Chicago - 3rd March

[Guest]

Shane did skip a few verses of "Matilda", which was disappointing but forgivable.

but i got a kick out of spider's response of shrugging his shoulders like saying, "eh, what're you gonna do?"


it was such an amazing show. they boys sounded absolutely phenomenal. i'm really glad i went. it was my first (and i guess last) show. made this girl's year. thanks guys!!!

[midjhi]

it was awesome!!! does anyone have any pictures from this show? thanks!

[Mike M]

Shane did skip a few verses of "Matilda", which was disappointing but forgivable.

but i got a kick out of spider's response of shrugging his shoulders like saying, "eh, what're you gonna do?"

I agree...it was kinda like "well, guess you might as well go on with it now..."

[Mike M]

it was awesome!!! does anyone have any pictures from this show? thanks!

Here are the two (very poor) pictures I took with my phone...pretty much to show the view we had from the VIP balcony as much as anything. Wish I had better shots, but them's the breaks...

I don't remember at what point I took the first pic, but the second was taken during "Tuesday Morning". I was hoping to take advantage of the increased stage lighting to get a better pic!

[Zuzana]

A set of photos at Flickr (by "the lemon"):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26182025@N ... 079157245/

[Christine]

Thanks for the pictures. Wildly jealous, of course. I do not want to go to my grave before having seen Mr C do his dance in his kilt.

And someone seems to have persuaded Shane to accept some light on stage.

Happy Birthday, KwaK. And of course, Cdn Steve!

[jig punk girl]

CHICAGO ROCKED! Thanks for a great time!

[DzM]

Were you at the Chicago show? Did you have sideburns? It seems the woman near the merch table though you were totally hawt.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mis/2249850161.html

whatever, this is dumb, suck my dick universe. I'm not on the market, but I just thought you oughta know you have the most beautiful hair and eyes. we were both leaning against walls, you by a trash can and a line full of old mick bastards, me by the merch table. sir. you. are. gorgeous.

[Gweedeaux]

This is the set list I came up with, please make any corrections Philip.

Streams
Fall from Grace
BMS
Boat Train
Brown Eyes
Tuesday
Lullaby of London
Sunny Side
Repeal
Waltzing Matilda
Body of an American
London Girl
1000's (dedicated to 10 year old Lorelei)
Dirty Old Town
Bottle of Smoke
Sickbed

Sally
Rainy Night
Irish Rover

Poor Paddy
Fiesta

That 10 year old girl, Lorelei, is my daughter and she thoroughly enjoyed her first live show. I don't think she stopped smiling after the shout out until we made it back to the hotel and she finally crashed. It was a fantastic night and, as always, worth the trip. It was another in a long list of great Pogues memories for me, and it was the first of hopefully many great Pogues memories for her.

[RICHB]

This is the set list I came up with, please make any corrections Philip.

Streams
Fall from Grace
BMS
Boat Train
Brown Eyes
Tuesday
Lullaby of London
Sunny Side
Repeal
Waltzing Matilda
Body of an American
London Girl
1000's (dedicated to 10 year old Lorelei)
Dirty Old Town
Bottle of Smoke
Sickbed

Sally
Rainy Night
Irish Rover

Poor Paddy
Fiesta

That 10 year old girl, Lorelei, is my daughter and she thoroughly enjoyed her first live show. I don't think she stopped smiling after the shout out until we made it back to the hotel and she finally crashed. It was a fantastic night and, as always, worth the trip. It was another in a long list of great Pogues memories for me, and it was the first of hopefully many great Pogues memories for her.

Is this a stupid question but was she named after the underated Phil Chevron song Lorelei?

[Gweedeaux]

Is this a stupid question but was she named after the underated Phil Chevron song Lorelei?

She sure was. And to this day it's still her favorite song.

[RICHB]

Is this a stupid question but was she named after the underated Phil Chevron song Lorelei?

She sure was. And to this day it's still her favorite song.

Thats lovely. I dont know what is more the honour, having Phil dedicate a song to your daughter or for Phil to know that she has been named after one of his songs

[dj_evol_eno]

After reading the first setlist posted all I could think was, I could've sworn i sang along with Sally Maclennane... Was I that drunk that I sang the lyrics to the wrong song that night? Well, wait, I know I wasn't that drunk... But then sillier things have happened at a Pogues' show.

The Chicago show was fantastic! Thank you to all of the band for a great live show. To those seeing the upcoming US shows, here is the set list from last night:

1. Streams of Whiskey
2. If I Should Fall from Grace with God
3. The Broad Majestic Shannon
4. Boat Train
5. Pair of Brown Eyes
6. Tuesday Morning
7. Irish Lullaby
8. Sunny Side of the Street
9. Repeal of the Licensing Laws
10. And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda
11. Body of an American
12. London Girl
13. Thousands Are Sailing
14. Dirty Old Town
15. Bottle of Smoke
16. Sick Bed of Cuchulainn

First Encore
17. Sally MacLennane
18. Rainy Night in Soho
19. Irish Rover

Second Encore
20. Poor Paddy on the Railway
21. Fiesta

[Clash Cadillac]

After reading the first setlist posted all I could think was, I could've sworn i sang along with Sally Maclennane... Was I that drunk that I sang the lyrics to the wrong song that night? Well, wait, I know I wasn't that drunk... But then sillier things have happened at a Pogues' show.

I took the liberty of abbreviating the songs as feeling a bit lazy after sensory overload of Institute of Art and Pogues gig the day before. At least I did not use " DOG" in my haste, which has left people scratching their heads in the past.

[firehazard]

After reading the first setlist posted all I could think was, I could've sworn i sang along with Sally Maclennane... Was I that drunk that I sang the lyrics to the wrong song that night? Well, wait, I know I wasn't that drunk... But then sillier things have happened at a Pogues' show.

I have actually heard someone trying to sing along to Sally MacLennane at a Bruce Springsteen gig. But that's another story.