WE'RE PLAYING CREATION!! Because of your faithful votes and consistent support of the band, we are one of three bands selected to play at this megamusic festival! The whole band is floored and excited at the opportunity and we will do our best to represent you well. Truly truly truly, this is really a TEAM victory. Without you, this wouldn't have happened... We're glad to be a part of the JRB family with you!

You can check out the winners at HERE. Also, the competition actually doesn't end here. We'll be participating in a Battle of the Bands at Creation Festival Friday Night June 30th along with 2 amazing bands (including our good friend and future tour mate Koo Chung). The winner is determined by Audience Applause and gets to open up the Fringe Stage the next day.

We'd love to see you at Creation. Great bands and good times. You can get tix and more info at www.creationfest.com

As a sign of our affection and appreciation for our fans, we are going to be having a drawing where we'll be giving out a CD, 2 Tix to Creation Fest and an iPOD Nano. Our heart's desire is to just bless you guys/gals for being willing to go on that (sometimes confusing) website to vote each day. Our way of saying THANK YOU.

To enter the drawing be sure to sign up on our JRB Mailing List to your left. We'll announce a winner later next week.

In the mean time, check out some pictures from the Bolivian Benefit show:
BOLIVIAN BENEFIT PICTURES

and a new REVIEW

April 14th, 2006 - April Showers...

Shows! Songs! Votes! Check out Reilly's new song Turned Blue on our MYSPACE site. Recorded in San Diego, this raw demo gives a taste of the new songs you'll hear at our upcoming shows and EP.

March 1st, 2006 - In like a Lion...

Come check out the new slew of March shows. We'll be opening for artists like Gotee Record's Jeff Deyo as well as doing some Philly and NYC shows. Check the UPCOMING EVENTS page for details.

February 7th, 2006 - North Star Bar and More


The JRB returns to Philly with some exciting new shows. Check out them out on Wednesday Night, February 22nd, as the NORTH STAR BAR presents Hollywood Record's JOSH KELLEY with yours truly John Reilly Band and In Secrecy. 8:00 PM Doors Open. 9:30 PM JRB is on. 21+over.

Come on out to hear the JRB debut 2 new songs, Speak to Me and Abide. We're sure you'll have a good time.

New Seasons of Life

2005 was a good year. The JRB's highly anticpated debut album While I was on Earth was released and reached the walkman, cars, computers and ipods of many many fans. The band also found themselves on stage at the World Cafe Live and the Trocadero with some band called the Newsboys. All this to say that they're looking forward to what God has in store for them in 2006!

However, as the band continues to pursue the music industry with greater fervor than before, this will unfortunately mean some changes to the JRB.
Trina Bass will be leaving the band and her last show will be on January 14th, when we play with Starfield in Allentown, PA. Because of many other important commitments in her life, the band and her decided that it would be best for her to step down. Though this was difficult, we knew this was the right decision. She will be deeply missed.

The JRB will not try to replace Trina, for she is one of a kind. The band will continue making music and enter a new chapter in their history. We believe you'll enjoy what's to come...

Sunday Night in Philadelphia

Thanks for all of you who came out to see us with the NEWSBOYS at Philadelphia's TROCADERO THEATER. We had a great time rockin the stage of the Troc to our old and new fans. Pictures and a full recap will be up soon...

SURVEY WINNER
Click HERE to see the exciting drawing for the winner of the jRB survey!

August 29th, 2005

The band is enjoying some fruitfulness to their labors. Lately an underlying theme during weekly rehearsals has been to 'create and adjust'.

The jRB is busy crafting new songs that will showcase a new facet of the artists' creativity. John has been exploring the musical soundscape with an electric guitar - unlocking a world of new capabilities for the jRB sound.

Alongside their efforts to produce new music, the band is continually tightening up some of their older tunes. The songs are improving all the time.

We've got a great show lined up for you this Thursday AUG 11th at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. We'll be headlining their Upstairs Venue, and we're getting a little help from our friends, Steve Henricks and NYC artist Koo Chung with Jinny Kim

Over the last few months the band has played numerous shows at various colleges, coffeehouses and stages. It's been great to play shows more regularly now since we've locked in with our new drummer Kyle.

While not on the road, the band has been enjoying a new season of musical writing. Practices have become a wonderful time where new ideas are being formed and developed. We're excited about the future of the band and the creativity that each member is bringing to the table. To hear the sounds from the underground, check out when we're playing. It is getting better all the time.

The John Reilly Band is welcoming Clemson University to Philadelphia with a free show tonight, Monday, the 21st! A group of students from Clemson University have decided to help serve Philadelphia on their Spring Break. We want to give these college students an introduction to the JRB as well as giving all of you an opportunity to meet this great group of guys and gals! This show is open to EVERYONE! So come on out for our first show since our CD Release Party. You'll be able to pick up a copy of our new album at the concert.

We're currently booking for this spring/summer and we've already got a few dates on the Calender. We'll be taking some road trips so we may be coming to a town near you!

On Jan 7th, 2005, over 400 people packed in to witness a night of music and the arts. Opening acts Koo Chung and Jinny Kim captivated the audience with a fresh inspiring performance. Following a slideshow of JRB history, we took the stage and played the most fun, exciting, and fulfilling show ever. This was a great way to Kick Off 2005. This year proves to be a monumental year in the history of the JRB.

In the next few months we'll be taking time to work with a new drummer to replace the amazingly talented Matthew Frank, who has heeded the call to better things in this life. Though this is a time of transition, we know this is for the best and we have no intentions of losing momentum. We've got tours lined up, radio play in the works, and even a new manager to help take the band to the next level. Keep your eyes open and your ears listening.

Finally, THANK YOU to all who made the "While I was on Earth" CD Release a Success. Check out pictures from the show (courtesy of superfan Gus Anderson)
CD RELEASE PICS

Love & Marriage, they go together like a....

Can You Believe It?????

Hot off the Press:

4 of the JRB members have gotten engaged! No, not ALL to each other.

DanYan Huie and Noele Parris (the two violinists) have decided to harmonize...forever and ever and ever. Congratulations you two. I love you both dearly.

Bassist, Matthew Bomberger recently proposed to Katy Bockstanz- in a park, on a blanket, with a guitar - making a lovely story. Congrats you two.

Drummer Matt Frank will soon have a Christine Frank at his side. It's been good to see you two together - it just makes a lot of sense. God bless!