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In 1982, The new group played their first gig at The Pindar of Wakefield Back on 4th October 1982 James Fearnley, Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy and Jem Finer took the stage at The Pindar Of Wakefield in dingy Kings Cross as Pogue Mahone.
The Pindar Of Wakefield is no more and now called The Water Rats and The Pogues are no more either but their spirit lives on within The Pogue Traders. Now in their 15th year themselves of bringing The Pogues back to life for those that saw them live and for those that never will.
Support for the night is from Paul 'Mad Dog' McGuinness And Band who toured with Shane MacGowan for almost a decade as a founder member of The Popes.
For an hour before that Shane's official biographer Richard Balls will be doing a Q And A and copies of his recent book 'A Furious Devotion: The Life of Shane MacGowan'.
Exact times to be finalised (Check with venue or Facebook nearer date)
£15 / £20 On the door
THE POGUE TRADERS
"The best Pogues tribute band I've seen" ? Andrew Ranken
The iconic and legendary Water Rats has re-opened under new ownership and new management.
The venue has a prestigious history including Bob Dylan's first UK gig in 1962, The Pogues first gig in 1982 and Oasis' first London gig in 1994, along with a roll call of other household names throughout the years from Katy Perry to The Courteeners to Ra Ra Riot.
The Water Rats has undergone a top to bottom refurbishment.
There is a brand new high end D&B PA system, large stage and proper stage lighting rig.
Full Backline is provided if required: drum kit (minus breakables), bass amp (Hartke stack), 2 x guitar amps (Marshall stack and Fender combo).
The Water Rats is superbly located in what is the increasingly vibey music centre of King's Cross with unmatched transport links for London and beyond.
The venue also now offers great food from its brand new kitchen and a wide selection of drinks.
See you soon! The Water Rats.
328 Gray's Inn Road,
Kings Cross,
London,
Greater London,
England,
WC1X 8BZ.
020 7833 3312
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