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**Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:07 pm**

Eyeball_Kid wrote:Dylan, congratulations - you're anonymously famous!
would you say Shane's performance in the beginning was similar to Guilfest?

Wow! Thanks MacRua, that's made another night! Together with being on a thread with Mr. Chevron -pretty cool!

To answer the question about the Guilfest I'd say pretty similar but hard for me to say as I was somewhat drunk at the Guilfest (it was the sun...)! The overall sound of the band is afr better inside though.

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:07 pm**

Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Seemed there were a few problems with the sound to begin wiht though, it wasn't until about 1/2 way through Broad Majestic Shannon that it seemed they actually had everything in the PA working properly. All of a sudden something happened and you could actually hear everything that was going on!

The set itself was very good, Shane took a while to warm up, but certainly seemed very into it towards the end, especially the songs not performed in previous reunion tours. Highlights for me were London Your A Lady, Sunnyside Of The Street, Body Of An American and Fairytale... Sayanora was good too.

The Dropkicks did an excellent job with their set too. Really gave it everything and ensured the Pogues would have a tough job to follow it.

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:46 pm**

F*ckin class, surprised a little by the setlist. Love the new additions though. Roll on the 23rd!!

Thanks for the reviews and the pics.

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:52 pm**

the local paper hasn't really done a review of the show, just Fairytale of New York, going on about how great Cerys was, typical of the South Wales Echo really. Though there is a picture of shane and her on the frontpage.

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 5:56 pm**

Pictures hardly available online is it Ben? :wink:

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:44 pm**

First time I`ve seen the Pogues, though been a fan for years.
The first five songs were a bit ropey, then PA seemed to get working, whilst Shane improved as the gig went on.
The band were superb, although don`t think Shane calling Terry Woods "baldy" went down too well.
Apologies were made for the poor "linguistics".
Anyone any ideas what was being alluded to.?

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:44 pm**

I Went last night - bloody fantastic! I preferred it when the stage was more boxed in like the academy gigs, because it felt like a gig in a school Gym atmosphere wise - but The Band and the crowded were awesome. I Fucking loved it - Fairytale was truly epic and I really think we should get it to number one this christmas. hearing it love always reminds me of that fact. I thought Thousands are Sailing was wonderful, and Spider truly showed his natural pedigree as a frontman as well during Tuesday Morning. I really, REALLY enjoyed myself - I might be going to Brum as Well....

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:12 pm**

Did you catch the Dropkicks gwrwho? If so, what'd ye think?

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:18 pm**

I thought the dropkicks were Great Paddy - I felt they could've played for a little longer but you know, thats less Pogues! never fail to impress The Dropkicks.....

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:27 pm**

Anonymous wrote:Apologies were made for the poor "linguistics".
Anyone any ideas what was being alluded to.?

We have not yet mastered the Welsh language. Some people in this band suffer really awful liberal guilt. :wink:

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:49 pm**

any pics anyone from last night . [CARDIFF GIG]. didn,t take a camera. top night...DANNY

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:57 pm**

1st time seeeing the Pogues....superb. Yep, it did take a couple of songs to kick in, but considering it was the first night, and The Pogues are by no means the only band to suffer from the "3 songs to get the PA mix sorted" syndrome, I don't think we can be too harsh. I love "Hell's Ditch" & I've got a fair bit of time for "Waiting for Herb", so it was great to see those albums represented.
Tons of singing/dancing/drinking, plus a cracking opening from the Dropkicks.... perfect way to kick off Xmas festivities

Diolch yn Fawr boys ....& Cerys!

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:01 pm**

Dylan wrote:I said I was rubbish at remembering - as Blondie has pointed out Sayonara and London You're a Lady too!

That's great, those are two songs I really wanted to hear live.

Glad to hear the show was a rockin'...

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:28 pm**

philipchevron wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Apologies were made for the poor "linguistics".
Anyone any ideas what was being alluded to.?

We have not yet mastered the Welsh language. Some people in this band suffer really awful liberal guilt.

Philip, I suspect Spider won't rest easy until he's told that the answer to his question of what is Merry Christmas in Welsh is "Nadolig Llawen"!

**Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:36 pm**

It was a great gig indeed. Shame the venue sucked and the staff are shitheads tho really. £3.20 for a pint of Tetley's?? Seem a little harsh. I'm only really bitter cos they wouldn't let my mate in though. Said he was too drunk, but they were happy to let the other 40yr old guy stagger past him and into the venue.
But nevertheless, it was a brill gig.
<br>You did a great job guys.

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