The Popes blend Irish folk and punk and have seen active service both on their own account and with Shane MacGowan of the Pogues, who sang lead vocals on two Popes albums and features on The Popes new album ‘Outlaw Heaven’ which is out now. The new album showcases some of their most exciting and brilliant material to date inspired by Paul “Mad Dog” McGuiness’ brief stint on remand a few years back. MacGowan features on three songs on the new album: ‘Outlaw Heaven’, Bastards’ and ‘Loneliness Of A Long Distance Drinker’ and Spider Stacey also guests on ‘Outlaw Heaven’. The current live line-up since reforming includes Paul (Mad Dog) McGuinness - Guitar and Vocals, Charlie Hoskyns - Guitars and Backing Vocals, Will Morrison - Drums and Backing Vocals, Dave Allen – Fiddle and Backing Vocals, Jim McAllister – Bass and Backing Vocals and Whiskey Mick – Mandolin and Backing Vocals.

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LIVE DATES

1 March - Leeds O2 Academy - Supporting The Stranglers
2 March - Dunfermline Alhambra - Supporting The Stranglers
3 March - Glasgow O2 Academy - Supporting The Stranglers
5 March - Liverpool O2 Academy - Supporting The Stranglers
6 March - Nottingham Rock City - Supporting The Stranglers
8 March - Cambridge Corn Exchange - Supporting The Stranglers
9 March - London Roundhouse - Supporting The Stranglers
10 March - Birmingham O2 Academy - Supporting The Stranglers
12 March - Oxford O2 Academy - Supporting The Stranglers
13 March - Portsmouth Pyramids Centre - Supporting The Stranglers
15 March - Lincoln Engine Shed - Supporting The Stranglers
16 March - Brighton Dome - Supporting The Stranglers
17 March - Bristol O2 Academy - Supporting The Stranglers
19 March - Leamington Spa Assembly - Supporting The Stranglers
20 March - Guildford G-Live - Supporting The Stranglers
22 March - Newcastle O2 Academy - Supporting The Stranglers
23 March - Sheffield O2 Academy - Supporting The Stranglers
24 March - Manchester Academy - Supporting The Stranglers