My CDs: WORKIN ON A MEMORY (2004) and A DREAM OR TWO (2006)
are available at MY WEBSITE (see above--click on)
Both albums are also available now at CD Baby
www.cdbaby.com/cd/rielyoconnor
In late 2002 South Bend, Indiana native, RIELY OCONNOR headed out to local open mics to try out his original songs as a solo performer. A year later he was driving to Nashville, Tennessee to record his first CD.
In Nashville Riely collaborated with long-time friend, Nashville recording artist/producer KAREN ANGELA MOORE. A first class recording space and top session musicians allowed Riely and Karen to craft a CD with a classic sound to highlight Riely’s songs.
“Workin’ On A Memory” was released in August of 2004 and Riely began booking music venues to present his “all-original” shows. His performances showcase a songbook known for powerful themes, insightful lyrics and “hum-able” melodies. Riely delivers the goods with emotion and an energetic stage presence. He often performs with an ensemble of backing musicians and frequently invites guest artists to his stage, but Riely is equally appreciated by audiences for his captivating solo acoustic shows.
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In 2006 Riely recorded his second album in Nashville. Co-producing it with Karen Angela Moore, Riely collaborated with a cast of great musicians to present 12 more originals. “A Dream Or Two” was released in July 2006.
In May of 2006 Riely completed work on his Nashville-recorded single, "In The Meantime", which was released as a download single on his myspace page www.myspace.com/rielyoconnor.
Riely is a favorite on songwriter showcase stages, being a regular at Debi Champion's writers night in Nashville, TN and the Bloomington Songwriter Showcase in Bloomington, IN. He also hosts a popular semi-annual songwriter show, Riely OConnor's Songwriters Spotlight.
In 2007 Riely and partner MOLLY B. MOON decided to focus their individual musical pursuits into a duo. Since then Riely and Molly have performed throughout the Midwest and South and as far west as Arizona. Their first joint CD project will be released in October 2009.
RO, you've got a busy Saturday coming up tomorrow! Linda and I are excited about joining you and Molly and The Additives in your Spotlight at The Beanery!
Brother Riely....so I've been thinkin on this beautiful Friday afternoon...I know...uh oh... crazy Angel MT's been thinkin...a few of my friends have been facing great challenges lately. I have heard the words, lose, bad luck, failure a lot...my challenge to you, is replace those words with one simple word...TEST...take the power away from the critic in your head, and those around you...we are all tested, and what I have found is when I walk through the fire of my test, I come out the other side...happier, stronger, more grateful, and always a WINNER! So if you're being tested I send you an Angel of patience, love, and peace...to help you come out the other side...a beautiful, brand new butterfly...fly on beautiful Angel, fly on...
The Test...
The Door...walk on through;-)...
Yer Angel...
Now...YOU!!! Like a buterfly...more beautiful and brand new;-)
Have an amazing weekend my dear friend! Love n Honor Yer friend MT
Bonjour Riely Thanks for the friendly request beautiful music and sound Appreciate your voice Best wishes from France (Follow me on twitter.com/pascal95 ) Pascal
Vince is being featured in the current issue of Country Weekly in the Listen Up! section.Also, as part of being featured they are letting all his fans download "Walkaway Joe" from their website. If you would like to purchase more songs by Vince Melamed you can do so on www.adroitrecords.com
Caught the Voice of the Independent Artist radio show with you and Molly live last Sunday! You guys rock, and thanks for your gracious comments about me and the WBAA Acoustic Blend show with you and Molly to air on Sep 12.
RO, can't wait to get you and Molly B into the WBAA studio to tape the session for Acoustic Blend, to air Sep 12 at wbaa.org, 8-9pm eastern. You guys rock!
Just passing through to say hello! Love looking at your upcoming shows! Makes me jealous and motivated... About half way throught he record now. Trying not to melt.
I was doing some chores this weekend and put "Working on a memory" on....nice, nice listening! I hate that I'll be in Orlando when you're in Indy in July.
...a few of my friends have been facing great challenges lately. I have heard the words, lose, bad luck, failure a lot...my challenge to you, is replace those words with one simple word...TEST...take the power away from the critic in your head, and those around you...we are all tested, and what I have found is when I walk through the fire of my test, I come out the other side...happier, stronger, more grateful, and always a WINNER! So if you're being tested I send you an Angel of patience, love, and peace...to help you come out the other side...a beautiful, brand new butterfly...fly on beautiful Angel, fly on...
