By Marty Gunther Red Hot ’n Blues Reviews for August 2026 Chris O’Leary – Blue Collar Alligator Records 5032 www.thechrisolearyband.net As the title of this one suggests, vocalist/harp player Chris O’Leary is a hard-working bluesman who’s built a huge international following after spending seven years as the frontman in Leon Helms’ band. He’s also an artist who packs raw emotion and real-life themes into every tune he writes. He debuted on Alligator with the exceptional The