Where does Shane actually live?

[girlfromcountyhell]

Perhaps that is why the Pogues went nowhere when Shane went out.

Actually, they released a few albums.

And had their most successful single internationally

If that's "nowhere", then I don't even think "somewhere" will ever be attainable for anyone.

[Billy]

Perhaps that is why the Pogues went nowhere when Shane went out.

Actually, they released a few albums.

And had their most successful single internationally

If that's "nowhere", then I don't even think "somewhere" will ever be attainable for anyone.

That would be one album - waiting for herb. Pogue Mahone doesn't count since most of the band was gone by then so not really comparing apples to apples.

For the single being "...their most successful..." Brittney Spears sells more albums - so what does that really mean? Tuesday Morning was a good song not a great song, Spider is a good singer not a great singer (phrasing wise) but is great on the tin whistle, truly great.

I said "Nowhere" in the sense that the Pogues were about to go Nova when things started to fall about and ended with Shane kicked out and nothing any of them did afterward came near what they did together. Overall (1) they were better together than apart (2) Shane’s solo work is more like John Lennon's solo work still exploring the same themes whereas The Pogues w/o Shane were more like Paul McCartney, mostly pop. Often, what gets you there is the same thing that can bring you down

Funny how no one responded to the main point of this thread - relationships between fan and performer; my main point was music is a two way street and there needs to be some form of relationship between musician and performer, just not a personal one - it is just not a passive one like a movie.

[MacRua]

So next episode of this exciting quest: from "where does Shane live" to "Are there some places where he could be met?"
There are!
The Irish Independent published a list called "10 old Dublin pubs"
Two of them are among Shane's favourite Dublin boozers (Shane's Top 5).
Good luck

[moose]

So next episode of this exciting quest: from "where does Shane live" to "Are there some places where he could be met?"
There are!
The Irish Independent published a list called "10 old Dublin pubs"
Two of them are among Shane's favourite Dublin boozers (Shane's Top 5).
Good luck

I'm Surprised The Brazen head is not on the list, regarding the others, i have partaken in a drop of the black stuff in 7 of them. Looks like i will have to go back and try the ones i have missed.

[philipchevron]

Two of them are among Shane's favourite Dublin boozers (Shane's Top 5).

Well, yes, but can he say he, as I can, that he is still barred from two of them?

[MacRua]

I'm Surprised The Brazen head is not on the list

The Brazen Head landlord failed to transfer money to pub critic's account in time...

Well, yes, but can he say he, as I can, that he is still barred from two of them?

He can't as publicans can't let themselves squander such customers thoughtlessly..

[Fionn MacCool]

I've been to the Brazen Head in Dublin once, and it was full of yanks. I'm not sure if Shane appreciates them much.

I spent most of the time wishing I was in the Brazen Head in Glasgow...

[fluke]

I've been to the Brazen Head in Dublin once, and it was full of yanks.

I was there last year and it was realy nice. Good music and lots of friendly people who came and have a chat with us.. The only people who actualy ignored us and everyone else in there where an other dutch couple..

Well, yes, but can he say he, as I can, that he is still barred from two of them?

I think you meant banned?? Tell us..

[MacRua]

What? About McDaid's again?!

[John C]

Well, yes, but can he say he, as I can, that he is still barred from two of them?

Go on Phil,tell us: what did you get barred for? Was it lighting-up when you weren't supposed to?

I've had a drink with Shane in two of these pubs but I don't think one of them was on his favourites list - he just ended up there by "accident" - kind of a long story!

John C.

[territa]

The food is excellent at the Brazen Head, and you might happen to be there when Guinness is offering a limited version of an old recipe. Didn't get to any on the list, but my favorites are the International and Madigan's.

As for Shane's pub, wasn't it on this forum, around three years ago or so, that someone posted a thread regarding a visit to his pub in Nenagh ?

here it is... viewtopic.php?f=12&t=4623

[MacRua]

That Philip Ryans Bar has a site (and it's not some stupid myspace, a pleasant surprise nowadays) with more pics in a gallery.

And there is another Ryans - Johnny Ryans ..

[FAY]

1060 W. Addison

[Billy]

Two of them are among Shane's favourite Dublin boozers (Shane's Top 5).

Well, yes, but can he say he, as I can, that he is still barred from two of them?

Well it is nice to see that Philip is barred from some bars so now I don't feel so bad as I get barred from so many of them. Things start off innocently enough, actually rather pleasant but then at some point the current shifts and there is only one way it ends.

[phro37]

Well it is nice to see that Philip is barred from some bars so now I don't feel so bad as I get barred from so many of them....

i've only ever been kicked out of one bar. actually, two if you count the house of blues (during a pogues gig in vegas of all times). i've never been asked to not return, though.