The Pogues at Point - 21 Dec 2006

**Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:41 pm**

The other Pogues (and Ella) made it to Dublin by 7pm as I kinda knew they would. It was a good show and a great atmosphere and all I know is I will never do two shifts again. You start to feel these things when you're almost 50. I am shattered! Good night!

**Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:43 pm**

philipchevron wrote:The other Pogues (and Ella) made it to Dublin by 7pm as I kinda knew they would. It was a good show and a great atmosphere and all I know is I will never do two shifts again. You start to feel these things when you're almost 50. I am shattered! Good night!

glad you all made it all phil i have just beein listenin to the ultimate collection disk 2 to try and imagine the pogues gig anyway goodnight

**Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:52 pm**

Radiators from Space 7.40 to 8.30

Trouble Pilgrim
Enemies
Heaven
Hinterland
The Concierge
She Says (I'm A Loser)
Faithful Departed
Huguenot
Joe Strummer
We Are So Beautiful

Television Screen 2004

The Pogues 9.00 to 11.00

Streams Of Whiskey
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Broad Majestic Shannon
Turkish Song Of The Damned
Young Ned Of The Hill
A Pair Of Brown Eyes
Boys From The County Hell
White City
Tuesday Morning
Kitty
Sayonara
Repeal Of The Licensing Laws
Sunnyside Of The Street
The Body Of An American
Lullaby Of London
Thousands Are Sailing
Dirty Old Town
Bottle Of Smoke
Sickbed Of Cuchulainn

Sally MacLennane
A Rainy Night In Soho
The Irish Rover

Poor Paddy
The Auld Triangle
Fairytale Of New York
Fiesta

**Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:53 pm**

philipchevron wrote:Radiators from Space 7.40 to 8.30

Trouble Pilgrim
Enemies
Heaven
Hinterland
The Concierge
She Says (I'm A Loser)
Faithful Departed
Huguenot
Joe Strummer
We Are So Beautiful

Television Screen 2004

The Pogues 9.00 to 11.00

Streams Of Whiskey
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Broad Majestic Shannon
Turkish Song Of The Damned
Young Ned Of The Hill
A Pair Of Brown Eyes
Boys From The County Hell
White City
Tuesday Morning
Kitty
Sayonara
Repeal Of The Licensing Laws
Sunnyside Of The Street
The Body Of An American
Lullaby Of London
Thousands Are Sailing
Dirty Old Town
Bottle Of Smoke
Sickbed Of Cuchulainn

Sally MacLennane
A Rainy Night In Soho
The Irish Rover
Poor Paddy
The Auld Triangle
Fairytale Of New York
Fiesta

GGGGRRRRRR

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:45 am**

...so where are the reports?

So, I guess you guys all had a great time, eh? :wink:

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:47 am**

Eric V wrote:...so where are the reports?

So, I guess you guys all had a great time, eh?

I'm fuckin awaful

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:25 am**

Jackthelad wrote:
Eric V wrote:...so where are the reports?

So, I guess you guys all had a great time, eh?

I'm fuckin awaful

No. You're great. In fact, better than most. I'm just wondering about all of the fine Medusans who represented tonight. I predicted magic. Was I right? Or was it a cookie cutter from Brixton? I think not. ???? Just a hunch.

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:32 am**

Eric V wrote:...so where are the reports?

Aye. Let's hear about it, you lucky bastards!

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:17 am**

philipchevron wrote:The other Pogues (and Ella) made it to Dublin by 7pm as I kinda knew they would. It was a good show and a great atmosphere and all I know is I will never do two shifts again. You start to feel these things when you're almost 50. I am shattered! Good night!

Glad they all made it on time

Sounds like it was one kick-ass show

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:10 am**

Very glad to hear you made it. Was telling everybody who'd listen about it all last night, and wondering what happened.

Sorry for you, Jack and Mick. Damn weather.

Weather's still bad, so have safe journeys home, everyone.

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:10 am**

philipchevron wrote:The other Pogues (and Ella) made it to Dublin by 7pm as I kinda knew they would. It was a good show and a great atmosphere and all I know is I will never do two shifts again. You start to feel these things when you're almost 50. I am shattered! Good night!

Dear Mr. Chevron,

That was, without doubt, the best, best gig I have ever been at. I loved every single second of it, from the first strains of Trouble Pilgrim to the last note of Fiesta. What a night

The Radiators were in top form and for me Hinterland, Huguenot and Television Screen, which was superb, were the highlights but every note of every song was on fire.

The Pogues, and Shane in particular, were in excellent form. As has been siad before, to hear Kitty live was a real treat. Again, every song was spot on but for me Kitty, Rainy night and of Course Fairytale were the hightlights. But the real belter was Thousands which was unreal.

To play 2 gigs in the one night is good going. To play 2 superb gigs boarders on the superhuman. You are indeed a Legend and I thank you sincerly for all you do for all of us.

Thanks,

Bud.

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:45 am**

A fan's blog review:

Judith Ann wrote:Christmas with The Pogues

Tonite I paid 50 euros to go watch one of the most famous drunken toothless irishmen stumble around a stage.

It was worth it.

There was more energy in the room than I've ever felt. He didn't need to sing because there were about 5000 Irish people singing and dancing for him. Imagine the energy of any rock/punk/metal show you've ever been to, then imagine that the audiance is made up of boys/girls/men/women ages 16-70 all having the same amount of energy singing along with Shane MacGowan. The crowd was something else, most people were wearing red and green, even the punks had died their mohawks red or green. And once the music started, out of now where people in the audiance pulled out huge Irish flags which then "rode the crowd" continually the whole show. In between songs I'd watch the crowd of full of drunken Irishmen hug and yell how much the loved eachother.

They did two encores with one of the final songs being the famous Fairytale of New York. "Snow" fell from the ceiling while they all danced around stage and the crowd went mad...I was also up and dancing. I couldn't let the old women out dance me!

I can't say I feel too sorry for Shawn MacGowan, but he has made some great music and its a shame he can't sing it the way he use to.

Full URL

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:57 pm**

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea ... =208502110

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Friday, December 22, 2006

Pogues Point Depot - Hawon!

So last night I received one of my Christmas presents in the form of a Pogues ticket from my brother Gavin. As usual, I didn't really think about the gig, or the set, or actually seeing the band until right before I left the bar for the venue. I got excited, needless to say.

We were lucky enough to be strapped with pit bands on the way into the Point, which was great. The pit had a decent crowd in it, and loads of room too. Greater. Anyway the Pogues were fantastic. Of course, I can hear you ask "what state was that lig Magowan in?" - well, he was in much better shape than you'd expect, actually. While he had a stool, he didnt sit down at all, and mainly stood smoking a fag,wobbling his head about and wearing a long leather coat.

At one point, during White City I think, he started doing a wee pointy dance and staggering about, which was hilarious. They did a great set, and jaaaysis they can fairly play. Probably the best mondolin, banjo and accordion you've ever heard comes out of those lads.

Magowan was ducking off stage after every few tunes, and at one point returned and seemed to say "this is making me vomit". I enjoyed that. Spider Casey (who's a proper Laaahndahn punk all right) sang Tuesday Morning, which was great.

The geetar chap sang Thousands are Sailing too. They did two encores, including a great Fairytale of New York with the banjo player's daughter singing the McColl parts.

They actually made a fuckup going into the last chorus, which raised a laugh onstage and off. Magowan and the lil' lady waltzed as paper snow erupted from huge fans on the stage. I got a bit of an oul Christmassy buzz at that.

They finished with Fiesta, complete with Shane and Spider bashing themselves on the head with beer trays in the Pogues tradition. Magowan sauntered about, smacking all the mikes onto the ground with his tray as the tune clattered to a finish, and then did something brilliant.

As the song ended in a big long flourish, he picked up a fag off his stool and started non-chalantly looking for his lighter on the floor, as if he was in his living room. Even though a few thousand people were screaming at him. He even said to a young culchie who was up on his mate's shoulders at the front: "put your shirt back on". Amazing band, class gig. The best thing about them is that they outdo their audience's expectations, which is a VERY rare thing.

As I recall the set included:

Sick bed of Cuchulainn
Lullaby of London
Bottle of Smoke
Turkish song of the Damned
Rainy night in Soho
Fairytale of New york
Dirty old town
The Irish Rover
White City
Tuesday Morning
The lads from county Hell
Fiesta
Poor Paddy
Thousands are Sailing

Great stuff!

http://jacecil.blogspot.com/2006/12/chr ... ogues.html

Judith Ann blogs -

Friday, December 22, 2006

Christmas with The Pogues

Tonite I paid 50 euros to go watch one of the most famous drunken toothless irishmen stumble around a stage.

It was worth it.

There was more energy in the room than I've ever felt. He didn't need to sing because there were about 5000 Irish people singing and dancing for him. Imagine the energy of any rock/punk/metal show you've ever been to, then imagine that the audiance is made up of boys/girls/men/women ages 16-70 all having the same amount of energy singing along with Shane MacGowan. The crowd was something else, most people were wearing red and green, even the punks had died their mohawks red or green. And once the music started, out of now where people in the audiance pulled out huge Irish flags which then "rode the crowd" continually the whole show. In between songs I'd watch the crowd of full of drunken Irishmen hug and yell how much the loved eachother.

They did two encores with one of the final songs being the famous Fairytale of New York. "Snow" fell from the ceiling while they all danced around stage and the crowd went mad...I was also up and dancing. I couldn't let the old women out dance me!

I can't say I feel too sorry for Shawn MacGowan, but he has made some great music and its a shame he can't sing it the way he use to.

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:08 pm**

philipchevron said:

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The other Pogues (and Ella) made it to Dublin by 7pm as I kinda knew they would. It was a good show and a great atmosphere and all I know is I will never do two shifts again. You start to feel these things when you're almost 50. I am shattered! Good night!
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Dear Mr. Chevron,

That was, without doubt, the best, best gig I have ever been at. I loved every single second of it, from the first strains of Trouble Pilgrim to the last note of Fiesta. What a night

The Radiators were in top form and for me Hinterland, Huguenot and Television Screen, which was superb, were the highlights but every note of every song was on fire.

The Pogues, and Shane in particular, were in excellent form. As has been siad before, to hear Kitty live was a real treat. Again, every song was spot on but for me Kitty, Rainy night and of Course Fairytale were the hightlights. But the real belter was Thousands which was unreal.

To play 2 gigs in the one night is good going. To play 2 superb gigs boarders on the superhuman. You are indeed a Legend and I thank you sincerly for all you do for all of us.

Thanks,

Bud.

**Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:08 pm**

I am so glad that all the band made it to Dublin and that the gig went really well.

Just wish I could have been there, would have loved to see The Radiators supporting the Pogues.

The Pogues at Point - 21 Dec 2006

Dublin, Dec.21

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