The Pogues were a punk band that just happened to employ traditional Irish instruments like accordion, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, tin whistle and uilleann pipes in their songs. They were also an ...

Pronounced as “sesh-oon” and Irish for “session,” Seisiún ... The upcoming music fest marks a big moment for The Pogues, as the band’s founding members will perform stateside for ...

Once The Pogues were up and running, it made sense. Traditional Irish music at its sharper edges is as raw, irreverent and accessible to amateurs as punk. Maybe it took a London Irishman to see that.

From ancient Irish ballads to post-punk anthems, Ireland’s vibrant music scene celebrates its rich heritage and contemporary ...

The festival will blend Irish music and emerging American artists. The performances will be held at The Stage at Suffolk Downs, according to The Bowery Presents. Dropkick Murphys and The Pogues ...

The Pogues frontman, who died Thursday at 65, joined punk to traditional Irish music, establishing himself and the group as its loud and soused heirs. By Gavin Edwards Shane MacGowan, the ...

The Pogues have a special relationship with Glasgow. The celebrated band will make their return to Glasgow in May after an almost 12 year hiatus from the city. A lot has changed in that time for ...

Today we revisit the Pogues’ 1985 classic ... The melody recalls “Wild Mountain Thyme,” a love song with Scottish and Irish roots extending hundreds of years, as the singer drowns his ...