Santa Cruzans likely noticed a familiar face on The Voice Monday night.Former UC Santa Cruz student Marty O’Reilly impressed three of the four judges, prompting chair turns during the Blind Auditions.The 36-year-old independent musician sang “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne with his signature raspy voice.Judges Niall Horan, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé turned their chairs, while Reba McEntire did not.O’Reilly cut his teeth in Santa Cruz years before his debut on The Voice, forming the band Old Soul Orchestra.He even has a show scheduled in Santa Cruz on Nov. 15 at The Crêpe Place.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. —
Santa Cruzans likely noticed a familiar face on The Voice Monday night.
Former UC Santa Cruz student Marty O’Reilly impressed three of the four judges, prompting chair turns during the Blind Auditions.
The 36-year-old independent musician sang “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne with his signature raspy voice.
Judges Niall Horan, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé turned their chairs, while Reba McEntire did not.
O’Reilly cut his teeth in Santa Cruz years before his debut on The Voice, forming the band Old Soul Orchestra.
He even has a show scheduled in Santa Cruz on Nov. 15 at The Crêpe Place.