REILLY ENJOYS SINGING IN BLUES BAND

GANGS OF NEW YORK star JOHN C REILLY finds a release for his creative energy when away from film sets - by gigging around Los Angeles with his blues band.

The OSCAR-nominated actor plays guitar, some harmonica and occasionally sings in group STEREO BLUES, but only when he can find the time in his hectic work schedule.

Reilly says, "It's not my priority and we only play when we can all get together.

"The rest of the band have plenty of other gigs - they play with MATTHEW SWEET a lot."