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Kirsty MacColl used to be always reticent about touring. Only in later years did she venture out on the boards, initially in support of the Pogues on a 1988 tour of Germany and the Fleadh before embarking on anything so stressful as a tour! "I didn't do any performing for 10 years. Then I forced myself to get over it. I decided to fix up a tour and, if I didn't enjoy it by the end, I would never do it again. That was three years ago and I've done a lot of touring since then, so I suppose it's OK now." 

Finally at ease with performing live, Kirsty walked off the stage at Shepherds Bush Empire in London on 28th October 2000, turned to Pete Glenister and said "That was the best gig I've ever done." It was also her last.  See photos of the final lineup performing at the 2000 Fleadh.

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Terry's notes: "The attached listings are taken from many sources, e.g. my own knowledge, local and national newspapers/magazines & TV, various event listings and, on occasion, "sources close to KM". Where I am sure that no support band played, I have indicated this. I can vouch for the existence of all of the support bands listed apart from July 23 1993, a gig I didn’t attend. Support was advertised for August 18 & 19 1992 although I don’t have details of who it was. It is entirely possible that there are some errors in this listing although I have checked and double-checked my references and sources."

1978 - 1986

That notorious tour of the Irish Ballrooms, which put her off touring!

1987 - 1990

Appearing on stage with the Pogues after the success of Fairytale of New York.

1991

Kirsty's first solo tour, winding up in New Year's Eve partying with Bragg et al.

1992

Another UK tour incorporating the Glastonbury Festival, plus Kirsty's first American dates.

1993

The Fleadh, plus more British and American touring.

1994

A quiet year, following more US appearances with a few London gigs.

1995

Major US tour plus more British dates - her last for three years.

1998

Tentative steps back into the limelight with a couple of benefits, getting into the Cuban groove.

1999

London and Ireland benefitted from the early shows featuring the Tropical Brainstorm material.

2000

A major and generally ecstatic British tour with the full Cuban sound and seven piece band, ending up in Shepherds Bush.

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