Singled Out: Kyle O’Brien “Good Time Old Time”

February 4, 2021 Brian Carroll

It took me a bit to draw some kind of line between what exactly Old Time vs Bluegrass vs Trad music is in the realm of American Roots. But its one of those things you know when you feel the vibe. Kyle O’Brien’s new single straddles the lines between the lot, but with instrumental breaks bordering on the old time edge, sing-songy speed in the verses and a holler along chorus that is infectious, it doesn’t matter what you call it. Its just music that gets you moving and makes you want to listen over and over. Its tunes like “Good Time” that keep me hopeful (but longing) for those late night jams at festivals. Dancing in the field to our favorite bands together and singing out.

Check it out today and keep an eye out for more of Kyle’s original music.

Who: Kyle O’Brien

From: Chicago, IL

Song: “Good Time Old Time”

Latest Record: “Good Time Old Time” (single)

What About It: “Good Time Old Time is a folk and old-time style song that brings to mind the feeling of playing music together in a barn on Saturday night. I hope this song makes people want to dance in their living rooms and I can’t want to play it live for them too someday.” – Kyle O’Brien

More about it: After coming off the road from touring around the world constantly for the last four years, Kyle O’Brien has had time during the pandemic quarantine to focus on his own music – releasing new singles monthly in 2020, the newest is called Good Time Old Time.

Good Time Old Time was recorded in rural West Virginia and produced by Chance McCoy (of Old Crow Medicine Show) who also plays fiddle and sings harmonies the track. Jake Blount, award-winning banjoist, is also featured playing clawhammer style on Good Time Old Time.