Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:46 pm
Of course a bummer, I feel for all people who were caught by surprise, including fans, band, venue. But glancing over this thread....
All the "fans", no matter how far traveled or otherwise reorganized, just sit back and think about what you're complaining here. WInd yourselves back 5 years and realize that we are extremely LUCKY to have this unique band going and kicking better than ever. I have never dreamt in my wildest fantasies that this might be coming true, let alone repeatedly. I went to London 3 times to see them, saw them 3 times last year in NYC, each single time wary of the very real chance that there are eight+ humans involved who can all crack or bail out for one human reason or another. As said before, I totally understand the adrenalin built up before coming to a Pogues show and the need to let it out, but if this is the worst thing that ever happened to you, I envy you. And if you cannot find some sort of alternative (granted, not anywhere close to equivalent) entertainment in New York F**cking City for a few hours...well, no comment.
Sure there's lost $$$, but that is a very real risk in traveling ANYWHERE, at ANY TIME, no matter if for a show or other.
Recall the level of complaint here: Spewing swearing accusations cause the Pogues cancelled a show due to a serious injury in 2007... this short-sightedness blows my mind. Again, wind back a few years and think about it.
When you told your friends/collegues you're going to see the Pogues... have you not been asked whether Shane's still alive? Nothing's for granted, let's be happy they're here altogether, and themselves more frustrated than anyone I'm certain.
I don't know the median age of Pogues members, but I am truly impressed by the energy they display on a nightly basis in 2007, >20 years after formation and have been surprised that there actually has NOT been a cancellation yet in all the recent years (that's true, right?).
With Shane being injured, and all due respect to justified venting and frustration, it's nothing but outrageously selfish, childish and uncalled for to belittle serious injury, accuse the band of lying, blame Philip of all people. All just for not having the expected image of a drunken Shane but one in a wheelchair. Get a grip, people. The Pogues do not deserve such "fans" who are probably of the kind to start laughing when seeing Shane fall on stage due to alcoholic imbalance.
No matter how the tour continues, I surely hope for a quick recovery, I thank Philip for standing up and posting in this hate-filled place, and no cancellation or anything likewise would ever even slightly touch my love for this band, it's way too deep. Shit happens. I will always raise a glass on what they have given to me. Slainte all, good recovery to Shane, and I agree with your (tough) choice to cancel.
Thanks Philip, your patience and devotion here is truly appreciated, and hope that the band will not take these few ridiculous posts here as representative of their fan base in NYC.
Hopefully see you all Saturday, as happy as ever!
