The Chris O’Leary Band – 7/23

“Chris O’Leary generates authority…with a huge voice [and] a force-of-nature harmonica sound.” – Greil Marcus, Real Life Rock

“Gritty blues and soulful ballads [performed with] absolute authority…Chris O’Leary rocks relentlessly with assurance and a clear sense of passion and purpose. He is a potent tour-de-force.” – Living Blues

“The Chris O’Leary Band offer a virtual encyclopedia of entertaining roadhouse blues styles, from boogie-woogie to Southside Chicago to Louisiana stompers.” – Philadelphia Daily News

“O’Leary is a forceful harp player, a powerful singer, and a natural frontman.” – Blues Music Magazine

Devastatingly soulful vocalist, dynamic harmonica master, and superlative songwriter Chris O’Leary has been playing professionally since the 1990s. An award-winning musician, O’Leary is a disciple and friend of Levon Helm and James Cotton. He’s a Marine veteran, ex-Federal police officer, former lead singer of The Barn Burners (featuring Levon Helm on drums), and a father. No Depression says, “O’Leary’s voice contains startling emotion…reaching an intensity and emotional rawness [that’s] primal. The performances practically vibrate with an authenticity that stays with you.”

Between his large, athletic frame and his military-style “high and tight” haircut, O’Leary commands attention, singing original songs with raw soul and playing harmonica with urgent locomotive power. His songs draw on colorful and sometimes harrowing life experiences. On his Alligator Records debut, The Hard Line, he calls it “the best work I’ve ever done. It’s the most focused, most to-the-point album I’ve ever made.”

Alligator Records founder Bruce Iglauer says: "What first struck me about Chris was his terrific songwriting, which ranged from hilarious tales to soul-deep personal stories. I love the passion he puts into every song. As a musician, he’s a world-class harmonica player (and a fine guitar and bass player) but his goal is not to show off his chops. He plays emotional solos that tell the story of the lyrics and heighten the impact of the song." The Hard Line features 12 originals, including personal songs like "I Cry At Night," and upbeat numbers such as "Love’s For Sale" and "Need For Speed."

Event details
- Date: July 23
- Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Doors: 5:30 pm Showtime: 7:00 pm
- Event category: Live Music
- Tags: Blues, Blues Harp, Chris O'Leary

Ticket & seating info
- The 443 is an intimate listening room with table service that seats 75 people.
- Floor plan notes: green squares/circles are bar-height tables; orange squares are regular-height tables.
- Most seats are sold as "Tables for Two" — each ticket admits TWO people.
- A limited number of single seats are available; single attendees may be sharing a table with other single attendees.
- Multiple tickets purchased under the same name will automatically be seated together (up to 6 people).
- Requesting a specific table is a perk reserved for VIP Patron members.
- If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements (walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, low table requirement, or you want to be seated with another party), please EMAIL US after you place your order and we’ll try to accommodate.
- All tickets are WILL CALL — no need to print anything, just give your name at the door.

Venue
- The 443 Social Club & Lounge
- 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203

Links
- Website: https://thechrisolearyband.net/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChrisOLearyBand/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisolearyband/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oVf052fkSqMzUZ32Cp4Be?si=16RFx69AQZObXkKU-BpaWw
- Tickets (Eventbrite): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chris-oleary-at-the-443-social-club-tickets-1989211116999?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Video: https://youtu.be/ftApYaiBTB8?si=p-vgIn2TlREN4Cao