# Event Details

- **Event Name**: January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS play RORY GALLAGHER + BLUES 'N' TROUBLE
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 18 Jan, 2027 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: JANUARY BLUES FESTIVAL 2027 presents
BAND OF FRIENDS feat. Gerry McAvoy celebrate the music of Rory Gallagher
+ very special guests: BLUES 'N' TROUBLE
+ DJ SNOWBOY

The January Blues Festival celebrates it's 10th anniversary year with the welcome return of Band of Friends with original Rory Gallagher bassist Gerry McAvoy and friends performing the music of Rory Gallagher.

Irish Blues-Rock guitarist, songwriter Rory Gallagher started out in R&B power trio Taste in 1966. Taste supported Cream and Blind Faith before splitting in 1970 after their appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival. Rory Gallagher starting touring under his own name alongside bassist Gerry McAvoy to huge success before Rory's untimely passing in 1995.

Inspired by Canned Heat and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and named after the 60's Doctor Ross blues tune, BLUES 'N' TROUBLE were formed in the early 1980s by Tim Elliott (harmonica/vocals) and John Bruce (guitar). After the their acclaimed debut LP 'First Trouble' (1985), BLUES 'N' TROUBLE went on to become one of the hardest working blues bands on the scene. They shared stages with B.B. King, Robert Cray, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Pinetop Perkins, Charlie Musselwhite and recorded with Lazy Lester.

Host and DJ for the January Blues Festival is Snowboy playing original blues 45's and more.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/january-blues-festival-band-of-friends-play-rory-gallagher-blues-n-trouble/200029786133543
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 229
- **lat**: 51.523526021939
- **long**: -0.14462468214504
- **full address**: 229, 229 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS play RORY GALLAGHER + BLUES 'N' TROUBLE being held?
  - **A:** January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS play RORY GALLAGHER + BLUES 'N' TROUBLE takes place on Mon, 18 Jan, 2027 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 18 Jan, 2027 at 07:00 pm at 229, 229 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS play RORY GALLAGHER + BLUES 'N' TROUBLE?
  - **A:** January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS play RORY GALLAGHER + BLUES 'N' TROUBLE is organized by January Blues Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS play RORY GALLAGHER + BLUES 'N' TROUBLE is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS play RORY GALLAGHER + BLUES 'N' TROUBLE sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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