Chris O'Leary

Chris O’Leary at Biscuits and Blues features a soulful blues vocalist, harmonica master, and songwriter rooted in Chicago and roots blues traditions, bringing gritty, hard‑driving modern blues to one of San Francisco’s most intimate rooms. A Marine combat veteran and former federal police officer, he began his music career fronting Levon Helm’s Barn Burners before building an acclaimed solo career that includes his award‑winning debut Mr. Used to Be and Alligator Records release The Hard Line, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Inspired and mentored by James Cotton, Chris is known for his gritty vocals, driving harmonica, and electrifying performances shaped by a life fully lived, delivering powerful, emotionally charged sets that honor the blues tradition while speaking directly to today’s audiences. Tickets: $25-50