Live Music: Chris O’Leary Band

We’ve been fortunate that Chris and his tight, four piece band of all stars have a warm spot in their heart for Trempealeau.
Alligator Recoding Artist Chris O’Leary’s musical background includes duties as lead singer and front man for rock and roll hall of famer and Grammy award winner Levon Helm’s band, The Barnburners. During the 6 years that Chris and Levon played together they toured across the US and Canada lighting up stages everywhere they went. Chris has appeared on stage with: Legendary Rolling Stones sideman Bobby Keys, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vivino, Jeff Healy, Steely Dan, Albert Lee, Jamey Johnson, Warren Haynes, Michael Mcdonald and the great James Cotton to name just a few. Chris has also recorded with Bill Perry, Hubert Sumlin, and Richie Havens among others.
The Chris O’Leary Band’s debut CD “Mr. Used to Be” won the 2011 Best New Artist Debut CD Blues Blast Award and was nominated for best new artist debut at the 2011 American Blues Music Awards. Their Live At Blues Now and Seven Minutes Late releases also garnered them Blues Blast Award nominations.
The latest critically acclaimed Alligator release The Hard Line debuted at #1 on the Billboard blues charts and reached #1 on virtually every radio chart in the US and abroad.
Tickets are $10 advance and $15 day of show. Tickets may be purchased from the bartender or host during open hours. All proceeds go to the artists. Thank you for your support of live music. Seats are limited. The performance space opens at 5.
Restaurant is open from 12-7 and is sooo good. Food will not be served in the dining room during the show, but in the porch, bar and outside (weather permitting). Rooms are available from $60-$130 per night. Call 608 534 6898 for reservations. You never know where the blues will take you. Be safe. Call 608 534 6898 to reserve a table and/or a room.