Band of Friends - A Celebration of Rory Gallagher Tickets

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Quick Facts About Band of Friends - A Celebration of Rory Gallagher

• Biography: Formed in 2012 by Gerry McAvoy (Rory Gallagher’s longtime bassist) after Gallagher’s era; lineup has included Ted McKenna (drums, until 2019) and Marcel Scherpenzeel (guitar) with later additions such as Brendan O’Neill, Paul Rose, Jim Kirkpatrick, and others. They are described as a celebration of Rory Gallagher’s music rather than a strict tribute band. ([bluesfestival.co.uk](https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/line-up/gerry-mcavoys-band-of-friends/?utm_source=openai))
• Career highlights: Notable European/American touring history; multiple studio and live releases; won European Blues Awards Best Band (2013) and other recognitions for band/musician performances; extensive EU/UK touring before and after personnel changes. ([k-b-n.de](https://www.k-b-n.de/index.php/bands/band-of-friends/28?utm_source=openai))
• Genre and style: Blues-rock rooted in Rory Gallagher’s sound, with original Band of Friends material and Gallagher classics performed with high-energy, guitar-forward arrangements. ([bluesfestival.co.uk](https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/line-up/gerry-mcavoys-band-of-friends/?utm_source=openai))
• Complete discography (most recent first): 2023 Roll With The Punches; 2021 Spotlight On The G Man; 2018 A Celebration Of Rory Gallagher; 2016 Repeat After Me; 2015 Live 'n' Kickin; 2014 Too Much Is Not Enough. (Discography listed by Band of Friends sources; labels vary.) ([k-b-n.de](https://www.k-b-n.de/index.php/bands/band-of-friends/28?utm_source=openai))
• Major awards/achievements: European Blues Awards Best Band (2013); subsequent live-musician and guitarist nods in the EBUs and related circuits; continued recognition in blues circuits across Europe. ([k-b-n.de](https://www.k-b-n.de/index.php/bands/band-of-friends/28?utm_source=openai))
• Social media presence: The band maintains official channels and is listed on booking networks; audiences can connect via their site and social links indicated on partner pages (e.g., Instagram linked from artist pages). ([bandoffriends.co.uk](https://bandoffriends.co.uk/media))