The Medusa Fora

Wow... I came here for some insight into what had happened and got even more than I was expecting I wasn't overly familiar with the Pogues going into the show but I was looking forward to seeing them live. Had I been more familiar with the history of the band I guess I wouldn't have been as shocked.

There's no sense dwelling on the condition Shane was in, but it broke my heart. There was lots of pointing and laughing from the crowd, the band was obviously embarrassed, and I was embarrassed for them.

In spite of the drama, the band was on fire and "Thousands are Sailing" in particular was one of the highlights of a festival where the other big names (cough,KISS,cough) disappointed. If y'all come back to Louisiana again I will definitely be there.

philipchevron wrote:

NewJerseyRich wrote:I can see the begining of the set list now.....

Repeal....
Tues Morn...
Young Ned...

STREAMS OF WHISKY!

Streams, Fall From Grace, Ned, Broad Majestic Shannon......................

I wished for "Ned" at the NY show last March (13) - I don't think it was played then.

I shot the show (photos) from the photo pit and will have them up with my review shortly (one shot includes Jem Finer standing in between an arguing-on-stage Shane and Spider, but there are some other really nice ones as well).

Show was....something. Spider's agitation was channeled into lyrics spat out like bullets ("Bottle of Smoke" a prime example) as he had to do most of the singing, but it definitely amped up the band too, they indeed played with vigor. And Shane well...more on that later.

Will post with the link when I go live...FWIW, Mr. Chevron, your lovely and ringing delivery was like a wonderful salve to the burning friction onstage for the crowd.

Best-
Erica, Between Love & Like
http://betweenloveandlike.blogspot.com

Behan wrote:

philipchevron wrote:

NewJerseyRich wrote:I can see the begining of the set list now.....

Repeal....
Tues Morn...
Young Ned...

STREAMS OF WHISKY!

Streams, Fall From Grace, Ned, Broad Majestic Shannon......................

I wished for "Ned" at the NY show last March (13) - I don't think it was played then.

Behan, you're right, it wasn't played either night.