Altsounds — One of music's most raucous and intoxicating live acts,* The Pogues *announce a 10-date, six-city tour dubbed A Parting Glass With…The Pogues. The band, which last toured the U.S. in October 2009, have rturned to these shores until March 17 ... more info

Altsounds — Salvo - Union Square Music's collector's label - is proud to present the first ever collection to examine the genius of Shane MacGowan, covering his career to date. Rakes, Rats, Pricks & Kicks - An Anthology includes all of his most celebrated songs... more info

Altsounds — Combining elements of the eclectic country music style of Beck, the folk punk power of the Pogues, and the edgy, emotional storytelling of Tom Waits come this dynamic group via Las Vegas, NV. Coastwest Unrest is the moniker for the collaboration ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ted Barron said... "Stuck In the Middle" @ the Boogie Woogie Flu Gerry Rafferty Stealers Wheel Elvis Costello Beastie Boys http://boogiewoogieflu.blogspot.com strahinja said... 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die 611. THE POGUES – If I Should... more info

ContactMusic — KIRSTY MACCOLL's youngest son finds comfort in hearing THE POGUES' hit festive song FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK every year - because it makes him proud of his late mother's legacy.The star was killed at the age of 41 when she was struck by a speedboat duri... more info

Totally Fuzzy — jeffen said... It's your Holiday Hangover Mix with: FEAR, LARRY NORMANS, THE BOYS, JOHN PRINE, SLOPPY SECONDS, TOM LEHRER, BLINK 182, THE POGUES, THE MR. T EXPERIENCE, THE FUTUREHEADS, CRUDBUMP, NO FUN, THE RAMONES and MERLE HAGGARD http://musicruine... more info

The Telegraph — A frantically breathtaking jaunt for the London Irishmen's 'Farewell Christmas Tour'. Rating: * * * * more info

Totally Fuzzy — Pinhead said... Red Red Wine On A Sunday #71 Live - Bundle Up Here's the Playlist: Bundle Up, The Replacements, Flowers in the Dark Jesus Christ, Big Star,Keep An Eye On The Sky Boxset Christmastime Is For Sinners, The Mono Men, Birthday, Baby Jesus ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Jeffrey Siegel said... Straight No Chaser's "A Very Jazzy Christmas" continues with Alexis Cole, and a Podcast interview with Dr. Lonnie Smith, the Hammond B-3 Organ master. http://www.straightnochaserjazz.libsyn.com And many happy returns of the sea... more info

Guardian Music — This Sunday the Christmas No 1 will be revealed. In anticipation, we asked readers to write about what festive hits mean to themThe X Factor's Matt Cardle is up against Christmas No 1 rival John Cage this year, and as part of our people's panel serie... more info