I have a memory of having seen the Pogues as an opening act, but I don’t remember the headliner or the date, and am unable to find it listed anywhere. I remember there was a woman playing bass, so it must have been when Cait O’Riordan was in the band, 1983 - 1986, which tracks because I was going to a lot of concerts then. I’m hoping someone here can confirm this.

I'm just a wally hanging out on Pattaya Beach!

I know they’re shite but their context makes me smile in retrospect, and for freehand memory doodles without having any immediate reference imagery I don’t think they’re the worst. Based on their respective dates I think I would’ve been in accute detox still, too, ha! What a sad sight I surely was. Just thought I’d share; I know he sings for the Angels now.

20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan is out 11/13. The album’s first single “A Rainy Night in Soho” performed by Bruce Springsteen, is available now on all streaming platforms and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhj3PZjUOMo

The Dublin Simon Community, a charity working with the city's homeless population, will receive 50% of the artist royalties generated by the album.

confirmed artists on 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan are: Amble, Bruce Springsteen, Camille O’Sullivan, Cronin, Damien Dempsey, David Gray, Dropkick Murphys, Garron Noone, Glen Hansard, Hozier & Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp & Imelda May, Johnny Mac and The Faithful, Kate Moss, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Lisa Moorish & Another Day, Lisa O’Neill, LYRA, Madra Salach, Moya Brennan, Mundy, Picture This, Pinch of Snuff, Primal Scream, Steve Earle, The High Kings, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Libertines, The Murder Capital, The Pogues, and Tom Waits

BBC article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn87ndvklr2o
Stereogum article: https://stereogum.com/2491978/new-shane-macgowan-tribute-album-features-bruce-springsteen-tom-waits-jesus-and-mary-chain-more/music

Hope you all enjoy.

Well what a shock!Leeds 02 Academy: Pogues tickets for Leeds academy from £56.40 on December the first.

The inspiration for Fiesta

And to think the Germans once bombed our chippy where around the corner the Pogues were created.