John O’Leary Band comes to Liverpool Marina

Jun 18 2009 Chester Chronicle

THE John O’Leary Band are the next musical attraction at Liverpool Marina on Thursday, next week.

John O’Leary boasts a tremendous pedigree in British blues music. In the ’60s, he was a founder member, with guitarist Kim Simmonds, of the highly acclaimed Savoy Brown Blues Band.

Other bands enhanced by John’s involvement featured many stalwarts of the British blues scene including pianist Bob Hall, guitarist Tony McPhee, saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith and the multi-talented Victor Brox.

He also recorded an album with the legendary New Orleans pianist and singer Champion Jack Dupree.

In recent years he has fronted his own band, supplementing his excellent harp playing and vocals with an array of superb musicians.

The band currently includes the exceptional young guitarist Jules Fothergill, who will be making his final appearance with the band at the Marina gig.

Liverpool Marina is at Coburg Wharf, Sefton Street, Liverpool. Tickets are £11 each in advance and £12 on the door and are obtainable on 0151 428 2855.