# Event Details - **Event Name**: LTD Presents Spotlight Series at The Spar: CHRIS O'LEARY BAND - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: LTD Presents Spotlight Series at The Spar: CHRIS O'LEARY BAND LTD Presents is proud to bring back the rockin' CHRIS O'LEARY BAND to The Spar Tavern for another fantastic Spotlight Series at The Spar! Chris O'Leary is currently on tour celebrating his new Alligator Records album, Blue Collar. Blue Collar, Chris O’Leary’s high-energy, self-produced second Alligator release, delivers 11 instantly memorable original songs, ranging from wildly comical to deadly serious. The album features soul-testifying vocals and powerful harmonica. The music is fueled by his dynamic roadhouse band, exuding swaggering confidence. This latest album is dedicated to the memory of the Big Dog Kyle Prentice, Eileen Dombeck and my loving mother, Nancy O’Leary. Chris O’Leary plays Hohner harmonicas exclusively. YouTube: https://youtu.be/7EJusdZUGyA?si=IA1YG11FT2j6GIAX About CHRIS O'LEARY BAND: Chris’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, Dan Akroyd, Albert Lee, Dave Edmunds, Dave Maxwell and the great James Cotton to name just a few. Chris has also recorded with Bill Perry and Hubert Sumlin, among others. His latest album "The Hard Line," was released this year on Alligator Records to great reviews. The Chris O'Leary Band 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. The LTD Presents Spotlight Series at The Spar is sponsored in part by Kat McNeill & Lance Bowman *** LTD Presents - "Bringing World-Class LIVE Music to the Pacific Northwest" www.LTDPresentsLIVE.com Join our free monthly email newsletter for more information and upcoming shows. *** The Spar Tavern is Old Tacoma's spot for the best burgers and fish n' chips in town! Always community-minded, The Spar has been a popular destination to hear great live music coupled with delicious food, beverage and a view of Commencement Bay that can't be beat! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/ltd-presents-spotlight-series-at-the-spar-chris-oleary-band/200030516546317 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Tacoma - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Spar Tavern - **lat**: 47.275025588504 - **long**: -122.46508989 - **full address**: The Spar Tavern, 3009 N McCarver St, Tacoma, WA 98403-3337, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LTD Presents Spotlight Series at The Spar: CHRIS O'LEARY BAND - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a21fcec0cf55fb6adfc3698490c187dbab84dc89ef6ec5b37ee2ae8b74e8761c-rimg-w452-h452-dc080818-gmir?v=1786040597 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LTD Presents Spotlight Series at The Spar: CHRIS O'LEARY BAND being held? - **A:** LTD Presents Spotlight Series at The Spar: CHRIS O'LEARY BAND takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Spar Tavern, 3009 N McCarver St, Tacoma, WA 98403-3337, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing LTD Presents Spotlight Series at The Spar: CHRIS O'LEARY BAND? - **A:** LTD Presents Spotlight Series at The Spar: CHRIS O'LEARY BAND is organized by LTD Presents LIVE. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LTD Presents Spotlight Series at The Spar: CHRIS O'LEARY BAND is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tacoma, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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