http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P82aqf201BA

From within the mosh pit. The Pogues, Splendour Festival, Nottingham. 19/7/09

RICHB wrote:I wonder what time would be deemed as early to get a good spot in terminal five?

Is this because of an etiquette which is seldom shown around the UK where people push you out of the way in stand in front of you

darrencp22 wrote:We plan on lining up before doors open

At Brixton I usually stay at the Cantebury till at least ten past nine then stagger to the academy - head down the left hand side and push straight to the front - picking up a little speed if I hear any Clash numbers.

Please let me know well in advance if this is not acceptable behaviour in USA

Re: Crowd at a Pogues Show
Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:25 pm

Interesting twist for us... my wife is expecting. A little concerned about her well-being but i'm probably being over-protective.

I have Brought My 10 year old to the PIT at Springsteen and all adults were/are usually nice to kids

However Unlike having a Kid not all around you will be aware of your Wife's Condition In Boston smaller Peeps and young peeps generally stay off to the side and like you said you will get in early hopefully making Fast Friends near a Barrier (ramp off FLr /Pole ) and stick to that spot taking brks in tandem while others stand guard

Enjoy!!

(btw ) 8 yrs later my son is also a Pogues Fan and is lkg fwd to joining me this yr)

We plan on lining up before doors open

I wonder what time would be deemed as early to get a good spot in terminal five?

From what i understand the 2nd level at Terminal 5 isn't bad if you can snag a spot up front by the rail. Might be a good place to be.

Doktor Avalanche wrote:

darrencp22 wrote:Interesting twist for us... my wife is expecting. A little concerned about her well-being but i'm probably being over-protective.

I'd suggest avoiding the front 1/3 of the house...

and if you're concerned about your kid's well-being i'd suggest your wife stay away from the bar area as well :p

darrencp22 wrote:Interesting twist for us... my wife is expecting. A little concerned about her well-being but i'm probably being over-protective.

Never done a Pogues show "in a family way", but we did see a couple gigs while my spouse was preggers. It certainly helps to get there early to snatch a good seat. This worked well at the Commodore Ballroom here in Vancouver b/c they have a decent kitchen, so we made it "dinner & a show". If she's visibly pregnant, you can probably have security help you snatch a seat if none are available.

darrencp22 wrote:Interesting twist for us... my wife is expecting. A little concerned about her well-being but i'm probably being over-protective.

I'd suggest avoiding the front 1/3 of the house...

Interesting twist for us... my wife is expecting. A little concerned about her well-being but i'm probably being over-protective.

I went to a San Francisco show last fall, best damn show I've seen ever. At the bar, a bloke was buying extra drinks for fans, I mentioned that we'd drove 200+ miles to be at the show & the last time I saw them was with Joe S. in the 90's. A tear came to the blokes eye, he passed me several drinks then shook my hand as we went inside. I opened up my hand to see he passed me a funny-large-green-cigarette.

We danced in the very back for the whole show, 3 younger fans were nearby, 2 were ladies, it was hot, one guy ripped off his shirt, then the ladies followed suit & the 5 of us danced our brains out in the back of the balcony, we even switched out partners like a large square-dancing ring. It was beyond awesome, Sally Mac is probably the best song I've ever seen live, 300+ blokes on the floor jumping up & down in unison singing loudly. INSANE FUN!!!!

firehazard wrote:

Clash Cadillac wrote:Only US venue I have been to that did not allow alcohol "inside the crowd" ...

My mind is now filled with the image of breath/blood tests on the doors to establish whether the prospective audience have any alcohol inside them...

Clash Cadillac wrote:Only US venue I have been to that did not allow alcohol "inside the crowd" ...

My mind is now filled with the image of breath/blood tests on the doors to establish whether the prospective audience have any alcohol inside them...

Dry Pogues gigs are just WRONG on every level.

philipchevron wrote:

Beej wrote:Is there Alcohol allowed at a US Show ( I mean inside the crowed )

That varies from venue to venue, so check with the venue's website.

Only US venue I have been to that did not allow alcohol "inside the crowd" was Orpheum in Boston, which is no longer hosting any Pogues shows to my understanding.