mike1 wrote:Seen the band a few times over the last 25 years but always in the UK- anyone shed light on whether the set/tempo/atmosphere etc is any different across the water?
I don't think there are many differences. I am pretty sure that England now has the same smoking ban as the US for indoor venues. Overpriced beer is sold. Not sure about seating-it will depend on which gig you attend.
I will guess Boston will be at the Orpheum again, so that is a strict seat assignment venue. Setlist is usually
the same, give or take a song. In 2006, Ella Finer did FONY with Shane for the entire East Coast tour, but
only joined them (I believe) for the NYC St. Pat's show 2008.
Hope this helps. Usually there is a lot of talk and advice for a particular city in the months and weeks before
a show. Crowd is a mix of Irish, Irish-Americans, punk fans young and old.