I answer to my middle name. I love peanut butter. So does my oldest and my youngest boys. My middle boy hates peanut butter. My oldest, who’s a girl, could take it or leave it. How many kids do I have? That’s important because I talk about them a lot on my show…weekdays from 3pm-6pm on The Rock. Sometimes Doug joins me. He’s not my kid but he acts like it sometimes. We like to wax poetic about football, growing up in the 80s and Rock and Roll. If you call the show we may put you on the air. We may not…it depends on our mood. I play guitar. I’m addicted to caffeine and I have a myriad of useless rock and roll trivia stashed in my noggin’! Go ahead, test me. Not to ruin any street cred but I even like a little country music. Don’t be hatin’. I like long walks on the beach but if you try to take me on the wrong day, I may cut you. God, Family, Country and Rock and Roll. Raise yo fists!
Chris O'Brien
100 Classic Bass Lines in One Song [VIDEO]
Lucky for you and I, this guy had the time to sit down and figure this out and record it. See how many classic bass lines you recognize in this epic video.
What’s Your Favorite Steve Winwood Era? [POLL/VIDEO]
I did a post a few weeks ago spotlighting the different eras of Eric Clapton. One of his former band mates has also had a very storied career. Like a lot of people, when I like something from an artist I typically go back to see what they've done in the past. Steve Winwood was no exception.
Amazing 2 Year Old Guitar Player [VIDEO]
There are some supremely talented people out there in the world. But this one takes the cake because he's so young. Watch this incredible 2 year old kid ace 'Guitar Hero.' I've never seen anything quite like it.
Arootsakoostik Music Festival Celebrates 8 Years [VIDEO]
What started out as the brain child of one of northern Maine's most prolific and recognizable singer/songwriter's has turned into an event that draws more and more musicians and music lovers from all over the state, the country, and Canada. It's hard to believe Travis Cyr got the ball rolling for the Arootsakoostik Music Festival 8 years ago.
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Chats with Chris O’Brien [VIDEO]
I was born in the seventies but came up in the eighties so you can probably guess how jazzed I was to have the opportunity to talk to Cinderella lead singer Tom Keifer. He's got a show coming up at the Asylum in Portland on July 31st and he'll be supporting his new solo album, which completely rocks.
Spud Speedway to Feature ‘Battle of the Bands’ This Weekend
As part of one huge 'Motorsports Fair' weekend at Spud Speedway, local talent will get to showcase their goods on stage in an epic battle of the bands competition.
Most Annoying Video Award [VIDEO]
I've done it. I've found one of the most annoying videos of all time. The intent of this YouTube video series I think is good and noble and, well, all that. It's meant to be soothing, calming and even healing. It falls short, because I want to scream and pull what hair I have left out of my head.
World’s Tallest Waterslide [POV VIDEO]
It's summer. I have not had my vacation yet, but I've got friends all over Facebook that keep posting pictures of themselves on the beach or at a waterpark. Okay, maybe I'm jealous. I thought I'd post a point of view video of a REAL waterslide.
Street Musician Covers ‘Sultans of Swing’ Note for Note [VIDEO]
There are street musicians, and then there are STREET musicians. This guy can play the guitar. It's like he's channeling Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. I loved this song before but now I want to learn it.
Human Jukebox [VIDEO]
This video is a couple of years old, but it's still pretty darn cool. Two supremely talented and entertaining dudes put a spin on the art of busking. Every street musician should take notes after watching this video.