Roger Quail

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts

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Every gig I have ever seen. Forty-odd years of thud, sweat and beers. Starting in 1977 and currently covering 1984, if you are a fan of Sheffield music from bands like Cabaret Voltaire and The Human League. Or you like Industrial and Post-Punk music in general, there will be something here for you to check out. I'm Roger Quail, I grew up in Sheffield and played drums with Clock DVA and The Box in this era.

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My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 21. The Teardrop Explodes, Sheffield University, 7th November 1979 27.11.2019 10:29

The charismatic Julian Cope brings his psychedelic Scouser cohorts to a NOWSOC (Now Society) bop in Bar 2 at Sheffield University. Roger is impressed by these bouncing babies. Also, life on the dole, Clock DVA, Jean Cocteau and Roxy Music B-sides. Thanks to Kilian for the guest voice. Simon Elliott-Kemp - intro and outro music. Rionagh - artwork. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org. With particula...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 20. Vendino Pact, Stunt Kites, The Penguin Pub, Sheffield, 25th October 1979 20.11.2019 11:06

Roger discovers a new Sheffield band to get excited about, the very impressive Vendino Pact, in a suburban pub on a mundane housing estate. Old pals the Stunt Kites wind up the locals, and Roger discovers the treasure trove known as Rare 'N' Racy. Thanks to Brent and John for the guest voices. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Freesoun...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 19. The Hallé Orchestra, Sheffield City Hall, 6th October 1979 06.11.2019 9:06

Roger goes to his first classical music concert with on/off girlfriend Sheena. She prefers Colin Blunstone to the Buzzcocks, and Joyce Grenfell to Joy Division. How will they get on? Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX: Freesound. Courtesy of Obasound, Roby Caso, Angel Perez Grandi, Kerri (flute) and Jus (cellos). Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow m...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 18. Punk rock heroes Stunt Kites at nine gigs in Sheffield, Retford and Barnsley. April to September 1979. 31.10.2019 16:16

Roger looks back at gigs - both stirring and woeful - from Sheffield's finest punk rock agitators the Stunt Kites. Following them all over their home town, with road trips to exotic, faraway places like Retford and Barnsley. In the process, Roger also joins Industrial Music titans ClockDVA. Thanks to Brent and John for the guest voices. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork b...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 17. John Cooper Clarke, Fashion Music, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 21st June 1979 12.10.2019 10:39

School's out forever. It's the last day of learning for the Class Of '79, at Firth Park Comprehensive in Sheffield. Roger and his friends celebrate with a trip to their favourite local club The Limit to see Mancunian "punk-poet" John Cooper Clarke, with support from Birmingham band Fashion Music. Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound. Intro and outro music: Simon...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 16. Bill Nelson's Red Noise, Sheffield City Hall & Joe Jackson, The Limit Club, 13th March 1979 28.09.2019 14:13

Two gigs in one night! Roger and his school friends enjoy an exciting but short set from ex-Be Bop Deluxe leader Bill Nelson, before heading around the corner to check out Joe Jackson and his band in the sweaty basement of The Limit Club. Thanks to Kilian for reading Andy Clark's parts. Artwork by Rionagh. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound, with than...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 15. Zaine Griff, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 8th March 1979 20.09.2019 12:30

Still buzzing from treading the boards in the school production of 'Macbeth', Roger and his friends head into Sheffield to party at The Limit, where they encounter Kiwi New Wave rocker Zaine Griff. Guest voices - Brent and John. Intro and outro music - Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork - Rionagh. Sound FX. Zapsplat, Freesound (with thanks to Klankbleed, Rikus246, Artykris and Swiss Comedy.) Se...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 14. Double Life, The Broadfield pub, Sheffield, 12th January 1979 10.09.2019 10:00

Bored with school exams, Roger and his pals take a chilly trip down to Heeley to see sophisticated muso-merchants Double Life. They might be singing about "hot California nights", but outside, the winter of discontent is gaining pace. Guest voices by Gail and Kilian. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliot-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound. Send us Fan M...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 13. Stunt Kites, Saint Cuthbert's Church Hall, Fir Vale, Sheffield, 25th November 1978 09.08.2019 13:45

Season 1 ends with Roger's last gig of 1978. The first flight of the Stunt Kites ends in a riot, as the young punk rockers lose control of the teenage crowd at a church hall bop. Roger tells the story of the birth of South Yorkshire's long-lost punk heroes, and their school days together in the suburbs of Sheffield. Thank you to Brent Sharp and John Whyman. Music by Simon Elliott-Kemp...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 12. The Smirks, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 3rd November 1978. 01.08.2019 11:13

Mancunian Power-Poppers The Smirks become the first band that Roger pays to see twice, as they return to The Limit in Sheffield in support of their new single. Elsewhere, Roger and his band mates decide on a new name and musical direction, and have a Last Tango In Pitsmoor. Thanks to Brent & Amy, John Whyman, Simon Elliott-Kemp for the music and Rionagh for the artwork. Sound FX: Zapsplat and...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 11. Snips, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 15th September 1978 24.07.2019 11:26

Fresh from a minor triumph in the school production of 'Cabaret', Roger and his friends head out on a Friday night in search of alcohol and music. At The Limit Club they encounter New Wave artist Snips, once of art-rockers Sharks; trying to reinvent himself for a new generation of music fans. With thanks to Simon Elliott-Kemp, Rionagh, John Whyman and Brent Sharp. FX by Zapsplat. Send u...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 10. The Push, Double Life, Sheffield University, 19th August 1978 18.07.2019 13:21

The summer of The Push continues. Roger and his band mates return to Sheffield University to see local New Wave contenders The Push, riding high on their debut (and, as it turned out, final) single 'The Cambridge Stomp'. Teenage parties, Starsky & Hutch, it's all here. Thanks to John Whyman and Brent Sharp. Music: Simon Elliott-Kemp Artwork: Rionagh FX: Zapsplat, Freesound (tha...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 9. Cabaret Voltaire, Deaf Aids, Molodoy, The Push. The Limit club, Sheffield, 15th August 1978 01.07.2019 12:16

A Tuesday evening, and it's free entry at Sheffield's newest alternative music venue, so Roger and his mates go along to The Limit to check out the now legendary Cabaret Voltaire for the first time. Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://www.facebook.com...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 8. Frank White, The Broadfield Pub, Sheffield. 12th August 1978. 23.06.2019 9:27

Fresh from summer holidays in Lincolnshire, Roger is back in Sheffield for a revelatory evening of vintage rock 'n' roll from South Yorkshire guitar legend Frank White. Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.quail.3 Instagram https...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 7. The Smirks, The Limit Club, Sheffield. 27th July 1978. 18.06.2019 7:31

Roger visits Sheffield's legendary Limit Club for the first time. The entertainment is provided by Mancunian power-pop hopefuls The Smirks. Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.quail.3 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rogerquail RS...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 6. Magic, Baileys Nightclub, Sheffield, 10th June 1978 13.06.2019 10:10

It's the summer of Saturday Night Fever, and Roger and his teenage band mates are checking out the covers band Magic at Sheffield night-spot Baileys. Will they do the Fandango? Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.quail.3 Instagram htt...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 5. The Extras, Sheffield Polytechnic, 27th May 1978 04.05.2019 9:04

In which Roger talks about discovering Brian Eno and Roxy Music as a teenager, which leads him to an encounter with Sheffield art-rock pioneers The Extras at the Poly on a Saturday night. Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.quail.3 Instagr...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 4. Rokka, The Sportsman Pub, Cambridge Street, Sheffield, 24th May 1978 01.05.2019 8:17

Roger and his school mates/band buddies check out a new hard rock band - Rokka - playing at a pub in Sheffield city centre. Roger also reflects on the different musical tribes extant in the steel city in the late seventies. Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://ww...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 3. After The Fire and Harlow Sheffield Polytechnic 13th May 1978 29.04.2019 9:27

Roger joins his first band, and goes to see Christian Rock trio After The Fire, supported by local clubland rivals Harlow, at Sheffield Poly. Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.quail.3 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rogerquail RSS f...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 2. Be Bop Deluxe, John Cooper Clarke, Sheffield City Hall, 13th February 1978 28.04.2019 9:27

Roger talks about seeing Be Bop Deluxe - his favourite band from his teenage years - with support from the brilliant punk poet John Cooper Clarke, at Sheffield City Hall, in February 1978. Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.quail.3 Instag...

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 1. The Runaways, 999, Sheffield University, 7th November 1977 25.04.2019 10:27

Roger Quail talks about his first live concert experience. Seeing L.A. teen queens The Runaways and UK punk upstarts 999 at Sheffield University in November 1977. Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.quail.3 Instagram https://www.instagram....