Doors open at 7pm 21+ (Tix available at BooBoo Records, Ticketfly.com or when doors open night of the show)
The Siren is a small, intimate club style venue. Seating and tables are first come first serve when doors open at 7pm. The venue will be closed from 6-7pm to the public to prepare for the show.
Make NO mistake, This is NO tribute band. This is Rory’s Rhythm Section fronted by Blues Rock Guitar Wiz Davy Knowles. The BAND OF FRIENDS is a force to be reckoned with.
Gerry McAvoy (Bass Guitar) played, recorded and toured with Rory for 20 years, from 1971 to 1991.
Gerry played on every album Rory ever made.
His 2005 book, ‘Riding Shotgun’ follows his career and life with Rory (available from www.ridingshotgun.co.uk).
Gerry also played with Deep Joy, Champion Jack Dupree and Nine Below Zero.
Ted McKenna (Drums) Best known for his work with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band,
drumming legend Ted McKenna played with Rory Gallagher from 1978-81.
He recorded the albums ‘Photo Finish’, ‘Top Priority’ and ‘Stage Struck’.
Ted also played and recorded with Greg Lake of ELP, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker and Ian Gillan of Deep Purple.
Marcel Scherpenzeel (Guitar/Vocals) grew up with Rory’s music and Gerry promises, “This is the closest guitarist to Rory you will ever hear”.
For over twenty years Marcel has carried the torch for blues and rock all over the world.
His former bands are Marcel Scherpenzeel Band and Wolfpin.
