GERRY McAVOY'S BAND OF FRIENDS
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Band of Friends is not just a tribute—it’s a celebration of Rory Gallagher's life and music, featuring the musician who played by his side for years.
Gerry McAvoy was Rory Gallagher's longtime bassist and musical companion, playing alongside the legend for an 20 incredible years, from the early 70s through to 1991.
Gerry put Band of Friends together in 2012, playing a mixture of their own material with Rory Gallagher songs.
Stalwarts of the annual Ballyshannon Rory Gallagher festival, BOF continue to play across Europe and the world every year, led by Gerry McAvoy.
Joining the current line-up are:
Guitarist Brian Tambling - growing up in Cork, Brian fell in love with the blues at an early age discovering all the classic guitarists of the 60’s and 70’s - Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Rory Gallagher.
Guitarist Andy Taylor - from Orkney Island. Finding Muddy Waters early in his career, he then discovered all the greats of the 60’s and 70’s.
Drummer Brendan O'Neill has been the big beat man since 2019. Brendan played with Rory from 1981-1991 and is credited on several studio and live albums and recordings.
Tickets for this very special gig are on sale now, online with TICKETMASTER (fees may apply) or in-person at the venue The Belfast Empire, 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast (no fees).
Gerry McAvoy was Rory Gallagher's longtime bassist and musical companion, playing alongside the legend for an 20 incredible years, from the early 70s through to 1991.
Gerry put Band of Friends together in 2012, playing a mixture of their own material with Rory Gallagher songs.
Stalwarts of the annual Ballyshannon Rory Gallagher festival, BOF continue to play across Europe and the world every year, led by Gerry McAvoy.
Joining the current line-up are:
Guitarist Brian Tambling - growing up in Cork, Brian fell in love with the blues at an early age discovering all the classic guitarists of the 60’s and 70’s - Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Rory Gallagher.
Guitarist Andy Taylor - from Orkney Island. Finding Muddy Waters early in his career, he then discovered all the greats of the 60’s and 70’s.
Drummer Brendan O'Neill has been the big beat man since 2019. Brendan played with Rory from 1981-1991 and is credited on several studio and live albums and recordings.
Tickets for this very special gig are on sale now, online with TICKETMASTER (fees may apply) or in-person at the venue The Belfast Empire, 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast (no fees).
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Where is it happening?
42 Botanic Avenue, BT7 1JQ Belfast, United Kingdom, The Carriages, 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1, United Kingdom
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