Ballyshannon, Ireland — The Rory Gallagher International Festival is thrilled to announce that Billy F Gibbons and The BFG Band will perform live on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, at 10:00 PM.
The legendary Billy F Gibbons, best known as the guitarist and frontman of ZZ Top, will bring his unmistakable Texas blues-rock sound to Ballyshannon.
Billy will be performing with The BFG Band, featuring Mike “The Drifter” Flanigin on keyboards and Chris “Whipper” Layton on drums.
Fans can look forward to an unforgettable night of raw blues energy, electrifying guitar work, and classic Southern groove — a fitting tribute to the enduring legacy of Rory Gallagher.
Billy F Gibbons added, “Rory Gallagher was the real deal — pure tone, pure soul, and pure fire. We’re honored to bring our brand of blues to Ballyshannon to celebrate Rory’s spirit and the sound that continues to inspire us all. We’re gonna crank it up and let it rock!”
Barry O'Neill, Chairperson and Founder of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival, said:
“We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Billy F. Gibbons and The BFG Band to Ballyshannon. It's a dream come true, not alone for our small organisation but for the many Rory and Festival followers who make the pilgrimage to Ballyshannon each year. Rory had great admiration for Billy and ZZ Top, and having Billy come to Rory’s birthplace to perform is very, very special.”
Tickets and full festival details are available at - www.rorygallagherfestival.com/tickets
The legendary Billy F Gibbons, best known as the guitarist and frontman of ZZ Top, will bring his unmistakable Texas blues-rock sound to Ballyshannon.
Billy will be performing with The BFG Band, featuring Mike “The Drifter” Flanigin on keyboards and Chris “Whipper” Layton on drums.
Fans can look forward to an unforgettable night of raw blues energy, electrifying guitar work, and classic Southern groove — a fitting tribute to the enduring legacy of Rory Gallagher.
Billy F Gibbons added, “Rory Gallagher was the real deal — pure tone, pure soul, and pure fire. We’re honored to bring our brand of blues to Ballyshannon to celebrate Rory’s spirit and the sound that continues to inspire us all. We’re gonna crank it up and let it rock!”
Barry O'Neill, Chairperson and Founder of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival, said:
“We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Billy F. Gibbons and The BFG Band to Ballyshannon. It's a dream come true, not alone for our small organisation but for the many Rory and Festival followers who make the pilgrimage to Ballyshannon each year. Rory had great admiration for Billy and ZZ Top, and having Billy come to Rory’s birthplace to perform is very, very special.”
Tickets and full festival details are available at - www.rorygallagherfestival.com/tickets
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