Summer 2008 – fest time!

The Pogues have confirmed these festival dates in the UK and Ireland:

• July 5: Festival 'Bobital-Terre Neuvas', Brittany (post-show conversation is here)
• July 12: T in the Park festival, Scotland (post-show conversation is here)
• July 13: Oxegen festival, Ireland (post-show conversation is here)
• August 16: The V Festival, Chelmsford, England
• August 17: The V Festival, Stafford, England

Discussion is happening here.

— Zuzana

The Traveling People NW3 Pinned Down / I'm Alone Something Wild Rince del Emplacada

The Black Dog's Ditch Sound of the City Night The Donegal Express / The Hen and the Cock are in Carrickmacross Kitty (Demo) Rake at the Gates of Hell

Discussion is happening here.

— Zuzana & DzM

Philip Chevron returns to The Pogues Philip Chevron has been declared "cancer-free" by his doctors. Philip has returned to live performances with The Pogues' 2008 Spring tour of the United States' east coast. During his convalesence in 2007 he oversaw the production and of The Pogues' box set, Just Look Them In The Eye And Say Poguemahone! as well as the international release of The Radiators From Space's acclaimed CD Trouble Pilgrim. "As 2008 kicks off," says Philip, "I am determined to work again with [The Pogues and The Radiators]. [...] In addition, I have had at least two serious theatrical/musical commissions which I am very much looking forward to." Philip's entire message to his fans and supporters is here. Congratulations Philip! Discussion is happening here. — DzM
25 years a-rocking It was Christmas Eve, babe, in the drunk tank... Actually, it was in the evening of October 4, 1982 at The Pindar Of Wakefield pub in London, England. A band, curiously named Pogue Mahone (a Gaelic term meaning Kiss My Arse), came on stage to play their first gig. Nobody could have expected that this would be the beginning of an odyssey which would change the music scene, rejuvenate a nation’s musical heritage, and and bring joy to generations of fans. Their blending of inspired original writing, Irish music tradition and punk attitude, ethos & speed (“playing at 900 miles an hour”) made an exciting new sound with a global appeal. Their popularity grew and with it demands for their music on the radio. Once the meaning of their name became known to the BBC, the Guardians of Morality demanded that the name be changed. It was shortened to The Pogues, and their fame (and infamy) grew. Their wild gigs became legendary. Their raw energy combined with evocative lyrics struck the right chord with audiences and earned The Pogues a loyal following. After a rapid rise to stardom in the 1980s, five critically acclaimed albums, and a nearly constant touring schedule, the band began to suffer from the stress and pressure. Founding member and main writer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, parted with them in 1991. The band continued on, releasing two additional albums and adjusting to continued changes in lineup. The band finally split in 1996, and it looked like the end of Pogue Mahone. However, the new millenium saw a reunited Pogues performing to sold-out venues, a band enjoying working together again and thrilling fans (old & new) worldwide. Still rocking after all these years! Here’s to the 25th anniversary of The Pogues, and to many more years of Poguetry! — Zuzana
Finding things to buy The Pogues have lots of things on the market to satisfy your Celtic Punk desires. Seven full-kength CDs, remixed with extra tracks. Collections. A box-set with rarities. Books! Videos! T-Shirts, pint glasses, posters and much more. But where to buy these things? There are many places, but if you buy from the Amazon links on this page then a portion of your purchase will go toward keeping this site running. That's gotta be a good thing, right? — DzM	Non-Pogues Projects Radiators From Space, Trouble Pilgrim The Radiators From Space, with Philip Chevron, have released their first CD in over 20 years. Trouble Pilgrim is available in the UK and North America. Designated by Shite'n'Onions as sharing the top stop in the Celtic Punk CDs of 2007. Modena City Ramblers featuring Terry Woods The recent Modena City Ramblers release features Terry Woods. Marseille Figs Marseille Figs' first release, The Dirty Canon, produced by Jem Finer goes on sale on November 19, 2007. Discussion is here. Cranky George Cranky George, James Fearnley's band with Msrs Mulroony and Wood, now has a web site. The Yuyu Spider Stacy and James Walbourne music set with animation by Adam Phillips. Discussion is here. — DzM
Bloguemahone - Dispatches from the road James “The Maestro” Fearnley has been kind enough to document life on the road during the 2005 and 2006 shows. All installments starting with London, 2005 are available beginning with: Sunday, July 17 Shane came into rehearsal ‘professionally late’, as he wittily put it, with that gnashing laugh he has, the first day of rehearsal. I think he’d had to be woken up, in his flat. He wasn’t as sartorial as I’ ve seen him of late, though he still has his brothel-creepers that I became familiar with coming across on the dressing room floor when we were on tour at Christmas, as he felt the need to air his rather curious-looking feet (and to air, with Joey, the top half of his body, at least one evening, where were we? Newcastle I think). He staggered in at four in the afternoon wearing a tophat that looked as though someone had attempted to contain a firework inside it. Continued...	News... May-Jul-Aug 2008 Shane MacGowan joins Sharon Shannon and her guests at Dolans 10th Birthday Celebration, Limerick, Republic of Ireland (May 2); WOMAD festival, Charlton Park, Wiltshire, UK (Jul 25); Mary From Dungloe Festival, Dungloe, County Donegal, Republic Of Ireland (Jul 31); The World Fleadh, Portlaoise, County Laois, Republic Of Ireland (Aug 1) and Rose Of Tralee festival, Tralee, County Kerry, Republic Of Ireland (Aug 23). July 8, 2008 Spider guests on Radcliffe & Maconie on BBC Radio2, 8:00pm. Discussion is here. 2007 Spider opens a MySpace page for The Pogues featuring sound samples, photos, and tour dates. October, 2006 "Pogue Mahone: The Story of The Pogues" by Carol Clerk is released in the UK. iCal
Special thanks to The Pogues for their generous help.
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