England, Scotland, Ireland 2009

[CraigBatty]

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Goat....

baaaAmen. Let us graze...

Pucks vobiscum.

[obsoleteshock]

Maybe if MacGowan could get his lardy arse down to a rehearsal once in a while we would be able to do different songs. As this has been repeatedly proven to be utterly beyond his capabilities, i wouldn't put any money on it. Got anymore bright ideas? I, for one, can't wait until it's all over.

This is disheartening. I'm certainly glad I caught the band when they were in KC and didn't listen to the friends who said that they would just catch them next time around. Regardless, here's hoping that Shane manages to make it to a couple of rehearsals and leaves grand theft sunglasses in his past.

I'd also like to echo the sentiment that hearing Spider sing London Calling would be epic. I always thought that Spider and Strummer sounded uncannily similar from time to time.

[adamhunter]

Maybe if MacGowan could get his lardy arse down to a rehearsal once in a while we would be able to do different songs. As this has been repeatedly proven to be utterly beyond his capabilities, i wouldn't put any money on it. Got anymore bright ideas? I, for one, can't wait until it's all over.

Not sure if this is a "bright" idea or a cool idea but... while we continue with the topic of eye protection, vomit and hoofed animals - Would everyone be willing to play nice if I promised to bring along some real Canadian snow to blow around while the band plays "FTINY"?........ As we are booking our airline tickets and hotel room later this week for the Sat. nite Dublin show.

Am I correct to understand that the Olympia is a new venue for this year's tour?


"Have Pogues - will travel, even from Toronto!"

Adam H

[Fr. McGreer]

Maybe if MacGowan could get his lardy arse down to a rehearsal once in a while we would be able to do different songs. As this has been repeatedly proven to be utterly beyond his capabilities, i wouldn't put any money on it. Got anymore bright ideas? I, for one, can't wait until it's all over.

Not sure if this is a "bright" idea or a cool idea but... while we continue with the topic of eye protection, vomit and hoofed animals - Would everyone be willing to play nice if I promised to bring along some real Canadian snow to blow around while the band plays "FTINY"?........ As we are booking our airline tickets and hotel room later this week for the Sat. nite Dublin show.

Am I correct to understand that the Olympia is a new venue for this year's tour?


"Have Pogues - will travel, even from Toronto!"

Adam H

You'll love the Olympia, Adam. They've not played it before because it's so small, capacity 1600. It's a real honest, down and dirty old theatre with a great atmosphere. I just hope Shane's on form.

See you there.

[celticjunk]

On Thursday evening 3/12 I want to go out and listen to some good traditional music in the Temple bar area
Where is the best place to go?

[Robert]

On Thursday evening 3/12 I want to go out and listen to some good traditional music in the Temple bar area
Where is the best place to go?

ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[celticjunk]

On Thursday evening 3/12 I want to go out and listen to some good traditional music in the Temple bar area
Where is the best place to go?

ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice answer
But there must be some place that has the best music and the best beer

[Robert]

I'm sure some of our Irish brothers will provide you with more enlightened answers!

I'm from Scotland and my several trips to Dublin have usually involved a few trawls through Temple Bar and its hard NOT to find traditional Irish music. A lot of the bars in the area are very touristy and quite expensive but if your only staying a few days its a jumping place to start your Dublin experience!

You can't miss Oliver St John Gogarty's!! A BIG yellow bar covered in flag poles!! 3 floors of merriment in there plus great food! The Auld Dubliner usually has live music. I've seen a few people recommend the bar, The Bank, I would agree with that too. Its a great place with a lovely menu just one street below the Temple Bar area.

It really doesn't take long to walk around Temple Bar so go from one end to the other and keep your lugs open!!! You'll find more music, drink, food and craic than you can shake a stick at!!!!

ENJOY!!

[jennylois]

the only goat-related film I've heard of is "Goat Fuck"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnOG8yDg ... re=related

[celticjunk]

I'm sure some of our Irish brothers will provide you with more enlightened answers!

I'm from Scotland and my several trips to Dublin have usually involved a few trawls through Temple Bar and its hard NOT to find traditional Irish music. A lot of the bars in the area are very touristy and quite expensive but if your only staying a few days its a jumping place to start your Dublin experience!

You can't miss Oliver St John Gogarty's!! A BIG yellow bar covered in flag poles!! 3 floors of merriment in there plus great food! The Auld Dubliner usually has live music. I've seen a few people recommend the bar, The Bank, I would agree with that too. Its a great place with a lovely menu just one street below the Temple Bar area.

It really doesn't take long to walk around Temple Bar so go from one end to the other and keep your lugs open!!! You'll find more music, drink, food and craic than you can shake a stick at!!!!

ENJOY!!

Thank you Robert, can't wait ´til 3/12

[philipchevron]

Maybe if MacGowan could get his lardy arse down to a rehearsal once in a while we would be able to do different songs. As this has been repeatedly proven to be utterly beyond his capabilities, i wouldn't put any money on it. Got anymore bright ideas? I, for one, can't wait until it's all over.

Not sure if this is a "bright" idea or a cool idea but... while we continue with the topic of eye protection, vomit and hoofed animals - Would everyone be willing to play nice if I promised to bring along some real Canadian snow to blow around while the band plays "FTINY"?........ As we are booking our airline tickets and hotel room later this week for the Sat. nite Dublin show.

Am I correct to understand that the Olympia is a new venue for this year's tour?


"Have Pogues - will travel, even from Toronto!"

Adam H

You'll love the Olympia, Adam. They've not played it before because it's so small, capacity 1600. It's a real honest, down and dirty old theatre with a great atmosphere. I just hope Shane's on form.

See you there.

We have in fact played the O'Limp several times, though not in recent years.

[Fr. McGreer]

I'm sure some of our Irish brothers will provide you with more enlightened answers!

I'm from Scotland and my several trips to Dublin have usually involved a few trawls through Temple Bar and its hard NOT to find traditional Irish music. A lot of the bars in the area are very touristy and quite expensive but if your only staying a few days its a jumping place to start your Dublin experience!

You can't miss Oliver St John Gogarty's!! A BIG yellow bar covered in flag poles!! 3 floors of merriment in there plus great food! The Auld Dubliner usually has live music. I've seen a few people recommend the bar, The Bank, I would agree with that too. Its a great place with a lovely menu just one street below the Temple Bar area.

It really doesn't take long to walk around Temple Bar so go from one end to the other and keep your lugs open!!! You'll find more music, drink, food and craic than you can shake a stick at!!!!

ENJOY!!

Thank you Robert, can't wait ´til 3/12

That sounds like a plan alright. Check the "meet ups" thread if anyone fancies a pre gig scoop or three

[celticjunk]

Why not a Swedish supportact?
Hoven Droven from Östersund, Sweden
High energy instrumental music
fRoots magazine call their music for "a mix of Swedish folkmusic with Metallica"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiRaUjqrJxE
http://www.hovendroven.com/
Booking agency http://www.dtours.org/

[langer]

... anyone, who can recommend a pub in dublin where you are allowed to have a smoke with your drink ?

[Robert]

... anyone, who can recommend a pub in dublin where you are allowed to have a smoke with your drink ?

I don't smoke but have travelled to Dublin with smokers. The place's that we went to that had the most sheltered 'internal' smoking area's were The Temple Bar pub itself and O'Donohues if thats any help?