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Band of Friends – A Musical Celebration of Rory Gallagher, featuring Davy Knowles, Gerry McAvoy and Brendan O’Neill
Sat December 7, 2019 9:00 pm (Doors: 8:00 pm )
The Southgate House Revival - Sanctuary
Ages 18 and Up
$22 ADV / $25 DOS
Band Of Friends

Band of Friends featuring Gerry McAvoy, Davy Knowles, Ted McKenna. Have completed 2 very successful USA tours in 2018. Sadly after losing Ted McKenna in January 2019.The band have been joined by Brendan O’Neill on drums (Rory Gallagher 1981-1991). They toured the US in March of this year, and will return for another US tour November/ December 19.

For Rory’s 25th Anniversary Davy will be joining Band of Friends for selected European dates.

“My favourite modern bluesman.”
-Joe Satriani

“Davy Knowles has immersed himself in the styles of many great players, emerging with his own brand, and playing with a smile on his face.”
-Bernie Marsden

“ Davy Knowles plays the blues with the sincerity of someone twice
his age.”
-Daniel Eriksson

Gerry McAvoy played with Rory Gallagher for 20 years from 1971–1991. Because of this he has a great insight into the man and his music. Gerry played on every album Rory made, and wrote a book about his experiences on the road, including his time with Rory. The book is titled “ Riding Shotgun.” Brendan ONeill played with Rory from 1981–1991, on "Jinx," "Defender" and "Fresh Evidence."