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
Nordic Trail Festival Returns in August
Once again, the Nordic Heritage Sport Club will host a three day 'celebration of community, trails, and lifestyle,' on August 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Presque Isle. Not only will this year's Nordic Trail Festival be packed with fun, it's also a fundraiser to help bring adaptive nordic ski programming into the community.
Parenting 101 – ‘Soothing Your Child with Rock and Roll’ [VIDEO]
I have 5 children. When I tell someone that I usually get the exasperated response, 'FIVE? Holy cow....do you sleep? How do you do it? Five. Wow. More power to you, 'cause I have my hands full with two.' The response varies, but it's usually something like that. In order, the answers are 'Yes,' 'barely,' 'I just do,' 'Thanks.'
Heavy Metal Construction Company [VIDEO]
We can all appreciate those who throw themselves into their work. After all, they say to do what you love and you'll never 'work' a day in your life, right?! Get a load of these housing contractors; or should we say demolition crew?. Would you let them work on your next project?
Marriage Proposal at Paul McCartney Show [VIDEO]
There was a bit of scare not too long ago where our most creative Beatle wasn't doing so well. Paul McCartney came down with some sort of viral infection, which still no one has said what it was, and he had to cancel a bunch of tour dates. Well, he's back and in a playful mood.
Watch Fireworks from Up in the Sky [VIDEO]
Even though it rained cats and dogs most of the 4th of July weekend, there were still some towns and private citizens that enjoyed their own fireworks shows. In my neighborhood they were firing them off all weekend long. If you missed seeing the fireworks this year, never fear. I found a video someone shot that has a very unique perspective.
This Guy Does So Much with Just a Voice and Guitar [VIDEO]
I've really had just about enough of talented people. Seriously. To have even an ounce of talent that some of these cats on YouTube have would be amazing. Especially this guy Petteri who can sound like an entire band all by his lonesome.
29 Impressions in Less Than 4 Minutes [VIDEO]
Everyone knows I'm a sucker for impressions. I've done a few posts about it. Okay, more than a few. What can I say, the whole thing fascinates me. This video is even more awesome because the guy's impressions are weaved into a song that he helped to write.
Amazing Piece of Art is Not What it Seems [VIDEO]
At first glance, this piece of artwork looks normal. However, if you look at it from a different angle you may be in for an incredibly cool surprise. To fully appreciate it you'll need to see the video.
Eddie Vedder Steals Fan’s GoPro [VIDEO]
Okay, the headline may be a bit misleading. During a Pearl Jam concert in Stockholm, Sweden last weekend, lead singer Eddie Vedder gave one fan the video of a lifetime.
Canadian Rock on ‘Canada Day’ [VIDEO]
Happy Canada Day to our neighbors to the North and, in our case, the East. In doing a bit of research for today's show I found a list of Canadian rock bands that surprised me. There are a lot that I knew were from the 'Great White North,' but a lot that I didn't.