My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsEvery gig I have ever seen. Forty-odd years of thud, sweat and beers.
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My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 63. Death Cult, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 15th September 1983.
February 02, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBRoger has a rare night out at The Limit Club in Sheffield. Ostensibly to meet up with champion road warrior Chas Banks, who is shepherding young rockers Death Cult around the UK on their debut headline tour. However, the Limit clientele has changed a bit since he was last down in the sweaty West Street basement, and Roger realizes he too is going through some changes. With thanks to Simon Elliott-Kemp for the intro and outro music. And to Rionagh for the artwork. Sound FX courtesy of Fr...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 62. Siouxsie and The Banshees, The Durutti Column, Howard Devoto, S.P.K., The Box. Pandora's Music Box '83, De Doelen, Rotterdam, 2nd September 1983
November 04, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBGrab a cuppa and a biscuit 'cos this is a long one. Roger is in Rotterdam for the very first Pandora's Music Box music festival at the super smart De Doelen venue. Siouxsie and The Banshees headline but play first, which means poor, delicate Rog has to wait six hours before The Box take to the stage in the middle of the night. Some tales here from a very long, but very memorable night. With thanks to Simon Elliott-Kemp for the intro and outro music and to Rionagh for the artwork. Soun...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 61. Killing Joke, The Box, Play Dead, Sex Beat. Hammersmith Palais Sunday 31st July 1983
September 04, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBJaz Coleman and King Coal Arthur Scargill together in the same episode. Two years since he last saw them, Roger and his band mates in The Box renew their acquaintance with Killing Joke in London. Can Jaz and KJ conquer the world before we are all blown to kingdom come? Intro and outro music - Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork - Rionagh. Sound effects courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to: peridactyloptrix - crowd noise. valentin sosnitskiy - guitar. ERH - sub bass. rodincoil - t...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 60. The Fall, the Ace venue, Brixton, London, 15th July 1983
June 12, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBA trip to London in the middle of a sweltering July heatwave sees Roger and his cohorts in Sheffield band The Box share a stage with The Fall. Riding high on the recent release of their classic 'Hex Induction Hour', the Mancunian legends are in an uncomprising, take-no-prisoners mood. Why would we expect anything else? Also includes good stuff about The Scorpions, sheep and Arthur Negus. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, ...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 59. David Bowie, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, 28th June 1983.
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBIt's a big one. Roger takes a coach up to Scotland to see his first David Bowie concert. For a distinctly personal take on what are some of Bowie's most well-documented shows; Roger mixes the events of the day itself with some of his memories of growing up as a teenage Bowie fan in Sheffield during the 1970s. May cause offence to fans of Icehouse, Pilot and the population of Milton Keynes. Artwork: Rionagh. Intro and outro music, plus special Bowie-inspired music bed: Simon Elliott-Kemp...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 58. Iron Maiden, The Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, 12th May 1983.
June 27, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBIn which Roger and his bandmates in The Box find themselves in a heavy metal maelstrom on a Thursday night in Glasgow. Iron Maiden take no prisoners at the legendary Apollo Theatre en route to world domination. It's very loud, very sweaty and a just little bit silly, but as a baptism of fire into the world of heavy metal and the legion of devoted young fans, it's one not to be forgotten. With thanks to: Simon Elliott-Kemp: intro and outro music. Rionagh: artwork. Memory joggers: Charlie C...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 57. JoBoxers, Benjamin Zephaniah, Chevalier Brothers, The ICA, London, 6th January 1983
May 25, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBIt's the start of a new year - 1983 - and Roger and his Sheffield pals in The Box find themselves in London playing with pop newcomers JoBoxers. These lads are on the fast track to fame and favour style over substance. With heavyweight management and a major record company behind them, will they go Pop before the bubble bursts? Intro & outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Special guest voice: Paul Widger. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org With particular thanks to: Hallec...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 56. The Box, Effenaar, Eindhoven and VERA, Groningen. 27th and 28th November 1982.
April 06, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBHow exciting. Roger is off on tour in Europe with The Box, the Sheffield band he plays drums in. Okay, so it's only two nights in The Netherlands at the end of November, but nonetheless the excitement is palpable. With thanks to Simon Elliott-Kemp for the intro and outro music, and to Rionagh for the artwork. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to: BeeProductive: audience applause. Dkustic: polite applause. LG: Ford Transit. Rikus 246: club ambience. Esistnichtsoer...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 55. Cabaret Voltaire, The Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, 27th August 1982.
March 02, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBSheffield's grand old Lyceum re-opens for the second time in less than twelve months, and it falls to Cabaret Voltaire, who haven't played an official gig in their home city in over a year, to herald the resurrection. Roger puts on his new leather jacket - which he has been trying to make look like an old leather jacket - and goes along for a look. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org With particular thanks to: Pooleside: shop a...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 54. Kid Creole and The Coconuts, Sheffield Polytechnic, 16th May 1982.
January 11, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBStrange days in Sheffield back in the Spring of 1982. On one hand, we are out shaking our funky butts to the sophisticated NYC street-hustlers Kid Creole and The Coconuts, down at the old Sheffield Poly building on Pond Street; while simultaneously trying not to think about the awful news emerging from the Falklands War on an almost daily basis. As another New Yorker David Byrne said "this ain't no fooling around." Thank you to Simon Elliott-Kemp for the intro and outro music, and to Ri...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 53. The Box, The Marples Pub, Sheffield, 4th March and Heaven, Charing Cross, London, 19th April 1982.
November 21, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MBRoger looks back at the short period in early 1982 that Sheffield band The Box played two important gigs with guest vocalist Stephen Mallinder from Cabaret Voltaire. Mal himself guests to reflect on an exciting time of change and uncertainty in our home town. Also, reflections on Adam Faith in 'Stardust', Tyne Tees TV, Roxy Music b-sides, Thomas Dolby live and some unpleasantness in the South Atlantic. Artwork: Rionagh. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Sound FX courtesy of F...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 52. Bow Wow Wow, The Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, 29th October 1981.
October 07, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBRoger reflects on the tragic loss of former band mate Stephen "Judd" Turner, who passed away on September 29th, 1981, aged 24 years old. The same day as the narrator turned 21. Some weeks pass, and the mood is lifted by the irresistible afro-pop sizzle of Bow Wow Wow, live at the recently re-opened Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield. Thank you to Simon Elliott-Kemp for the intro and outro music and stings. Thank you to Rionagh for the artwork. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular ...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 51. Simple Minds, Icehouse, the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, 22nd September 1981.
August 13, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBSeconded by his employers to a mind-numbing admin job in the middle of nowhere, Roger and his work pal Mark take a trip to see Simple Minds live in Liverpool. Happily, Jim Kerr and his band are at the height of their grand metropolitan art-rock powers; touring the just-released 'Sons and Fascination' / 'Sister Feelings Call'. Also includes The Box, Paul Morley, the dull-as-dishwater Icehouse , Hawkeye, Trapper John and William Cobbett. Artwork by Rionagh. New intro and outro music by Simo...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 50. Kraftwerk, Sheffield City Hall, 19th June 1981
June 17, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBMLITMOG reaches it's half-century with one of Roger's favourite gigs of all time. The jaw-dropping combination of sound and vision that was Kraftwerk on tour to promote their Computer World album in the summer of 1981. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX: courtesy of Freesound.org With particular thanks to - Komit - synths and beats. Ampul - pocket calculator. Avakas - soccer crowd. Simon Wye - Korg. Mirko - concert ambience. Udo Pohlmann - vocoder. Appl...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 49. Ornette Coleman's Prime Time, The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, 3rd June 1981
May 08, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBIt's a big gig for Roger and all the other South Yorkshire jazz-heads as the legendary saxophonist Ornette Coleman brings his rock-jazz-fusion "double trio" Prime Time to The Crucible Theatre. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX: Freesound.org. With particular thanks to: TC630, Juskiddink, Fred Galist - alto saxophones. Freed feat. Igal - drumset biogrid. Acclivity - orchestra tuning. GChase - room ambience. Tom Woysky - concert ambience and applause. M...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 48. Bill Nelson, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 28th May 1981.
March 23, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBSeason 4 finale. It's the end of an era, as Roger catches up with his teenage idol Bill Nelson (of Be Bop Deluxe and Red Noise) at The Limit, together with 800 other true Bill-believers, and it all gets a bit Corinthians 13:11. Simon Elliott-Kemp - intro and outro music. Rionagh - artwork. Sound FX - courtesy of Freesound.org With particular thanks to: Ultradust - applause. Rikus 246 - club ambience. Lincoln Log - Korg drum machine. Andre Onate - hi-hat. ERH - e-bow. Spurious Tra...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 47. Cabaret Futura, with Cabaret Voltaire, Eddie & Sunshine, Richard Strange, Sheffield Polytechnic, 22nd May 1981.
March 05, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBWillkommen! And bienvenue! Welcome! London's ultra-trendy Cabaret Futura shimmies into Sheffield on mild Friday night in May. Even the presence of local art-house heroes Cabaret Voltaire fails to attract the South Yorkshire cognoscenti. Roger - still shaken by the Cro-Magnon stomp of The Cramps a few days earlier - remains unstirred. Also, Charlie Collins and the christening of The Box in The Beehive pub. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 46. The Cramps, The Limit Club, West Street, Sheffield, 19th May 1981.
February 15, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBTHUNKA-THUNKA-THUNKA! Psychedelic sleaze dealers The Cramps bring their unholy, blistering big beat to the sweating shoe box that is The Limit Club, Sheffield's favourite subterranean watering hole. Roger, just back from the rarified, cerebral stimulus of free-jazz trio AIR live in London, holds his nose and takes a plunge into the Goo Goo Muck. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org With particular thanks to: Bee Productive - ...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 45. Air - The Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London. 17th May 1981.
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBFree-Jazz newbie Roger travels down to London from Sheffield with three serious Jazz buffs. Their destination, the Lyric Theatre in West London to witness a rare UK gig by Chicago improvised-music titans Air. Lots of stuff about being under the enthusiastic tutelage of one of my key musical mentors Charlie Collins. The trip also takes in a studio visit to hang out with US new-wave sprites The Bongos. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Free...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 44. The Plastics, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 14th May 1981.
January 18, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBJ-Pop comes to Sheffield in the shape of The Plastics, a Japanese 5-piece on their first tour of the UK. Language is no barrier when both band and audience just want to get down and dance. Elsewhere, the 'Thirst' line-up of Clock DVA splits and Roger pops his cherry. Thanks to Simon Elliott-Kemp for the intro and outro music and to Rionagh for the artwork. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to: Mr. Aurilization - Hammond Sounds. Kiko Monzon - Rehearsal Space. Lou...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 43. The Cure, Sheffield Polytechnic, 5th May 1981.
December 20, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBRomance and Robert Smith , what more could any new couple want from a date night? Roger is keen to impress a new girlfriend, but what will she make of The Cure's bleak monoliths of sound, as they haul Pink Floyd's PA around the UK? Also, the imminent demise of 'DVA, Martin Fry, Nelson Mandela, tongue-hockey and frottage. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to: Kickhat - club ambience. Rikus246 - club ...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 42. Killing Joke, Kilburn National Ballroom, London, 28th April 1981 & the Tower Ballroom, Birmingham, 30th April 1981.
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThe worst April snows in living memory are no deterrent to those ambassadors of abnegation Killing Joke, ever eager to share their forewarning of the imminent global apocalypse. Roger gets close to the belly of the beast in London and Birmingham, and finds it in need of a bath. Intro and outro music - Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork - Rionagh. Guest voice - Paul Widger. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org With particular thanks to: Pub ambience - Yap Audio Productions. Club ambience - Rik...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 41. New Order, Atmosphere club night at Romeo's & Juliet's, Sheffield, 22nd April 1981.
November 25, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBBewitched by 'Unknown Pleasures' and 'Closer', Roger regrets never getting to see Joy Division live. However, the next-best-thing presents itself when New Order rise from the ashes of Joy Division, playing at Sheffield promoter Disco John's Atmosphere club night, shortly after the release of 'Ceremony', in Spring 1981. Plus, the Grim Reaper, Fozzie Bear, Crystal Tipps, Peter Powell and... Joy Davison? With thanks to: Paul Widger - guest voice. Simon Elliott-Kemp - intro & outro music. R...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 40. Orange Juice, Restricted Code, Fire Engines, two nights at The Limit Club, Sheffield, April 1981.
November 04, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBThe sound of Young Scotland comes to Sheffield during one week in April 1981. Edwyn Collins and Orange Juice charm the Limit Club with their pounding jingle-jangle on April 2nd. Seven days later, Roger gets down and boogies to Restricted Code, but headliners Fire Engines fail to live up to the music biz hype. Also, lots of growing-up stuff about Glasgow Celtic, Fyfe Robertson and the no-mean Nazareth. Intro and outro music - Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork - Rionagh. Sound FX - Freesound.o...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 39. Bauhaus, Torso, ClockDVA, Heaven Ultradisco, Charing Cross, London, 30th March 1981.
October 09, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBRonald Reagan gets shot and Roger spends one night in Heaven, an innocent wrinkle in a frown of goths. It's a none-more-black celebration of Northampton's nocturnal heroes Bauhaus. To be honest, it's not his chalice of Chai. However, there is fun to be had backstage watching their pre-show rituals and entourage. Also starring dance ensemble Torso. Guest voices: Paul Widger. Artwork: Rionagh. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org With particular t...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 38. Gang Of Four, Pere Ubu, Delta 5, Sheffield University, 13th March 1981.
September 03, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBWhat a terrific bill! Three bands playing somewhere near the top of their respective games. From West Yorkshire (Leeds University to be specific) Gang Of Four and Delta 5 and, right in the middle, a show-stealing performance from American weird-wonders Pere Ubu. I cannot deny, a few drinks were taken, but this is how I remember it all going down. Includes other stuff about being quizzed at work about political allegiances, the Creeping Funk pandemic of 1981 and the DVA single that neve...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 37. The Bongos, Bush Tetras, Rainbow Theatre, London, 20th February 1981. And - Love Of Life Orchestra, Dingwalls, London, 21st February 1981.
August 07, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBRoger is back in London for his first close encounter with musicians from the other side of the Atlantic. It's the Taking Liberties US showcase at The Rainbow, starring The Bongos, Bush Tetras and many other Ray-Ban-wearing cool dudes from the East Coast. Followed by an exciting night at Dingwall's in Camden, dancing to the artfully funky Love Of Life Orchestra. Special guest contributions from Richard Barone of The Bongos and Peter Gordon of Love Of Life Orchestra. Thank you gents! Artwor...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 36. I'm So Hollow, Atmosphere at Romeo's & Juliet's, Bank Street, Sheffield, 11th February 1981
July 10, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBThree days after the high excitement of the Fetish Nite Out in London's West End, Roger is checking out one of his favourite Sheffield bands I'm So Hollow. They are playing at local promoter Disco John's new videotheque night, which is called Atmosphere (after the Joy Division song.) The venue is Romeo's & Juliet's nightclub, which used to be called Bailey's, where Roger used to go as a school kid with dreams of cracking the Working Men's Club circuit. Things have changed. Intro and outr...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 35. Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, Z'EV, ClockDVA. The Lyceum Theatre, London, 8th February 1981.
June 25, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBIn the space of a few weeks, the band that Roger is a member of have released not one but two albums. Even his Dad is reasonably impressed. Two weeks on from the release of 'Thirst', and DVA are on the bill for 'A Fetish Nite Out', aiming to make a big impression at the Lyceum Theatre on The Strand in London. Joining them on the night are those twin pillars of UK Industrial Music - Cabaret Voltaire and Throbbing Gristle - also on the bill are Z'EV and Boyd Rice. Intro and outro music -...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 34. Naked Pygmy Voles, The Hallamshire, Sheffield, 27th November 1980.
June 10, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBRoger's last gig of 1980. A visit to The Hallamshire pub on West Street to see Sheffield experimental noise trio the Naked Pygmy Voles. Do they have any hits? No. Do they have any songs? Not really. Do they make a Helluva racket? Come this way and find out more. Thanks to Simon Elliott-Kemp for the intro and outro music. Thanks to Rionagh for the artwork. Special thanks to John Whyman for the guest voice. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org With particular thanks to: Nicolas Drwerki -...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 33. Futurama 2 festival, Queens Hall, Leeds. 13th September 1980.
May 29, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBIt's Roger's first ever festival experience, with only an Access All Areas pass to separate him from the great unwashed, staggering around this former bus depot in West Yorkshire like a dry-run for 'The Walking Dead'. Thank goodness then for some terrific bands - Altered Images, Echo & The Bunnymen, I'm So Hollow and Siouxsie & The Banshees. (There are some awful bands as well to balance things out.) Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Zapsp...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 32. Cabaret Voltaire, Mark My Words, The Leadmill, Sheffield, 5th July 1980.
May 14, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBHaving not played in Sheffield for over a year, Cabaret Voltaire are back in action on home turf, within a month of their legendary gig with Throbbing Gristle. It's for a good cause, a benefit gig for a just-opened venue called The Leadmill. Roger goes along to check out the band and the people. Guest voice: Amy Sharp. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound.org. With special thanks to: Avnonsen - ney. Zuluonedrop - bas...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 31. Fad Gadget, The Clarendon Ballroom, London, 27th June 1980.
April 23, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBRoger is back on the road. Memories of London as a child and young adult, discovering the metropolitan joys of the Big Smoke. This episode focuses on Mute Records' electro-pop maven Fad Gadget and an extraordinary gig upstairs in a crumbling pub in West London, on a long summer night in June 1980. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX from Freesound and Zapsplat. Particular thanks: London ambience - Habbis92, pcaeldries Synths - orange free sound...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 30. Expelaires, Ludus, Richard Strange, Stranger Than Fiction, Musical Janeens, De Tian. All at the Blitz Club, Sheffield, in the spring and summer of 1980.
April 10, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBRoger looks back on some of the lesser-known bands who played the Blitz club at the George IV pub in Sheffield. Featuring local musicians and out-of-town visitors who made it the place to be for the oddballs and outsiders of the steel city. Also contains reflections on working for The Man, and a bit of politics. Artwork by Rionagh. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound.org With particular thanks to: Jake Harries - rain storm. Adam...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 29. Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle, Sheffield University, 10th June 1980.
March 27, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBModestly billed in NMX fanzine as "the gig of the century", the meeting of these two giants of the industrial music scene on Cabaret Voltaire's home turf was not to be missed. Roger was there, along with pretty much everyone else who was in a band in Sheffield. Guest voices - Amy, Brent and Wilma. Artwork by Rionagh. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp, who also kindly supplied the audio sound bed to the TG part of the podcast. Other sound FX by Zapsplat and Freesound.org, with ...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 28. The Human League & The Scars, Manchester University 19th May and Derby Assembly Rooms 21st May 1980.
March 05, 2020 23:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBRoger gets a job, a proper job with a salary and everything. The balancing act of wanting to be a rock 'n' roll star and keeping the parents happy starts here. The Human League impress with their gift of sound and vision, as do The Scars with their porcupine new wave pop. Ian Curtis dies. This one is a bit sweary. Guest voice by Brent. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound.org. Office sounds - dnlburnett. Transit v...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 27. Vice Versa, the Blitz club, Sheffield, 1st April & 6th May, 1980.
February 13, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBSpring and summer 1980 and Roger has a front row seat to witness unfancied, electro-pop mini-moguls Vice Versa mutate into globe-straddling chart-toppers ABC. With special guest Vice Versa / ABC co-founder Mark White. Guest voice by Brent. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX by Zapsplat and Freesound.org Thanks to Magedu, LG, Alienist Cog. Saxophone - Stan Rams. Synth - Unhacker. Drum machines - Lincoln Log. Never miss an episode. Follow me at...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 26. Stunt Kites, 4th March & I'm So Hollow, 11th March 1980. Both at the Blitz club, Sheffield
January 22, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBRoger becomes a recording artiste, with the release of a DVA track on the "1980 - The First Minutes" EP on Neutron Records. Not much beats the thrill of hearing John Peel play your record on the radio. Also featured are I'm So Hollow, who deliver another powerful set upstairs at the George IV, and the Stunt Kites, who are about to crash and burn. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Guest voice by Jono Podmore. Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound. ...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 25. They Must Be Russians, the Blitz club, Sheffield, 28th January 1980
January 08, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBInto the Eighties with season three, recalling happy nights of booze, the Blitz club and bagpipes. The year gets off to a shaky start with the Stunt Kites and Urban Tech, but finally comes to life with a packed-out venue for They Must Be Russians. Thanks to Brent for the guest voice, and to Carl O'Connor for the bagpipes on 'Bagpipe Boogie'. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX from Zapsplat and Freesound.org with thanks to Dkustic, KV Garlic, Linco...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 25. They Must Be Russians, the Blitz club, Sheffield, 29th January 1980
January 08, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBInto the Eighties with season three, recalling happy nights of booze, the Blitz club and bagpipes. The year gets off to a shaky start with the Stunt Kites and Urban Tech, but finally comes to life with a packed-out venue for They Must Be Russians. Thanks to Brent for the guest voice, and to Carl O'Connor for the bagpipes on 'Bagpipe Boogie'. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX from Zapsplat and Freesound.org with thanks to Dkustic, KV Garlic, Linco...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 24. Artery, Shy Tots, the Blitz Club, Sheffield, 18th December 1979
December 28, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBIt's the end of the seventies, and Roger's last gig of the decade finds him at his new favourite watering hole - the Blitz club at The George IV Pub - checking out the much-talked about Artery, with support from Doncaster-based tin foil enthusiasts Shy Tots. Also features Elliott Gould, Malcolm Muggeridge, David Bowie and Jenny Agutter in 'Walkabout'. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX by Freesound.org and Zapsplat. With particular thanks to Plaga...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 23. Salon Graph, Nowsoc 22nd October, The Broadfield 30th November, Blitz Club 11th December, 1979
December 19, 2019 14:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBIn which Roger discovers another great new Sheffield-based band to get excited about, the awkward but intoxicating Salon Graph. He is particularly taken with co-vocalist Pam Young, and falls for her from afar. Memorable nights out at Sheffield University, The George IV and The Blitz Club in the autumn and winter of 1979. Guest voice - John Whyman. Intro and outro music - Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork - Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org with thanks to dlam1991, Oniwe, Oorlab, ...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 22. I'm So Hollow, the Blitz Club, George IV Pub, Sheffield, 27th November 1979
December 08, 2019 15:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBA new club night opens in Sheffield, with fast-rising post-punk band I'm So Hollow appearing as headliners. Roger checks it out, and feels right at home with the other misfits, musicians and posers who will become regulars in this little room above the George IV pub on Infirmary Road. Special thanks to Jane Antcliff-Wilson for the guest lead vocals. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX by Freesound.org and Zapsplat. Courtesy of Klankbeeld, Rutger Mul...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 21. The Teardrop Explodes, Sheffield University, 7th November 1979
November 27, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBThe 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 particular thanks to: Sagetyrtle, Tsidilin, Wolff Amps, Rikus 246, Berwitz and Esares. Never miss ...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 20. Vendino Pact, Stunt Kites, The Penguin Pub, Sheffield, 25th October 1979
November 20, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBRoger 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 Freesound.org. With thanks to Benboncon, Jsandvik, Xtragamr, Craig Smith, Klankbeeld, Chemerical, LG and Dele...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 19. The Hallé Orchestra, Sheffield City Hall, 6th October 1979
November 06, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBRoger 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). Never miss an episode. Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquail https://www.instagram.com/rogerquail/ RSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsp...
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.
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBRoger 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 by Rionagh. Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound. Freesound contributors: Alan McKinney,...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 17. John Cooper Clarke, Fashion Music, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 21st June 1979
October 12, 2019 16:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBSchool'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 Elliott-Kemp. Artwork: Rionagh. Never miss an episode. Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquail https://www.in...
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
September 28, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBTwo 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 thanks to Esare, AFI-Obsession and Mr. Aurilization. Never miss an episode. Follow me at: https://t...
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 15. Zaine Griff, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 8th March 1979
September 20, 2019 19:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBStill 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.) Never miss an episode. Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquail https://www.instagram.com/rogerqua...