In the wake of the Medusa (original) (raw)
The hits LIVE in 2026, Europe!
A Paris show at the Olympia has been added to the tour! What else have you got planned for Nov 26? Tickets are here!
There has been a venue change for Belfast. The show will be at the Telegraph Building.
Due to high demand The Pogues have added a second London show! Ticket for the new December 15 show at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town will go on sale Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00 AM BST from Gigs And Tours as well as TicketMaster.
The Pogues, and special guests, will be playing the hits from the Pogues songbook in Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, and Germany!
Following the rousing fun of Rum, Sodomy & the Lash, the Pogues will be bringing all the favorites on tour.
Spider Stacy, James Fearnley and Jem Finer will be joined by special guests in November and December of 2026 to celebrate the Pogues songbook. Catch them in Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf, Hamberg, Utrecht, Portsmouth, Nottingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Dublin, Belfast ir Killarney (or perhaops all of them)!
The Pogues
Jem Finer
Spider Stacy
James Fearnley
Special Guests
TBA
Conversation is happening here.
— DzM
Andrew 'The Clobberer' Ranken
13 November 1953 - 10 February 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Ranken, drummer, founding member, and heartbeat of The Pogues.
Andrew, thank you for everything, for your friendship, your wit and your generosity of spirit, and of course for the music, forever a true friend and brother.
Our thoughts and love are with his family at this sad and difficult time. - Jem, James & Spider
Remembrances and tributes are being posted here.
Fairytale of New York zoetrope vinyl
Fairytale Of New York (Live at Glasgow Barrowland, 1987), an unheard and unreleased live version of the band's first ever public performance of their now Christmas classic, and the first time Kirsty MacColl ever performed with the band.
Don't miss this limited edition Zoetrope 12" vinyl EP including the original album track along with it's instrumental version, along with the live Glasgow Barrowland's 1987 performances of Fairytale Of New York and Dirty Old Town
Pre-sale is available today, with public sale beginning December 12.
Discussion is happening here.
— DzM
Just Look Them Straight In The Eye... once again
A budget-priced version of Just Look Them Straight In The Eye And Say... Poguemahone!! has been released in a new, flatpack release. The five-disc box set with rarities, radio sessions, demos, movie incidental music and live recordings may lack the original fancy packaging but it is now available through Amazon for the friendly price of 14.71 pounds.
The liner notes and the complete track list can be found here.
— Zuzana
Here Comes Everybody
James Fearnley has written an excellent memoir titled Here Comes Everybody - The Story of the Pogues published by Faber and Faber in May, 2012. You should go buy it right now.
You can follow latest news regarding James' book at jamesfearnley.com.
Discussion is here.
— Zuzana & DzM
Just Look Them Straight In The Eye ...
It’s Box Set Time!
Just Look Them Straight In The Eye and Say... POGUEMAHONE!!
The Pogues have opened the hidden private vaults containing the archive of their recordings not previously released. The result? A five-disc box set titled "Just Look Them Straight in the Eye And Say... POGUEMAHONE!!" The compilation includes rarities, radio sessions, demos, movie incidental music and live recordings. Also inside are the legendary Murder, Donegal Express, Danny Boy, Travelling People, and Fairytale of New York demos, collaborations with Joe Strummer, Kirsty MacColl, Steve Earle and much more.
The complete track list with all 109 songs, all five discs ishere.
Amazon: UK USA Japan Germany France Canada
Discussion is happening here.
— Zuzana & DzM
Finding things to buy
The Pogues have lots of things on the market to satisfy your Celtic Punk desires. Seven full-length CDs, remixed with extra tracks. Collections. A box-set with rarities. Books! Videos! T-Shirts, pint glasses, posters and much more.
But where to buy these things? There are many places, but if you buy from the Amazon links on this page then you help pay for this site. That's gotta be a good thing, right?
— DzM
Special thanks to The Pogues for their generous help.
Shane MacGowan
December 25 1957 - November 30 2023
A statement on behalf of Shane Mac Gowan's wife Victoria Mary Clarke, his sister Siobhan and father, Maurice.
It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our most beautiful, darling and dearly beloved SHANE MAC GOWAN.
Shane died peacefully at 3.30 am this morning (30 November, 2023) with his wife and sister by his side.
Prayers and the last rites were read during his passing.
He is survived by his wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan and his father, Maurice.
Further details will be announced shortly but the family ask for privacy at this very sad time.
Remembrances and tributes are being posted here.
Darryl Hunt
May 4 1950 - August 8 2022
We are saddened beyond words. Our Darryl passed away yesterday afternoon in London.
'I know you want to hear me catch my breath I love you till the end'
- The Pogues
Remembrances and tributes are being posted here.
Philip Chevron
June 17 1957 - October 8 2013
The news of Philip's death on Tuesday morning, from complications brought about by throat cancer, has hurt us terribly. Philip was first diagnosed with the disease in 2006 and after a gruelling period of chemotherapy which he had fought with such dignity, strength and heroism, he was declared to be in remission. But in a tragic stroke last August he returned from visiting his oncologist with the harrowing news that his cancer had returned, and that this time it was inoperable. It has been no consolation that we have all had months to prepare for the worst; when the worst came, the preparations we had made turned out to be futile, and the impact has been felt very deeply. The hole that his death has left will be huge. He was a remarkable and fantastically talented colleague, but most of all a friend. Our thoughts go out to his fans, who loved him unanimously. But above all, our thoughts are now with his family, with those he held dear and who have held him dear. Philip will be missed terribly and will always be in our hearts. - The Pogues
Remembrances and tributes are being posted here.
Ronnie Drew: 1934-2008