"Joe O'Brien's bass fretwork is outlandish. Despite his aggressive playing style — it looks like a mix between Flea's neck-snapping funk and Ani DiFranco's ruthlessness — he weaves delicate, complex melodies." - The Hartford Advocate
Whether coaxing shimmering, ambient lines from the instrument or excavating deep funk grooves with machine-gun precision, Joe O'Brien's crisp, muscular bass sound and dynamic stage presence have made him one of the most unforgettable bassists in southern New England. In recent years he has played over 500 shows in fifteen states with bands including Metacomet, The Bus Drivers, Mawwal, and Fivewise.
Please check out the additional Metacomet recordings at www.myspace.com/metacometmusic and see what Mawwal (world fusion) is up to on the web at www.mawwalmusic.com. Thanks - Joe