About The Event
TICKETS: MKO (McAvoy, Knowles, O’Neil) – Fri Dec 4th 2026 8pm-10pm – Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
Gerry McAvoy, Davy Knowles, and Brendan O’Neil have formed a new blues-rock band called MKO, an acronym for their surnames: McAvoy, Knowles, O’Neill.
All three musicians are known for their association with the late, legendary Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher. Gerry McAvoy (bass) and Brendan O’Neill (drums) are both alumni of Gallagher’s band, and Davy Knowles (guitar/vocals) has been performing with them in the “Band of Friends,” a project dedicated to celebrating Gallagher’s music.
The MKO project differs from “Band of Friends” as it focuses on performing original songs penned by Knowles, rather than a tribute to Gallagher. The band released their self-titled debut album, which features eight original tracks