Welcome to Musical Chairs!-a project where I release a daily music video featuring myself performing with a rotating lineup of fellow musicians and loved ones.

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Today’s post (#28 of 31) covers “Square One'' by the late and great Tom Petty.  It was released in 2006 as the opening track on his solo album, Highway Companion. The song explores the themes of starting anew, admitting past mistakes and finding redemption. 

I am joined by my little brother, Kelly O’Brien. Kelly and I grew up singing together. Back in the late 70s, we, along with Randy Spring, formed The O’Brien Spring Band. We played in bars and clubs around Chicagoland for 5 years. Kelly loves this song and chose it to be one that we could do together. I love making music with ALL my brothers. 

Location Note: Burntside Lodge, ​​https://www.burntside.com/  the oldest remaining guest lodge in the Ely, Minnesota area. Nestled among the pines on the southern shore of Burntside Lake, Burntside is a summer resort which has been welcoming guests since 1913 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Early information shares stories of guests enjoying hospitable lodging in accommodations at what would become Burntside Lodge as early as 1911...over 100 years ago. Ray and Nancy LaMontagne purchased Burntside Lodge in 1941 and today it is still operated by Ray and Nancy’s son Lou, his wife Lonnie and their adult children, Nicole and Jacques. 81 years later, the LaMontagne family continues to welcome guests to this northwoods retreat. 

Happy holidays!  Please enjoy and share!

For links to all currently released videos, please visit my website http://www.dennisobrienmusic.com/calendar?view=calendar&month=12-2023