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Well known artist on the far south coast of NSW, Chris O' has played the southern NSW scene for the best part of !0 years. On the verge of releasing a sound that everyone can relate to, with catchy songs and a feel good vibe.

Born on the banks of the River Mersey, of Mayo and Manx origins, Chris O was lulled to sleep by blues from the old Delta musicians, the grand songs of Ireland, and foghorn music from the ferry boats. Throughout the 70’s she was inspired by the thriving folk scene in Europe, and roots blues music from the “Deep South” of England! A big influence was the music of Jo Ann Kelly and other musicians that played in The Troubadour Wine Bar in London, as well as the re-discovered Delta musicians like Mississippi Fred McDowell. A terminal nomad, Chris spent a year in Australia in ‘74, surviving as a shearer’s cook, deckhand, and general lay-about. Displaced by Cyclone Tracy, she blew into Cape Town, and played the festivals and clubs around South Africa and carried on traversing the globe and playing music for many years, collecting songs along the way. She now lives in Katoomba, in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Chris sings and plays a whole heap of grassroots music from around the