Boston based singer/songwriter Chris O'Brien is an artist on the rise. Since the release of his February 2007 CD "Lighthouse," Chris has caught the attention of many. He was chosen from a pool of nearly 1,000 contestants to appear on Garrison Keillor's "Prairie Home Companion" in the "People in Their Twenties" talent contest. The next week "Lighthouse" was the #5 Bestselling Folk Record on iTunes April 21-27.
2007 Highlights:
Finalist "A Prairie Home Companion" People In Their Twenties Talent Contest
Nominee, 2007 Boston Music Awards "Local Male Vocalist of the Year"
Grand Prize Winner WMVY radio "Fresh Produce" Sampler
Emerging Artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Finalist Mountain Stage "New Song" Contest
Summer Concert appearances for ABC-TV "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", and Farm Aid 2007
"As a music fan, I live for those moments when I hear a performer for the first time and detect unmistakable magic. It happened with Shawn Colvin in 1989 and Patty Griffin in 1996. Last summer, O'Brien caught my ear he''s an uncommonly talented lyricist, with a voice that feels comfortable and familiar at first listen."
-Michael Witthaus Eagle Times, Springfield, VT
"Lighthouse is full of beauty, optimism and, well, light."
-Performing Songwriter Magazine
Chris O'Brien's debut CD, "Lighthouse", produced by O'Brien, Austin Nevins and Ethan Baird, was recorded at Glowdog studios in Georgetown, MA. It features some of the finest musicians in the Boston area. Guitarist Austin Nevins (Deb Talen, Edie Carey), Zack Hickman (Josh Ritter) on Bass, John Sands (Aimee Mann, Lori McKenna) on Drums, Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter) on piano and keyboards and Singer/Songwriters Antje Duvekot and Frank Marotta Jr providing backing vocals, bring this record to life and fully expose the depth of O'Brien's songwriting.
2007 Highlights:
Finalist "A Prairie Home Companion" People In Their Twenties Talent Contest
Nominee, 2007 Boston Music Awards "Local Male Vocalist of the Year"
Grand Prize Winner WMVY radio "Fresh Produce" Sampler
Emerging Artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Finalist Mountain Stage "New Song" Contest
Summer Concert appearances for ABC-TV "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", and Farm Aid 2007
"As a music fan, I live for those moments when I hear a performer for the first time and detect unmistakable magic. It happened with Shawn Colvin in 1989 and Patty Griffin in 1996. Last summer, O'Brien caught my ear he''s an uncommonly talented lyricist, with a voice that feels comfortable and familiar at first listen."
-Michael Witthaus Eagle Times, Springfield, VT
"Lighthouse is full of beauty, optimism and, well, light."
-Performing Songwriter Magazine
Chris O'Brien's debut CD, "Lighthouse", produced by O'Brien, Austin Nevins and Ethan Baird, was recorded at Glowdog studios in Georgetown, MA. It features some of the finest musicians in the Boston area. Guitarist Austin Nevins (Deb Talen, Edie Carey), Zack Hickman (Josh Ritter) on Bass, John Sands (Aimee Mann, Lori McKenna) on Drums, Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter) on piano and keyboards and Singer/Songwriters Antje Duvekot and Frank Marotta Jr providing backing vocals, bring this record to life and fully expose the depth of O'Brien's songwriting.
chrisobrienmusic's Achievements
April 2008 Acoustic
March 2008 Singer/Songwriter
February 2008 Acoustic
Big Thanks
Hey all, I just wanted to thank everyone for helping me take 1st place last month in the Singer/songwriter channel. This ourstage thing is pretty crazy, I find myself checking my ranking 5-6 times a day. it keeps me busy :)
It is one of my dreams to play at the Newport Folk festival so if you have a minute to vote, I’ve entered two songs in the Newport Folk channel. It’s cool if you don’t vote for me but if you could take a few minutes to listen and vote for whoever you like, I’m sure we’d all appreciate it.
Thanks also to the people who have joined my fan club and befriended me. I’ve enjoyed reading all of your messages and hope we, eventually, will get a chance to personally connect.
Lastly, Thanks to my good friend ...
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Thankyou for your friendship. I wish you every success with your music.
Please stop by, have a listen & say hello
Have a great day!
~Cheryl~
Have a great week! Stay LOUD All the best, Dave Pep.
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Hey Love is awesome.Great music.You have such a clean sound.I was reading ur comments posted and why does someone say you run fast lol on the Feb 28 posting lol.Does Chris run when he plays his guitar...lol..Love ur music!~ Cynthia
I SAW THAT YOU WERE ONE OF THE PEOPLE THAT LIKED MY SONGS, SO I DECIDED TO CHECK OUT YOUR PAGE.
ADDED YOU AS A FRIEND AND FAN.
NICE MUSIC!!!!!
GOOD LUCK TO YOU.
PEACE,
DICARLO
Dan