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" Patsy O'Brien's songs are sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, but always delivered with a strong sense of style and energy". (FREETIME NY)

" I can imagine a wonderful evening of stories, songs and good humour with plenty of time to admire the musicianship". (WHISPERINANDHOLLERIN.COM)

"An Irish Robbie Robertson" "Falls in the void between Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, and Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson....stomping and ocean breezy - sure footed and fragile." (THE ADVOCATE)

"Easily one of the best local releases of last year" (NEW HAVEN REGISTER)

Like a good wine, guitarist and singer/songwriter Patsy O'Brien has let his musicianship flourish.... throaty vocals, languid guitar. (IRISH TIMES)

"Ireland's best kept musical secret-CHECK HIM OUT!" (IRISH EXAMINER)

"Songs strong enough to stand alone - let's hear it for the boy!" - (HOT PRESS)

Award winning songwriter Patsy O'Brien has toured extensively with Eileen Ivers, Paddy Keenan, Cathie Ryan, Teada and numerous other ensembles, as well as touring as a solo act performing from his solo recordings, and being a sought after recording musician, appearing on numerous Cds on both sides of the Atlantic.

Patsy also hosts guitar workshops around the US, with the emphasis on guitar playing in Traditional Irish music. These workshops have met with great success and continue to grow. His song " Sacco and Vanzettti ( Rise and Unite)" won Best Songwriting Award from the CT Folk Alliance in 2003