We’ve Closed for a Wee While…
We’re sorry to say that, as of Monday 16th November, 2020, Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s has closed until such time as restrictions are relaxed and we return to Tier 2.
This decision has not been taken lightly. We want to explain it to you.
When we reopened in July, we introduced a number of measures to help protect our colleagues and our guests. We removed tables from the restaurant so as to comply with social distancing requirements. Yet with fewer tables we knew that we would have to stay open for longer each day, have to welcome more of you to the restaurant and sell more.
Under Tier 3 restrictions, there are two reasons why that is now impossible.
Firstly, by closing at 6pm, over half of our business disappears instantly. There are guests who are unable to dine out during the day; they may be caring for others, travelling or working. Already, three quarters of our reservations for November and December have cancelled. They were unable to move to an alternative date or an earlier time.
Second, the ban on selling alcohol is a huge obstacle. We’re not suggesting people have to drink but most of our guests enjoy a glass of wine when they dine. The hospitality industry as a whole relies upon the sale of alcohol to generate revenue to help pay colleagues and suppliers. There is an entire ecosystem that relies upon that revenue alone.
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There are restaurants across the country in the same boat as Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s. We can take a hit on early closing. We can take a hit on alcohol sales. We cannot take a hit on both at the same time.
That’s why we’ve decided to close our doors for a wee while. We want all of you to return and enjoy our dishes at a time of your choosing. 7spins casino instant play. We want all of you to return and enjoy our dishes in the manner of your choosing. This is the best way for us to guarantee that you’ll be able to do so.
We know that this will inconvenience a great many of you with reservations throughout November and December. We’re sorry but we’re trying to do the right thing by everybody concerned. It is not easy.
We want to reassure you that we will reopen. As soon as restrictions are relaxed and we return to Tier 2, the doors will be unlocked and we’ll welcome you with (socially distanced) open arms.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for inspiration for Christmas presents, our gift vouchers will be available to sell online from next week. And if you buy enough of them, Santa (or Jack) will have a treat for you too…! For every £50 of gift vouchers you buy, we’ll give you a £10 voucher to spend on yourself – absolutely free.
If you need to get in touch with us whilst we’re closed, you can phone us on 01383 324720; you can send an email to [email protected]; and you can follow us (or whatever it is you do) on Facebook.
With apologies to all, stay safe, and our warmest wishes at this time,
Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s
A Festive Thank You
It’s time to say thank you to all of you. Thank you for standing alongside us as the last dishes were served and he final drinks were poured. Thank you for supporting us as lights were turned off and the doors were closed. Thank you for giving us the hope that one day, when the doors were opened once more, that you’d be there waiting for us. Thank you for trusting us and eating out to help out.
Gift & Take
By way of thanks, we want to give you something in return. We’ve thought long and hard about this, so here goes…
For every £50 of gift vouchers that you buy, we’ll give you a Festive £10 voucher in return. Completely free.
You can use it however you want you wish. If you’ve spent £50 on vouchers for your grandparents, you can top it up and give them an extra £10 to spend. Completely free.
Alternatively, you can keep it for yourself spend it however and whenever you want. Completely free.
And it multiplies. If you spend £100 on gift vouchers, you get £20 in vouchers completely free.
It’s our way of saying thank you. You’ve been kind to us. You’ve invested in us. You’ve trusted us. Now it’s time for us to give something back.
For every £50 of gift vouchers that you buy, we’ll give you a Festive £10 voucher in return. Completely free.
You can use it however you want you wish. If you’ve spent £50 on vouchers for your grandparents, you can top it up and give them an extra £10 to spend. Completely free.
Alternatively, you can keep it for yourself spend it however and whenever you want. Completely free.
And it multiplies. If you spend £100 on gift vouchers, you get £20 in vouchers completely free.
It’s our way of saying thank you. You’ve been kind to us. You’ve invested in us. You’ve trusted us. Now it’s time for us to give something back.
The Legal Bit
Obviously there are some terms and conditions. You have to spend the qualifying amount in one transaction; you can’t spend £25 this week and £25 next week and then expect a voucher. It’s all or nothing, we’re afraid.
The other thing is that you can’t spend the £10 vouchers until 3rd January. After that, you’ve have until the end of June, but we hope we’ll see you before then.
The other thing is that you can’t spend the £10 vouchers until 3rd January. After that, you’ve have until the end of June, but we hope we’ll see you before then.
Birth name | O'Bryan Burnette II |
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Born | December 5, 1961 (age 58)[1] |
Origin | Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, United States |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, producer |
Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, clavinet, drums, percussion, synthesizer bass |
Years active | 1982-1987; 2007-present |
Labels | Capitol Records, A&M Records |
Website | obyranmusicnow.com |
O'Bryan McCoy Burnette II, known by his stage name O’Bryan (born December 5, 1961), is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist.[1]
Early life[edit]
Born in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, O'Bryan McCoy Burnette II was playing the piano at 6 years old and then began singing in the church and at local talent shows. In 1974, he and his family moved to Santa Ana, California. O’Bryan was singing in the Second Baptist Church young adult choir when his friend Melanee Kersey approached him about considering a career in music. Melanee Kersey introduced the young singer to her husband, producer Ron Kersey.[2]
A former keyboardist for The Trammps and a veteran of the ’70s Philadelphia music scene, Kersey invited O’Bryan to join a group he was putting together. That group quickly folded, so Kersey later introduced O’Bryan to 'Soul Train' television show creator and host Don Cornelius, with whom Kersey formed Friendship Producers Company.[1] Cornelius took the young artist to Capitol Records, where O’Bryan released four albums that charted on the Billboard R&B charts.
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Career[edit]
1982-86[edit]
The first album, Doin' Alright was released in April 1982 and peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. The lead single, “The Gigolo,” was a slice of funk with new wave and rock elements that emphasized O’Bryan's falsetto. Released in January, “The Gigolo” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard R&B Singles charts.[2]
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The follow-up single was an updated cover of The Four Tops’ “Still Water (Love),” peaking at No. 23. Among the other standouts on O’Bryan's debut include the mid-tempo title track; the elegant ballad “Love Has Found Its Way;” and the sentimental “Can’t Live Without Your Love.”
O’Bryan released his sophomore effort You and I in March 1983. The album was named after his cover of the Stevie Wonder ballad. Given a more contemporary twist, the title track was the second single (peaking at No. 19) and since has become one of O’Bryan's signature songs.[1]
The lead single, 'I’m Freaky,' was an upbeat, synth-funk song that peaked at No. 15. Album tracks also receiving notice and airplay were the romantic “Together Always”; the fluid instrumental “Soft Touch”; and the energetic “Soul Train’s A Comin’”, which became the theme song for Cornelius’ show from 1983 to 1987. The album peaked at No. 13.
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In May 1984, O’Bryan released Be My Lover which became his highest charting collection of songs (peaking at No. 3). The first single — the insistent, chugging “Lovelite” — marched to the top of the Billboard R&B Singles chart.[3] The success of “Lovelite” prompted Capitol to release “Breakin’ Together” as the next single. But it was O’Bryan's penchant for ballads — the quiet storm staple “Lady I Love You;” the lovelorn “You’re Always On My Mind;” and “Go On And Cry,” which was the third single — that shone as the album's highlights. The title track also became known as one of O'Bryan's better uptempo songs.
In 1986, O’Bryan released his fourth studio album, Surrender.[1] O’Bryan collaborated with writers Jerry Knight and Aaron Zigman to create the synth drenched “Tenderoni” and “Driving Force.” But arguably the strongest cuts on the album were three ballads — “You Have Got To Come To Me”, “Maria” and “Is This For Real” — that displayed O’Bryan's musical genius. Surrender would be O'Bryan's final album with Capitol Records.
After his exit from Capitol Records, O’Bryan signed to A&M Records. Unfortunately, due to a change in management and creative philosophy, O’Bryan requested a release from A&M. He then signed with Atlantic Records distributed label Third Stone Records which was founded by actor Michael Douglas and record producer Richard Rudolph. Prior to the release of O’Bryan's first release with Third Stone Records, Atlantic Records folded the label. Thus, at the height of his recording career, O’Bryan quietly exited the recording industry.
2007- present[edit]
In 2007, O’Bryan made his triumphant return releasing his first album in two decades ironically entitled “F1RST”. The set derived its name from what O’Bryan called at the time “the first step of a new musical journey.” “F1RST” included the ballads highlighted by the songs “Just Like Doin’ It,” “Can I Kiss Your Lips”, “Man Overboard”, “Gotta Let You Go” and “Gratitude.'[4]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
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Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Record label | |||||||||||
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US [5] | US R&B [5] | |||||||||||||
1982 | Doin' Alright | 80 | 10 | Capitol | ||||||||||
1983 | You and I | 87 | 13 | |||||||||||
1984 | Be My Lover | 64 | 3 | |||||||||||
1986 | Surrender | -- | 66 | |||||||||||
2007 | F1rst | -- | -- | Headstorm | ||||||||||
2017 | For The Love of You | -- | -- | Headstorm | ||||||||||
'—' denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Compilation albums[edit]
- The Best of O'Bryan (1996, The Right Stuff)
Singles[edit]
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | ||||||||||||
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US [5] | US R&B [5] | US Dan [5] | ||||||||||||
1982 | 'The Gigolo' | 57 | 5 | 62 | ||||||||||
'Still Water (Love)' | -- | 23 | -- | |||||||||||
1983 | 'I'm Freaky' | -- | 15 | -- | ||||||||||
'You and I' | -- | 19 | -- | |||||||||||
'Soul Train's a 'Comin' (Party Down)' | -- | -- | -- | |||||||||||
1984 | 'Lovelite' | 101 | 1 | 37 | ||||||||||
'Breakin' Together' | -- | 32 | -- | |||||||||||
'Go On and Cry' | -- | 62 | -- | |||||||||||
1986 | 'Tenderoni' | -- | 35 | -- | ||||||||||
1987 | 'Driving Force' | -- | 69 | -- | ||||||||||
'You Have Got to Come to Me' | -- | -- | -- | |||||||||||
'—' denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
References[edit]
- ^ abcde'O'Bryan Soulwalking Page'. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ abUnterberger, Richie. 'Artist Biography'. Allmusic. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
- ^Ivory, Steve (21 July 1984). 'Cornelious leads O'Bryan to top'. Billboard. Vol. 96 no. 29. p. 58. ISSN0006-2510. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ^'O'Bryan | Biography & History at Allmusic'. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ abcde'US Charts > O'Bryan'. Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
External links[edit]
- O'Bryan at AllMusic
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