For The Love of Shane MacGowan
17, 18, 20 & 21 APR 2025
For The Love of Shane MacGowan
with special guest Kevin McGuire
Direct from their sensational 2024 Edinburgh Fringe sell-out run!
A celebration of the life of Shane MacGowan (The Pogues and The Popes) by his friend John McLaughlin, and his 7-piece band, intertwining an extended 90-minute set of classic songs of the great man with stories and fond memories of their times together.
John McLaughlin (hit singer / songwriter / producer of Johnny Mac & The Faithful) and his 7-piece band perform songs of his friend and genius Shane MacGowan (The Pogues and The Popes). Johnny and his band blast through the classic songs of the great man whilst McLaughlin shares fond memories of their times writing and recording together and of course going to the pub!
This homage is a celebration of the life and works of one of the greatest artists of all time and is endorsed by Shane’s wife, Victoria Clarke. So, let’s all raise a glass to Shane MacGowan!
“Shane loved working and spending time with John and would always smile fondly when John’s name came up in conversation. He said one of his proudest moments was shared with John at Celtic Park performing with the Lisbon Lions.”
Victoria Mary Clarke
“For the Love of Shane MacGowan vividly evoked the great man’s soul and his voice, clearly showing the love those behind the tribute had for him. I felt privileged to have attended.”
Miriam Trujillo (Binge Fringe review)
“Johnny Mac & the Faithful bring such joy and happiness to the crowds! They are the best opening act I have ever had! I love them so much I got them to play at my Christmas party in my house!!”
Rod Stewart
“For the love of Shane MacGowan! – JOHN McLaughlin is first and foremost a music fan. So when he wrote and recorded songs with Shane MacGowan it was the ultimate labour of love. I know his heart will be filled with pride as he pays a personal tribute to his friend – in words and music – and celebrates the incredible achievements of the lead singer of The Pogues.”
Billy Sloan
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DETAILS
DATE: Thu 17 Apr 2025
VENUE: Saint Luke’s, 17 Bain Street, Glasgow G40 2JZ
TIME: 7:00pm
DATE: Fri 18 Apr 2025
VENUE: Beat Generator, 70 N Lindsay Street, Dundee DD1 1PS
TIME: 7:00pm
DATE: Sun 20 Apr 2025
VENUE: The Lemon Tree, 5 W N Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AT
TIME: 7:00pm
DATE: Mon 21 Apr 2025
VENUE: The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AA
TIME: 8:00pm
Dan Sealey