John O’Reilly

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About John O’Reilly

A versatile Entertainer!

Strong vocalist and Guitarist who prefers to present a live show using foot stomps for percussion. A large repertoire of original music, also popular classic rock and pop songs from the 60’s to present day. John can calm the audience in an intimate setting with classic ballads and originals using the soft wooden tones of nylon acoustic strings. He also cuts loose when booked for large functions and clubs using accompaniment of high quality midi files for bass and drums. John can fill a dance floor.

His debut music album release ‘Surrendered’ is a mix of rock/blues.

Originally from Ireland John came to Newcastle in 1979. John’s love of singing and performing began after being chosen to represent his school at the Eisteddfods, singing solo in the Sydney Opera House at age 15. Around the same time he picked up the guitar and he’s been playing rhythm guitar and singing ever since.

John was front man and lead singer in various bands in the 80’s such as ‘Axe’ ‘Harlequin’ and ‘Hidden Extras’ of which they were the opening band for the likes of ‘Cold Chisel’ ‘Dragon’ and ‘The Models’.

Influenced by The Beatles, Roy Orbison, John Lennon, Neil Young, Smashing Pumpkins, David Bowie and Bob Dylan, John has been writing his own original songs form 16 years of age.

Sample Songlist

500 MILES
ALL SHOOK UP
AFTER THE GOLD RUSH
AFTER THE GOLD RUSH
BE BOP A LULA
ALELULA
ALELULA
BLUE SUEDE SHOES
ALISON
ALISON
HARD DAYS NIGHT
BABY CAN I HOLD YOU
ALL I GOT TO DO
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE
BETTER MAN
ALL SHOOK UP
HUNK A BURNIN LOVE
BIG GIRL NOW
ALONE WITH YOU
JONNY B GOOD
BITTER SWEET SYMPH
ALWAYS TO REMIND ME
LA BAMBA
CALIFORNICATION
AMERICAN PIE
LETS TWIST AGAIN
CASTLES IN THE AIR
AND WE DANCED
LITTLE SISTER
CHIMES OF FREEDOM
ANGEL OF HARLEM
LONG TALL SALLY
COULDENT BE BETTER
ANNA
OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL
DANIEL
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL
PEGGY SUE
DELILAH
APRIL SUN IN CUBA
PEPPERMINT TWIST
DO IT FOR YOU
ARE YOU OLD ENOUGH
RETURN TO SENDER
DONT DREAM IT’S OVER
BABY CAN I HOLD YOU

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