It has been a long, long time since I last wrote a blog for my web site. The best of intentions count for very little, evidently. So much has happened since I last put pen to paper (this being neither…
Read moreJul 15 2023
About
Music
James O'Brien's first and second albums, That Smile and A Long Way From Seven Kings, containing all original music, were released in April 2020 and June 2021, respectively. You can listen and download by going to the Music page. You can also find these tracks and miscellaneous other stuff on his YouTube channel and Facebook page and, now and again, on Instagram. Please follow and like and subscribe and do all of that other stuff that makes no difference at all even though everybody thinks it does. If you would like the real CDs, just send James a note at jamesobrienmusicnyc@gmail.com.
Shows
Gigs! We got 'em! These days, it's mainly acoustic sets, either solo or with the amazing Angie LeMar. Mainly in and around New York City, but with the occasional foray farther afield, even overseas. Go to the Shows page to see all of the details. And then come out and see us. If you say "hello," more than likely I'll buy you beer. It has happened. For the record, Fat Fast Bobby, the band with which Angie and I also play is on hiatus right now. Bobby is not deceased, he is just resting and will be back soon. Stay tuned for more Bobby news.
News & Stuff
This is where is where you're going to find out about stuff. Possibly - in fact, most likely - it will be stuff that you won't need to know. It won't teach you CPR or how to fix your car or how to get your dream job. But it will tell you about James O'Brien's music, which is something that maybe - hopefully - you would like to know. Need and like are very different. This stuff is definitely like; which I hope you will. James O'Brien's various ramblings will be documented below. Click it. Click it good.
Jul 18 2021
A Long Way From Seven Kings
Some years ago, don’t ask me how many, I was standing on the edge of the Great Wall of China with my dear friend Pat Butcher. If you’ve never been to the Great Wall, do it. It’s indescribable. The expanse…
Read moreJul 10 2021
Bobby is Back! And He's Fat And He's Fast!
Mar 7 2021
Blog 2 - March 2021
It's almost a year since I wrote Blog 1, so I thought the time was right for the follow-up. It's hard to believe, not to mention understand, all that has happened in the last 12 months. The world has changed,…
Read moreApr 10 2020
Blog 1 - April 2020
What do you call the first blog on your new web site? I've got no idea, so I called this one Blog 1. Keeping it real, as they say. The second thing you need for a first blog, after the…
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