W. African

Big Blue World has a vibrant sound that moves seamlessly across musical borders, embracing the spectrum of world beat textures mixed with solid alternative songwriting…and a healthy dose of reggae, W. African, funk and psychedelic rock.
Big Blue World is: Conor O'Brien (guitars, lead vocals), Chris Chitouras (guitars, vocals), Keith Kirkpatrick (bass, vocals) and Frank Laurino (drums, percussion).

This roots based band from Boston, MA combines 3-part harmonies layered over rock and world beat grooves and has developed a unique sound that moves smoothly from original reggae and rock to West African and Cuban music. The band is made up of Conor O'Brien on guitar, electric mandolin and lead vocals, Chris Chitouras on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, and Keith Kirkpatrick on electric, and upright bass and vocals. Some influences include Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, Buena Vista Social Club, Al Dimeola, Baaba Maal, Grateful Dead and Zani Diabate.

Original world, rock, reggae, West African and Cuban music with 3 part harmonies. The band is made up of Conor O'Brien on guitar, electric mandolin and lead vocals, Chris Chitouras on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, and Keith Kirkpatrick on electric, and upright bass and vocals. Some influences include Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, Buena Vista Social Club, Al Dimeola, Baaba Maal, Grateful Dead and Zani Diabate. For more info and band mp3's, go to http://somervilleartscouncil.org/node/454.