My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts

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.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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!)Send us Fan MailNever 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

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.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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).Send us Fan MailNever 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

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.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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. Send us Fan MailNever 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

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.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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 Elliott-Kemp.Artwork: Rionagh.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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 thanks to Esare, AFI-Obsession and Mr. Aurilization.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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.)Send us Fan MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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. Artwork by Rionagh.Sound FX by Freesound and Zapsplat.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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 Freesound.Send us Fan MailNever 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

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 us Fan MailNever 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

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-KempArtwork: RionaghFX: Zapsplat, Freesound (thank you Ultradust)Send us Fan MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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

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 MailNever 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