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Here are a few Rory Gallagher mentions on the world wide web:

• Waveriders Waveriders is available to own on DVD for the first time in North American on March 16, 2010. This award winning documentary traces the Irish roots of the surfing phenomenon that took the U.S. by storm in the mid-60’s and that has recently gained popularity on the Emerald Isle. Directed and written by Joel Conroy, the movie contains interviews with some of the legendary surfers of modern times, including world champion Kelly Slater, Kevin Naughton, and the Malloy brothers. The movie culminates with some incredible footage of surfers riding monster waves off the coast of Ireland. The soundtrack includes a song from famed Irish musician Rory Gallagher. You would think that Rory’s “Crest of a Wave” would have been the logical choice, however a live version of “In Your Town” got the nod.

• Black 47 Larry Kirwan, singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Black 47, gives a nice salute to Rory Gallagher in his blog. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
  

  Rory Gallagher was the greatest all round hitter I ever saw – or heard. Sure he knocked many over the fences but it was the sheer consistency that astounded. I’ve no idea how many times I saw him, it’s all a blur of blue denim, booze and a hyper-energized Irish Blues…(read more)

  Larry Kirwan is also an accomplished writer who has written several books and numerous plays and hosts the Celtic Crush on SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio. Larry also writes a weekly column for the Irish Echo.

• Tolo Marton Italian blues guitarist, Tolo Marton, plays a painted stratocaster with a familiar face on the horn. Yes, that’s Rory Gallagher at the top-right! Tolo cites Rory as one of his biggest influences, and includes a few covers of his songs when he performs. In 2002 he released the live 2-CD set, Dal Vero including covers of Rory Gallagher’s “Laundromat” and “What’s Going On”. Like Rory, Tolo is at his best when he’s playing live. In 2004 he performed Rory’s “Out of My Mind” at a tribute for Rory in Pistoia, Italy. Below is his electric cover of “Don’t Know Where I’m Going” from a live show in 2009:

Jounalist Mark McAvoy’s book on the history of rock music in Cork, Ireland has received plenty of critical acclaim since the book’s official launch in mid-December. Des O’Driscoll of the The Irish Examiner calls it, “A work of massive importance for Cork’s cultural history and a hugely enjoyable read for anyone who has gigged, ligged or larked by the Lee.” Cork-based writer and critic, Danny Denton, wrote, “The great achievement of this book … is that McAvoy is able to weave these voices and stories [of the Cork music scene] with acute detail and excellent reportage, so that the book is textured and structured and [is] all the more readable for that.” The strongest praise comes from Jackie Hayden of Hot Press Magazine, who gave this glowing account of the book:

“It’ll require a feat of the loaves and fishes variety to better Mark McAvoy’s comprehensive take on Cork’s substantial contribution to rock music history. Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping is packed with facts and provocative anecdotes that weave the music into the culture of Cork and the world beyond. You’ve loved the music, now read the book.”

Strong praise indeed!

Mark McAvoy’s debut book explores the rise of the burgeoning rock scene in Ireland’s “Rebel County” of Cork, including looks at various Cork musicians: from Rory Gallagher and the legendary “Taste,” to the 80’s punk rock of “Five Go Down to the Sea?”, to local indie favorites such as, “The Frank and Walters,” “Simple Kid,” and “The Sultans of Ping”. The book was officially launched on December 7 at The Old Oak in Cork, with guest speakers Donal Gallagher (brother of Rory Gallagher) and Morty McCarthy (The Sultans of Ping and former local music fanzine editor), along with performing acts such as “Get That Monster Off The Stage” and “The Vital Spark”.

Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping is published by Mercier Press and is available in bookshops on both sides of the Atlantic and online sites such as Amazon.com and BiggerBooks.com .