St. Paddy's night

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:57 pm**

Beautiful gig -- I can't believe no one's posted about it yet. Hungover?

The crowd was actually much more subdued than I had anticipated, but I mean that in a good way -- I only saw a couple of tussles -- but there was lots of dancing and smiles all around. The security was pretty relaxed, too, enabling me (and others, by the smell of things) to spark a spliff to get in the mood, as it were.

Shane looks and sounds great. No buffoonery, nothing "sad" about him. His focus wavered a bit here and there, but especially on the slower numbers he really delivered with his inimitable style -- Lullaby of London and Rainy Night in Soho were particularly awe-inspiring. And I loved that funny little dance he did during White City.

I had no idea Fearnley was such a showman -- it was my first time seeing the band. I thought he sounded like something of a curmudgeon in his blogue, but seeing the way he works the stage makes me think that a lot of what he writes is more than a bit of a piss-take.

Finally, let's hear it for Jem -- he's arguably the most overlooked member of the band by the press, but fer chrissakes he's the second-best songwriter in the Pogues (which is REALLY saying something), and plays a mean banjo (and other stuff). I saw him wandering through the lobby before the gig, looking a bit lost (does he always look that way?), and no one else seemed to recognize him.

For my first -- and maybe ultimately only -- Pogues gig (though hopefully not), it delivered all the way around, and even surpassed my expectations. These guys are the real deal, which is something that really needs valuing in our increasingly empty and fraudulent culture. I raise my Pogues pint glass to you all!

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:21 pm**

Thanks for posting - sitting here in Pennsylvania, wishing it was tomorrow night, I was a bit worried when no one had posted about last night. I feared a disaster! And I guess there's just a bit of that lurking behind every Pogues gig.

Glad to hear you had a great time. You DO know that you were living out the dreams of thousands, don't you - a St. Paddy's Day spent with Shane and the Pogues?

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:27 pm**

Thanks for posting something about the gig. I was wondering when someone was going to. What was the setlist that night?

I'm hoping "a pair of brown eyes" is played tonight because I didn't hear that one in London. At least I don't think I did lol.

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:35 pm**

The setlist as far as I remember was the same as the one posted from the 2nd Boston night -- no Rain Street, which was kind of a bummer, but they seem to have dropped it for the time being. I suppose it's better not to hear it if the band's tired of playing it, though.

It'll be interesting to hear the band's take on the show. There were moments when it seemed like they lost crowd a bit, but they always got them back, especially during the encores. It was a LOUD crowd by the end, that's for sure.

And Bottle of Smoke was spot-fucking-on!

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 4:26 pm**

There were film crews and posted notices about filming ("by entering you agree that your likeness may be used", or something to that effect). Concert DVD?

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 4:48 pm**

I haven't posted because from a purely emotional point of view...I'm speechless.

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 4:50 pm**

Aineen wrote:I haven't posted because from a purely emotional point of view...I'm speechless.

Seen the Beatles, have you? :wink:

Lucky you!

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:01 pm**

Aineen wrote:I haven't posted because from a purely emotional point of view...I'm speechless.

I know the feeling, Aineen. All in good time.

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:53 pm**

Aineen wrote:I haven't posted because from a purely emotional point of view...I'm speechless.

Actually seeing the faces of fellow Medusonians seems to have that effect on people.

Very nice to have met you, by the way.

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:03 pm**

Eric V wrote:
Aineen wrote:I haven't posted because from a purely emotional point of view...I'm speechless.

Seen the Beatles, have you? Lucky you!

If I went to a Pogues show, and the Beatles (including the dead ones) showed up instead, I would be pissed. They sucked. I have always despised them, and I'm old enough to remember them being together. That's what was so great about The Sex Pistols and John Lydon. They knew The Beatles were a farce. That's why he threw Glen Mattock out of the band-because he liked The Beatles. If "The Drab Four" showed up instead of the Pogues, I would have one emotion-anger. I would certainly not be speechless. After cussing them out, I would take a piss and leave the God forsaken club!!!

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:11 pm**

The show was amazing.i got Shane's setlist from Joey Cashman an the end of the show

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:31 pm**

Seven Towers wrote:If I went to a Pogues show, ......

blah blah blah .... Yeah, I wasn't talkin to you, now was I? No wait, I guess I'm talkin to you now..... wait, gee I guess I'm not cool enough, so I'd better just keep my trap shut. (fucker)

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:33 pm**

Eric V wrote:
Seven Towers wrote:If I went to a Pogues show, ......

blah blah blah .... Yeah, I wasn't talkin to you, now was I? No wait, I guess I'm talkin to you now..... wait, gee I guess I'm not cool enough, so I'd better just keep my trap shut. (fucker)

You big ol' romantic softie.

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:45 pm**

DzM wrote:
Eric V wrote:
Seven Towers wrote:If I went to a Pogues show, ......

blah blah blah .... Yeah, I wasn't talkin to you, now was I? No wait, I guess I'm talkin to you now..... wait, gee I guess I'm not cool enough, so I'd better just keep my trap shut. (fucker)
You big ol' romantic softie.

Hey, that'll be enough about my romantic softie. Really, ... it happens to everyone, I'm told. :oops:

**Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:46 pm**

time do they hit the stage tonight?

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