Top international tribute band, Sinnerboy, brings the late, great Rory Gallagher’s music to Dublin when they play at Whelan’s on Feb 23rd
Sinnerboy, from Manchester, have a huge reputation for faithfully recapturing the sound and excitement of a live “Rory gig”. They have played a major role in promoting the revival of Rory’s music for the last ten years and apart from gigging extensively in the UK and Ireland, headlined Rory Gallagher tribute events in England, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, Norway and the USA.
Rory Gallagher, who sadly passed away in 1995, had a huge impact on the world of blues and rock and is recognized as Irelands first real |”rock star” – blazing the trail for many major Irish acts to follow on the international stage. Apart from his reputation as one of the greatest ever exponents of the electric guitar, Rory left behind an enduring musical legacy which has received fresh recognition and attracted a whole new generation of younger fans over recent years. He was a prolific composer and in his lifetime recorded no fewer than fifteen albums of highly original and soulful blues and rock material.
Sinnerboy will bring out the very best of Rory Gallagher’s music at their upcoming gig. With a repertoire that covers every era of the late Rory’s career they guarantee another blistering performance at: Whelan’s on Feb 23rd.
“This is the proof that my brother’s music lives on” Donal Gallagher.
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford St, D2.
Doors: 8pm
Tickets: €12 plus booking fee available from WAV Tickets [1890 200 078], Tickets.ie & Ticketmaster.
