<![CDATA[Jim Reilly Words & Music - Home]]>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:28:22 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[Shaping Sounds - Coming Soon!!]]>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:45:37 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/shaping-sounds-coming-soon
It's time for the next big announcement. Can't tell you how excited I am to have been a part of this project and now to share it with everyone. Working with Robert Margouleff and helping tell his story was a true pleasure.

You can pre-order the print version here: http://jawbonepress.com/shaping-sounds/

And the audiobook here: https://www.pushkin.fm/audiobooks/shaping-sounds-stevie-wonder-devo-the-synth-revolution-and-my-life-behind-the-music
]]><![CDATA[The Podcast is Back]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:25:09 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/the-podcast-is-backIt's been a while, but I can't think of a better, more engaging story than this one to fire up the podcast again. Two visionary, creative designers joining forces to show what's possible as the bass and guitar continue evolving.

Check out the details here.

Or just jump to the fun below.
]]><![CDATA[The music continues]]>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:17:01 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/the-music-continuesBack from summer hiatus and the gigs are starting to line up. DC and The Frontiers on the calendar so far. Stay tuned for more.
Aug. 29 - The Frontiers - Grey Eagle Casino
Aug. 30 - The Frontiers - Grey Eagle Casino
Sept. 6 - DC & The Struggle - Private Event
Sept. 7 - The Frontiers - Spruce Meadows
Sept. 11 - The Frontiers - King Eddy
Oct. 18 - DC & The Struggle - GED Fest After Party
Oct. 25 - DC & The Struggle - Private Event
]]><![CDATA[It's been busy.]]>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 01:15:38 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/its-been-busyLots of music so far this year - gigs to date below, stay tuned for more to come.

Jan. 10 – DC & The Struggle – Unicorn
Feb. 8 – Rev Frank and the North Stars – South Block
March 6 – Rev Frank and the North Stars – The Nash
March 28 – Rev Frank and the North Stars – Hayden Block
May 9 – The Frontiers – Inglewood Night Market
June 7 – The Frontiers – Banded Peak Brewery
June 7 – The Frontiers – Calgary Stampeders
June 8 – Wednesday Night Big Band – Dickens Pub
June 14 – The Frontiers – Private Event
June 20 – DC & The Struggle – Private Event
June 21 – DC & The Struggle – Private Event
June 22 – The Frontiers – Private Event
July 4 – The Frontiers – Downtown Marriot
July 4 – The Frontiers – National Rooftop
July 8 – The Frontiers – Mount Royal Campus
July 9 – The Frontiers – Private Event
July 10 – The Frontiers – Jack Carter GMC
July 12 – The Frontiers – Wolfe GMC
July 12 – The Frontiers – Grey Eagle Casino

Check here for more.

Stay tuned...]]><![CDATA[A busy weekend ahead]]>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:20:54 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/a-busy-weekend-aheadIt's going to be a busy one this weekend with both of my regular sub gigs giving me the call. I've got two shows with my Frontiers friends on Saturday: Banded Peak Brewing in the afternoon then over to McMahon Stadium to play the Stamps game. On Sunday it's jazz time with the Wednesday Night Big Band at Dickens. The Decibelles will be joining us with some amazing vocal tunes. Hope to see you there!]]><![CDATA[Time for an update]]>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:36:49 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/time-for-an-update It's been a while since I've posted. Which, of course, means that I've been far too busy to look up.

Two book projects are in the works. One will be officially announced very soon (it's set for a November release). The other will be a little longer before it's ready to share.

I've got some upcoming gigs too. I've been playing with Rev. Frank and the North Stars for a few months now and look forward to more gigs into the summer. I'm playing with my Frontiers friends on Friday, May 9 at the Inglewood Night Market. The Wednesday Night Big Band has asked me to fill in for their vocalist extravaganza Sunday June 8 at Dicken's. (Don't worry, I'll be filling the bass chair not singing.) There's also a little DC coming up, too, but it's a private function.

That's it. The plate is full and all is good!

]]><![CDATA[Another podcast]]>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:34:14 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/another-podcastThe next podcast is live. I've been a huge fan of Mohini Dey since I first heard here tearing it up with Stu Hamm at the Mark Bass booth at NAMM in 2018. Clearly I'm not alone, as she's taken the bass world by storm since then. Check it out here:
]]><![CDATA[Time for a new episode]]>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:03:27 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/time-for-a-new-episodeTake a trip with me down to South Texas to check out how virtuosic bassist and guitar player Nick Cañas has used his raw talent and internet savvy to get his music out to the world. Check out the page here or listen below.
]]><![CDATA[Back from NAMM with a new podcast]]>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:23:17 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/back-from-namm-with-a-new-podcastIt took a while for Joey Lauricella and I to connect and chat about the rest of the Fodera story. But, it was worth the wait. Check it out. Not only was able to pin down Joey at the NAMM show, Mike Bendy, Fodera's director of sales and Marketing joined in the fun. I hope you enjoy.
]]><![CDATA[Heading back to NAMM]]>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:44:48 GMThttps://www.jimreilly.ca/home/heading-back-to-nammVery excited to be head down to NAMM once again. My first NAMM was in 2003. A lot of life has transpired since. I've put together a little page with highlights from NAMM past and a look forward to Anaheim later this week. Check it out here.]]>