At The Cluny in Newcastle upon Tyne: Band of Friends
Friday, 8 January 2027 at The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne
About this event
At The Cluny in Newcastle upon Tyne on Friday, 8 January 2027: Band of Friends.
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.
Brendan Oneill played with Rory Gallagher from 1981 to 1991. Brendan also wrote his biography (Meet Mr Sticks) published on 2020
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Davy Knowles hails from the Isle of Man, a small island in the Irish sea between England and Ireland. Davy grew up listening to Rory Gallagher and found his playing extremely inspirational. He brought his band, Back Door Slam to the USA in 2007 to play at the SXSW festival in Texas. Sadly the band split up in 2009. Davy decided to stay in the USA, where he resides to this day.
“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.” – 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 on stage.” – The Blues Alone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucFHFZRHmt8
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1nnuGEBVr20Hrcxe7vaFWy?si=lnIOu4kXR060OH7Mcl2t5A
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 8 January 2027
- Time
- 19:30 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- The Cluny
- Address
- 36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Other Events
Venue & getting there
36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ, Newcastle upon Tyne
How to get to The Cluny
- Byker railway stationTrain510 m
6 min walk - ManorsTrain830 m
10 min walk - Heaton railway stationTrain880 m
11 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away.
Hotels near The Cluny
- The Glassworks200 mCheck prices
- Week2Week Serviced Apartments340 mCheck prices
- Hotel du Vin350 mCheck prices
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Your visit to The Cluny
- Date
- Friday, 8 January 2027
- Starts
- 19:30
- Getting there
- Byker railway station (train), 510 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is The Glassworks (200 m)
Also at The Cluny that week
Good to know
When is “Band of Friends”?
Band of Friends takes place on Friday, 8 January 2027 at 19:30 local time.
Where is “Band of Friends” held?
Venue: The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, NE1 2PQ, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “Band of Friends”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Band of Friends”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to The Cluny by public transport?
The closest stop is Byker railway station (train), 510 m from The Cluny – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near The Cluny?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 130 m away.
