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The Father
Lyrical / Blues / Folk Rock

"You must be lost. "

Portland, OR
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   The Father: General Info
Member Since1/18/2006
Band Websitethefatherjobrien.com
Band MembersJ. O'Brien
InfluencesEvery once and awhile I go over 'em, but mostly under.

Sounds Like

Sean Keating (Silk Trade)
"O'Brien's are melancholy narratives of contradictions: fumbling characters steeped in myth; melodies full of charm, wit, bravado, and an ultimately yielding self-effacement. His is a locomotive ride to our collective subconcious: tragically full of that American optimism so inseparable from despair."

XPress Magazine
"...acoustic romps (that) conjure Tom Waits...audience members even played the solos to the songs on their kazoos and stomping feet."

What "they" say about The Father, J. O'Brien
"Like a breath of fresh whiskey..."
"...rough and sexy..."
"Dark, literate, and musical..."
"There's lots going on here, both musically and lyrically..."
"I was hooked immediately..."
"...full of attitude. Love it..."
"The kind of poetic ramble that brings to mind smokey blues pubs and punters hanging on every word. This guy is a poet."
"This performance is heartfelt and honest...a gift that makes people stop and listen."

Record LabelOutsider Art Productions
Type of LabelIndie




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Pat





Jul 17 2008 9:02 PM

Come back to SF!!!
Vows





Jul 17 2008 2:47 PM

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Tricia





Jul 17 2008 9:43 AM

Hellooooo to you in the land of port!
Just wanted to pop in and say hello =)
Danimals





Jul 3 2008 8:00 PM

hey man, the tracks sound good, i know we havent connected, my name is daniel, u may remember me, i did the first recording session with you at the college of san mateo. Sam told me he sent you the sessions and everything.
it was fun working with you, and i hope the recordings came out to your liking!
Hairy Moth Owl





Jul 1 2008 9:40 PM

I'm in SD til mid August. It's good though.
Steph D





Jul 1 2008 2:45 PM

i fuckin miss you guys.
Hairy Moth Owl





Jun 30 2008 12:22 PM

Yo man, how's Portland you fucking hippie?
futch





Jun 26 2008 1:52 PM

Anal Ninja
Dito





Jun 1 2008 12:43 AM

I have another song to put on your page .... How do you want it...
Vows





May 28 2008 1:46 PM

Edinburgh Flier
microfiche





May 24 2008 7:07 PM

It's like this:


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Jude Thomas





May 19 2008 8:38 PM

Happy Birthday...
today is your birthday, right?
Interstellar Grains


Is Online


May 14 2008 9:23 PM

Hello, we are inviting you to come check out a rock psychedelic fusion show at the Hotel Utah thursday May 15th ,peace.




VISIT
interstellar grains

Teri Untalan





May 9 2008 12:11 AM

An interesting request. I'l have to research it.

Cheers!

Teri
Scott Garriott





May 8 2008 9:06 PM

thanks for the request, I like your songs a lot.
Teri Untalan





May 8 2008 12:07 PM

Nice!

Thanks for the add... next time you're up north, I'll buy ya a whisky.
Anne Olson





May 1 2008 1:09 PM

can carly come to my birthday party too?
elisa





Apr 17 2008 5:01 PM

YES! Thank you so much, I love it! You're really good at the stenciling/silkscreening.
I really like your tags too--where did you get that paper?
elisa





Apr 17 2008 4:37 PM



hot.
microfiche





Apr 15 2008 4:04 PM

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Dito





Apr 11 2008 1:01 AM

Whats up J... I have been working on your mix.. The Hawk And The Rat.. It is sounding pretty good.. It have listened to it over and over I got it stuck in my head.. LOL Me as the producer won't get tiered of it just keeps getting better and louder..
Raising Days





Apr 7 2008 8:59 AM

Hello The Father How are doing? Thanks for being our friend and hope you enjoy our music.

Cheers
Raising Days
Sarahjoy





Apr 2 2008 8:39 PM

J.
I will be in SF soon, like around July 1st
Exposition Greenwashing





Apr 2 2008 6:38 AM

Exposition Greenwashing du 8 au 11 avril au Point de Bascule, Marseille. Regards croisés de plus de 25 artistes (arts plastiques, installations, graphismes, multimédias...) sur le blanchiment écologique dans la publicité commerciale.




futch





Mar 30 2008 12:00 PM

avett bros at slims on friday. drag yourself out of the gutter and join us.
Richie Blue





Mar 30 2008 11:07 AM

I definitely won't be there..
Jordan (S.A.C.)





Mar 19 2008 3:46 PM

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Hairy Moth Owl





Feb 27 2008 9:02 PM

You are nothing more or nothing less than a filthy dildo.
i smoke rocks.





Feb 26 2008 11:30 AM

baby!! whats up?!! i miss you!! did allison tell you i moved to LA?
Mos Jef





Feb 21 2008 10:01 AM

G-Squared





Feb 20 2008 10:14 PM

I really like the new song "I Swore", well written and performed....You make a Daddy proud.
Grace





Feb 16 2008 12:09 PM

G-Squared





Feb 8 2008 8:37 AM

I saw the fashion show slide show....AWSHUM
The Clarences





Jan 25 2008 1:48 PM

THE CLARENCES love & support The Father!!!!
Sara Mesirow





Jan 24 2008 7:04 PM

Josh! My long lost friend! I see that you are coming to SD next month, I would love to see you and I will come to your show at Mueller. I actually have a show this weekend, yes, I have a band! I want to come up there and play with you sometime too. Hit me back, sucka!

Luv, Sara :)
Fault Lines





Jan 24 2008 12:38 PM

nice catching you at space gallery he other night man, sry could only stay for one song
Jordan (S.A.C.)





Jan 15 2008 1:58 PM

Studio Archive Collective presents...

ICONS: Reflections of Influence

Live Painting, Live Silk Screen, Live Photo Booth, Live DJ's, Live Music Performers, over 20 artists displaying, drinks, friends and more.......

Friday Jan 18th
Space Gallery
1141 Polk @ Sutter
San Francisco CA

Doors open at 8:00
8:00 - Late

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The Texorcist





Jan 13 2008 12:45 AM

Congrats on the unemployment status. My phone must be broke because I never received my notification about your donuts.
Ms. Meade





Dec 17 2007 9:22 PM

I wish I were a hip-nographer (perhaps one day)
Happy Holidays
THE BUMPING UGLIES





Dec 13 2007 5:50 PM

nice meeting you the other night, we ducked out w/o paying ha.
city shows? we'd be into it!
HYENA Records





Dec 13 2007 2:49 PM

REMINDER: MUSHROOM TONIGHT @ THE STARRY PLOUGH

Thursday December 13th @ 9:00 PM
MUSHROOM with EDDIE GALE
LIVE! at the STARRY PLOUGH

3101 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 841-2082

myspace.com/mushroomoakland
hyenarecords.com/mushroom

*** tell a friend about the show ***

LOVE





Dec 12 2007 11:34 AM

Oh Father, thank you for my birthday wish :) So I love your new pics! Oh my album is going to be completed in January, yeah! So when are you going to be bringing your sexy self down here again so I can dress up as a nun :)
i smoke rocks.





Dec 2 2007 2:27 PM

i love you! i miss you!! im leaving SF in 6 weeks so make sure you see me before i go!!
Dan Wallace





Dec 2 2007 2:20 PM

Grace