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Every gig I have ever seen. Forty-odd years of thud, sweat and beers.

Roger Quail


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    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 68. Cabaret Voltaire, Bedford Boys Club, 18th August 1984.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 23:39


    Roger talks about working with Mal and Richard of Cabaret Voltaire on their 1984 album 'Microphonies'. He also turns the spotlight on Bedford Boys Club, which was a successful alternative / indie music venue in the Home Counties in the early-to-mid-eighties.Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.Artwork by Rionagh.Edited by Nigel Floyd.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.orgWith particular thanks to:Rock drums - Big Joe Drummer.Kick and bass techno 2 - Frankum.Summer ambience - Klankbeeld.Space blaster - Suonho."Tension" - ERH.Drum loop (120bpm) - Wave Play SFX.Stezzer break-beat (130bpm) - Snapper 4298.Audience cheer - Bee Productive.Reggae bass - Zulu One Drop.Elektro Dub - Geek Horde.808 (120bpm) - Daytripper 13."Mono Creation" - Gis Sweden.Send us a textNever miss an episode.Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.socialYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquailReddit u/TheMoshOfGhostsFacebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.quail.3Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rogerquailRSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/289673.rss

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 67 - The Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Leadmill, Sheffield, 10th May 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 19:36


    Out on strike and newly single, Roger seeks comfort in sound in the shape of legendary avant-garde, free jazz giants The Art Ensemble of Chicago, on a rare visit to Sheffield in the spring of 1984. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-KempArtwork: RionaghEditor: Nigel FloydSound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to:Concert applause: Recording Hopkins.Djembe: Rutger Muller.Drum loop: Esares.City street ambience: Sage Tyrtle.Jazz drums: Big Joe Drummer.Double bass: El Zozo.Trumpet: Soro Hanro.Saxophones: Uauaua.Church bell: Audeption.Wind chime: Inspector J.Gong: Boss Music.Ian Hall: Splash, Chinese cymbal.David J. Woll: cymbal rolls.Club ambience: Rikus 246.Send us a textNever miss an episode.Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquailhttps://www.instagram.com/rogerquail/RSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/289673.rss

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 66. The Box Klub007 Prague Czechoslovakia 2nd December 1983

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 26:13


    Roger, playing drums with Sheffield post-punk band The Box, gets to visit the city of Prague in the former Czechoslovakia, and plays a secret gig. Along the way he meets rebels, students, rock 'n' rollers and artists, all trying to express themselves as individuals while living under an oppressive regime.Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-KempArtwork: RionaghEditor: Nigel FloydSound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to:Marek 222 - Prague railway station.Rikus 246 - club ambience.Zabuhailo - "Pub Vegas 3" (rock 'n' roll band 1)Serge Quadrado - "Joker Boy" (rock 'n' roll band 2)Klankbeeld - winter field ambience.Drummered 64 - Tupolev TU 154.Aleff-Atmos - metal tapping.Matucha - Prague pub.Big Joe Drummer - congas.Dan J Films - sax.Valentin Sosnitskiy - slide guitar.Tim Kahn - amp noise.Vincent Sermonne - punk rock drums.Berwitz - restaurant ambience.LG - Ford Transit.Magedu - roadside ambience.Never miss an episode.Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquailhttps://www.instagram.com/rogerquail/RSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/289673.rss

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 65 - Cabaret Voltaire, Sheffield University, 19th November 1983

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 21:50


    Roger goes to the Octagon Centre for the second time, to cheer on and take snaps of his friends in Cabaret Voltaire, who are promoting their recently released new album 'The Crackdown'.Having signed to Some Bizarre / Virgin Records, the Cabs pull out of the stops to impress their hard-to-please home town audience. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp.Artwork: Rionagh.Editor: Nigel Floyd.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to:Xserra - Call to prayer.Xhale 303 - TR808 pattern, zap synthDavid Bain - radio sweepSuonho - radio scanResaural - deep ambienceProutlip - industrial ambienceOymal Donaldo - guitar feedbackLogic Motion - electro 808 loop (120 bpm)Snapper 4298 - 808 buzzbeat (120 bpm)DJ Duppy - duppy electro beat, commoditize beat (140 bpm)Walter Odington - reese 1 (mono)Mielitietty -Juno ambient soundscapeSyntheway - synth bassBreo 2012 - tension builder Never miss an episode.Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquailhttps://www.instagram.com/rogerquail/RSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/289673.rss

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 64. Sun Ra, The Octagon Centre, Sheffield University, 15th October 1983

    Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 15:47


    Sheffield welcomes Space-Jazz royalty as the legendary Sun Ra brings his Arkestra to the new University concert space for a mind-blowing night of free-flowing, transcendental music. Artwork by Rionagh.Music by Simon Elliott-Kemp (thank you so much Simon!)Additional FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to:AJ Heels - twinkling stars intro.Therac 25 - starship hum.Rikus246 - audience ambience.Recording Hopkins - applause. Never miss an episode.Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquailhttps://www.instagram.com/rogerquail/RSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/289673.rss

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 63. Death Cult, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 15th September 1983.

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 17:34


    Roger 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. Never miss an episode.Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquailhttps://www.instagram.com/rogerquail/RSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/289673.rss

    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 25:14


    Grab 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.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks for this episode to:Huubjeroen - Feyernoord fans.RTB45 - Mechanical street organ (The Hague).Thanvannispen - cheering crowd.Sandermotions - applause, bar murmur. (Both recorded at De Doelen.)Valentin Sosnitskiy - Cure-ish guitars.Rikus246 - venue ambience.LG - Ford Transit.Burevo1982 - Electric guitar drone.Milo - Trois nuages (guitar).Big Joe Drummer - drums.Alpersez - acoustic guitar.Vincent Sermonne - brushed snare.Klankbeeld - industrial noise loop.Never miss an episode.Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquailhttps://www.instagram.com/rogerquail/RSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/289673.rss

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 61. Killing Joke, The Box, Play Dead, Sex Beat. Hammersmith Palais Sunday 31st July 1983

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 19:25 Transcription Available


    Jaz 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 - tribal drums.YAP audio - pub noise.pooleside - ballroom ambience.tosha73 - power chord guitar.cgravelle - pit explosion.Esares - drum loop.bash rambali - Icelandic weather.LG - canteen ambience.Never miss an episode.Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquailhttps://www.instagram.com/rogerquail/RSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/289673.rss

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 60. The Fall, the Ace venue, Brixton, London, 15th July 1983

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 17:43 Transcription Available


    A 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, with particular thanks to:Klangbeeld - countryside ambience.Soundmary - sheep.Esares - drums.T-Roy 920 - drums.Analog bleep - tape rewind.Vi Wright 2112 - door opening.Ludwig Mueller - studio ambience.Soundology - electric guitar.AR503 - feedback.Nena D Simic - hip-hop drum loop.Big Joe Drummer - congas.Rikus246 - club ambience.Ultradust - applause.Julian Carrillo - aftershow ambience.Never miss an episode.Follow me at: https://twitter.com/rogerquailhttps://www.instagram.com/rogerquail/RSS feed - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/289673.rss

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 59. David Bowie, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, 28th June 1983.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 29:39


    It'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.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.orgWith particular thanks to:55 Anton: bus ride.Kyles, Benfree, FXCV and Smokey VW: crowd noises.Thank you to Brent and Wilma for the memory jogging and to my editor Nigel Floyd.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 58. Iron Maiden, The Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, 12th May 1983.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 18:51


    In 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 Collins and Paul Widger.Editor: Nigel Floyd.Sound FX courtesy of freesound.orgWith particular thanks to:LG: Ford Transit.Ben Free: crowd noise.Johnny Guitar 01: crowd noise (Barrowlands)Squareal: Glasgow bar chatter.I Am Azzerad: Glasgow street ambience.Claudius Spelten: Chinese restaurant ambience.Rikus246: club ambience.Heavy Metal riffs: Tri-Tachyonhttps://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 57. JoBoxers, Benjamin Zephaniah, Chevalier Brothers, The ICA, London, 6th January 1983

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 16:33


    It'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.orgWith particular thanks to:Halleck - theatre ambience.Javier Serrat - microphone feedback.BCN Lab - Hammond.Mr. Auralization - Hammond tone wheel.Big Joe Drummer - live drums.Freqman - backstage ambience.Pcaeldries - London street ambience.Rikus246 - concert ambience. 

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 56. The Box, Effenaar, Eindhoven and VERA, Groningen. 27th and 28th November 1982.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 17:18


    How 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.Esistnichtsoernst: tribal drums.Uauaua: sax.Marvman: slide guitar.Arpeggio1980: footsteps.Alienxxx: flute.Ajuba Music: funky drum loop.Allthingssound: sea sounds. 

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 55. Cabaret Voltaire, The Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, 27th August 1982.

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 15:28


    Sheffield'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.orgWith particular thanks to:Pooleside: shop ambience.Beetlemuse: washing machine drum loop.Stomachache: E-distortion power chords.Jim Purbrick: distortion.Yap Audio: pub ambience.Rikus 246: club ambience.renovatio871: retro synth.xhale303: breakbeat.snapper4298: drum loops. 

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 54. Kid Creole and The Coconuts, Sheffield Polytechnic, 16th May 1982.

    Play Episode Play 16 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 16:02


    Strange 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 Rionagh for the artwork.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks on this episode to:Nozefian - epic trombone.Komponist - vibes.David Menke - NYC soundscape.Bronxio - hip-hop loop.Big Joe Drummer - rock kit, funk kit, congas.Rikus 246 - concert ambience.Halleck - cheering.Ultradust - cheering.LChapman - cheering.Kwahmah - office ambience.

    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.

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 20:59


    Roger 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 Freesound.orgWith particular thanks to Minigunfiend - scary knocking and creaking.Lincoln Log - univox drum machine.Rikus 246 - club ambience.Brokenphono - scary guitar.UaUaUa - saxophone.Vincent Sermonne - rock beat.Dkustic - club applause.Walter Odington - synth throb.Rodincoil - tribal drums.Valentino Sosnitskiy - slide guitar.Colton T. Brown - mystery sax.Bee Productive - concert applause.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 52. Bow Wow Wow, The Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, 29th October 1981.

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 17:03


    Roger 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 thanks to:Venusian Charm - twangy guitar.MSXP - jazz bar ambience.Orangefreesounds - funky disco loop.Acenet - surf guitar.PJ Cohen - doumbek loop.Logicmoon - voodoo dance loop.Rikus 246 - concert ambience.Beeproductive - concert cheering.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 51. Simple Minds, Icehouse, the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, 22nd September 1981.

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 17:07


    Seconded 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 Simon Elliott-Kemp.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to:Akustika - electronic drums.Allh - train sounds.Modular Samples - Korg mono.Matteshaus - Wah Arp synth mono.Xhale 303 - LFO saw wave, synth bass, rhythmic synth pulses.Analogist - Jupiter 6.AC Verbeck - Arp.Walter Odington - reese 1 mono.Dan Lucaz - 80s loop.Lap 0f VW - Liverpool waterfront.Rikus 246 - club ambience.Esares - acoustic drum kit.LG - canteen ambience.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 50. Kraftwerk, Sheffield City Hall, 19th June 1981

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 14:01


    MLITMOG 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.orgWith particular thanks to - Komit - synths and beats.Ampul - pocket calculator.Avakas - soccer crowd.Simon Wye - Korg.Mirko - concert ambience.Udo Pohlmann - vocoder.Applause - Recording Hopkins.Buses - Ray Price.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 49. Ornette Coleman's Prime Time, The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, 3rd June 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 13:34


    It'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.Mr. Wolf 14 - bass guitar.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 48. Bill Nelson, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 28th May 1981.

    Play Episode Play 16 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 12:55


    Season 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.orgWith particular thanks to:Ultradust - applause.Rikus 246 - club ambience.Lincoln Log - Korg drum machine.Andre Onate - hi-hat.ERH - e-bow.Spurious Transients - e-bow.(Apologies for the surface noise at the beginning of this one!)

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 47. Cabaret Futura, with Cabaret Voltaire, Eddie & Sunshine, Richard Strange, Sheffield Polytechnic, 22nd May 1981.

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 11:17


    Willkommen! 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 of Freesound.orgWith particular thanks to:YAP audio - pub ambience.Rikus 246 - club ambience.Jim Purbrick - radio distortion.Soundbible.com - jungle swoops.Stondi - industrial drone.dbspin - cabaret music.Big Joe Drummer - rock kit.Ray Price - bus station.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 46. The Cramps, The Limit Club, West Street, Sheffield, 19th May 1981.

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 12:00


    THUNKA-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.orgWith particular thanks to:Bee Productive - cheering crowd.Planetronik - big beat drums.Big Joe Drummer - straight rock drums.Wolff Amps - fuzz humbucker driven guitar.Aceinet - surf guitars.El Zozo - upright bass.Rikus 246 - club ambience.Toam - train sounds.The Bloke 33 - bing bong.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 45. Air - The Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London. 17th May 1981.

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 16:01


    Free-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 Freesound.orgWith particular thanks to:Allh - train interior.Kerri - flute.Stomachache - double bass.Ben Davis Drums - bowed cymbals.Jim RS Bjorklund - jazz drums.Colton T Brown - mystery sax.Primesteka - theatre lobby ambience.Lchapman1980 - theatre applause.Esares - drum loop.Annerie - background TV.Yap Audio Production - pub ambience.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 44. The Plastics, The Limit Club, Sheffield, 14th May 1981.

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 10:46


    J-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.Louderest - Drum Loop.Sandy RB - Percussion Break.Bee Productive - Audience Applause.Rikus 246 - Club Ambience.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 43. The Cure, Sheffield Polytechnic, 5th May 1981.

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 10:29


    Romance 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 ambience.Yle Arkisto - Jukebox.Nightlaps - Fender Jaguar.Alex Tundra - Fender Jaguar.Jus - Rickenbacker Loops.Planetronik - Midnight Drums.Frankum - Electro Loop.Yap Audio Production - Pub Ambience.Recording Hopkins - Applause.Ray Price - Bus Station.

    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.

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 15:07


    The 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.orgWith particular thanks to:Pub ambience - Yap Audio Productions.Club ambience - Rikus246.Backstage - Freqman.Oberheim synth bass - Walter Odington-Reece.Gnarly Oberheim - Analogist.Tribal Beat - Xhale 303.Power chords - Clem.Blizzard - Stormpetrel.Cassette - Pogotron.Ford Transit - LG.Applause - Recording Hopkins.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 41. New Order, Atmosphere club night at Romeo's & Juliet's, Sheffield, 22nd April 1981.

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 11:43


    Bewitched 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.Rionagh - artwork.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.orgWith particular thanks to:Subax - Manchester thunder storm.Mr. Auralization - radio tuning.Notofficial - ARP.Sherlock - ARP sea carousel.JSC2011 - drums.Pinevoc - melodica.Halleck - crowd cheering.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 40. Orange Juice, Restricted Code, Fire Engines, two nights at The Limit Club, Sheffield, April 1981.

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 14:48


    The 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.orgWith particular thanks to:Neil Raouf - soccer crowd.Hazure - seagulls.Esares - funky drum loop.1jus - Rickenbacker guitar.Ajubamusic - Motown beat.JSC2011 - tribal drums.ProjectsU102 - cowbell loop.Nosebleed Cinema, iPears1, SpeedY - feedback.Ultradust, Dkustic - applause.LG - Ford Transit.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 39. Bauhaus, Torso, ClockDVA, Heaven Ultradisco, Charing Cross, London, 30th March 1981.

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 13:58


    Ronald Reagan gets shot and Roger spends one night in Heaven with 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.orgWith particular thanks to:Freqman - backstage ambience.Bee Productive - tuning up.XHALE303 - disco beats.Rodincoil - drums.Charlie B - rimshots.Plagasoul - guitar.Bchewdown - Draemoness.Magedu - motorway ambience.LG - Ford Transit.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 38. Gang Of Four, Pere Ubu, Delta 5, Sheffield University, 13th March 1981.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 12:42


    What 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 never was.Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.Artwork by Rionagh.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.orgWith particular thanks to:Coffee machine - Toni Tobe.Feedback 1 - Artifact.Guitar feedback 2 - OymaldonadoIndustrial drone / guitar harmonics - The Lightwaves.Jupiter 6 - Analogist.Sea carousel (ARP) - Sherlock.Bass - Zuluonedrop.Applause - RecordingHopkins.

    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.

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 22:19


    Roger 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!Artwork by Rionagh.Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org With particular thanks to:Car Crash - NS Studios.Ambient chat - Conleec.London city air tone - Constructabeat.London city ambience - Pcaeldries.Tribal drums - Herbert Boland.Empty space and whistle - Klankbleed.Applause - Dkustic.Rock drums and conga patterns - Big Joe Drummer.Funk drums - Karma drums.Kitchen ambience - Ksesoko.

    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

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 11:53


    Three 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 outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp.Artwork: Rionagh.Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound.orgWith particular thanks to:Kwahmah - office ambience.Ultradust - applause.Jacqueline Kohrs - shop ambience.Rod In Coils - drums.The_bizness - WASP synth.Sandizzy - WASP saw loop.Andre_Onate - HPF synth bender.GRD_Music - fretless bass.Zulu One Drop - reggae bass.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 35. Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, Z'EV, ClockDVA. The Lyceum Theatre, London, 8th February 1981.

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 15:03


    In 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 - Simon Elliott-Kemp.Artwork - Rionagh.Sound FX courtesy of Freesound.org, with particular thanks to:Esares: live drums.Stondi: guitar drone.Quorn Seven: Bontempi organ.Unhacker: lo-fi distortion.Stomachache: guitar powerchord.DJ Griffin: Tibetan chant.The Semen Incident: trem wah.Jens Felger: Berber music.Martini Meniscus: radio fuzz.Cyber Kinetic Films: strange teleport.Martian: dog bass throb danger.Razzvio: metal sheets, bang and flex.Lincoln Log: drum machine.Derek Lotek: drum machine.Stecman: tape deck.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 34. Naked Pygmy Voles, The Hallamshire, Sheffield, 27th November 1980.

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 10:14


    Roger'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.orgWith particular thanks to:Nicolas Drwerki - glissando.Klangfabrik - dischord space.Aiwha - 3 hits.Fallout Shuffle - sax vs trumpet.A Kelley6 - sounds of espionage.Sounds Like Willem - typewriter.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 33. Futurama 2 festival, Queens Hall, Leeds. 13th September 1980.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 18:16


    It'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 Zapsplat and Freesound.orgWith special thanks to:Yuval, Bee Productive and Klankbeeld - festival ambience.Big Joe - drums.Ludwig Mueller - crowd applause.Suonidigallipoli - post-gig ambience.Portwain - space invaders.LG - transit van.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 32. Cabaret Voltaire, Mark My Words, The Leadmill, Sheffield, 5th July 1980.

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later May 14, 2020 11:02


    Having 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 - bass.dkustic - applause.LincolnLog - control voltage / gate.Suonho - "ambienta".Vincent Sermon - drums.Quorn_seven - Bontempi.Stondi - drone.Stomachache - guitar.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 31. Fad Gadget, The Clarendon Ballroom, London, 27th June 1980.

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 12:50


    Roger 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, pcaeldriesSynths - orange free soundSynth beat - WIMGasp - Blastwave FXTransit - LG

    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.

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 14:35


    Roger 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.orgWith particular thanks to:Jake Harries - rain storm.Adam A. Johnson - telephone.Redafs and Georgisound - harmonicas.Zuluonedrop - bass.Kwahman_02 - office ambience.Bram - Sax noises.Unfa - drums.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 29. Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle, Sheffield University, 10th June 1980.

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 12:56


    Modestly 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 particular thanks to:Hallick - applause.Joe Deshon - classroom ambience.Stondi - guitar drone.Stomachache - power chord.Jim Purbrick - "Le Radio"."0ktober" - radio fuzz.Rutger Muller - drums.Lincoln Log - Korg KR55B.

    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.

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 16:51


    Roger 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 van - LG.Synths - Vedas.Men laughing - Craig Smith.Bottles - Adam N.Concert applause - Halleck.Sad synth melody - Matt Campbell.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 27. Vice Versa, the Blitz club, Sheffield, 1st April & 6th May, 1980.

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 15:32


    Spring 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.orgThanks to Magedu, LG, Alienist Cog.Saxophone - Stan Rams.Synth - Unhacker.Drum machines - Lincoln Log.

    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 11:34


    Roger 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.With thanks to Rutger Muller (punk band), "000600" (stomps), Incarnadine and Mr. Auralization.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 25. They Must Be Russians, the Blitz club, Sheffield, 29th January 1980

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 11:12


    Into 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, Lincoln Log (drone and drum machine), Kiijaz and Edtijo (synth melody).

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 24. Artery, Shy Tots, the Blitz Club, Sheffield, 18th December 1979

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 9:33


    It'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 Plagasul (guitar riff), Big Joe Drummer (drum samples), Annerie, Audio Hero, AAJ, PM In Motion and Fox Audio.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 23. Salon Graph, Nowsoc 22nd October, The Broadfield 30th November, Blitz Club 11th December, 1979

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 11:09


    In 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, Lincoln Log (for the drum machine) and Arnand Coutancier.

    My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 22. I'm So Hollow, the Blitz Club, George IV Pub, Sheffield, 27th November 1979

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 8:38


    A 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 Muller, Big Joe Drummer and Adam A. Johnson.

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

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 27, 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 particular thanks to: Sagetyrtle, Tsidilin, Wolff Amps, Rikus 246, Berwitz and Esares.

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

    Play Episode Play 22 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 20, 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 Freesound.org. With thanks to Benboncon, Jsandvik, Xtragamr, Craig Smith, Klankbeeld, Chemerical, LG and Deleted User.Please note: this one is a bit sweary.

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

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 6, 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).

    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.

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 31, 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 by Rionagh.Sound FX courtesy of Zapsplat and Freesound.Freesound contributors: Alan McKinney, CRZ1990, AAJ, Soundology, Annerie, AR503, DRNI, Ximian and Ftus.

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