Add to your event list
Please note: Info provided by the Event Organiser
In the mid to late 1980s, The Pogues were one of the wildest and most talked-about bands of
the era. They crashed punk rock headlong into Irish Folk, lyrically ignited by singer/songwriter
Shane MacGowan’s brutal yet romantic observations on life at the dog end of the Thatcher
revolution. Full of spirit, in both senses of the word, there was simply no other band like them.
With a full line-up and the pick of the songs from five studio albums, The Phogues pay tribute to
the greatest Irish band that Ireland never produced. Like the original, the eight members of the
Phogues come from all over the place. Also like the Pogues, some have Irish heritage; others
don’t. What unites them is supreme musical skill and a desire to honour Shane’s songs and the
band that gave them to the world.
The Phogues have live experience ranging from Somerset’s famous cider pubs to the
internationally famous Sidmouth Folk Festival. They bring verve, energy and authenticity to
every show they play, backed up by songs including ‘Sally McLennane’, ‘The Irish Rover’,
‘Thousands Are Sailing’, ‘Streams Of Whiskey’ and, of course, the greatest Christmas song ever
written, ‘Fairytale of New York’ – which they’ll happily play even on a boiling hot summer’s
Afternoon.
The Phogues will sweep your audience back to the days when Guinness was 50p a pint, the
racing was on the telly in the corner of the boozer and there was always an ‘oul fella’ at the bar,
sharing his wit and wisdom. Happ
The Phogues
The Phogues are a fantastic tribute to The Pogues. Expect songs like Streams of Whiskey, Fairytale of New York, Whiskey in the Jar, Fiesta, Broad Majestic Shannon, The Irish Rover and Pair of Brown Eyes (among many, many more) - are perfect to celebrate life in general and evoke happy memories, while providing an atmosphere sure to keep the crowd merry, dancing and drinking.
See The Phogues tour dates
Cheese & Grain
- Website:
- cheeseandgrain.com
- Disabled Booking:
- 01373 455420
See all events at Cheese & Grain
Find places to stay near Cheese & Grain
on Sat 14 March 2026