14/10/2017
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Just a week to go ( Saturday 21st October @ 8.00 PM) until Irelands Number 1 Rory Gallagher Tribute Show comes to The Balor Arts Centre Ballybofey Co Donegal.
Also on the night The Pauly Fagan Band (Navan )
See poster for tickets details or pay at the door.
Barry McGivern Band PRESS RELEASE
“Simply, absolutely brilliant”, says Rory’s brother, Donal Gallagher, about the Barry McGivern Band.
Barry is a self taught musician who plays by ear, he first saw Rory on TV performing in the Taste Band in 1969 and since then has had an enduring relationship with Rory’s music, having seen Rory perform over 30 times at various gigs throughout Ireland and the UK.
The Barry McGivern Band has been playing Rory’s music the length and breadth of Ireland, featuring at the Rory Gallagher Festival in Ballyshannon and at the Belfast City Blues Festival.
The Band plays an average of 30 Rory Tribute gigs a year and with
10 years’ on the road the Band delivers an authentic Rory Gallagher performance that belies their hero Rory’s passion, energy, guitar technique and “pedal to the metal” performances.
Featuring songs from the Taste era right through to Rory’s final line up, the Band covers the full spectrum of Rory’s music.
The Band lines up with new boy on bass Michael O’Neill who is not only a great bassist but is also a mean guitar player in his own right.
On drums is Dan McQuillan whose style is a cross over of
John Wilson’s jazzy style blended with Brendan O’Neill’s power hitting.
The rhythm section takes the Band from euphoric highs to
“hear a pin drop” depths.
Not many guitar players get this close to what Rory was doing but Barry McGivern delivers the goods every time.
Bio & Background to “Saving Grace”
Pauly Fagan is a prolific singer and songwriter. His music and the stories he writes are about the challenges we face and how we deal with them. Often about love and day‐to‐day life; his music takes the audience on the journey with him through the ups and downs of everyday struggles. His powerful voice and wonderful harmonies amaze audiences. He loves to be in front of a crowd, engaging them with his musical ability playing a variety of instruments. 2016 was a busy year with the release of his first studio album DEEPER. He traveled all over Ireland performing live to welcoming audiences all the while writing new songs and jamming with other musicians. Based in Navan, Co. Meath, Pauly has supported many charities performing at Oxjam, Big Viking Picnic, Earthfest, Women’s Aid Ireland and most recently a fundraiser for Syrian refugees. 2017 has been busy so far and there is no stopping Pauly’s momentum. Pauly wrote “Saving Grace” as an honest reflection of personal loss and the darkness that holds your heart still. The lyrics reflect the helpless feelings that come with the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship and the efforts to pick yourself up and move on. “Saving Grace” for Pauly is the music itself not a person. He recently signed a publishing deal with Universal Music and a record deal with AGR Television Records. The summer will be busy with all the gigs and festivals plus Pauly is currently writing and recording for his upcoming album due for release later this year. Pauly is also the host of the "O" Sessions which promotes Irish musicians and their original music. He loves performing and audiences love him. To see more about Pauly visit – www.paulyfagan.com
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Here is a link too a recent Barry Mcgivern gig @ The Rory Gallagher Festival Ballyshannon Co Donegal in Dorrian's Hotel
https://youtu.be/xtOPciKoSSI
Link to The Pauly Fagan band check it out
https://www.paulyfagan.com/music
