The Pogues Prepare For X-Mas Tour

The Pogues are to reissue re-mastered editions of all their studio albums before they begin their mammoth reunion tour of the UK and Ireland.

November 5 will see all seven of the Irish bands albums available to buy with 36 extra tracks spread out amongst the albums. Also available will be previously unseen photographs as well as sleeve notes from fans and friends alike including Tom Waits, Steve Earle, Jim Jarmusch, Patrick McCabe, Matt Dillon, Bob Geldof and Stuart Pearce.

The band will play a total of eight dates around the UK and Ireland. Sean MacGowan who originally left the band in 1981 will be joining them once again for this tour. They will also be joined by Cait O’Riordan who was the bands original bass player.

The dates for The Pogues UK and Ireland tour are:

Glasgow Academy - December 13/14
Newcastle Arena - 16
Birmingham Academy - 17
Manchester Evening News Arena - 18
London Brixton Academy - 20/21
Dublin Point Theatre – 23

Albums scheduled for re-release in November are:

'Red Roses For Me'
'Rum, Sodomy & The Lash'
'If I Should Fall From Grace With God'
'Peace And Love'
'Hell's Ditch'
'Waiting For Herb'
'Pogue Mahone'