I need your help!

When I released my record “Lighthouse”, I really had no expectations that it would be successful or that anyone would buy it. But then it began selling more and more and I began touring more and more, meeting amazing people from all over the country. I have been so completely blown away by the kindness and support you have shown me in my travels. I have been even more amazed by how many people have expressed interest in getting involved. Sending me emails of encouragement, having me play in your living rooms, buying multiple copies of my records so you could give them to your friends, while putting gas in my tank. I wanted you to know that your support has gotten me to where I am ready to release another album!

I am so excited about this batch of songs. I think they are by far my best writing yet and the response to them has been incredible. A while back I asked Producer and Bass player Zack Hickman to produce my next record and he said yes! Not only did he agree to take the project but he is as excited as I am and believes strongly in the material. Zack plays with Singer/Songwriter, Josh Ritter and has produced albums for artists such as Mark Erelli. He’s the real deal and I don’t believe there could be a better fit for this record.

Right now it’s all about the independent artist. Artists are producing and releasing music on their own and with the help of there communities. I am now turning to my supporters and people who believe in the power of independence and in music. You are as much a part of my music as I am and I am honored and humbled to know that you are out there. It’s amazing to me the communities that artists are able to create these days. I’ve had a blast reading all the posts on my Facebook “fan page” and I will respond to every one. I love that you are all involved in my music. I love that you take ownership for the music that you love. Rather than an artist trying to make it alone, it becomes a whole community all trying to make it together.

It is in this spirit that I appeal to you for help. I am going in to the studio on August 17th and I hope to have the record out by November 6th. I have worked out a system of donation levels, each offering different perks, for those willing to get on board with this grass roots effort. If you have any questions, I urge you to get in touch with me directly. email me at chris@chrisobrienmusic.com.

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Chris O'Brien
44 Benton Rd.
Somerville, MA 02143