The Medusa Fora

Just got back from Bluesfest, the Pogues were amazing. I expected them to be good but they were way better than that! I often find live performances dissapointing but the energy and passion put into tonights performance was amazing. The set list was i think the same as Melbourne but minus GWF and Kitty presumably to fit into the 90 minute time slot.I didnt have time to write down the songs so thats from memory, maybe someone else can confirm. Highlights for me were Thousands - dedicated to Barney, then Sickbed, Sally and B of S. But there wasnt a bad number. Shane was in good form though i was struggling to understand his comments between numbers, thought i had got used to deciphering his lyrics.
I reckon the Pogues made many new fans tonight, before the band came on i was talking to various people next to me and they had heard of the Pogues by reputation but had not heard their music apart from Fairytale. Thanks to the band for a great night, sadly i can no longer jump around for 90 minutes like i used to but maybe there is still a bit of life in the old dog yet! Now for Sydney.

I saw them last night! Been waiting my entire life for this, And it was never something I thought I would actually ever be able to do,
It was absolutely AMAZING.

Now this is not in the right order at all, But I think this is the set list they played, at least as well as I can remember anyway

Streams of Whiskey
If I should Fall From Grace With God
A Pair Of Brown Eyes
The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
Sally Maclennane
Sunnyside Of the Street
Dirty Old Town
Sick Bed of Cuchulainn
Bottle Of Smoke
Thousands are Sailing
Fiesta
Broad Majestic Shannon
Rainy Night In Soho
Boys From The County Hell
Irish Rover

body-of-an-american wrote:I saw them last night! Been waiting my entire life for this, And it was never something I thought I would actually ever be able to do,
It was absolutely AMAZING.

Now this is not in the right order at all, But I do know that this is the set list they played.

Streams of Whiskey
If I should Fall From Grace With God
A Pair Of Brown Eyes
The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
Sally Maclennane
Sunnyside Of the Street
Dirty Old Town
Sick Bed of Cuchulainn
Bottle Of Smoke
Thousands are Sailing
Fiesta
Broad Majestic Shannon
Rainy Night In Soho
Boys From The County Hell
Irish Rover
Greenland Whale Fisheries


I was lucky enough to have a spot right up the front, ( 1 or 2 people in front of me!) And it was the best experience of my life.
I finally got to see our beloved Shaney Mac
And when he threw out his artists pass thing, My mum caught it and gave it to me, Pretty much the best souvenir ever I reckon!!!
I will post some photos when I can get them on my computer.
Hope I can see them again one day

Didn't know you were there! Glad you dug the show. By the way, "Greenland" happened only in your dreams!

All my thanks to every one of the Pogues for making such a great night for me and the other fans there.

some good photos here....

http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/photos/galleries/150542/pogues.htm#1