I went to the pub with the Pogues once. What a great night that was. One of them (Spider I think) told me that if I ever want to get in to one of their concerts for nowt, just go up to the door on the night and say I'm Paddy Riley - they always put that name on the guest list.
I haven't tried though, although I have seen them several times since. Never ever wear a brand new and expensive shirt to a Pogues concert, especially if you go up front. I never saw that shirt again.