Pat O’Brien

Guitar, Harmonica, Mandolin, Ukulele, Balalaika, Autoharp, Banjo, Bass, Dulcimer, Lap Steel, Recorder

Rock, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Bluegrass

A truly versatile musician, Pat began playing in Pittsburgh clubs when he was seventeen years old. He has been working as a session/casual player in the L.A. area since the late 1970’s. In addition to literally thousands of performances in the United States, Pat has toured Japan, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Spain and the Czech Republic. He has recorded with dozens of artists’ ranging from Englebert Humperdink to fusion guitarist, Scott Henderson. His band is an icon in Arcadia, playing classics from Django Reinhart, Charlie Christian, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Johnson, The Rolling Stones, and the list goes on. He has packed the house every weekend at The First Cabin for over fifteen years.

Pat is an experienced, supportive teacher. He welcomes students of all levels and ages.