Story behind Shane’s gig in Southsea (March 19, 2005)
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 8:29 pmNice story about why Shane is going to play at a very small venue in March 19, 2005 appeared at the Popes official website.
"Unbelievably, John Roberts, the organiser at South Parade Pier Southsea of such events as Bullfrog Blues & Roots Club and Southsea Folk Festival, has pulled off an major coup by booking Shane MacGowan & The Popes to appear at The Pier - a 750 capacity venue - on Saturday 19th March - two days after St Patricks Day! So how did this come about? Let John tell the story..." continued here
"Unbelievably, John Roberts, the organiser at South Parade Pier Southsea of such events as Bullfrog Blues & Roots Club and Southsea Folk Festival, has pulled off an major coup by booking Shane MacGowan & The Popes to appear at The Pier - a 750 capacity venue - on Saturday 19th March - two days after St Patricks Day! So how did this come about? Let John tell the story..." continued here