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Union Ironworkers changing the Long Beach Skyline in Grand Style

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Re: The Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project

Local’s 433 & 378 Ironworker’s changing the Long Beach Skyline in Grand Style

Usually the updates found here-in at obriensedgemusic.com are about music related subject matter. Stories of whats behind particular songs written by Shane O’Brien or any combination of various O’Briens Edge members or Gigs and news reviews of events we participated into. Many times
new audio recordings uploaded to the net or cool videos have been released, all in regards to Shane O’Brien and his musical family of friends.

This post and the post prior to this one have been focused on the Ironworker part of this artist’s life. A glimpse into an average day of his Ironworker world and the business of conducting a salt of the earth skilled trade. As diversified tradesmen who manipulate steel to fabricate components and erect iron structures, in concert with his Union Brothers and Sisters, in real stand up tangible ways.

Pier 17 Bridge Segment and M S and B S Traveler Platforms

Here’s a little O’Briens Edge Music in accompaniment with the following progress photos to view as well.

Segment No 1 View from the road deck of the old GD Bridge
Notice the Traveler Platform erected on the right {Back Span}, also notice the traveler platform being erected on the left {Main Span} using a Strand Jacking system
A View from across the Channel looking west to east
Traveler Platforms with retractable Gangways to travel past any Pier or bent in it’s path

 

Douglas Klug has performed with my band for decades actually. Thank you for the nod Doug, you make for a good interview.

Notice the first two Cable Stayed Pipe Sections, will soon suspend the Pier Table and hold our Bridge completely
Notice the first two Cable Stayed Pipe Sections Installed of 180 total

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Shane O’Brien Live New Years Eve at Harold’s Place

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Here’s a Sample of what this night was for all who participated on both sides of the microphone at Harold’s Place

Shane O'Brien and O'Briens Edge 12 31 2013
Shane O’Brien and O’Briens Edge 12 31 2013

To start off the night with a song that has been with Shane since the early days, we’re talking 1977 was a great way to kick off this new years eve gala. The dance floor was packed from the get go with
“Love That Woman” [c]2000 Shane O’Brien
[p]2014 Jungle Music Productions

To follow up Shane called upon a song he wrote in 2004. A Bluesy Rockin’ Ballad about a declaration of friendship between two people. The band performed this live 12 31 2013 for it’s 1st time to the public. This was kept on the shelf for many years mostly because of how important a feeling it’s subject is and the effects on the author…
“Just Friends” [c]2005 Shane O’Brien
[p]2014 Jungle Music Productions

New Years Eve will be Rocking with Shane O’Brien and O’Briens Edge at Harold’s Place in San Pedro, CA.

Shane O'Brien and O'Briens Edge Members are
Poster for New Years Eve O’Briens Edge Members are

This is the eighth time this band has welcomed the new year at Harold’s Place with every year past being a blast for all who attended these shows brought to you from “The Genuine One”. As the following poster highlights, Shane’s brings his game face to this gig… So 2014 Bring it on, lets all together bring it on strong.
Here’s another captured video from our New Years Eve celebration
Titled: 3 Black Dogs [c]2000 Shane O’Brien [p]2014 Jungle Music Productions

Shane O’Brien Live New Years Eve at Harold’s Place, 1908 Pacific ave, San Pedro, CA 90731

Shane O'Brien Live 12 31 2013
Shane O’Brien Live New Years Eve at Harold’s Place