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4 / 5

awesome

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Posted 11/04/2009

by grgry1957

A good fun concert by the Pogues, never seen before, and am glad I finally got to see them. Great energy!

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Review 2 for Pogues

5 / 5

Look em straight in the eye,You'll not be let down

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- Thu, Oct 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The whole show, Really enjoyed the Clash being played pre and post the gig. @

Setlist: Sorry but I have to check to see if Ive remembered to dress in the morning but certainly remember - Fall from grace with God, Fiesta,Brown Eyes, Boys from County Hell, Sally Maclennane, Thousands are sailing, Irish Rover, Repeal of the liscensing laws, Old Main Drag. but loads more. @

Posted 10/31/2009

by Weso

Location: Sunny Rotherham UK

Houston House of blues gig coincided with the last night of our two week tour of Texas. It just put the cream on our cake! The venue is great, purpose made for bands in the tradition hall style, we opted for the balcony being coffin dodgers,
Not heard of Justin Townes Earle but he was fantastic, bought his cd at the venue, Very different live to recorded but both are well worth covering, hope he tours UK would travel to see him again. Nashville has pulled another ace of country music.
The Pogues gave all and Shane spent more time on stage than I expected him to which was a bonus, The songs where the vocals are taken on by other members of the band live up to the mark and whatever your favourite Pogue styles are you were sure to have heard a couple of your favourites.Two encores each of about three songs. Go and see em if you get the chance I'm sure you wont be disappointed.
So I raise my Parting Glass to Justin, Shane and the boys to a fantastic finale to a terrific holiday.

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Favorite moment: The whole show, Really enjoyed the Clash being played pre and post the gig. @

Setlist: Sorry but I have to check to see if Ive remembered to dress in the morning but certainly remember - Fall from grace with God, Fiesta,Brown Eyes, Boys from County Hell, Sally Maclennane, Thousands are sailing, Irish Rover, Repeal of the liscensing laws, Old Main Drag. but loads more. @

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Review 3 for Pogues

4 / 5

Still Alive & kicking

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Favorite moment: How wasted Shane was but as soon as the music started he was in there giving it his all in his own unique way. @

Setlist: Mix of old & not so old, lively and a few classics including Dirty old town, sunnyside of the street, Brown eyes etc. @

Opening act(s): Townes EARLE = Very good & accomplished musician. Hadn't heard him before but enjoyed the part of his set we saw. (approx. last 4 songs) @

Posted 10/30/2009

by MasterMariner

Location: Houston

Everything I expected & then some.
The band know their stuff & deliver it as the Pogues have always done in their own unique style.

House of Blues Houston @

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Favorite moment: How wasted Shane was but as soon as the music started he was in there giving it his all in his own unique way. @

Setlist: Mix of old & not so old, lively and a few classics including Dirty old town, sunnyside of the street, Brown eyes etc. @

Opening act(s): Townes EARLE = Very good & accomplished musician. Hadn't heard him before but enjoyed the part of his set we saw. (approx. last 4 songs) @

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Review 4 for Pogues

4 / 5

The Pogues

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Posted 10/30/2009

by JenyFly

Location: Houston

It was great to see such an iconic band. It was even better that Shane McGowan actually made it on stage. The performance was excellent even if a little slurred. The beer prices at House of Blues are way too expensive, espcially after paying over $45 dollars for tickets.

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Review 5 for Pogues

5 / 5

Pogues were righteous!

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Posted 10/30/2009

by Chefchil

The Pogues were great last night! Can't wait to see them at House of Blues next year!

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Review 6 for Pogues

5 / 5

Loved the Pogues

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Posted 10/30/2009

by Roxy60

I saw the Pogues in Houston. They were wild and wonderful. Shane was a little too drunk but sang great. The crowd was VERY lively.

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Review 7 for Pogues

2 / 5

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Posted 10/30/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Houston

Lead singer way to drunk to sing, needs to sober up prior to show. Band was good.
Venue echoed way to much

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Review 8 for Pogues

5 / 5

Shane the master performance

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Favorite moment: All of it. @

Posted 10/30/2009

by Nutter

Location: Houston

What can be said about the most prolific singer/songwriter of our generation. Waited twenty years for this event and it went well beyond my expectations. The quality of musicians on stage last evening was top notch. Shane showed and blew me away. Ready to be a roadie and travel with them on the remainder of their tour. What a night!

Come back again soon. We love you guys.

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Review 9 for Pogues

5 / 5

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Favorite moment: 2 encores @

Posted 10/30/2009

by Anonymous

fantastic sound fantastic show, great venue. thanks

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Review 10 for Pogues

5 / 5

The only thing "tighter" than the band was Shane!

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Posted 10/30/2009

by Annedo

Great setlist. 2 encores. Riddle me this: how can someone so wasted be more coherent whilst singing than speaking? Because he's Shane effing McGowan.

Do these guys realize their age? They brought it. I was apprehensive when Shane came stumbling onto the stage - and I use the term stumbling generously - and mumbled incoherently into the mike.... I was afraid he'd physically shown up but hadn't actually "shown up" for the show...

Once they launched into their set I realized it hasn't dawned on any of these guys that they're in their 50s. Should someone tell them? Nah.

I've always loved the juxtaposition of the bands' technical musicianship set against Shane's vocals. Seeing them live makes you fully appreicate how truly talented the band members are.

Only personal faves missing were Fairytale of NY, Waltzing Matilda, & Summer in Siam.

I adore Shane... but I now understand why The Pogues has 7 other members... It takes that many people to keep Shane in check for 2 hours.

Heard throughout the crowd throughout the course of the night... "What's he saying?" "How old is he?" "Is that whiskey or wine he's drinking straight out of the bottle?" "Why's he rambling on about Napoleon Bonaparte?"

All in all awesome show. If you've ever considered seeing the Pogues live but haven't, it's a definite must.

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Review 11 for Pogues

5 / 5

THE LEGENDARY SHANE MCGOWEN

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Opening act(s): Justin Townes Earle--very good!!! @

Posted 10/30/2009

by KristyWhiskey19

Location: Woodlands Texas

The Pogues what can I say a lifelong DREAM to see those guys rock out!! It was to say the least AMAAAZZZZZIIINNNGGGGG...FANTASTIC AWESOME...I was so stoked just being there! I am in awe of the whole thing and a diehard fan of those guys!!
THEY WERE INCREDIBLE!!!

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Review 12 for Pogues

5 / 5

Legendary Band.

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Favorite moment: Anytime Mr. MacGowan was on stage. @

Opening act(s): Justin Townes Earle? (Really good) Very impressed. @

Posted 10/30/2009

by OUTHOUSE

Location: Texas

Was in front row. 2nd time to see the Pogues. Shane is still hanging in there. He needed repeated breaks..but its still Shane MacGowan.

The crowd was lively up front. Lots of jumping around and lots of drinking.

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Favorite moment: Anytime Mr. MacGowan was on stage. @

Opening act(s): Justin Townes Earle? (Really good) Very impressed. @

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Review 13 for Pogues

5 / 5

God bless the pogues

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Favorite moment: Shane MacGowan..period...I don't have to explain how special this man is. @

Posted 10/28/2009

by YidArmyAffiliate

I feel blessed the Pogues came to Kansas City. I only discovered this band a few years ago but their music will truly be with me the rest of my life.

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Review 14 for Pogues

5 / 5

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Posted 10/28/2009

by Anonymous

It wasThe Pogues with the original band members. Nuff said.

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Review 15 for Pogues

5 / 5

Feckin' Brilliant!

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Favorite moment: Shane tripped on some cords and fell as he was coming off stage. When he came back he said, "Even the Captain can trip every now and then." @

Setlist: Streams of Whiskey, If I Should Fall From the Grace of God, The Broad Magestic Shannon, Body of an American, A Pair of Brown Eyes, The Boys From County Hell, Kitty, The Sickbed of Cuchulainn, The Old Main Drag, Thousands are Sailing, Repeal of the Liquor License, Sunny Side of the Street, Sally MacLennane, Dirty Old Town, Rainy Night in Soho, Poor Paddy, Fiesta. @

Posted 10/27/2009

by Gradepoint

Location: Kansas City

Great Irish music. The band is tight! Very well polished and extremely talented. Shane was his usual drunk self (when is he not?), but was able to growl out the lyrics like he always does. Can't understand a blinkin' word he says when he speaks to the crowd, but that's part of the charm. He only missed a few lines, or came in late once or twice. By now the band knows how to keep up w/ Shane, or to wait until he catches up. They are in sync with each other. All in all, an outstanding performance by a veteran band.

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Favorite moment: Shane tripped on some cords and fell as he was coming off stage. When he came back he said, "Even the Captain can trip every now and then." @

Setlist: Streams of Whiskey, If I Should Fall From the Grace of God, The Broad Magestic Shannon, Body of an American, A Pair of Brown Eyes, The Boys From County Hell, Kitty, The Sickbed of Cuchulainn, The Old Main Drag, Thousands are Sailing, Repeal of the Liquor License, Sunny Side of the Street, Sally MacLennane, Dirty Old Town, Rainy Night in Soho, Poor Paddy, Fiesta. @

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Review 16 for Pogues

5 / 5

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Posted 10/27/2009

by Anonymous

Staff was helpful and very friendly. Venue is beautiful. The Pogues were AMAZING! They sound just as good as ever and I highly recommend catching them play live. Shane MacGowan is as entertaining as ever but the genius of the musicians themselves should not be overlooked.

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Review 17 for Pogues

5 / 5

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Posted 10/27/2009

by CowboyCurtis

The band sounded great. Shane was drunk as usual but put on a good show, even after falling face first on the stage.

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Review 18 for Pogues

5 / 5

Shane only fell down once!

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Posted 10/26/2009

by JoeFrostbite

Location: raymore, mo

the show was great. what a beautiful venue. the sound needs work thought. vocals were drowned out and distorted. but shane slurs alot so it was not so noticible.

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Review 19 for Pogues

1 / 5

Pogues - Forgettable!

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Posted 10/26/2009

by HoveActually

Location: Kansas City

I saw the Pogues the first time round in Brighton, UK, towards the exit of Shane McGowan from the band due to his heavy drinking. At that time he could barely walk let alone sing, extremely disappointing.
I read the comments that this tine round he had sobered up but this was certainly not the case in Kansas City, once again musically brilliant but Shane McGowan half slurred, half shouted his way through the set, designed to give him a break after every couple of songs. While I tried to imaging the brilliance of the early days and Rum Sodomy and the Lash, sadly it was not there. I will not try a third time!

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Review 20 for Pogues

4 / 5

Pogues didn't dissapoint

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Posted 10/26/2009

by TJP33

Location: kansas city

The Pogues didn't let the crowd down. Great musicians and of course Shane was in his glory. Of course it was evident he was out of it, he even fell on the stage but that made the event even more exciting. His voice was good and the band was unreal. Tight would not be a good enough word to use. The venue was grand and very nice looking but the sound lacked clarity. It was a shame that the sound was so murky. I was hoping that the bands tightness would have been showcased by the sound but sitting in the balcony it was clear to us that something wasn't sounding right. All in all a great evening I would tell anyone looking to see a legend in person to not miss the chance.

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