Video: The Pogues - If I Should Fall from Grace with God

December is over, which means it is more than likely that you will not hear any music by The Pogues for another eleven months. If I'm preaching to the converted please excuse me, but by and large, the magic woven by Shane and the boys is criminally overlooked once Christmas has passed us. Yes 'Fairytale of New York' is a grand old song, but it's the tip of the Titanic's iceberg. So I've decided that this edition of Wax Lyrical will look at a few of the words that spout through that marvelous set of teeth. [...]

Polly Jean Harvey has been actively redefining the role of woman in music for nearly two decades, and she's showing no sign of slowing and/or softening. Whether with her original trio, collaborating with John Parish or alone the piano, Harvey is a performer who can silence audiences at the drop of a hat. On February 15th, Vagrant will release Let England Shake . Compared to the rest of the PJ Harvey discography, Let England Shake is a very different animal, at least on the surface, and [...]

On his Tir Na Blog yesterday, KC Irish Fest organizer Dan Regan announced that he'd be giving away two tickets to see the Pogues first-ever visit to Kansas City, this Sunday, October 25, at the Mi... Continue reading "Win free Pogues tickets courtesy of KC Irish Fest" >

It seems that the only concerts I've attended since moving to New York City are highfalutin, high-cost events that take place at ornate and historic venues. Because here I am, about to review the show I saw last night at Carnegie Hall. My friend was generous enough to offer me an extra pass that he had to see An Evening With Gavin Friday and Friends . Featuring guest appearances by everyone from U2 to Lydia Lunch to Laurie Anderson, the night was also a benefit for RED , with a portion of the proceeds going toward helping eradicate [...]

The Pogues have confirmed two Irish dates this December - St. George's Market, Belfast on 02 December (Tickets £27.50 plus booking fee) and The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 04 December (Tickets from €)44.20 including booking fee). Tickets will go on sale this Friday 18 September at 9.00am from Ticketmaster and usual outlets nationwide. Related Oxegen 08 - The Blizzards, Delorentos, Fight Like Apes, Dry County, ROL, The Pogues

Fun Fact: Perpetually soused Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan's first band was the Sex Pistols-inspired, excellently named Nipple Erectors - later known as the Nips. ... Continue reading "St. Patrick's Day Special: The Pogues, "If I Should Fall From Grace With God"" >

To all my Irish friends, here's an excuse to finally go out and get drunk!! Have fun today and remember to use a designated driver.

Song Julie Doiron ~ " Consolation Prize " myspace plays: 10,434 mp3 download "Consolation Prize" sounds like a folk song sung over fuzzy guitars, and it works out well. Julie Doiron is out of Canada, and her latest album I Can Wonder What You Did With Your Day was released last week (3/10). Video [...]

• Julie Doiron - Consolation Prize

There shall be no "Danny Boy" or "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" at the Crystal Ballroom for Monday's St. Patrick's Day show. No, K.M.R.I.A. wouldn't have it. K.M.R.I.A. is a Portland tribute band honoring the "virtuosity, song craft and...