Welcome to Paddy Rolling Stone, the official web site for that man of
many words and few teeth, Shane MacGowan. He's been writing music for
nearly 30 years, from the early punk days of The Nipple Erectors to
The Pogues. On this
website you will find the latest news about tours and new releases,
plus a complete discography, interviews, gig reviews, pictures, links
to other sites, etc. This site is run by the Friends of Shane International
Information Service (see below). Please feel free to e-mail us with
any questions or news about the band.
August 2010 - Updated 'Tour Dates' May 2010 - Updated 'Tour Dates' February 2010 - Updated main page December 2009 - Updated main page, removed old tour dates October 2009 - Updated 'Artwork' September 2009 - Updated 'Tour Dates' May 2009 - Updated 'Artwork' April 2009 - Updated 'Tour Dates' December 2008 - Updated 'Tour Dates' November 2008 - Updated 'Tour Dates' August 2008 - Updated 'Artwork' 'Gallery' 'Tour Dates' April 2008 - Updated 'Tour Dates' February 2008 - Updated 'Tour Dates' August 2007 - Updated 'Tour Dates' June 2007 - Updated 'Tour Dates' April 2007 - Updated 'Tour Dates' March 2007 - Updated 'Merchandise' February 2007 - Updated 'Artwork' January 2007 - Added exclusive interview and merchandise, updated 'Tour Dates' December 2006 - Updated 'Articles' November 2006 - Updated 'Artwork', 'Articles', 'Tour Dates' October 2006 - Updated 'Artwork' September 2006 - Updated 'Artwork' 'Articles' 'Gallery' August 2006 - Updated 'Tour Dates' June 2006 - Updated 'Tour Dates' May 2006 - Updated 'Artwork' February 2006 - Updated 'Artwork' January 2006 - Updated 'Artwork'
The Friends of Shane International Fan Club was formed
by Ingrid Knetsch on Shane's behalf at the end of 1993 after the Pogues
official fan club finished. It was actually Shane who suggested that
it run as a network of friends, and he has kept his promise of full
support ever since. However after much thought and discussions with
other friends, it became clear that the best way to carry on the club
was as a purely internet service. There is also a 'Mailing List' you can
join at: mailing list, where news/updates are posted and members can get to
know each other. In order to subscribe, please go to http://www.jbx.com/mailman/listinfo/fos/
and fill out the simple subscription form.
ShaneMacGowan.Com would like to extend condolences to friends, family and
fans of Tom McManamon. Tommy sadly passed away on December 15, 2006 after
a long battle with illness. Tom was best known as the banjo player in Shane
MacGowan's band The Popes. He was also part of Storm along with James
McNally. Throughout his career Tom guested with The Pogues, Depeche Mode,
Joe Strummer, U2, Sinead O'Connor, and many more. Affectionately known by
fans as The Beast, Tommy's banjo playing was a vital and integral part of
The Popes' sound. A gentleman off stage, Tom was always friendly and kind
to fans and would always have time for a chat. It's always sad to see the
passing of someone before their time, but as fans, we are glad you passed
our way Tom. Tom McManamon 1961-2006."
Check out the Siobhan Macgowan section featuring order details for her album 'Chariot' as well as the chance to buy a Shane/Siobhan signed piece of Shane artwork. Check out the new 'Art Work' section of the site and send us your Shane/Popes art work. Shane is to 'duet' with Jools Holland for his new album due out later in the year. New tour dates added. Popes to
release semi acoustic album for the summer! Just to let you all know that the Painting of Shane (Shadow of the Gig) by John Roch Simons
is still for sale. Click on the link for more details. Also check out the new Tour Dates.
Shane MacGowan's new band: Mundy - guitar,
Sarge O'Hara) - keys
Jack Dublin - bass
Paul Byrne - drums
are to play two gigs in September: Fri, Sep 17 - Summit Inn (K2 club),
Thormanby Rd, Howth, Co.Dublin.
9:00 pm. Tickets €25.
Phone: +353 1 832 4615
Thu, Sep 23 - Gypsy Rose Rock & Blues Bar,
5 Aston Quay, Dublin.
Tickets €25 (only 250 available)
Phone:+ 353 1 672 5566
THE CEILI FAMILY - TORY KING - FREE mp3 DOWNLOAD & VIDEO
Here's "Tory King" ! First single off the new CD "TORY KINGS" due to release soon ! Free MP3 download and video
Also highly recommended: "Almost St. Patrick's Day, Vol.II" - NEW MODEL ARMY, LEVELLERS, Mr IRISH BASTARD, FIDDLERS GREEN...and...THE CEILI FAMILY...among other great blokes !!!
BEAT THE POST CHRISTMAS RECESSION BLUES
WITH SHARON SHANNON, SHANE MACGOWAN, MUNDY
AND DESSIE O'HALLORAN
They are calling it THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH this festive
season. Clocking in at a staggering 3 hours of music, catch Sharon Shannon and her big band with Shane MacGowan, Mundy and Dessie O'Halloran......this fantastic show will make you forget the doom and gloom and give you the best night's entertainment and value for money you can get during Christmas and lift your spirits throughJanuary. You will hear Galway Girl in all its glory and the Best Christmas Song in the world 'Fairytale of New York'.
Sharon is currently writing an album of traditional tunes for full Concert Orchestra arrangement. She is also working on a new album with guest singers to be released in 2009. Sharons recent success is a collaboration with Irish rock singer Mundy on the Steve Earle penned The Galway Girl has been in the top 5 in the Irish charts for over three months, and is currently being used by Bulmers Cider for their latest TV commercial and her current album THE GALWAY GIRL has attained triple platinum status in Ireland. The album is currently Number 2 in the Itunes Folk chart in the UK where she recently completed a sell out 10 date UK tour. Sharon played festivals all over Europe including Womad and Glastonbury Festival in UK and are pencilled in for festivals in Switzerland, Norway and France in 2009.
FROM THE POGUES:
We'd like to add our voices of sorrow to the many others in Irish and international music and theatre on the death of our friend, inspiration and sometime colleague Ronnie Drew, who died in Dublin today, aged 73. As was well known, Ronnie had been living with cancer for some time.
When, as a member of The Dubliners, Ronnie and ourselves joined forces for the single "The Irish Rover" in 1987, we could not know this happy combination would turn out to be a lifelong bond of friendship and support. We're glad of it.
He was unique. We'll miss him terribly. Dublin town just got smaller.
His family and close friends are in our thoughts.
The Pogues
Just Look Them Straight In The Eye And Say Pogue Mahone
The new 5 CD box set with 109 rare tracks to be released on April 28th 2008. Philip Chevron did a great work putting all these demos and unrelesed tracks together. Watch out.
Here is a message to all the Friends of Shane:
The new book 'Myth of Return' including an article by Steve Martin called 'Shaman Shane - The Wounded Healer' out on march 15th. Click onto the picture above for details.
FROM THE POGUES:
We'd like to add our voices of sorrow to the many others in Irish and international music and theatre on the death of our friend, inspiration and sometime colleague Ronnie Drew, who died in Dublin today, aged 73. As was well known, Ronnie had been living with cancer for some time.
When, as a member of The Dubliners, Ronnie and ourselves joined forces for the single "The Irish Rover" in 1987, we could not know this happy combination would turn out to be a lifelong bond of friendship and support. We're glad of it.
He was unique. We'll miss him terribly. Dublin town just got smaller.
His family and close friends are in our thoughts.
The Pogues
Just Look Them Straight In The Eye And Say Pogue Mahone
