ALLIGATOR RECORDS RELEASES NEW CHRIS O'LEARY RECORD "THE HARD LINE" TO GLOBAL RADIO VIA AIRPLAY DIRECT

 

Alligator Records is pleased to announce the release of the new Chris O'Leary record "The Hard Line".

Devastatingly soulful vocalist, dynamic harmonica master and superlative songwriter Chris O'Leary is among the blues and roots world's most talented unsung heroes. The award-winning O'Leary—disciple and friend of both The Band's legendary drummer/vocalist/songwriter Levon Helm and iconic blues harmonica giant James Cotton—-has been playing professionally since the 1990s, with five previous solo albums to his credit.

The Marine veteran, ex-Federal police officer, former lead singer of The Barn Burners (featuring Levon Helm on drums) and loving father has walked a hard line from his upstate New York home to stages all over the world. No Depression magazine 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."

CHRIS O'LEARY
Blues - Blues 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, raging tourde-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

“AirPlay Direct has become an absolutely essential part of Alligator Records’ worldwide promotional efforts. Conceived and designed by Robert Weingartz, AirPlay Direct allows us to deliver music by our artists to radio stations large and small around the globe.

The vital support that AirPlay Direct has given to independent labels and artists and to niche genres sets it apart from all other digital delivery services. In addition to helping get our new releases to radio, AirPlay Direct has helped bring attention to our catalog by featuring our classic albums in their digital newsletters to radio.

As a result of their outstanding service, we’re able to make a much greater worldwide radio impact than ever before. They’re the best!”  ~ Bruce Iglauer, President & Founder - Alligator Records

Contact: Lynda Weingartz - lynda@AirPlayDirect.com

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