Launch events announced for Shane MacGowan tribute album

Shane MacGowan's official Instagram account has announced global launch events for the tribute album 20th Century Paddy, including in Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Tipperary, and Belfast. The full LP comes out on November 13, with events from November 9 to 18.

At Whelan's on November 9, several of the musicians featured on the album will be in conversation with Victoria Mary Clarke, Shane MacGowan's widow. Select tracks from the album will then be played, followed by live performances by Cronin, Camille O'Sullivan and David Keenan.

At Róisín Dubh in Galway, Dolan's in Limerick, Phil Ryan's pub in Tipperary, and the Duke of York in Belfast, there will be listening parties.

Shane MacGowan co-founded of The Pogues in 1982, and was their lead vocalist and chief lyricist until he was dropped in 1991 for problems related to substance abuse.

Contributors on 20th Century Paddy include U2, Kingfishr, and Bruce Springsteen.

The vinyl can be pre-ordered here. To be added to the guestlist for a launch event, click here.

Listen to the tracks released so far below: