Roseland Ballroom [6:30 Doors] ~$55Sunday night with the Pogues was excellent! First off, I wasn't sure if Shane MacGowan was going to show up, but the band came out, kicked into gear and the crowd went nuts as MacGowan walked on stage. Though he didn't look to good, he sounded great! Song after song was a Pogues classic - If I Should Fall from the Grace of God, Bottle of Smoke, Thousands are Sailing, Fairytale of New York, etc... During the fourth song (I believe) Shane was twirling to the music, beer in hand, and fell down. It was sad and funny at the same time, but he was fine and the show went on.
The crowd were great. We all had fun. It was great seeing this talented band with an old friend from out of town. Each song got the crowd moving and wanting more. The band seemed to have no end in mind. The energy of the music could be felt throughout the venue. It was a great way to bring in St. Patrick's Day as we walked out of Roseland onto the streets of New York for a few pints as Monday began. Excellent show!
...Oh, I wish I could report otherwise, but we missed Billy Bragg's opening set. I heard it was great. Next time, I guess...
The set list (apparently the same as the 16th):
Streams Of Whiskey
If I Should Fall From The Grace Of God
The Broad Majestic Shannon
Turkish Song Of The Damned
Pair Of Brown Eyes
Dark Streets Of London
Tuesday Morning
Sayonara
Kitty
Sunnyside Of The Street
Repeal Of Licensing Laws
Thousands Are Sailing
Body Of An American
Boys From County Hell
Love You Till The End
Greenland Whale Fisheries
Dirty Old Town
Bottle Of Smoke
The Sick Bed of Cúchulaínn
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Sally McLellan
Rainy Night In Soho
Irish Rover
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Star Of The County Down
Poor Paddy
Fairytale Of New York (w/ Ella Finer)
Fiesta
(source)
"Faiytale of New York" March 16, 2008
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