The Pogue Traders - The Boileroom, Guildford

A Celebration Of Shane MacGowan & The Pogues
Performed By:
THE POGUE TRADERS
Saturday 9th August 2025

The Pogues, fronted by the inimitable Shane MacGowan, fused traditional Irish folk with the raw energy of punk, creating a sound both raucous and poetic. Formed in early 1980s London, they injected tin whistles and accordions into the punk ethos, birthing anthems of rebellion, love, and gritty realism. MacGowan, with his slurred snarl and lyrical brilliance, became a symbol of beautiful chaos—a poet of the streets, haunted by history and drink. Their seminal track “Fairytale of New York” immortalized their bittersweet charm. The Pogues weren’t just a band—they were a brawling, bleeding celebration of Irish soul and punk spirit.

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