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Chris O'Brien
Somerville, MA        Folk / Singer/Songwriter / Acoustic

Bio

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 Talen...

Comments

Kerry Leigh
Kerry Leigh: Compelling creative songwriting and performances!  Dec 03
Sills & Smith
Sills & Smith: Chris, you are are an extremely talented singer-songwriter. The lovely Rosa finds me amazed this evening. Bravo. Frank Smith  Nov 20
LOST CITY BAND
LOST CITY BAND: Outstanding songs, fabulous vocals & splendid instrumentation !!!  Oct 31
Ben Aaron
Ben Aaron: Wonderful music, Chris. You have done a great job with your songs. Keep up the great work. From a fellow folkie, -Ben Aaron  Oct 22
Frankie O'Rourke
Frankie O'Rourke: I really like your songs, great performances and production.................  Aug 18
PROMIZE™
PROMIZE™: Awesome music! Good luck on RN i'm Shelby it's great to meet ya!  Aug 03
Johnny Miller The Riverside Cowboy
Johnny Miller The Riverside Co...: Hello Chris. How are you? Best of luck with your music career. I hope you do well friend. Take care and stop by anytime friend. Johnny Miller The Riverside Cowboy  Jun 15
Pearl Black
Pearl Black: long time no hear! love your stuff bro!....Pearl  Jun 04
The Steam'Box
The Steam'Box: Great songs!  May 01
Paul Chantrill
Paul Chantrill: Very nice music. Wonderful palying, mix and feel.  Jan 20

Press

“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 and Patty Griffin. Last summer, O'Brien caught my ear he'’s an uncommonly talented lyricist...”
—  Michael Witthaus, Eagle Times - Springfield VT

Chart Position

Folk charts
for Somerville, MA.

Artist Stats

Fans: 3,346
Song Plays: 3,876
Visits: 6,786
Video Plays: 5,958
Widget Hits: 169,211

Status

Status: Here is the email I just sent out to my email list, Check it out... http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_176350?eid=A176350_10520041_

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