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Shane MacGowan and The Popes is a band formerly led by Shane MacGowan of the Pogues, who play a blend of rock, and Irish folk, sometimes referred to as Paddy Beat, borrowing from World Beat, a popular genre name in the 1980s. Shane MacGowan and the Popes released two studio and one live album in the 1990s. As well as serving as MacGowan's backing band, The Popes recorded one studio and one live album without MacGowan, and have toured on their own.
The band's line up has changed through the years. Members have included Paul 'Mad Dog' McGuinness (guitar), Tom McManamon (banjo), Andy Ireland (drums, vocals), and Bob Dowling (bass). Past members have included Mick O'Connell (accordion), Kieran "Mo" O' Hagan (Acoustic guitar, vocals), John Myers (fiddle, tin whistle), Danny Heatley (aka Danny Pope) (drums), Berni "The Undertaker" France (bass), Colm O'Maonlai (whistle), and Kieran Kiely (accordion, whistle). Long-time friend of McGowan, Johnny Depp joined to promote the single, 'That Woman's Got Me Drinking' in October 1994. Depp played guitar on the track, directed and appeared in the video, and made a string of appearances with Shane.
Discography (only albums):
The Snake (October 1994)
The Crock of Gold (October 1997)
The Rare Oul' Stuff, a 2-disc best-of collection, (January 2002)
Across the Broad Atlantic: Live on Paddy's Day - New York and Dublin (February 2002)
This is a live recording including songs from "The Snake" and "The Crock of Gold" (320 kbps)
DOWNLOAD:
www.mediafire.com/?zkvyczjzkjr (Part I)
www.mediafire.com/?10ynkl1ztjg (Part II)
Shane MacGowan and The Popes is a band formerly led by Shane MacGowan of the Pogues, who play a blend of rock, and Irish folk, sometimes referred to as Paddy Beat, borrowing from World Beat, a popular genre name in the 1980s. Shane MacGowan and the Popes released two studio and one live album in the 1990s. As well as serving as MacGowan's backing band, The Popes recorded one studio and one live album without MacGowan, and have toured on their own.
The band's line up has changed through the years. Members have included Paul 'Mad Dog' McGuinness (guitar), Tom McManamon (banjo), Andy Ireland (drums, vocals), and Bob Dowling (bass). Past members have included Mick O'Connell (accordion), Kieran "Mo" O' Hagan (Acoustic guitar, vocals), John Myers (fiddle, tin whistle), Danny Heatley (aka Danny Pope) (drums), Berni "The Undertaker" France (bass), Colm O'Maonlai (whistle), and Kieran Kiely (accordion, whistle). Long-time friend of McGowan, Johnny Depp joined to promote the single, 'That Woman's Got Me Drinking' in October 1994. Depp played guitar on the track, directed and appeared in the video, and made a string of appearances with Shane.
Discography (only albums):
The Snake (October 1994)
The Crock of Gold (October 1997)
The Rare Oul' Stuff, a 2-disc best-of collection, (January 2002)
Across the Broad Atlantic: Live on Paddy's Day - New York and Dublin (February 2002)
This is a live recording including songs from "The Snake" and "The Crock of Gold" (320 kbps)
DOWNLOAD:
www.mediafire.com/?zkvyczjzkjr (Part I)
www.mediafire.com/?10ynkl1ztjg (Part II)
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