The Chris O’Leary Band
1. Artist Header
Artist name: The Chris O’Leary Band
Country / region: United States
Active years: 2000s–present
Primary role(s): Blues band (harmonica-led ensemble)
2. Overview
The Chris O’Leary Band is an American blues band led by harmonica player and singer Chris O’Leary. The group has released multiple albums under its own name and has maintained an active recording and touring presence within the contemporary blues circuit. The band performs as a guitar-, harmonica-, and rhythm-section-based ensemble.
3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)
Primary genres:
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Blues
Associated styles:
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Electric blues
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Contemporary blues
Instrumentation:
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Harmonica
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Vocals
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Electric guitar
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Bass
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Drums
Notes:
The band’s recordings are rooted in electric blues traditions, featuring harmonica-led arrangements supported by standard blues rhythm-section instrumentation. Song structures and ensemble formats align with modern electric blues performance practices.
4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)
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Formed in the United States in the 2000s
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Began recording and performing as a bandleader-driven project
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Released multiple studio and live albums under the band name
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Performed at blues clubs and festivals in the United States and internationally
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Continued recording and touring activity into the 2020s
5. Discography (AllMusic)
Albums
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Mr. Used to Be — 2010
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Live at the Turning Point — 2011
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Waiting for the Phone to Ring — 2013
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Gonna Die Tryin’ — 2015
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Dangerous Ground — 2018
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Hard Line — 2020
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Blues Get Off My Shoulder — 2022
