About The Boyo's
Tom O'Brien
(Founder and Leader of O'Brien's Boru)
Lead Vocals, Guitar and Bass.
Tom has over 30 years experience performing
throughout the Northeast, Florida, Las Vegas,
California, internationally in Ireland, Canada and Aruba.
Favorite saying :"Faerg ya huggett"
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Alan Rice
Lead Guitar, 5-String Bass, Backing Vocals
After playing his first gig at age 14, Al was hooked for life.
An accomplished Guitarist and Bassist Al has played Blues, R&B,
rock and roll, country, and most recently, traditional Irish music,
extensively throughout New England.
"It’s all been part of the amazing journey," says Allan.
Having been with Obriens Boru for over 10 years,
he is actually not the bands newest member anymore.
Al has an alter ego, which we bring out when we play,
his Canadian name is "Permis d'Al Cool", which he picked up
many years ago playing at a "Love In"...
Michael Lindberg
Saxman, Keys, Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
Mike joined Boru about 15 years ago.
He was previosly with 'Side by Side', 'Axcent', 'World Premier',
and more recently w/ 'Exit 11', 'Groove Therapy', now called just
'Groove', also playing duo's and Trio's with his good friend,
Peter Malaquias, in 'Papa Soul'.
His musical career started in the United States Marine Corps
as a musicain stationed at the White House.
He performed in many state functions including, Camp David Peace Accords,
President Reagan's and Carter's Inaugration, and has also performed with
Bobby Hebb, Pearl Baily, Mac Davis and European Star :XANTRA.
With Mike's unique talents, he is a wanted commodity in the small but musically
talented city of Gloucester and surrounding communities.
He plays Key's and Sax for Boru's larger Rock ensemble, and adds hand drums
and penny whistles to the Irish ensemble each year when we gather at our
annual Rhumb Line celebration on St. Patty's Day.
Peter Malaquias
Drummer/Percussionist, Vocals
Peter's been in and around the music scene in the northeast
since there were dinosaurs...
No really, he's been playing drums since he was 4 yrs old
and has been playing in bands since he was about 12 yrs old.
He and Tom have been playing together for the past 25+ yrs.
At 53, Peter wonders sometimes why he didn't take up playing the flute...
"so much easier to carry and set up" says Petey
Petey is a lover of all music, especially Irish and looks forward
to St. Patty's Day at The Rhumbline in Gloucester, MA.,
which has been a tradition now for the past 20 years now...!!
Vinnie Mirisola
Violin, Steel Slide, Guitar,
Mandolin, Backing Vocals
Vinnie is the newest addition to the Boru Family.
Has been with us now for about 5 years...,
his multitude of talents are well worth having him aboard,
as he gives an energy that brings people to their feet.
...from flying around the room with his violin in hand flailing
away to one of our irish reels, or punching out
'The Devil Went Down To Georgia', or 'The South's
Gonna Do It Again', which are just some of his specialties.
He also has been playing The Jimmy Lehoux Band. A country band
that has landed him backing up the likes of Kenny Chesney at Gillette
Stadium in July of 2008. He's been in and around the
New England Music Scene for a number of years...
Vinnie is a fabulous asset to O'Brien's Boru!