What would it sound like to fuse the familiarity of pop-rock with the sophistication of classical violin? No need to wonder. Reilly, a Philadelphia-based band, has been pioneering this “violin-rock” sound and is gaining rave reviews. Chris Strayer, producer for Purple Door Festival says, “If the hearts, lyrics and music of Reilly is not enough, the dueling violins will blow you out of your seat. This band is my new favorite live band!” Johnny Stone, Program Director for Star 99.1 HD Radio/WAWZ says, “Reilly has one of the most unique and innovative sounds in contemporary Christian music. Totally original. This is a band that is going somewhere!"

Reilly's frontman, John Reilly, is accompanied by versatile violin duo, Dan and Noele Huie, bassist Matthew Bomberger, and drummer Kyle Thoman. The band’s engaging stage presence beckons listeners to remain long-time fans. Numerous first-place finishes in "battle of the band" competitions and increasing notoriety has allowed them to perform at notable music festivals across the nation including Cornerstone, Autumn Blaze, Purple Door, Revelation Generation, and Big Ticket Festival. Reilly is becoming a household name as they’ve performed with top acts like Switchfoot, newsboys, Leeland, Jars of Clay, tobyMac, and Barlow Girl. Off stage they are a team of hard working D.I.Y. entrepreneurs, creating and implementing successful marketing plans and recording albums without help from record labels.

In 2007 the band traveled to Nashville to record 12 new songs with producer/engineer Andy Hunt (Caedmon’s Call, Glen Phillips, Garrison Starr). Their latest CD, Let June Decide, captures Reilly’s continued ambition to fuse violin and rock with soul-penetrating lyrics and melodies. The album has also been added to both Christian and secular radio stations. Here are some excerpts from Let June Decide…

On urgency of the gospel: “We’re running on limited time, sleep-walking, half-alive, I won’t bury your truth inside, I’m gonna share you with the world and shine” –"Limited Time"

On God’s sovereignty in relationships: “There’s a different plan for me, something better that I cannot see, and it can only be beautiful wherever You are…” –"Beautiful You"

On God’s grace: “I see through broken glass a world of innocence past; can you take me back to Eden? I’ve traded truth for lies, I’ve got no alibi, no excuses to remove this blame. Still You come to me / You come to me…” –"Come to Me"