Every gig I have ever seen. Forty-odd years of thud, sweat and beers.
Starting in 1977 and currently covering 1984, if you are a fan of Sheffield music from bands like Cabaret Voltaire and The Human League. Or you like Industrial and Post-Punk music in general, there will be something here for you to check out.
I'm Roger Quail, I grew up in Sheffield and played drums with Clock DVA and The Box in this era.
The recording of "Thirst" by ClockDVA 28.09.1980 - 04.10.1980
Following on from the long-awaited re-release of "Thirst", the second album by Sheffield band ClockDVA, former drummer Roger Quail takes a deep dive into the recording sessions for the album. With guest appearances from Throbbing Gristle, Gang of Four and U2. Intro and outro music by Simon Elliott-Kemp. Artwork by Rionagh. Sound FX by Roger Quail. With thanks to Paul Widger, Charlie Collins and Nigel Floyd. Send us Fan Mail Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky....
18 Mar 2026
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 71. The Box, The Leadmill, Sheffield, 29th January 1985
Over the course of his final gig with Sheffield band The Box, Roger looks back at the three and a half years they were together. Using five songs from the setlist, he tells the story of what went right, but also what went wrong. Intro and outro music: Simon Elliott-Kemp Artwork: Rionagh. Sound FX by Freesound.org, with particular thanks to: Big Joe Drummer - all drums. Jacqueline Kohrs - shop ambience. Kiddpark - cash register. Katsam - castanet. Luftrum - wind up toy. EV Dawg - carouse...
8 Nov 2025
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 70. Marc Almond, The Leadmill, Sheffield, 16th October 1984
Former Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond starts his bid for solo stardom on a chilly Tuesday in Sheffield. There is fear in the city of steel following the TV broadcast of the film 'Threads' on the BBC, which depicted the meltdown of society in South Yorkshire after a nuclear attack. Send us a text Never miss an episode. Follow me at: Blue Sky @rogerquail.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@rogerquail Reddit u/TheMoshOfGhosts Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.quail.3 Instagram ht...
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