Irish guitarist and songwriter Patsy O’Brien Returns to Society Hall for a concert Friday, Feb. 6.
O’Brien entranced the Society Hall crowd when he was here a couple of years ago with his phenomenal guitar wizardry and has been compared to an Irish Tommy Emmanuel. He has bridged the gap between traditional Celtic/Irish styles of guitar and more modern jazz, rock and roots/Americana influences.
SHOW INFORMATION:
WHO: Patsy O’Brien
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.)
WHERE: Society Hall, 400 Ross St., Alamosa
TICKETS: $20; available at the Green Spot in Alamosa or online at www.societyhall.org. The concert will also stream live on the Society Hall Facebook page.
He is also an accomplished singer-songwriter and vocalist. Plus, he’s funny and engaging in concert, with that twinkle in his eye that reaches back to the Emerald Isle.
The Society Hall show begins at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Green Spot in Alamosa or online at www.societyhall.org . The concert will also stream live on the Society Hall Facebook page.
As well as supplying the driving guitar rhythms on Celtic/world music diva Eileen Ivers’ last European tour, and frequently treading the boards and collaborating with many giants of the Celtic/world music scene (Paddy Keenan. Cathie Ryan among them), O’Brien’s songwriting reflects a strong interest in roots Americana as well as Jazz influences.
With critically-acclaimed solo albums under his belt along with numerous live and studio collaborations, it’s no surprise that O’Brien’s songwriting ability and guitar prowess are in demand (he hosts guitar workshops all over the country), and NPR saw fit to feature one of his song arrangements on All Songs Considered.