Music is on the Back Burner for a little while, so we Ironworker’s can complete building a new bridge
Shane O’Brien isn’t only all about the music he writes and records, mind you it’s all the music selections for the O’Briens Edge shows. Shane is also a versatile Ironworker from Ironworker’s Local 433 in Los Angeles. The jobs seem to be just as important as the music these days. Up front and center today in Shane’s Ironworker world, is assisting his local 433 members into building the new Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project. That bridge replaces an ancient existing bridge, which spans the distance over from Terminal Island to Long Beach, California.
Today the first sections of iron that supports the road deck on either direction from the east tower was erected without a hitch. It took a few good hands to get this project to this momentous position and we are all very proud to be part of creating this cool landmark. I’m sure a point of topic for future Shane O’Brien and O’Briens Edge music. Attached are some shared snippets of time via photos from the past week. Set to music from the past decade, created by Shane…
Shane O’Brien JIW-Forman and Mich Ponce Business Agent, Local 433 at The Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project.
Update regarding Shane O’Brien and his Musical Life
I accepted the responsibilities that come with the position I agreed to take on with the gang erecting the new Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project Dec 2nd 2016. In doing so I felt it was a must to put my musical life on the back burner, so that’s what I did. I’m glad I did too, because this a good group of men, regarding Local 433 Ironworkers. And the structure is an outstanding project no doubt.
So, can you imagine the constant surprises I get, everytime I get notifications from industry types or emails from Digital retailers containing royalties deposited into a bank for me, or messages from our much appreciated listening audience with words of encouragement or song play requests, and many other positive actions coming my way.
This link should take you to a fine example of some of these elements, which I had received today.
Thank You All
I have about another nine to ten months of project dedication ahead of me, before I plan gigs and produce more music.
Be Safe Everyone
Shane O’Brien
Here are a couple photos taken during this current week from the site of the New Gerald Desmond Bridge, Long Beach, CA
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The Girders both North and South Sides
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A Look from the San Pedro side looking towards the Long Beach Side of the Bridge
