ANDREW JAMES O'BRIEN

Bio

Although born in Newfoundland’s capital city, St. John’s, Andrew James O'Brien has been a staple on the west coast music scene for a number of years. He cut his musical teeth in the city of Corner Brook where he has established a well known reputation for delivering memorable, energetic and unmistakably original performances. A storyteller, O’Brien blends personal experience, beautiful melodies and superb rhythm guitar to create a sound and style that is familiar while still being new and unique. There is no doubt that he sings from somewhere deep in his heart. He wears his songs on his sleeve and is unapologetically honest in his retelling of these stories. He is also a seasoned live performer, having played in clubs from St. John’s to Yakumo, Japan. He has a strong sense of being a young Newfoundlander, as he comes from the Avalon Peninsula, but his style integrates North American pop, rock, blues and folk. Andrew's songwriting topics range from the quirky, to the introspective and analytical. He has proven himself to be a clever, heartfelt and prolific songwriter. Andrew’s songs are uniquely his but you will find yourself identifying with them, humming along with them and rooting for them. They are born of an honesty that is impossible to ignore.
Andrew recently received funding from FACTOR and Music Newfoundland Labrador to record his debut solo album. The album is slated to be released in 2010.