Twice elected Celtic/folk rock band of the year by Wisconsin Area Music Industry, Reilly have garnered a reputation for being an interactive, get-off-your-chair act. The band’s travel circuit around the Midwest continues to grow along with their reputation for being a highly respected and professional level group. National/international programs such as Good Morning Ireland, Blarney on the Air, Irish and Celtic Music Podcast, Eclectic Celt, and Paddy Rock internet radio have featured Reilly and Celtic Radio Music Network rates them as five out of five stars. Their ability to adapt Celtic music to an American rock audience, and include unexpected rock favorites into their set, makes them the perfect choice in today’s watered down and predictable Celtic scene.
Reilly’s latest release, Milwonkee, is their strongest effort to date and showcases their vibrant songwriting along with musical chops and four-part vocal harmonies. The lead single, “Rise Up” is featured in Irish Music Magazine on their 2026 c.d. sampler. Traditionals such as “The Leaving of Liverpool” and “Mary Mac” are given a new coat of rollicking musical paint. Though lyrically wistful at times, the band wastes no time to make a live show truly pop with energy.
Reilly’s partnership with national label Oglio Entertainment features a holiday record: A Kick Ass Celtic Christmas. This collection of irreverent originals, classic favorites, and traditional tunes features
the Reilly penned “Dear Santa (I Can Explain)” which was selected for both the Daybreak Entertainment and Fine Gold Music compilations and is in rotation for seasonal nationally syndicated morning show air play. USA Today rated the recording as one of the most stellar and original holiday releases they have ever reviewed.
Being a strong part of the Irish and non-Irish musical community throughout the Midwest, Reilly have appeared regularly at Milwaukee’s Irish Fest; The Irish Cultural and Heritage Center in Milwaukee; Chicago Gaelic Park; Manhattan, IL Irish Fest; Chicago Highland Games; Boogie Fest Too in Rock, MI; RiverLoop Ampitheater in Waterloo, IA; Bastille Days in Milwaukee; Summerfest in both Milwaukee and Hastings, MI; City of Indianapolis events; Harley-Davidson festivals; Irish American Heritage Center and IBAM conference in Chicago; River Rhythms in Milwaukee; countless St. Patrick’s parades and activities, Bradley Center events, and at far too many Irish pubs and non-Irish locales around the Midwest to mention. They’ve shared the stage with Gaelic Storm, Flogging Molly, Enter the Haggis, The Prodigals, The Barra MacNeils, Seven Nations, The Bridies, Luka Bloom, Kila, Red Hot Chili Pipers, The Coronas, and more. Members of Reilly are also involved with community and social outfits such as the Wisconsin Area Music Industry and the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin—Milwaukee Chapter.
Reilly celebrate Celtic musical heritage and their own American upbringings in both the live setting and on record. They provide a lively musical feast for those who enjoy a bit of nostalgia, a dose of modernism, and a full pint of fun and good will.
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