Having seen The Pogues & The Popes a few times in the past & like most, we miss the larger than life character of Shane MacGowan. I am pleased to say that The Pogue Traders have kept hold of the full spirit & soul of the band. The musicianship is superb & the lead singer has character & a good voice. Not as gravelly as Shane’s but mostly, more coherent! We all enjoyed a Best Of set & everyone joined in with a few songs, even if they only knew Fairytale. Dancing at the front was rife & encouraged. An enjoyable night that I am happy to live again. Slainthe!🍻
Posted by Ian D on 05/02/2025
The Pogue Traders back in Guildford , Suburbstheholroyd, Guildford - 1st February 2025
Pogue Traders were fantastic. Had a brilliant night with plenty of singing and dancing.
Posted by NickyR on 04/02/2025
The Pogue Traders back in Guildford , Suburbstheholroyd, Guildford - 1st February 2025
Formed in 2007, The Pogue Traders have built a reputation as the UK's leading tribute to The Pogues. Their set is a comprehensive run through the Celtic punk legends' catalogue, staying faithful to the studio arrangements while capturing all the raucous energy that made the originals so beloved. Expect crowd-pleasers like "Fairytale of New York", "Dirty Old Town" and "Streams of Whiskey", delivered with the kind of passion that turns any room into a proper pub session.
Over the years they've played sell-out shows in London, Glasgow, Birmingham and Nottingham, alongside packed pubs the length and breadth of the country, leaving thousands of grinning (and slightly hung-over) fans in their wake. The band even carry the ultimate seal of approval: Andrew Ranken, drummer with The Pogues himself, has called them the best Pogues tribute act he's seen. Whether you're a lifelong fan or completely new to the music, a night with The Pogue Traders is a warm, rowdy celebration of Shane MacGowan's much-loved songbook.