The Pogues have announced their first US and Canadian tour dates in 13 years, all to celebrate 40 years of the iconic, critically-acclaimed album "Rum Sodomy & The Lash."
Announcing their tour dates, original Pogues members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy said: "To celebrate the 40th anniversary of our second LP, 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash,' a veritable Super Session of musicians, a Last Waltz if you will - including the Pogues themselves, members of bands that have come after, such as Lankum, featuring such incomparable artists as Lisa O'Neill and John Francis Flynn, not to mention from the Bad Seeds - will gather to rekindle the music on the record with a new fire.
"We're looking forward not just to raising a glass or two but also to raising the roof with our fans and friends, old and new, to celebrate the music we've made and the alliances we've formed over the years."
Original Pogues members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy. (Steve Rapport)
The Pogues & Friends 2025 tour dates
- Sept 7: Boston, MA - Seisiún at The Stage at Suffolk Downs - Tickets
- Sept 8: Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall - Tickets
- Sept 16: New York, NY - Terminal 5 - Tickets
- Sept 17: New York, NY - Terminal 5 Tickets
Tickets are on sale now! More info at Pogues.com
Original Pogues member Spider Stacy. (Steve Rapport)
The Pogues celebrate 40 years of "Rum Sodomy & The Lash"
Released in 1985, "Rum Sodomy & the Lash" is a cornerstone of punk and alternative rock, renowned for its raw energy, poetic lyrics, and infectious melodies.
Album highlights include iconic songs like "Rainy Night in Soho," "A Pair of Brown Eyes," and "Dirty Old Town."
Ranked among Rolling Stone’s Best 500 Albums of All Time and featured in such tastemaker books as 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, "Rum Sodomy & the Lash" is a certified classic that has influenced countless artists globally and continues to impact listeners 40 years on.
For their tour dates this year, the band is set to play the legendary "Rum Sodomy & The Lash" album in full, including B-sides, extended version tracks, and a special selection of their most beloved material.
Original Pogues member James Fearnley. (Steve Rapport)
The Pogues & Friends tour 2025 - touring members
Leading the touring party are original Pogues members Jem Finer, Spider Stacy, and James Fearnley.
They'll be joined by legendary and lauded vocalists Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, John Francis Flynn, Lisa O’Neill, and Nadine Shah.
Special guest musicians include Holly Mullineaux (bass), Jordan O’Leary (banjo), Fiachra Meek (pipes/whistles - Alfi), Jim Sclavunos (drums - The Bad Seeds), James Walbourne (guitarist, - Pretenders), plus brass section Pete Fraser, Daniel Hayes, and Ian Williamson.
Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, and John Francis Flynn will also take up guitar, harp, and multiple instruments, respectively, during the shows.
You never know who else might join the stage along the way...
Original Pogues members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy. (Steve Rapport)
Tickets are now on sale for The Pogues' tour 2025.
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