Blues in the Box: The Chris O’Leary Band

Schedule

Fri Oct 04 2024 at 07:30 pm

Location

500 NE 9th St, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34470 | Ocala, FL

Devastatingly soulful vocalist, dynamic harmonica master and superlative songwriter Chris O’Leary is among the blues and roots world’s most talented unsung heroes. The award-winning O’Leary—disciple and friend of both The Band’s legendary drummer/vocalist/songwriter Levon Helm and iconic blues harmonica giant James Cotton—has been playing professionally since the 1990s, with five previous solo albums to his credit.
The Marine veteran, ex-Federal police officer, former lead singer of The Barn Burners (featuring Levon Helm on drums) and loving father has walked a hard line from his upstate New York home to stages all over the world. Between his large, athletic frame and his military-style “high and tight” haircut, O’Leary commands attention, singing his indelible original songs with pure, unadulterated soul and playing harmonica with urgent locomotive power. His keenly written songs come directly from his colorful and sometimes harrowing life experiences.

Where is it happening?

500 NE 9th St, Ocala, FL, United States, Florida 34470

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Host or Publisher Reilly Arts Center

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