LONDON (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — Irish pubrockers The Pogues are reforming for a pre-Christmas tour of seven concerts in the UK Vocalist Shane MacGowan will be part of the reunited group. Formed in 1982, MacGowan left The Pogues in 1991; the group disbanded in 1995. They all reunited for a UK tour in 2001-2002. MacGowan recently has been performing with his band The Popes.
The Pogues itinerary:
December 13-14 Glasgow, SCO Glasgow Academy
December 16 New Castle, ENG Newcastle Arena
December 17 Birmingham, ENG Birmingham Academy
December 18 Manchester, ENG Manchester Evening News Arena
December 20-21 London, ENG London Brixton Academy
December 23 Dublin, IRE Dublin Point Theatre
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