cruz trio Marty O"Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra reworking the blues vibe for contemporary audiences". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Sunday: CBC goes old soul with Marty O'Reilly & pals". tahoeonstage.com. 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Santa Cruz trio Marty O"Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra reworking the blues vibe for contemporary audiences". Santa Cruz Sentinel. 2014-08-13. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Joseph, Adam (2013-01-10). "Self-taught musician Marty O'Reilly and his trio serve up Americana and folk built on a foundation of Delta blues". Monterey County Weekly. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ Quist, Andrew (2022-02-11). "WATCH: Marty O'Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra Share Riveting Live Performance of "Cocoon"". Glide Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra Muse on True Love's Meaning on "Off and On Again" (premiere), PopMatters". PopMatters. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ "Marty O'Reilly to release 'Jonestown' this week". Sonoma Index-Tribune. 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Marty O'Reilly and More". Bohemian | Sonoma & Napa Counties. 2023-12-27. Retrieved 2024-01-05.