Davy Knowles w/Band of Friends - A Celebration of Rory Gallagher - 4/12/18 The Birchmere

[@williamhogan1087]

Just saw Band of Friends last night at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. I have seen a lot bands in my time, and no one - and I mean no one has ever rocked as HARD as this trio. I've seen a a LOT of guitarists too, and I play myself. It's awe inspiring and humbling to hear what Mr. Knowels can do with a beat up old Telecaster, a vintage AC30, and a tiny pedal board. I have never seen anyone play rock/blues guitar like this guy. Seriously. He's the best I have ever seen - and I've seen him twice now live, so the first time was no fluke performance. He's on the same plane as any of the greats. Technically better and more inventive than many of them. Who would have though innovation was still possible within the blues-rock guitar genre? It's all been done before, right? Nope. What this guy does with modified pentantonic scales should be rated X. No minors allowed. It's that hardcore. Oh, and he can sing too. Like I mean, hair-standing up on the back of your neck singing. While tearing into a blistering riff. He would blow Clapton out of the water - probably why he's never been invited to Crossroads Guitar Festival - he'd embarrass a lot of the greats. The only reason he's not a superstar is because this sort of music is out of fashion. Kids today want Autotuned Kanye - Cold-play - Beyonce pop pablum, not lock-up your daughters, hide the silverware and grab the earplugs and shotgun hard-rock blues. Talk about devil music: Davey's guitar playing could impregnate millions of mid-west bible belt daughters if it were ever aired over FM radio. It's inspiring to see a young player like him taking hard rock and blues to new places, and keeping the legacy of the genre fresh and exciting. With guys like Davey and his band-mates around, Rock and Roll really will never die.....

[@awickedtribe]

I was also there, two rows down from the drunk Birthday Boy, in front of Gerry, who along with Randy Jo Hobbs (Johnny Winter) was one of my bass Heroes that made me switch to bass. I've seen Rory and Co. about 10-11 times since 73 and DK did Rory a solid. I've seen BOF before but DK changed the energy of the bad to a higher plain. DK was the most energetic, fiery guitarist I have seen in in along time. The fact he actually looked like he was having fun didn't hurt either. All in all you are dead right on all points.

[@michaeloneil8475]

Clapton has the name i have met him & seen him close up live an innovator but I know many that are better as such but remember Davy learned from the legends Rory Hendrix Beck Jimmy Page Clapton & hundreds of others but he is in the mould of needing few effects one of the few old school in the young team not forgetting my pal Manny Charlton never uses more than three individual pedals 🤔

[@alarmfannh]

I saw Davy and BDS open for Chickenfoot several years ago. As soon as he said this next one is from one of my idols, then played Messin’ With The Kid I knew I was gonna like this guy!

[@davechae5890]

Unreal

[@dominiquepaul6877]

Mr. Knowels's guitar seems to be very like Rory's Strat

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Give it up for Gerry McAvoy. Best BassFace in the biz. Shout out to Davy for the Rory shirt.

[@3rays3]

Met him last year at a concert. Did I nice vid for me and photos. What a gent and really a beautiful human being.

[@bodix006uk9]

I'ts 50 years since I saw Rory play live.This brings it all back.Thanks for keeping Rory,s music alive.Awsome.Real musicians playing blues rock. Stunning set,reckon this is as good as it can get( in my opinion of course).Rory would be proud of these guys.r.i.p.Rory.

[@guilhermelovisi3710]

Davy Knowles is abslutely perfect on this performance . Rory certainly is very proud of him in heaven !

[@oxkrhd498]

Los pude ver ayer en Madrid y puedo decir que fue un concierto ALUCINANTE. GRACIAS por vuestro talento, vuestro oficio, vuestro entusiasmo y dedicación y por hacerlo tan jodidamente y maravillosamente bien. El sonido en la sala Rockville fue PERFECTO. Lo disfruté como muy pocos conciertos he disfrutado nunca.

[@alarmfannh]

Thank you Davy, Gerry and Ted for your amazing musicianship and for keeping Rory alive. Been Rory-ized since 1980.

[@alarmfannh]

Started listening to Rory as a young USAF guy in Italy 1980, discovered Davy in NH in 2009.

[@NigelMinchin]

Awesome Tribute. Saw Rory in late eighties. A genius. Named my son after him. Davy has the same kind of talent

[@harrygaul4475]

The bass player was Rory Gallagher bass player...He's fantastic!

[@EnriExperience]

the drummer too

[@saxonsteve]

Saw this show, here in Boston Massachusetts. They were great! Davy Knowles is exceptional player.

[@tomtinituss7455]

Ich kann es nicht glauben das ich diese grandiose Musik nochmal live sehen darf. Gerry McAvoy, Ted McKenna in Action. ich sah Rory Gallagher 1976 beim Rockpalast Festival im Ersten Deutschen Fernsehen live. Und da war ich gerade mal 14 Jahre alt und lebte in der DDR(East Germany). I've lost my mind for ever. Einer der grössten Bluesrock- Gitarristen aller Zeiten. Thank you Rory for your great music. Thank you Natasha for this great video. I love this sound. Strato' for ever!!!

[@darinandwendybrockman7049]

Watched Buckethead at the Ardmore Music Hall and was blown away!! Then I watched Joe Bonamassa play Royal Albert Hall and was blown away again.........But this?!!?! I've never seen anything like this!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@richeaton7436]

Davy's got it all. Blazing set. RIP, Rory, Rod, and Lou. 45 years later, and still lovin it. Thanks. eta And now, RIP Ted. ::sigh:: Keep rockin Gerry.

[@lindabohannon6311]

Seriously, since we can't have Rory, then aren't we so lucky to have the passion of Davy. Love him.

[@Adjuh1]

0:00 Messin With The Kid 3:42 The Last Of The Independent 9:59 Shin Kicker 13:55 Do You Read Me 26:09 Moonchild 33:30 Keychain 39:09 Off The Handle 47:15 Bought And Sold 53:07 Homeland 58:45 Riverbed 1:03:05 Overnight Bag 1:08:06 A Million Miles Away 1:19:10 Tattoo'd Lady 1:26:04 Bad Penny 1:32:50 Shadow Play 1:41:39 Bullfrog Blues Thank you very much 1AnitrasDance for sharing this great concert, A Celebration of Rory Gallagher with Band Of Friends and Davy Knowles.

[@FrankRidderbusch]

I think at "1:08:06 What In The World" it's actually "A Million Miles Away".

[@Adjuh1]

That's all right, my mistake. I restored it. Thank you.

[@WileECoyotey]

I learned to play guitar back in the 70s.by listening to all those albums and playing a long . Some.of those classics I am sure I played along with.

[@alarmfannh]

Thank you for this, was hoping for Follow Me. The live version on Live Stage Struck is unfreakinbelievable!

[@rockartistet]

Simply stunning. As a Rory fan this is well appreciated

[@sporque]

One of my favourite guitarists covering songs by one of my favourite guitarists.

[@GeorgeSebros]

That's a masterpiece!!!! Davy Knowles surely KNOWS how to play, sing and sound like RORY!!!!

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

RIP TED ..... tragic news of his passing only yesterday... a massive loss to the rock n blues community and a master drummer.

[@mrbr4587]

Amazing!!! R.I.P Ted McKenna!

[@charliethorntonbrotherstil2136]

Rory was one of the best guitar players ever! But I would have have to put Davy right up there with with Rory. Great singer and songwriter, and unreal guitarist! I wish I could have seen this show with Gerry and Ted! WOW AMAZING!!!!

[@shanemannruff5166]

Wow.....blown away......Davy has Rory down pat.......Great seeing Gerry and Ted (RIP) on this as well. .

[@83roadstar]

Davy is such an awesome guitarist! No wonder everyone else opens for Him!!!

[@vincentvega3725]

I was at this show, such incredible talent and energy on that stage. I know Rory was proud! RIP hero.

[@glenncrocker7929]

My God. I thought nobody could match R's stamina. How good is it to be enlightened. Phucck I love live music. Peace

[@billtaylor4897]

Almost 2yrs... A lot has changed... But, Rory just released a new record... Never Die...

[@Kiwenhadu]

as a big fan of Rory, I must say that Davy's performance is stunning and special in its on way... band of friends go on!!!

[@ThisIsMeOnYoutube]

Today I bought our tickets to see Davy on my birthday in November..! Very cool..!

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

RIP Ted saw him and this band numerous times and always a rokin band ,only last gig in Leicester just before Christmas last ,stood next to Ted at the bar and offered him a pint , can’t believe it soooo sad.

[@kynyrdskynyrd]

Just got my Sac ticket. I was blessed to see the great Rory, 4 times. Am thrilled to see Gerry and Ted again. God bless Rory.

[@patrickshay274]

Caught these guys last night in Hermosa Beach, CA. Outrageously good show. Rory was already gone by the time I discovered how great he was, but Davy absolutely shredded with Gerry and Ted. Rory would have been proud.

[@awickedtribe]

The Coach House... i was up at the stage in front of McAvoy. That was a fantastic show.

[@nicktucker900]

This is the most amazing stuff I have seen in forever. I found it last night on KZbin and it’s literally been playing ever since. Goosebumps 100 mile an hour stuff.... The Real Thing..... wow.

[@sethseidler2087]

NIck, you haven't lived til you've seen Davy live. He's the only musician I've seen live more than 3 times. I think I've been to 6 shows.

[@mchristr]

Been a Rory fan since Irish Tour '74 and this takes me way back. So well done. Davy, you've got a new fan.

[@marcellino1956]

That was the album that made me a life long fan!!!

[@robertglancy4474]

Fantastic...been a Rory fan since I first heard him back around 1980. Never heard of Davy Knowles but he's got Rory down with his own touches thrown in.....and to have Rory's bandmates rounding it all out is very nice.

[@lindabohannon6311]

These boys are having fun.. !

[@57ebartley]

Never heard Davy on a Strat before. Dam that sounds good! One of the best Strat tones I’ve ever heard.

[@robertneale5835]

He's using his Fender Custom Shop " Rory Gallagher" Tribute Stratocaster. Lovely guitar

[@carlostm322]

Leño, Rosendo y Rory Gallagher for ever! :) Regards from Madrid (Spain)!

[@HrTiedt]

Davy knowlesismore 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🎯🎯🎯🎸🎸🎸🎯❤️❤️

[@leehambleton9919]

That's the best Rory tribute I have ever seen davey puts his own stamp on it brilliant Lee Hambleton from Sheffield

[@LightningDogg]

I saw these guys 5 days before this show and this video captures the feel and excitement very well. I've been a fan of Davy for almost 10 years and of Rory since the 70's. What might not be obvious on video is the freakin FORCE OF NATURE that is Gerry McAvoy- who will be 70 yrs old this year. And Ted McKenna (RIP) was non-stop power the whole show. God Bless this trio of brilliant musicians, for their skill and for keeping Rory's legacy going.

[@451hist]

Great tribute to a legend. Thank you for sharing!

[@fuzzie1956]

Excellent Natasha. Thank you for your efforts in providing great videos for those of us who couldn't be there.

[@1AnitrasDance]

Thanks, I really appreciate that.

[@Nil.Effeler]

Increíble!!! Muy bueno. Rory Gallagher Eterno!

[@thomaaz]

dude has some serious chops.

[@saxonsteve]

Saw this show here in Mass. Phenomenal show. Just a great tribute to Mr. Rory Gallagher!

[@ujotes]

Das ist ja sensationell gut. Danke Danke Danke

[@barrywilson871]

Gerry is always smiling and having a good time ,the ultimate musician to have in your band, never seen anyone work harder to pump up the audience than him, awesome

[@BuddyWalkin]

Woow !! Davy Knowles superb !!

[@hervemerliet]

Natasha, 1.000.000 Thanks are not enough for your Fantastic work. Thanks to you, I'm always at the concert in front of the first row... Big Hello from France.

[@stevenwilliams4172]

wow!!!!!!!!!!! this is spinetingling stuff. professional to the extreme, what great times we live in

[@scottm4880]

Natasha - thanks again for your excellent video’s. Happy to be able to relive one of my favorites shows via your video

[@1AnitrasDance]

You're welcome

[@larrybrown4235]

Saw this tour at the Sellersville Theatre after Ted passed. The show blew me away. Davy Knowles was unbelievable. Hope they tour again.

[@jperryfan]

Going to see them at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. Sound great Can't Wait. Saw Rory in NYC opening for the Jefferson Starship. He blew them off the stage. People either yelled for Rory through their set or left. Nice to see his music kept alive by Davey and original members

[@danward7306]

RIP Ted McKenna g8 drummer will b missed bye many

[@gregmarshall4926]

Wow! Awesome concert ! Thanks

[@jondi1115]

Million miles away 1:08, one of my fav Rory songs, great job fellas

[@jamesstuck6379]

Holyshit Kick-Ass rest in peace Rory Gallagher what an amazing celebration

[@TheWhite1961]

R.I.P Ted McKenna(68)

[@johnwhiteside9582]

what a great tribute! I saw Rory open for ZZ Top in ''75. I will never forget it! Great work Davey! Thank you for providing this great video

[@robbienewporter9281]

Natasha thanks so much. I'm a big fan of Rory Gallagher from back in the day. This is a well done show really enjoying it.

[@1AnitrasDance]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it

[@porkbelly0713]

Yet another great effort, thank you Natasha. On my lunch break and it's cranked up on 11

[@thebat2785]

Great performance, this version of Do you Read me is sublime

[@patricksharkey4669]

Saw this wonderful band in Sandford Florida RORY LIVES ON

[@stevetrivago]

Thanks for the awesome post.. I’m in awe.. Thank the Guitar 🎸 Gods for KZbin.. Rory is smiling ✊🏼

[@sallyarmstrong4593]

Put your hands up

[@PanamaJack666]

Thanks for sharing this. I love your videos! Davy is doing a great job. He's not Rory but that doesn't devalue the performance at all. He's a fantastic player with a great voice! A fantastic song writer too. Check out his own band if you haven't!

[@stevetrivago]

Panama Jack well said ✊🏼☮️

[@eskopietilainen8961]

Ofcouse, Thans for upload Natasha!

[@nadurtha8536]

Wow easily one of the best blues gigs I've ever heard. Davy Knowes on fire + Gerry McAvoy's fantastic rhythm section!

[@alarmfannh]

Thank you Natasha!

[@rickmoore7501]

this was scary good, wish it was available to buy on DVD, thank you for this.

[@lefty5757]

Thank You!

[@darrenchandos201]

I saw these guys at Evanston Space in November 2018. It was just fantastic. I believe Ted's last tour. Rip!

[@anastasiospapandreou147]

Teds last performance is in Athens Greece 22 December 2018,there is a video of the whole concert.

[@stephenx1633]

Splendid

[@cafewoot]

Davy rocks it!

[@philippemisson6818]

Thanks Davy a great performance. Rory it's happy too look you in heaven. Thanks RIP Rory

[@pcatful]

Well done all of you! More people have to hear this! Peace to Rory! Kudos to the band that plays on! Gerry really makes it happen. Golden when the bass and drums carries it and the lead guitar can just go anywhere, yet you still hear the song.

[@warrenfloyd1484]

Loving this! Just awesome!!!!😎

[@eskopietilainen8961]

What can i say! GREAT!

[@pickupsbypeteaflynn]

This is a great show! Love it!

[@elflakeador09]

Super footage, thanks so much for sharing 🎶🇮🇪

[@HughRogers609]

Fucking close to Rory as you'll get. Done with a lotta love and dedication. Davey runs with the same Rory's themes of plaid and a beat up guitar, he grew up with this and you can tell.

[@michaelknapp2750]

Awesome! Thanks, Natasha!

[@dominiquepaul6877]

Beautiful tribute! Thank you for sharing

[@grahambrown5013]

Saw this band a few years ago when they had an amazing Dutch guy Mark Scherpenzeel on the guitar along with Gerry and Ted. What a great night's music that was.

[@papyours9321]

Enorme ce concert !!! Rien d'autre à dire

[@marylondonszpara1628]

THANKS!!!

[@pierrenoir8823]

Merci pour ce moment !

[@GB-lp9tm]

Davy Knowles guitar playing is extraordinary

[@emifidelisfidelis8408]

Bravo ! Thank you Macavoy and band ! Rory forever !

[@littlefreddy673]

vielen vielen dank natasha, für dieses schöne video! wenn ich könnte, würde ich dich umarmen und küssen 😎👍 das ist wirklich eine tolle leistung, ein komplettes video in dieser qualität zu veröffentlichen!!! 😎👍 rory gallagher habe ich schon oft live gesehen, mit davy knowles ist es sehr gut geworden 😎👍 ich freue mich sehr! vielen dank natasha !!!😎👍

[@1AnitrasDance]

Thank you. It's comments like this that brighten my day.

[@michelmuller7270]

exellent guitariste belle découverte...hommage a rory...tu peux te reposer tranquille..la relève est la!!!!

[@marcellino1956]

Rory On !!!! I got out that laundry shute and went to Chicago Illinois......Love Rory !!!! Big Mac and Ted laying down those solid beats

[@michaelcraig9449]

Awesome

[@hilariolopez3214]

Una maravilla

[@brucesguitardemos8197]

That’s a really big sound for just three people , sounds massive 👍

[@davidpritchard5859]

Gerry is in such great shape & having the time of his life.......If only Rory could've looked after himself a little better.

[@krisskriss1223]

Rip ted mc kenna...

[@stephenpogen1035]

RIP Ted

[@1AnitrasDance]

So sad to hear of this today :(

[@danyb8078]

That was so fucking good!!

[@jperryfan]

Total Rory move at 25:34 Awesome!

[@andrewrusse]

RIP Ted :(

[@guitareveryone]

Hot playing here!