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ReadJunk Playlist: March 2010 (St Patrick’s Day Edition)
It’s March and we all know what that means! St Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. This month’s ReadJunk Playlist is dedicated to Celtic and folk songs that will get you in the green spirit; and well for others the drinking spirit! This playlist is an easy one for me considering this is one of my favorite genres of music and something I listen to all year round. I’m not one of those phony “Kiss Me I’m Irish” people that breaks out their shirt and stupid green and white Mad Hater hat every year. Perhaps this playlist will give you a bit of a variety than just listening to Dropkick Murphys or Flogging Molly. Here we go!
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Music Video: Shane MacGowan And Friends – “I Put A Spell On You”
Shane MacGowan of the Pogues brought in a bunch of his friends to record a charity single for Haiti. Might as well get a good recording done instead some crap Simon Cowell will release. Some of his friends include Nick Cave, Johnny Depp, Mick Jones, Bobby Gillespie and many others. The song they decided to cover was “I Put A Spell On You” by Screamin Jay Hawkins and it’s brilliant! Check out the video of them recording it below, and be sure to buy the single when it becomes available!
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Video: Billy Bragg and Florence and the Machine – “Fairytale Of New York” (Live in Session)
There’s not much going on in the news so I’ll just keep posting videos. Billy Bragg and Florence and the Machine covered the Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” in a live session on BBC Radio 1 for the Rob Da Bank show. While it’s always interesting to hear covers of the Pogues, this one could have been a little bit better. I like Billy Bragg’s part of course but not sure I like Florence and the Machine’s part of the song. It lacks a certain emotion I guess? It’s just not the same as Kirsty MacColl singing it with Shane MacGowan. It could be that she was doing it live and reading the lyrics and comes off, kind of boring? I don’t know, you be the judge and watch the clip below:
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ReadJunk’s Random Halloween Playlist
It’s almost Halloween and I’m sure some of you are looking for some music to load onto your mp3 player. Can’t find the right songs for your ultimate Halloween playlist for your party? Well don’t worry wannabe DJs; I compiled a list of songs for you to check out and to maybe consider using for your Halloween playlist this year. I’m not saying these songs are the best songs for Halloween or even have anything to do with Halloween; but they could work! Read the list below:
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The Pogues announce Fall USA dates!
The Pogues are coming back to the USA this Fall for another tour! This time going back to Cali and touring some cities that haven’t seen the Pogues in ages! The band will play in Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Missouri along with California. The pre-sale starts at 3pm EST today!
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The Pogues – Roseland Ballroom, NYC
Date: March 13th 2009
Opening Band: Franz Nicolay
Band Link: link
Every March, I look forward to seeing the Pogues play in New York City. This year, the band came over to play 2 nights in NY. I saw the opening show, which was on Friday the 13th. Just like any other Pogues show, it was an excellent!
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Music Video: The Pogues – “Misty Morning Albert Bridge”
I’m seeing The Pogues tonight at Roseland Ballroom in NYC! I should have a review and live photos from the show up this weekend. But in the meantime, check out a great video for “Misty Morning Albert Bridge.” It features Shane with a weird mustache. I wish they would play this song live. Watch the music video after the jump:
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Levellers’ Beautiful Days 2009 announce initial lineup (The Levellers, Pogues, Saw Doctors?!)
The Levellers are messing with my mind. They really want me to fly over to England this year to see the Beautiful Days Festival? The initial lineup for the Levellers’ 2009 Beautiful Days Festival has been announced and The Levellers, the Pogues AND The Saw Doctors are all playing! 3 of my favorite bands, in the same festival! How awesome is that! The festival is happening August 21st-23rd at Escot Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon England.
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Pogues cancel their March 12th show!
The Pogues have canceled their Thursday March 12th show at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Tickets will be honored for their March 14th show instead. Read the band’s response after the jump:
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