The Michael O’Brian Band consists of Michael Zerbee and Brian Anderson. They met in the mid-seventies and have performed together in rock bands since 1976. Then in 1998, they had the opportunity of hearing live Celtic music and were inspired by the amazing spirit of the music, and decided to perform Irish music themselves. Searching for a moniker to convey they were an Irish act, they struck on the idea of using their first names and formed, “The Michael O’ Brian Band”.
The band spins an audience-participation show laced with humor and Irish pub songs, but also includes ballads and rebel tunes. The emphasis is always for the audience to enjoy their time with the band.
The music is simple with Michael’s guitar work as the foundation, and Brian adding the flute, penny whistle and Bodhran. The final touches are the rich vocal harmonies.
What really makes the act is the cohesive chemistry between the performers. An interesting chemistry, some twenty years in the making, that says to the audience, “These guys are having a good time. Let’s join the fun”.
Although you will most often hear their performance in Pubs (Irish or otherwise), their brand of entertainment appeals to all ages and has been seen at a variety of events including:
They've recorded 5 CD's (all live to try to capture some of the essence of the show).
WE'RE ALSO ON BARRY LOIUS POLISAR'S TRIBUTE ALBUM! We're not kidding! A tribute to Barry (the man who has written more children's songs that we can count, including: "I Wanna Be A Dog"). Scheduled for release in 2009, this new 2-disc set features artists from around the world covering Barry's songs. Sixty songs have been compiled by Aaron Cohen of The Radioactive Chicken Heads and re-imagined and performed by musicians in genres as diverse as hip-hop, folk, rap, jazz, klezmer and rock....and of course, IRISH!
You can hear our version of "Potty Training" here:
http://www.barrylou.com/tributeAlbum.html
Hey guys, Just wanted to let you know that Val and I are making our first trip to Ireland on September 1st to celebrate our 2nd anniversary! Just wanted to say thanks again! I think more about you guys than I do her when our anniversary comes around - in a non-gay way!
fun show friday!! you know the window crew always makes it a great night! we are lively and fun....and it help i guess if u get totally drunk as well haha
Saw you guys at the Arts Fest this past Sunday. You rocked as always. I can't wait to see you again!! You guys are awsome. I hope you sell CDs the next time I see you.
Hey guys, I'm in Iraq now =) Just thought I'd let you know and also say I miss seeing you play and getting drunk while you play!! Can't wait to see you!
You guys were great last nite at the Ethnic fest! thank you for a great time!
