With Gerry McAvoy's Band Of Friends and Big River.

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 Brendan Oneill drums (Rory Gallagher 1981-1991 Paul Rose, guitar The guitar players, guitar player. Paul was chosen from 1000 guitarists by Rory in a Fender-sponsored competition Jim Kirkpatrick grew up listening to Rory’s music. He also plays with his Band FM.

Reviews “Really has the atmosphere of a Rory concert” – Lust for life “ 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” – Blues focus “ 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” – Rock blog blues “ 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 on stage” – The blues alone