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January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDSLondon · Mon, 18 Jan 2027

19:00 local time
229London
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January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS takes place at 229, London on Monday, 18 January 2027, starting at 19:00 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Pop (Festivals).

The line-up includes Band of Friends and Blues 'n' Trouble.

Doors open at 19:00.

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Nearest station
Great Portland Street · Metro station · 60 m · 1 min walk
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Band of Friends at 229: show day guide

Doors open
19:00
Show starts
19:00
Support
Blues 'n' Trouble
Band of Friends on stage(est.)
19:45
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 5 mins
Expected finish(est.)
20:50
Getting there
Great Portland Street, 60 m (1 min walk)

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Doors open
19:00

What to expect: recent setlist

From Brudenell Social Club, Leeds on 11 September 2026

  1. 1Dead Mans Curve
  2. 2Messing With the Kid (Mel London)
  3. 3Lonely Mile (Rory Gallagher)
  4. 4Moonchild (Rory Gallagher)
  5. 5Off the Handle (Rory Gallagher)
  6. 6Heaven's Gate (Rory Gallagher)
  7. 7Continental Op (Rory Gallagher)
  8. 8One for the Road
  9. 9A Sense of Freedom
  10. 10In Too Deep
  11. 11Tattoo'd Lady (Rory Gallagher)
  12. 12I Fall Apart (Rory Gallagher)
  13. 13Bad Penny (Rory Gallagher)
  14. 14Shadow Play (Rory Gallagher)
  15. 15Bullfrog Blues (William Harris)

Most played songs on this tour

  • Moonchild×10
  • Tattoo'd Lady×10
  • Shadow Play×10
  • Messing With the Kid×9
  • Lonely Mile×9
  • I Fall Apart×9
  • Bad Penny×9
  • Heaven's Gate×8
  • Bullfrog Blues×8
  • Off the Handle×7

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Band of Friends

Line-up

About Band of Friends

John Gerard McAvoy is a Northern Irish blues rock bass guitarist. He played with blues rock musician Rory Gallagher between 1970 and 1991, and then with Nine Below Zero until 2011.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: 229

Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN
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January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS: FAQs

When is January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS?

January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS is scheduled for Monday, 18 January 2027 at 19:00 local time.

Where is January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS taking place?

At 229, Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN.

How much are tickets for January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

What time do doors open?

Doors open at 19:00 local time.

What songs will Band of Friends play?

At their most recent show (11 September 2026, Leeds) Band of Friends played 15 songs, including Dead Mans Curve, Messing With the Kid, Lonely Mile, Moonchild, and Off the Handle.

Does Band of Friends have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Band of Friends has 5 upcoming dates, including Verviers (27 Nov), Liverpool (17 Jan), and Belfast (16 Apr).

Who is supporting Band of Friends at 229?

The line-up also includes Blues 'n' Trouble.

What time does Band of Friends go on stage?

Band of Friends is expected on stage around 19:45, after Blues 'n' Trouble. The show itself starts at 19:00 local time.

How long is Band of Friends's set?

Recent shows ran to 15 songs, about 1 hr, 5 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 20:50.

January Blues Festival: BAND OF FRIENDS

Mon, 18 Jan 2027 · from £26.20

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