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January Blues Festival presents

BAND OF FRIENDS

A Celebration of Rory Gallagher

feat. GERRY McAVOY + special guests

Irish Blues-Rock guitarist, songwriter Rory Gallagher started out in R&B power trio Taste in 1966. Taste supported Cream and Blind Faith and split in 1970 after their appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival. Rory starting touring under his own name alongside bassist Gerry McAvoy.

Sadly we lost Rory on 14th June 1995, to his devoted fans and followers this was the ultimate tragedy. The Band of Friends is not a tribute to Rory, more a celebration of his life and music featuring his long-term bassist Gerry McAvoy and special guests.

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The most celebrated live music venue in Europe and one of the most famous in the world. Our longevity is due to an open minded music policy which has seen many different musical styles performed at this venue over It's long history.

Live music began at 100 Oxford Street on 24th October 1942. It was first played at Mack's restaurant (as it was then known) when British jazz drummer Victor Feldman's father hired the venue on a regular Sunday night to showcase the talents of his jazz loving sons and their band. The band consisted of Victor and his two brothers Robert on clarinet and Monty on accordion. They were joined by legendary British saxophonist Jimmy Skidmore for the opening night.

100 Oxford Street,

City of London,

Greater London,

England,

W1D 1LL.