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| 30.12.2002 A brief word about the show in Cork (27th Dec). The band arrived onstage around 9.45pm and finished up around 11. The only "new" song performed was Paddy Kavanagh's "If you ever go to Dublin town"..at least giving hope to those looking for a new album (even it was only a covers album) The band could do with a few roadie's though..Paul was onstage trying to tune up his guitar for about 15 mins prior to the show yet still struggled with it throughout the show. Shane was sitting on a stool with drink holder attatched to microphone stand and walking off with a crutch. No new mwmbers have replaced departing popes with the line up now consisting of the drummer, bob,tom, paul and shane. The band's sound was pretty good though (better than Limerick a few months ago) they could freshen up the set with a few new songs, although we had fine renditions of "Poor Paddy" "Old Triangle" and "Greenland Fisheries" ...always nice to hear those. Anyone got a report of the Woods Band show in Dublin? Ceilidh Cowboy Sounds like that idiot stage diver in holland has injured shane because he stood for most of the gig then, no crutch needed until ... Ruud Just for the record Shane was supposed to play in Longford of Dec 28 but was cancelled week before the gig, what a pisser!! Sinbad 16.12.2002 SHANE IN HOLLAND 13th-14th Dec (fans' reviews from www.shanemacgowan.de guestbook for the moment) The setlist of Friday: If I Should Fall - Donegal Express - Rock N Roll Paddy - Back In The County Hell - Old Triangle - Mother Mo Chroi - Dirty Old Town - Popes Instrumental - Body Of An American - Greenland Whale Fisheries - Public Enemy No.1 - Granuaille - More Pricks Than Kicks - Dublin Town - Streams Of Whiskey - Poor Paddy - Sick Bed of Cuchulainn - Irish Rover /// Broad Majestic Shannon - Bottle Of Smoke - Sally MacLenanne. The Show started at 0.15 h and ended 1.45 h. Approx 600 (?) spectators. Shane seemed to be in a good mood, making lots of jokes, but having the zipper of his trouser open! ;o) After the instrumental he came back without shoes and had to sit on a chair. Mr.Dowling should exercise the songs; he made more misstakes than Shane...They just had Drums, Bass, Guitar and Banjo. The sound was not very good, but Shane was great. A drunken fan entered the stage and pulled Shane from his chair and he fell down but kept singing lying on the floor! Jan The friday in zaandam was very exciting. Shane was in a good mood, but let us wait a long time. too long! An alcoholic has to do his job as well. There´s no excuse for this. Christian Halangk He was looking OKE (no shirt under his jacket)end in a good mood making jokes and conversations with the audience, still sitting on a bar stool. Also making corrections to the band about lyrics en backing up singing. Play time 23.10 - 00.25 our. Frits We had to wait a long time before shane was on stage, but finaly they get him out of his hotelroom. after 20min or something he couldn't longer stand on his legs so they put him on a bar stool. the atmosphere and the music were top! Wijnand from Zaandam 12.12.2002 Alex Stickel imparts: "here are a few pics i think they are from this summer http://www.thepogs.com/content/pictures/101002/shane.htm" guestbook at www.shanemacgowan.de Stuff is really worth to be seen. Thanks, Alex !!! I like it ;)) And sorry for misspell 10.12.2002 SHANE's TOUR DATES* 13th December Zaandam, Holland 14th December Leeuwarden, Holland 22nd December Clonmel, Ireland 23rd December TBC TBC 27th December TBC TBC 28th December Rustic Inn, Longford, Ireland 31st December Newmarket Square, Dublin, Ireland 2003 17th January Fruit Market Glasgow, UK 14th March Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland 15th March Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland 17th March Shepherds Bush Empire London, UK 22nd April Sydney – EAST COAST BLUES & ROCK FESTIVAL Sydney, Australia 23rd April Metro Sydney, Australia 24th April Princes Bandroom Melbourne, Australia 25th April Princes Bandroom Melbourne, Australia 26th April TBC TBC 27th April TBC TBC 5th August Sziget Festival Budapest, Hungary ------------------------------ * According to The Popes' Official Site and my own investigations 06.12.2002 MacGowan headlining New Year's gig Shane MacGowan will join Stars from the Commitments, Maria Doyle Kennedy and the Rob Strong Band for a New Year's Eve concert in Dublin's Liberties. 'Live at the Liberties' takes place in Newmarket Square, Dublin 8 with a gig capacity of 4,000. MacGowan will play a set in the lead-up to midnight and will be followed by Stars from the Commitments featuring Dick Massey, Kenneth McCluskey and Dave Finnegan. They will be joined onstage by former 'bandmates' Robert Arkins, Johnny Murphy and Michael Aherne and will play into the small hours. Tickets for 'Live at the Liberties' are priced at ˆ32.50, including booking fee, and are available from outlets nationwide. 29.11.2002 Saint Sinead Helps Shane Walk... "The World's last living hellraiser still raising hell, Shane MacGowan, can miraculously walk again thanks to the saintly goodness of Sinead O'Connor. Shane posed and threw down his crutches infront of ShowBizIreland.com's photographers to show the healing powers of Ms. O'Connor." 28.11.2002 New tour days schedule (Dec 2002 - Aug 2003) was published at the Popes' official web-site. Check http://www.pumpactionpaddy.co.uk/tourdate.htm Just few details: Shane MacGowan and the Popes are named among East Coast Blues Festival (Sidney, Australia) participants. Here is the official site of the East Coast Blues Festival According to Sorted magAZine Shane MacGowan and the Popes are to perform on 14th and 15th March 2003, The Olympia, Dublin. "Expect drunken ramblings and lots of staggering around the stage, if, that is, Shane actually turns up." Also incredible mr.Shane MacGowan will honour with his presence Sziget Festival UPDATES: ARTICLES section was updated with a story on Shane's appearance on The Late Late Show (21/02/2001) Shambolic Shane demeans Kenny's Late Late Show "DID Shane MacGowan's shambolic appearance on The Late Late Show last Friday night make for riveting viewing? Of course it did.Shambolic Shane demeans Kenny's Late Late Show. Should he have been allowed on the show at all? Of course he shouldn't." and another one on Shane's performing at The Fruit Market, Glasgow (25/01/2002) Fun Times at Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, Scotland 01.11.2002 AT LAST !!! I've got something worthy to update my page with ... Thanks God, all Saints ( and mr. Alex Stickel for the hint) Here you are. Enjoy yourself http://www.frequency-media.com/photos/music/thepogues/index.asp 16.10.2002 Looking through alt.music.pogues newsgroup cupla days ago I run across a message from mr.S.hislop "I was in Puckaun last month and passed through the little village of Karney, where Shane actually lives. I also had a Guinness in his local pub called "Ryan's" - what a Fuckin' crackin' pub this is. I also got some superb shots of his house with my digital camera (One is almost the same as the front cover of "Lonesome Highway". If you would like to see any of the pictures , contact me directly and I will be only too happy to send them to you. Regards Scott" I don't know if you were interested but I could not pass by it... So, by courtesy of Scott Hislop now everybody can feast on contemplation of Shane's cottage and neighbourhood. Or imagine him/her self at Shane's local having pint with the man. HOME SHANE'S HOME 03.10.2002 Better late than never. Tipperary's toddlin' lad returns home to stay By Cian McCormack Special to The Irish American Post (AUGUST 2001 / VOL. 2 ISSUE 3) After leaving Nenagh and traveling the back roads of one of the most remote places in north Tipperary, I found myself standing at the white glossed door of a 350-year-old cottage looking for Shane MacGowan. A note book was clutched tightly in my hand. more A review on Shane's DJing at Death Disco by HotPress Shane gives spinning a spin 24 Sep 2002 Shane MacGowan, currently wheelchair-bound following a hip injury, plays a stormer at Death Disco Shane MacGowan took a break from his recent live antics with The Popes to join BP Fallon at Eamonn Dorans for a DJ set. Arriving on-stage in his wheel-chair the singer proceeded to play for over two hours opening with The Skatalites' reggae classic ‘Phoenix City’ over which Shane toasted into the mic. The eclectic set illustrated his considerable musical knowledge and included songs from The Sex Pistols, Eddie Cochran, Junior Parker, Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan. Although patently enjoying his pints and endless cigarettes MacGowan displayed none of the symptoms that characterised his recent Olympia appearance with The Popes when a fit of vomiting prompted a discussion on national radio concerning his health. Among those who phoned expressing their concern, love and support for Shane was his long-time friend Sinead O’Connor. It is believed that Shane is currently convalescing from the hip injury which has confined him to a wheelchair at Sinead’s Dublin home. His set at Death Disco lasted into the early hours and a delighted BP Fallon commented: "It was genuinely an honour to have Shane especially since his set was so brilliant. To hear him singing with Elvis on ‘I Was The One’ is something I'll always remember with great warmth, a very special moment. As well as being uniquely gifted, Shane's a lovely man - we're damn lucky to have him around." 23.09.2002 Shane and Alcohol... Friends or Foes ? Siobhan Broome shares her opinion on the issue of vital importance: Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan born on 25th of December 1957. A man in his mid forties, is he doing well for his age? Should this question even be asked? Shane MacGowan is a household name, notorious for his drunken lifestyle. from articles i have read I have realised MacGowan does not appreciate attention from the press, especially when it focuses on his personal life, although he always takes stories lightly and is never phased with tabloid gossip. Alcoholism is an ugly and common occurrance in the western world. How many homeless people have i spoken to who are dependent on alcohol? Almost everyone of them. How many have i spoken to who appreciate MacGowan? All of them. He has a unique skill for songwriting which strikes a cord among those who understand the things he writes about. Alcohol, he has said, is a key part to his inspiration, when drinking is when he feels comfortable and ready to compose more beautiful pieces. There are so many different aspects to MacGowan's writing and a song can be interpreted in many ways. The stories in the lyrics enthrall the listener and keep them interested, not to mention the brilliance of the music. From war horrors to painful relationships one thing I take from MacGowan's work is it is always concentrated on the average working class person, making the songs so familiar and easy to relate to. Alcohol and drugs, both things MacGowan has experienced could be labelled as his form of escapism to where he feels best. Isn't this the same for all of us? If we are down we have a drink or a smoke to ease the pain. Another form of relief we have is his music, although MacGowan probably doesn't share the opinion that his music is a solace. When I put on a pogues CD I can get drunk on the music alone, butterflies in my stomach at the excitment of the lyrics and Celtic beat. How could this man, along with the superbly talented musicians of the pogues/popes, have created such a brilliant pocket of music? I don't like the fact that alcohol plays such a big role in his life, it's worrying and obviously damaging to his health. however, it's not for me to criticise, i don't know the man, therefore have no right to discuss his personal life. All i can say is that MacGowan's poetic genius has changed my musical appreciation and my look on life. 16.09.2002 Gloomy Monday has come and brought hangover and another fan story to HOW I CAME TO LOVE THEM . Today's contributor is Irene. In her foreword she admits "After reading all those articles about Shane's last gigs and looking at those awful pictures I had the feeling that I was writing an obituary, especially after reading what Sinead O'Connor said. Let's just hope that she's wrong!" Let's hope you are TOO pissimistic (sorry, pEssimistic, of course), Irene ! Don't hurry to burry him. Angels are immortal... Anyway the score stands 2 to 1, in girls favour. http://www.showbizireland.com/news/september02/12-macgowan06.shtml EXCLUSIVE WITH PHOTOS Shane Really Opens Up to Crowd... Rebel Irish singer Shane MacGowan gave his audience a bit more than they could stomach during a show in the Olympia Theatre over the weekend. 12.09.2002 Here's a review of Galway gig (http://smokesignals.blogspot.com): But Shane and the Popes eventually did show. Sometime around 1:00, the bouncers cleared a path through the crowd for the procession of Popes to make their way onto the stage. They were followed by a man carrying an empty wheelchair...and after several minutes of jostling and shoving as impatient punters struggled to get a good vantage point, Shane appeared being carried by three of four bouncer types. After he was carefully lowered into the wheelchair, a pint glass of a clear liquid with a lemon slice was placed in his right hand. His left hand was busy working a cigarette. The mike was maneuvered into position and the show was on. Unfortunately I didn't keep a set list - suffice to say that he played many of the Pogues most well known material plus understandably several songs from his recent albums. The highlight for me was his rendition of "The Oul Triangle" a beautiful song which now unfortunately always brings to mind the mental picture of three owls in a tree as rendered by a comedian in the comedy club a few years back. The wheelchair bound Shane was almost totally motionless throughout the set - almost like a dying man plugged into a life support machine that consisted of The Popes, a stage and a live audience. At least five or six stone heavier than he was in 1991, he is starting to resemble Brendan Behan or even Elvis. Every now and again he would mutter something like a "thank you" but that was about it for his interaction with the crowd. I heard later that he believed he was in Kilkenny. I should also mention that the audience was the rowdiest crowd I've ever seen at a gig. This was accentuated by the layout of the Quays; the small area in front of the stage meant that everywhere near it became a moshpit. I can't remember the last time I had as much drink spilled on me. It was a bouncers nightmare, but much fun was had by all - particularly the drunk. In a strange resonance with my post on Friday, while I was unabashedly making speculative conversation (i.e. chatting up) a girl at that gig, I was accused of being a negative person. I think I had just commented on how sad Shane looked...but it was hard to sound positive about him - maybe I should have said that it was great to see him still knocking out the tunes after all those years of drink and drugs...he's an example to us all. I wasn't sure what to expect at the Shane MacGowan and the Popes gig on Friday night. I had heard he had sobered up and straightened out his life over the last while and that this was being extended to his live performances. I had last seen him in 1991 and at that time he was a disaster - stumbling on stage with a bottle of whiskey, incapable of delivering any song unaided. Neither I nor anyone else there that night would have expected that he would be still alive and performing 11 years later. Since the Pogues split, I haven't really kept up with his career but it seems to me that in that time Shane has ascended to a position that few others Irish musicians have ever attained in their lifetime - to the Irish of the generation that came of age in the Eighties he is a true Icon - a personification of a particular Irish spirit, a poetic romanticism born of the building sites, and drinking dens, loneliness, bedsits, emigration and persecution; a voice connecting directly with the spirit of Behan and numerous unknown working class Irish troubadours and barroom poets. And the drink, drugs, bad teeth and slurred speech are as much part of the MacGowan package as the music....tragic songs speaking to an audience that revels in a celebration of life and identity amidst the tragic; sang by a man prepared to chase down his own tragedy. So the gig itself. Shane was preceded by two support acts - a lively folk duo (box and guitar) worked the crowd well before being followed by a splendid young rock four piece from Sligo (more about them in another post later). After that, we had a wait of what seemed like an hour during which we exchanged stories of shambolic concert appearances by Shane over the years. It was noted that the Quays management had refused to return the ticket stubs on entry, which we surmised was motivated by the very real risk of a no-show. Alex suggests to check http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002401225,00.html Not bad idea as for me. "He was pushing himself around the town clutching a drink in one hand and a fag in the other. He looked a bit rough but he was enjoying himself. He had no shoes on, just a pair of slippers." Intrigued ? WONDERFUL MADNESS!!! Shane MacGowan DJed at DeathDiscoDublin#11 for two hours!!! " ...Shane, there on stage in his wheelchair at DDD#11, he was brilliant. He'd choose the track and BP would spin it, with Shane often announcing the song on mic or singing over the track. Shane MacGowan is a lovely man, a good warm soul, a special cat. We're lucky, very lucky, to have him around..." Having just returned from the gig in Dublin and also visiting Shane's local pub & house in Karny (just outside Puckaun) , it was reported in the press that he broke his ankle running for a plane although privately , everyone believes he fell down some stairs. To see Shane in a wheelchair was at times funny but also very sad. He also had to be lead from the stage after shouting "Pish" , implying he needed to go to the toilet. He also "Threw up" on stage halfway through the set. I got several good photos for myself to remind me of the whole sorry but enjoyable episode including one of Shane in mid puke. Scott. (s.hislop@ntlworld.com) alt.music.pogues 11.09.2002 According to Lancaster County Prison's official site (www.lancastercountyprison.com) "guys recently recorded a couple of numbers with Shane MacGowan. The lads hooked up with him where they cut "The Long Black Veil," and another couple of originals and cover versions. The CD is in the process of being produced, and we'll let you know when it becomes available." bunch of new pictures from a recent show of Lancaster County Prison with McGowan and the Popes at The Rover http://www.lancastercountyprison.com/page_04.htm Canadian magazine Penguin Eggs features Shane prominently (in colour! and apparently pre-paunch) on the cover Christine. Popes' messageboard 10.09.2002 ARTICLES section has been updated with a link to story on Shane Macgowan at www.salon.com (it was published on 31/07/2001) FLOORED GENIUS Exclusive: Shane McGowan is unwell 10 Sep 2002 PlayLouder hero, leader of The Pogues, writer of some of the best songs ever, Shane McGowan, is "on his last legs", according to friends. The singer was admitted to a Dublin hospital on Saturday night after collapsing in his home from taking what's thought to be a cocktail of whiskey and heroin. He played a gig last night from a wheelchair, but was, according to sources, "completely fucking out of it". Shane's health has spiralled downward drastically since his fianc?, Victoria Mary, left him.Recent sightings of the man have led to cruel "Tellytubby" comparisons. Friends of the singer, however, are not amused. "It's a real shame," said one. "He seemed kind of on his way back last November, but that's gone out of the window." 09.09.2002 Shane has lost the support of waterford last night. He cancelled the show apparantly because they couldnt drag him out of the pub. The popes themselves didnt even turn up. Shower of fuckin wankers the lot of em. Still as some sort of a cancellation we got a full refund and a ticket to see aslan f. messageboard at www.snappermusic He was not well at all at the show in Dublin on Saturday night...He was having trouble singing.. And ended up getting sick on stage at one point. I tried to post a message to the fos list..but it didn't work...Friday nights show was great..and afterwards Shane DJ-ed at Eamon Dorans...brought his own CD's and everything....played some great music...to bad Saturday wasn't as good. The sound is definatly lacking without the accordian. Hope everyone is well:o) Leslie. messageboard at www.snappermusic 06.09.2002 Shane MacGowan & The Popes saving the best until last! Shane MacGowan's Irish tour got off to a great start last week with dates in Letterkenny and Galway. Because of his recent fall he had to be helped on stage but once there he gave a great performance belting out all of his classic songs. It helps that he has a band, The Popes, who are absolutely on fire at the moment. This week the tour continues around the country and takes in 2 sold out dates at the Dublin Ambassador on Friday and Saturday. However, because of the fantastic reception he got on his last visit, Shane has decided to end the tour on Sunday 8th with a show at South. So you can expect a party atmosphere and another fantastic performance by Ireland's greatest living songwriter in front of devoted audience from all over the South East. http://www.munster-express.ie/fun.htm 06.09.2002 Another contributor has mustered up his courage and confides his Pogues history to us. Here's Alex Stickel with HOW I CAME TO LOVE THEM ... Good deed, Alex ! I can't warrant you'll get ten pounds but I'm absolutely sure loads of fans will lend their ears to you (I mean their eyes to your story, you know). Don't idle, boys! Follow Siobhan's and Alex's example. Send me your Pogues stories. 05.09.2002 ARTICLES section has been updated: Lisa's biggest hit. Sept 2001. Irish Independent. They don't make Irish drunks like they used to... Febr 2001. Independent. MacGowan 'thrown out of Priory for bad behaviour'. Is this a record? Febr 2000. Independent. 04.09.2002 I'm happy to present a special contributor - Siobhan Broome ! She kindly responded on my request and shared her views and impressions with us. Here's her story: HOW I CAME TO LOVE THEM... Thanks a lot Siobhan !!! 02.09.2002 Saw the boys in Limerick on Saturday night. Have to say I was disappointed - lacklustre performance. Shane looks as if he doesn't give a shit anymore (and is just picking up handy money). The band's sound has disimproved without a fiddle player, tin whistler and accordian player. Now I've seen the band at least 2 dozen times which mightn't be much compared to some of you, but it was poor on Saturday. Just a word to Ste as well - hopefully you're right about a new album, but I can't really see it - surely if they had any new stuff in the can they would be giving it trial runs in gigs? Same old setlist since 1996 - not that the songs are crap by any means but it's all getting a bit predictable. ps. I reckon Shane is gone so lazy he won't bother standing up at gigs again when he's leg is recovered!! Ceilidh Cowboy. Popes' messageboard at www.snappermusic 29.08.2002 Just seen Shane and the Popes live last night in a little Village called Carrick On Shannon. Very good gig Despite the fact he was in a wheelchair for all of it. He has a cast on his leg aswell but the gig was good... Potcher (Flipper_cobain@hotmail.com) alt.music.pogues. Shane rolled in on wheels like a proper Ironside! Really small venue in Leitrim but it was better for atmosphere anyway. band were in great form, did notice that Mick was'nt there, just Andy, Paul Bob and Tom and Shane of course. And talk about a new man, Tom looks about 20 years younger!!! Brilliant to have him back! Sin. Popes' messageboard at www.snappermusic.com 28th August 2002 Well, lets start with the excellent news that Tommy is in fine form and will join the band for the upcoming Irish tour. On the other side of the coin though we have Shane on crutches due to a broken hip and ankle, however he is going to do all the Irish dates, Although the doctor says he should be seated for the shows, now I don't know about you, but I get a picture of Val Doonican in my mind. Now that Tommy is fit this means that work can start again on Shane's new album as well as the bands new solo album. The new Shane album is expected to be released before Xmas with the bands solo album due in the new year. There is also a bit of sad news, Mick has now left the band and the guys have decided to remain a four piece from now on. However they will draft in Whistle players, accordionists, fiddlers etc as and when required. Ste. www.pumpactionpaddy.co.uk/news.htm 27.08.2002 IRISH DATES Weds 28th Aug Rock Tower Carrik Shannon ( 9pm) Thurs 29th Aug The Grill Letterkenny Friday 30th Aug The Quays Galway Sat 31st Aug Dolans Limerick Sunday 1st Sept Mustang Sallys Killarny Thurs 5th Sept Devereux Complex Carlow Friday 6th Sept Olympia Dublin Sat 7th Sept Olympia Dublin Sunday 8th Sept South Tramore Monday 14th Oct Irish festival Tyneside (Popes only) Sat 19th Oct The Flowerpot Derby (Popes only) Ste <stecarroll@merseymail.com> Popes' messageboard 24.08.2002 see reunion pics on spider's page!!! have a look on http://www.spiderstacy.com/pogphoto.html Valleyman (Alex.Stickel@freenet.de). alt.music.pogues 23.08.2002 It's lock up your drinks cabinet! time on September 6 when Shane MacGowan mans the 1's and 2's at DeathDiscoDublin in Eamon Doran's. Shane's DJ set follows on from his Popes-assisted gig at the Olympia, which is already doing brisk business. The Hot Press Newsdesk 23.08.2002 I found a listing on CDNow for a DVD called "Streams of Whiskey" that is supposedly due out Sept. 24. * Rae alt.music.pogues *Region 1 encoding (for use in US and Canada only) 20.08.2002 Apparently, there is a book coming out in September by Shane called "Hide that Can". I have seen the Ad for it on Amazon.com. It is being published in September 2002, next month. Does anyone else know anything about this? Jason snappertmusic.com Popes' messageboard 20.08.2002 HOT NEWS, CHRISTMAS CONCERT SHANE MACGOWAN in ZAANDAM, THE NETHERLANDS !!!!! friday 13th december 2002. Michiel. guestbook at www.shanemacgowan.de 19.08.2002 Just to let you know that Shane has not broke his leg, it is a hairline fracture of the hip and it doesnt seem to stop him playing any dates. And yes he has been in hospital in Dublin. Ste. snappertmusic.com Popes' messageboard 15.08.2002 Just read the paper and it said Macgowan broke his leg sunday night running for a plane it had a picture of him in bed in hospital looking very impish. Potcher alt.music.pugues 12.08.2002 Click here for the pictures of Shane's concert last friday in Lierop!!! http://www.slaponline.nl/pages/Shane%20mac%20Gowan%201.htm Michiel. guestbook at www.shanemacgowan.de 09.08.2002 After almost a two hour delay our Main Man showed up at the Tivoli in Utrecht, Holland for an almost full house of some 400 people or so. Dressed in His nice suit, a book in his left pocket, He was slowly making His way to the front of the stage on two crutches! There was also a stool waiting for him to lean on, which He occasionally needed to sit on or lean on to every now and then. It really did seem he had some trouble with his hip. For those of you who don't know He broke His hip a few years ago. He may be a bit slower on foot but immediately it was clear to all of us - including the band- that he was in this uplifting spirit we all love Him so much for. He became his drink, a fag and stayed constantly busy with all of us in the front rows, insulting some wankers (glad he did) and made praises. The Popes lined up without the accordeon player but found a great replacement for MacAnimal on banjo. The young banjoplayer seemed to be walked out from school directly on stage and seemed to shy to watch the audience for only one moment but did a hell of a job!! But this band at least needs an accordeon player to impress lads. Shane didn't bother. He was on, and nothing and no one could stop Him. Not even when He was hit in His face while he was singing twice within 30 seconds by plastic cups who were thrown by some asshole from the back. They were empty so no humor in that. Not us, nor the band but Hé was making the jokes tonight, for example when he hit the drums with both crutches during the final instrumental tunes of 'Body'. Big Time! If I tell you He did an attempt to sing Springsteens 'Dancing In The Dark' on a quiet moment that says it all, doesn't it?!! Here's the set-list: - Fall From Grace - Donegal Express - Rock N' Roll Paddy - Aishling - The Old Triangle - Mother Mo Chroi - a NEW instrumental by the band - main part for the banjo - Dirty Old Town - Skipping Rhymes - Granouille - Body Of An American - Rainy Night In Soho - Paddy Public Enemy - Paddy On The Railway - Streams Of Whiskey - Irish Rover ----- - Broad Majestic Shannon - Greenland Whale Fisheries Rob Benders. guestbook at www.shanemacgowan.de 04.08.2002 In the Sunday World today theres a report than Shano is back with old flame Victoria. They were seen in a restaurant in Temple Bar, Dublin last Wednesday. Also says hes now aided by a walking stick. There's life in the ould bugger yet. bigtom. messageboard at www.snappermusic 25.07.2002 Shane live in limerick sat aug 31. dolanspub.com C messageboard at www.snappermusic 24.07.2002 My county, Leitrim has been the butt of some jokes for a long time, but at long last we've got something to be proud of, Shane and the lads are playing on August 28th in Rockin' Robin's (aka. Cartown House) just outside Carrick-on-Shannon in County Leitrim. Looking forward to havin' a pint or six with him before and after hopefully. Tickets are 20 euro. COME ON U BASTARDS! Sin. the Popes' messageboard at www.snappermusic.com 20.07.2002 http://oocities.com/michealgoodspeed an interview with Shane (mp3) * Alex www.shanemacgowan.de *Heart rending thing as for me. God save him ... 16.07.2002 dont know if any of youse have seen this but there is a Nips site at http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~mroman/home.html It features a shitload of Nips mp3s plus articles, photos & interviews with an early Shane. Crackin wee site. Check it out. The site is called 'The Nips - Licensed to Cool' if the link doesnt work. Cheers. bigtom. Popes' messageboard at www.snappermusic Shane's new album out late august, early September. LOOK FOR IT! Bobo. Popes' messageboard at www.snappermusic 13.07.2002 Shane plays Dublin Olympia 6/7 Sept. CM. Popes' messageboard at www.snappermusic 06.07.2002 Forestglade Festival, Wiesen, Austria 6 July, 2002 05.07.2002 Ministry of Rock Openair Festival. Switzerland . Shane should play at 6 in the evening, but they said he had problems at the airport or stuff like that. So he should play in a 2 hours later in an extra hall (i guess for horses cos the festival was on a horsetrack). It was quite rainy later that evening, so it was really great to see Shane in this hall. It was really hot in it, i guess there were only around 200 people in it, so we had a lot of space in front. Shane came on on stage, in one hand the dring in the other the cigarette. He had a really enormous beerbelly, but he was in really good form. He played: - Fall from grace, - donegal, - RocknRoll Paddy, - Back in the county hell, - Auld Triangle, ! - GREENLAND WHALE FISHERIES, - Mother MO Chroi, - Instrumental, - Dirty Old Town, - Granuaille, - Body of an American, - More Pricks Than Kicks, - Streams of Whiskey, - Sick Bed, - Poor Paddy, - Irish Rover Encore: - Rainy Night, - Bottle Of Smoke, - Down by the salley gardens. During Salley Gardens Shane started to dance and balancing a glass on his head, but then he fell on stage and the crowd went crazy. It was a really wonderfull 1.5 hours. I was so tiered after the show from dancing and shouting as i've seldom been before. And the banjo player was not with the band, any news? There was a women playing fiddle. Fucking loud show, but brilliant (my first Shane show). Hope to see him next year here in germany, when he's hopefully promoting his third Solo album. posted by Alex to guestbook at www.shanemacgowan.de |
| INCREDIBLE SHANE |
| This section contains the latest rumours, news, gossips, reviews I find surfing through out Pogues/Popes/music sites/messageboards/guestbooks and is dedicated to |
| Special thanks to reporters and the best regards to all Shane's fans all over the world |
| Last updated 30.12.2002 |
| Paddy Rolling Stone The official web site |
| The Parting Glass An annotated Pogues' lyrics page |
| Jer's Pogues Pub A celebration of the music of THE POGUES. images, videos, MP3s... |
| My Priory Diary bittersweet diary of Victoria Clarke |
| What's in Your Basket A rock'n'roll lifestyle is not usually a healthy one and former Pogue Shane MacGowan's is no exception. 15/07/2001 |
| it's a long way to go… Eventful sojourn with Shane MacGowan and Victoria Clarke to Shane's birthplace in Silvermines july 2001 |
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| Shane MacGowan gets the drinks in He won a scholarship to Westminster and became a rent boy; he topped the charts with The Pogues but ended up broke; he's planning a bank robbery and wants Lynn Barber to drive the getaway car... 11/03/2001 |
| A Drink With Shane MacGowan Act One |
| A Drink With Shane MacGowan Act Seven |
| Double Shot of Celtic Soul Punk poet Shane MacGowan drinks it all in, then spits it back out march 2001 |
| BackStage Pass MacGowan as the modern embodiment of the Irish literary tradition in all its glory and tragedy 2000 |
| Shane MacGowan It must be Christmas if...Fairytale of New York is on the radio... |
| CANOE on the Pogues 1996-2001 |
| MacGowan smiles in death's face Ex-Pogues frontman thrives amid excesses 30/03/2001 |
| A man of many words and few teeth 'I'm completely Irish' he says in a completely English accent 05/03/2000 |
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| Hard Luck O'The Irish: An Interview with Shane MacGowan by Ian Brennan 2000 |
| Pogues fall a little short The Pogues, in Marley Park, did not quite deliver although Shane MacGowan was in sparkling form 11/06/2002 |
| SITES |
| ARTICLES |
| Rock vibes at Arts Club and museum Woulr rock stars turn up? Some of us craned our necks at two separate events this week to watch for the rock 'n' rollers. 02/02/2002 |
| My hooligan days with Shane SHE was just 16 years' old when she first saw a picture of him in a music magazine above the caption "Shane O'Hooligan". |
| Sell-out Shane is Tipptop! SHANE McGOWAN has always claimed his heart is still in Tipperary and next Friday night he's going to prove it. august 2001 |
| Pogues ReUnion A re-formed Pogues, briefly together for a Christmas tour, are proving a sell-out attraction In Britain and Ireland... 15/12/2001 |
| MEMOIRS |
| Shane MacGowan Olympia Dublin, 11 Aug 2001 |
| HotPress on Shane MacGowan 1989-2002 |
| The Pogues Point Theatre, 20th December 2001 |
| A Rusty Tin Can and an Old Hurley Ball A resource for Pogues & Shane MacGowan fans |
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| Shane MacGowan has revealed one of his main reasons for quitting The Pogues - the band wouldn't let him air his pro-Republican views through his music november 1997 |
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| The cream of Ireland's independent rock and dance artists have joined together for the charity album. Among the contributors is Pogues leader Shane MacGowan 06/08/2002 |
| The only bone I have never broken is my neck Shane MacGowan is lying on his back in a hospital bed, fast asleep, his mouth open. It's the last place you'd expect to find a rock 'n' roll legend... even one with such a colourful past as MacGowan. 18/08/2002 |
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| Shane MacGowan & The Popes to play Olympia Shane MacGowan & The Popes will play Dublin's Olympia Theatre for two nights in September. 28/08/2002 |
| ....I suspect Shane MacGowan is a born-again fruitarian, and that the only liquid that passes his lips is bottled water. Forum, London 23/12/1999 |
| Singer's fightback fails to disguise his fall from grace Forum, London 19/03/1999 |
| 'It all comes down to drink, sex, drugs, fighting and dancing' Shane MacGowan spills his secrets to Bob Flynn 06/12/2001 |
| The Pogues Manchester Academy These December dates are billed as "the Pogues for one week only", but the band will extend their long-awaited return as surely as Shane will celebrate it in the pub. |
| They don't make Irish drunks like they used to... Wonderful tales are leaking out of Bloom's Hotel, in the heart of Dublin's banking district. 14/02/2001 |
| MacGowan 'thrown out of Priory for bad behaviour'. Is this a record? The former lead singer of the Pogues, Shane MacGowan, has left a rehabilitation clinic after a "row of sorts" with staff. 26/02/2000 |
| Lisa's biggest hit She broke Shane MacGowan's nose, but he and his then girlfriend Victoria Clarke became friends with thepunchy Lisa Stansfield September 2001 |
| Shane MacGowan The death-defying founder of the Pogues is a king hell drinker, a writer and the last of a vanishing breed. 31/07/2001 |
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| STEWART ENQUIRY ON TOUR To save face the Idler's racing correspondent, Stewart Enquiry, promises a special report on the Punchestown six day festival, Ireland. His companion on this mission? Shane MacGowan…as related by JOCK SCOT |
| Shane MacGowan Shane lived up to expectations. But what’s truly remarkable is not that he succeeded in entertaining the crowd, but rather that he lived through the night. Luther’s Blues, Madison, May 18, 2002. |
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| Shambolic Shane demeans Kenny's Late Late Show DID Shane MacGowan's shambolic appearance on The Late Late Show last Friday night make for riveting viewing? Of course it did. 21/02/2000 |
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| Fun Times at Celtic Connections festival, Glasgow, Scotland "Folk group plays in support of Shane MacGowan from the punk rock group The Pogues. A bit unlikely but things worked out really well for all concerned." 25/01/2002 |
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| "Folk group plays in support of Shane MacGowan from the punk rock group The Pogues. A bit unlikely but things worked out really well for all concerned." |
| Saint Sinead Helps Shane Walk... "The World's last living hellraiser still raising hell, Shane MacGowan, can miraculously walk again thanks to the saintly goodness of Sinead O'Connor. 27/11/2002 |
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| JULY 2002 - DECEMBER 2002 |