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On December 15, 2006 Tom McManamon passed away after a long battle with illness. Tommy ( aka "The Beast" ) was the
heart of Shane's band "the Popes". Our Condolences to his Family and Friends.
Photo Gallery of Tommy >>
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Wonderful Wiltern :
4 Galleries of Photos from 3 Nights of Shake and Quake in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Photos >>
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San Francisco Gold :
6 Galleries of photos from 4 glorious nights at The Fillmore, San Francisco. Enjoy !!!
San Francisco Photos >>
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Ass-Kickin in Asagiri
"THE POGUES" hit Asagiri - Jam like a Tsunami on Saki.
In the shadow of Mount Fuji tremors were felt that registered on the richter scale in Tokyo, the snowy cap on Japan's
highest peak melted, tunes were belted and Samurai swordsmen were seen to bow in homage.
Asagiri Jam Photos >>
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Big in Japan :
Latest updates and info for Japan October 2006 Tour : Ports of Call include :
Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo and Asagiri Jam.
Tickets on sale now!!!
Japan Info >>
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Irish Music Personality Award.
Shane recently recieved this years "Irish Music personality" Award at "The Irish Post's" 2006 Awards.
A star studded event held in Picadilly was also attended by other reciepients including Ardal O'Hanlon (Comedy) of "Father
Ted", DJ Carey (Sports),Mary Black (Hall of Fame) and Triniti scooped the "Music newcomer" Award. More info
at the following
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Rhino Release :
Rhino will reissue the newly remastered versions of The Pogues' first five albums on September 19. Here are the 5 Albums with
bonus tracks on all.
5 Album's with Bonus Tracks >>
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Stoned & Dethroned:
July 11th sees Rhino Records reissuing The Jesus And Mary Chain's 5 CD Warner Bros. catalog as DualDiscs.
Stoned & Dethroned includes Track 12 " God Help Me " featuring guest vocalist Shane MacGowan.
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Eastern Sweep !!!
The POGUES just completed a whirlwind tour of the Eastern USA to rave reviews and delighted audiences. 9 Gigs from Washington
to New York where MacGowan and the Boys from the County Hell upped the ante and blew away the crowds at the Nokia Times Square
Gigs. Bravo POGUES one and all and a Special Well Done to Tour Manager Ross Duncan. "Top Man"
POGUES USA March 2006>>
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Shane & The Mayor
Shane and Mayor of Baltimore " Martin O'Malley "had a pre-gig meet up at the Washington Gig March 10th. Martin a
rabid Shane / Pogues Fan is also guitarist with "O'Malley's March"
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Washington DC Gig March 9th :
"THE POGUES" opened up their USA Tour last night March 9th at the "9:30 Club" in Washington DC and what
a Blast of a Gig it was. Photos online now at gallery 49.
Enjoy !!
Photos Online Now >>
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Survivors
After years of very hard living, Shane MacGowan of the Pogues should really be dead. But he and the band are back, breathing
life into their careers with a long-awaited us tour.
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Painting for DEBRA
Shane signed a Caricature Painting of himself that is being put on Auction at "The Four Seasons" Hotel to raise
funds for the worthy Charity. DEBRA
Epidermolysis Bullosa -EB- is a distressing and painful genetic skin disorder causng skin layers and body linings to separate
and blister at the slightest touch. Children born with EB have skin that is as fragile as the wings of a butterfly - and as
easily damaged.
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Lifetime Achievement Award For The Pogues
"The Pogues" were presented with a "Lifetime Achievement Award" at this year's Meteor Ireland Music Awards
on Thusday February 2nd.
The celebrity studded show took place at The Point Theatre Dublin and the nights events were broadcast on RTE 2 at 9pm
on Sunday the 5th of February.
Also performing at the show were Damien Dempsey,The Darkness,Westlife,Jamie Cullen, BellX1 and Republic of Loose.
The Pogues performed a Brilliant version of "The Irish Rover" accompanied by the legend Ronnie Drew and t "The
Dubliners". They closed the show down and left a delighted audience howling for more.
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" THE POGUES " have announced a "NINE" Gig Tour of the Eastern U.S.A.
3 Additional Dates have been added including March 9th,15th & 19th
Venues will include Washington, Atlantic City, Boston and New York. The Tour will take place from March 9th to 18th. More
info at the following page...
USA March 2006 Tour >>
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Groovin da Grove
5 Photo Galleries from Gig at "The Grove", Anaheim October 17th.
Anaheim Photos >>
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Toasting Tokyo :
MacGowan and the Boys from the County Hell Rattle their Rapiers and rouse the rabble Treating Tokyo to 2 Jam packed nights
of mayhem. Have a peek
Shibuya-AX Photos >>
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West Coast Roast :
Latest West Coast Info for October 2006 Tour :
Ports of Call Include :
Ten Nights starting in San Francisco then Las Vegas Anaheim & Los Angeles.
Tickets on Sale Now !!!
West Coast Info >>
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Christmas 2006 UK & Ireland
Latest Tour Dates announced for Christmas 2006 Tour, venues include : Glasgow, Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, London
& Dublin
Christmas 2006 Tour Dates >>
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Irish Voice Gig Review March 22nd :
" And now here they are in front of us. And people are screaming and the woman beside me is weeping giant tears that
flow down her face and wet her hair. "
" This is the part of the article where I should mention the celebrities in the audience - Steve Buscemi, Kate Moss,
Jonathon Rhys Meyers - but nobody gives a damn because the Pogues are back and this is real."
Full Interview >>
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Jimmy Johnstone R.I.P.
Jimmy Johnstone, Celtic's greatest ever player has died at the age of 61 after a long battle with motor neurone disease.
The Lisbon Lion, who had been fighting the ravages of Motor Neurone Disease for more than four years, was 61.
More At :
www.jimmyjohnstone.com
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Legend's Ronnie Drew and Shane MacGowan recorded their Patrick's Day Lash at RTE Studios on March 2nd. 2 Legends on fire.
Congrats to Ronnie who this year is the Grand Marshall of the Saint Patrick's Day parade in his Hometown of Dublin.
Go nEiri an t-adh leat a Chara !
Photos Online NOW >>
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IRISH VOICE INTERVIEW :
The Pogues, the
recent Dublin riots, his support for the Kirsty MacColl campaign and his
thoughts on his own career and lots more.
"..I can't make out if he is having
the best party ever or has a TV blaring really loud.."
Full Text Interview >>
( Issue Date : Weds March 1st )
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Bob Geldof IRMA Award :
Memories of Bob and What Shane thinks Bob Geldof has done for music in Ireland .
Best Wishes and Congrats to Mr Geldof from Shane:
" Robaird A Chara, Beannacht agus Slan, Go Dia agus Eireann! Erin go bragh. BRAVO GELDOF !!
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SHANE STEALS THE SHOW
"It's nice to be a legend when your still alive." (Quote Shane MacGowan)
" THE POGUES " staged a fantastic finale to the Meteor Music Awards Ireland. After performing a duet with the
Dubliners "The Irish Rover" and having been recognised for their iconic status within Irish Music by being presented
with a Lifetime achievement award.
In an era of well-behaved, pop and rock stars Shane with "THE POGUES" were a breath of fresh air.
The post awards party continued on into the small wee hours of the morning.
The award is one which no one can argue with. Congats to all The Pogues.
LONG LIVE THE POGUES !!!
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Breakfast on Pluto Premiere
Bono, Cillian Murphy, Ralph Fiennes and Brendan Gleeson were some of the stars that were in attendance at the European premiere
of Neil Jordan's "Breakfast on Pluto" in Dublin.
"Breakfast on Pluto" was written by Shane's good friend "not a bad bastard anymore" Pat McCabe
Shane along with Stephen Rea and Ruth Negga also attended the event at the Savoy Cinema on Wednesday January 11th, which
raised 100,000 Euro for UNICEF.
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