Gerry McAvoy formed Band of friends in 2012. Gerry played with Rory Gallagher for 20 years. He has played on every record with Rory from 1971 to 1991. He also wrote his Biography “Riding Shotgun” which was published in 2005.
The band now consists of Rory's core rhythm section including:
Gerry McAvoy (Rory's entire career)
Brendan Oneill (Drums) (Played with Rory from 1981-1991)
and on guitars for 2025 / 26 are Brian Tambling from Cork, Ireland and Andy Taylor from Orkney Island
“ Really has the atmosphere of a Rory concert” – Lust forlife
“ This is not a tribute band but a group of its own.The group works wonders” –Rock & Folk
“ Sparks fly from the first note.The Band of friends is pure cracker” – Bluesfocus
“ The pleasure flies in your face” – Voor
“ A sturdy pot of blues rock-they impressed, and not only me” – Bluesbreaker
“ Emotional highlights – a fantastic interpretation” – Rockblogblues
“ In the music industry its hard to find something this well done.Priceless” –Miuskk.com
“ Like no other power unit,they celebrate the amiable guitar hero’s passion onstage” – The blues alone
Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends return to Ireland next March for a serious of headline shows in Cork, Belfast, Dublin and Limerick in celebration of what would have been Rory Gallagher's 78th Birthday.
"Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends - A Celebration of the Memories and Music of Rory Gallagher and Very Special Guests: The Davy K Project announce 4 headline shows across Ireland this September.
