“Colin is not only a unique performer but also a class act on several other levels.”
John Ertl, Talent Buyer East town Association, Milwaukee Wi.

“You sound great. The spirit of loose playfulness in your guitar playing on
Deep River Blues is rather inspiring. Is Flango a solo performance? Pretty amazing.”
  -Pat Donahue, A Prairie Home Companion

 

“Wow Colin, Beautiful.” -Darol Anger

 

“His rustic vocals convey more years than he has lived.”  -Billboard

“Thanks for last night, folks thoroughly enjoyed your performance.”
Tom Hannah, Green Apple Folk Society

 

“Colin O’Brien’s songs are timeless.”  -Dave Luhrssen, Shepherd Express

 

“Nice hearing you.” -Bruce Molskey

 

“Colin it sounds like you play for Dances!” - Peter Wernick Aka. “Doctor Banjo”

I think this type of workshop is a nice break from the sitting down lecture type of workshop at conferences. This interactive workshop lets folks dive right in to the possibilities of adding another rhythm component to their music.
-Susan Harrison, Foot percussion workshop attendee @ the Folk Alliance conference

“Students of any age will do well to have Colin as their instructor.
He is skilled, knowledgeable, patient and genuinely concerned with each student’s progress.
Colin is also known as a talented and entertaining performer with the instruments he teaches.
No matter your age, I highly recommend Colin O’Brien
if you want to learn how to play banjo or guitar.” 
  —Richard D. Kildow, banjo student.

 

“Deftly plucked Banjo barnburners inspired foot stomping and delighted hooting."  -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

 

“I dig your act!” Nat Keefe  Hot Buttered Rum String  band

 

“You were really a treat for students and teachers. Colin O’Brien delivers a terrific young person's concert right in the classroom!” -Sarah S. Wright, Outreach Coordinator Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
“I thought it was going to be boring, but it was a lot of fun!"   - Sofia Delgado, age 6

“The children were all engaged and the presentation was informative and entertaining at the same time. Everyone truly enjoyed it and I hope we will be lucky enough to have you in our school again!
-Melinda Wyany Jansen School Counselor

 

The "Happy Music Man" also seemed to be very light footed and kept singing, playing an instrument, and dancing at the same time!
Luci Young  Milwaukee over 50 club

 

"In addition to being incredibly entertaining, his shows are also very educational, giving kids a history lesson while they're having fun. Plus, Colin's shows are very interactive. The kids get to play instruments, clap the rhythm, and even make up songs on the spot!"  Stuart Blystone, Protalent Management & Booking

 

Thank you very much for presenting such an outstanding program for the Over 50 Club at Our Lady of Lourdes Church this morning.  Everyone we've talked to about it among the roughly 125 people who attended says it was superb.
Ray Rieman Milwaukee over 50 club

 

“Wow amazing loved it John Hartford would be watching this I'm sure bless you and takecare 5 stars for u sir...”  Andy

 

I was at this show. This guy is very good!  Down On The River Festival attendee 

 

“Favorite version so far.”   U Tube Comment on Boogie

 

“Cool Middle Eastern feel that goes into other side streams too, very cool! Hey!”  Banjo Hangout

 

“Thank YOU, Colin!!! your set was great, you were fun to hang out with, and we had a lot of good response afterward- i sure hope you look at the Holiday as a kind of home away from home & we should talk about when you'd like to come back and do a house concert. Thanks again!!! best to ya brother!”   Pat MacDonald

 

“Well I put ya in my Favorites”. Harf

 

"J.H. Reincarnate! Wow."  Stuart Parker

 

“Hi, Just found your website and U Tube entries. Wow you are good. I enjoyed John Hartford at Starved Rock State Park and Peoria on the Julia Belle Swain, in the 80's and am a true fan. Your songs bring me right back to the good ole days. Are you aware of any upcoming dates to the Illinois, Peoria area this year? Lucky are the folks in WI. Who have the opportunity to see you frequently. Keep up the good work.” MEW

 

“I must say this is one of the best instructional DVDs I've worked on so far.”
Kurt Phlana, Hal Leonard