Colin O'Brien

Art in the cafe...

Ruth Comfort


"The Metaphysical Affect"


January 2026



A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition. ARTISAN RUTH COMFORT My given name is Ruth Comfort. Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians. Even dating back to the great German philosopher...
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Saturday, December 17, 2005

After three years fronting the award winning band Salt creek Colin O---Brien has revitalized his solo career. Of late Colin has fallen under the spell of the late John Hartford, and it shows. With his amplified footboard board, guitar, banjo, and fiddle O---Brien dances and sings original tunes, Hartford songs and old time numbers. With these tools in the bag (Coupled with O---Brien---s relaxed stage manner) one can expect an exciting evening of musical entertainment!