William Reedy: News

William Reedy returned to college radio, appearing on the Razor and Die show on WLUW Chicago, 88.7 FM for an interview and a live performance. Also appearing were John Reedy and Terry Davis. The live performance included "Something Out of Nothing," "Stop and Smell the Roses," "I Am a Pilgrim," and "Out of the Woods." One caller phoned in from Mexico in response to the free CD giveaway.

William Reedy appeared in the Singer Songwriter Spotlight series at the Montrose Saloon. Also appearing were Bob Huston on bass and John Reedy on guitar. William, Bob and John sang and played:
Lyin' Low
Stop and Smell the Roses
Out of the Woods
Fishtail
Kitchen Door Blues
Something out of Nothing
It Takes One to Know One
Friend of the Devil
King of the Road

Booking at the Montrose is now being done by WLUW Radio hosts Razor & Die.

Louis J. Reedy, born November 14, 1925. Died December 17th, 2007. Husband of Elaine. Father to John, William, Patricia, Maura, Edward and Jean. Grandfather to Miles, Linda and Seamus. World War II veteran, United States Navy.

William Reedy's second release, "Stop and Smell the Roses" is now available at CDBaby.com
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At tonight's performance at the Heartland Cafe, William Reedy announced the release of his new CD, "Stop and Smell the Roses." Check this site for links to purchase the CD or download songs. Check out the free download feature, "When the War is Over."

William Reedy appeared in the LilFest house concert series in Wilmette, Illinois. In an energetic set he played, "Pocket Full of Money," "Secret Song," "When the War is Over," and a smoking "Stop and Smell the Roses."

William Reedy and Friends returned to the Heartland Cafe in Chicago as featured artists in the "Rick Veras Presents" series. Terry Davis made her first appearance with the group in a standout performance on banjo and vocals. Linda Collins added her trademark vocals to "Secret Song" and "When the War is Over," and delighted the crowd with her version of "Ode to Billy Joe." Marty brought the house down on "Ragtime Annie" and WR told some of the worst jokes in the history of folk music. A great time was had by all.

William Reedy arrived at the site of the K.I.D.S. Zone Festival and was informed that the sound system promised to them by the Mayor's Office of Special Events had not been delivered and that the entertainment was being cancelled. WR then sat down with an acoustic guitar in the senior citizens' tent and played for over an hour, joined briefly by Rico, the Michael Jackson impersonator.

William Reedy appeared in the LilFest select series at Bill's Blues in Evanston Illinois. Also appearing was Bruce "the Lonesome Rambler" Foster. WR joined Bruce onstage for a rendition of "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." Bruce took the stage with WR to play and sing on "Country Road."

William Reedy and Friends appeared at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago to entertain an audience of homeless people at a dinner hosted by church members. Participants were treated to a gourmet meal and a rousing set of Americana drenched folk music.

William Reedy and Friends appeared at the Heartland Cafe in Chicago to an enthusiastic crowd of music lovers. Featured in this show were Linda Collins on vocals, Marty Schwartz on violin and Deborah McBride on bass and vocals. Here is a set list:

Shortnin' Bread
Worried Man Blues
The Cuckoo Bird
Tennessee Waltz (sung by Linda)
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (sung by Deborah)
Casting My Spell (sung by Linda)
I Know You Rider
Close My Eyes
The Battle of New Orleans (with John Reedy)
Star of the County Down
Ashokan Farewell

You Are My Sunshine (with Patricia Reedy)
Ragtime Annie
Something Out of Nothing
You Really Got a Hold On Me (sung by Linda)
Rough and Rocky (sung by Deborah)
Somewhere, Somehow, Some Day (sung by Linda)
Highway 61 Revisited
Ripple
Wayfaring Stranger (sung by Deborah)
Stop and Smell the Roses
Old Joe Clark

Thanks to all who turned out for this very special evening.

William Reedy made his first appearance and played a well received set at the 3rd Annual Palmer Square Boulevard Arts Festival. Thanks to the Boulevard Community Arts Network, to Alderman Rey Colon, to Martha Ramos, to Tamara Wiley, to Halle Morrison, and to all who attended and bought CDs. Here is a set list from the show:

Shortnin' Bread
Five Feet High and Rising
The Battle of New Orleans
The Farmer's Curst Wife
Something Out of Nothing
Pocket Full of Money
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
Old Paint
Ezekiel Saw the Wheel
King of the Road
Stop and Smell the Roses
This Land Is Your Land

William Reedy returned to this annual festival sponsored by the Southside Community Outreach Coalition for a set of Americana folk music for kids, parents and grandparents. Here is a set list from the show:

Shortnin' Bread
Ezekiel Saw the Wheel
Pig in a Pen
One Meatball
There Ain't No Bugs on Me
Old Paint
Pocket Full of Money
Fungus Among Us
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Skip to my Lou
New France Blues
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
Freight Train
John Hardy
Something out of Nothing
Pretty Boy Floyd
Titanic

WR was preceded onstage by Michigan Christian rappers and recording artists, Annointed Vessels. Thanks to Mrs. Bonds, Bishop Sams, and the Church of the Blooming Rose.

Just announced...William Reedy will return to the K.I.D.S Zone festival on July 8, 2006. This admission free festival is held annually on the second Saturday in July and is sponsored by the Southside Community Outreach Coalition. The festival is held in the 6700-6900 block of South Halsted in Chicago Illinois. Details, including performance time, will be posted on this site in the near future.

Thanks to everyone who came out in the snow on Oscar night to the Songwriter Showcase at the Redline. Kathryn Gauthier opened the show with a set devoted to love songs. She announced her engagement to Greg Mejias onstage; their wedding is set for April 1, 2006. Congratulations and good luck to them both! WR joined Kathryn onstage for renditions of "Long Long Fields," "Easy and Slow," "It's All Right," and "An Angel to Lay By Your Side" before closing Kathryn's set with a vocal duet on the Garcia / Hunter song, "Ripple." Here is William Reedy's set list:

Betty and Joe
Something out of Nothing
That's How I Remember Him Today
Secret Song
Alone With You
Out of the Woods
Embers Glow

(with Kathryn Gauthier)

Water Wind
The Naked Eye
Stop and Smell the Roses
Daydream

Chris and Auroure, in from Boston, closed the show with a beautifully performed set that was well received by everyone present.

The CDBaby sales campaign in support of hurricane relief has concluded as of today after raising a total of over $165,000 for the American Red Cross. Hats off to CDBaby and thanks again to everyone who participated by purchasing a CD in support of this effort.

The Glenwood Arts Festival was the scene of a very special performance by William Reedy on the Lifeline Theater Children's Stage. A presentation consisting largely of traditional American folk music was well received by festival goers on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Here is a set list:

Samson and Delilah
La Cucaracha
Five Feet High and Rising
The Battle of New Orleans
When the Saints Go Marching In
One Meatball
Kitchen Door Blues
The Fox
The Boll Weevil
Out of the Woods

At that point Kathryn Gauthier joined WR on stage for renditions of:

Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
Take Me Out to the Ballgame/NaNa HeyHey Goodbye
Stop and Smell the Roses

William stayed onstage for a set with Kathryn Gauthier which featured tunes from her upcoming children's album including:
Me and My Kitty
Itty Bitty Bug
Forest Dark and Scary
Red
The Train Song

Continuing in the American Folk music vein, Kathryn and William joined voices on:
Darling Cory
The Drunken Sailor
Daydream
Ripple

William Reedy played an outdoor acoustic set at Wild Oats in Evanston on a sunny September Saturday afternoon. Thanks to everyone who came over. In a marathon 3 hour set WR played all original music, including instrumental versions of:

Slipstream (by John Reedy)
The County Home
The Baby
Crack of Dawn
Lousy Love
Close My Eyes

As the seats filled up WR began to heat things up with material penned by brother John Reedy, including:

Some People's Blues
What It Was
Magic Circle

Original songs performed at this show included:

Betty and Joe
I'm Going Deeper (lyrics by John Mayer)
This Old Boy
Salud
Water Wind
The Naked Eye
Lyin' Low
Out of the Woods
Kitchen Door Blues
Pocket Full of Money
Secret Song
Stop and Smell the Roses
Goodbye Again

Copies of SOLO ACOUSTIC are being rushed to CDBaby to meet the demand created by an overwhelming response to the hurricane relief sales campaign. Thank you all for your orders and for your patience.

William Reedy opened up for Steff Mahan at the Songwriter Showcase on July 31. The majority of the set consisted of material currently being recorded at Early Dave Studio in Evanston. Here is a set list:

Betty and Joe
Billy O'Brien
Close My Eyes
Kitchen Door Blues
This Old Boy
The Baby
Lyin' Low
Send a Man to Mars
Out of the Woods
Stop and Smell the Roses
Goodbye Again