I haven't seen this posted before, but I happened upon a great interview with James at: http://www.poguespub.addr.com/pogues_pu ... yview.html "James Fearnley, accordion player for The Pogues, was generous to share a few thoughts with JersPoguesPub.com in the weeks before (and after) their firs...

Cranky George is on the schedule for June 16, 2006 11pm at the Hotel Cafe.

Unfortunately, another trip to the West Coast is not in my immediate future

We're actually intending to go into Brad's studio next month to work on things. He's got a couple of weeks free. I don't know how long we've got, nor who's going to be available for how long, within that time. The McGyver aspect - I'm sure you're referring to the weird pick-up that Dermot strapped ...

It really was a great show. I'm so glad that I made the trip out. Got to talk for a minute to James & Dermot. Great music, truely nice guys & a touch of McGyver as well. (Moral: Never leave home without duct tape!) Thanks for a great evening! And a live CD would be a sure sale (hint hint!)

If you do a search on Amazon.com, they have a number of secondary sellers with the Goodbye to All That CD (either new or used). Or check eBay.

Cranky George Trio is scheduled on May 12, 2006 at 8pm at Molly Malone's.

I'm actually on the west coast that week. Maybe I'll skip out on my other event & fly down & see them!