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The Latest Rory Gallagher mentions on the World Wide Web:

• New Concert Pictures   Kevin Geraghty-Shewan (aka deadheaduk) has posted 4 pictures he took of Rory Gallagher at a concert at Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, England on April 11, 1978. You can take a look at them on my website HERE or on Kevin’s Flickr photostream . Four great shots of Rory in concert! Thanks, Kevin.
• Ballyshannon Review   The “Donegal Democrat” gave a glowing review of last weeks Rory Gallagher tribute festival in Ballyshannon. “Ballyshannon saw one of the biggest turn-outs to date for the annual Rory Gallagher Festival which seems to be growing in popularity with every passing year. Once again the town was invaded by crowds of music lovers who came to celebrate the life and music of one of Donegal’s most famous and loved sons…more”
• Festival Pictures   Brenda O’Brien has uploaded lots of pictures of the 14th Annual Rory Gallagher Festival in Ballyshannon. A few more pictures from the festivital can be viewed on Blake’s Blog.
• Drop-d Music Magazine   On the 14th anniversary of Rory Gallagher’s passing, Colm Cullen of “Drop-d” music magazine, recalls the first time he ever heard Rory Gallagher play and talks about his admiration for the G-man. “Right. Let’s get something clear up front. Rory Gallagher is a god. The best artist to ever come out of Ireland, who almost single-handedly kick-started the Irish rock scene….more”
• Cork Rock   A history of Rock Music in Cork, Ireland will be released in September by Mercier Press. Author and Journalist, Mark McAvoy, explores the history of the Cork music scene from the 1950’s onward, including looks at various Cork musicians from Rory Gallagher and Finbarr Donnelly to rising stars such as Simple Kid and Fred. As a promotional gimmick, the publishers are giving you a chance to vote for the cover you would like to see on the book jacket. You can cast your vote HERE.

A documentary about the legendary Cowtown Ballroom has been released to DVD following a successful run of shows at the Tivoli Theatre. Included in the documentary are several minutes worth of Rory Gallagher’s incredible performance there on March 24, 1974. Despite the relatively poor quality of the film footage found of Rory’s performance at the Ballroom from over 35 years ago, the small video clip of the Irish blues/rock legend included in the documentary is an incredible look at Rory and his band at their very best.

“Cowtown Ballroom … Sweet Jesus,” is a loving look at KC’s “hometown contribution” to 70’s rock ‘n roll. The rock’n roll venue lasted just 3 short years but hosted a wide variety of music and comedy acts during its time; including Van Morrison, Steve Martin, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, and Rory Gallagher. It was also the springboard for such local talent as Brewer & Shipley, and the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. The shows were broadcast to over 40 different markets in the U.S., and even found its way to London, England. The film is directed and produced by Joe Heyen, president of the Independent Filmmakers Coalition of Kansas City. Joe has produced over 300 films and multimedia projects and does an excellent job of taking us back to an almost forgotten time of head shops, flower power, the Women’s Rights Movement, and the Vietnam War.

The new documentary “Cowtown Ballroom … Sweet Jesus” (opening today at the Tivoli) is a big fat valentine to those days of long hair, bell bottoms, anti-war protests, and consciousness-expanding recreation. — Robert Butler, Kansas City Star

• You can purchase the DVD, HERE.
• Read the Westport Trucker review of Rory’s show, HERE.
• Download an mp3 of Rory’s show at Cowtown Ballroom,
  HERE.
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• Listen to the concert on your computer right now, HERE
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