
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts
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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 68 episodes
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts
Latest Episodes
My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 68. Cabaret Voltaire, Bedford Boys Club, 18th August 1984.
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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23:39

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 67 - The Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Leadmill, Sheffield, 10th May 1984
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 Elli...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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19:36

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 66. The Box Klub007 Prague Czechoslovakia 2nd December 1983
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 them...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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26:13

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 65 - Cabaret Voltaire, Sheffield University, 19th November 1983
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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21:50

My Life In The Mosh Of Ghosts - Gig 64. Sun Ra, The Octagon Centre, Sheffield University, 15th October 1983
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-Kem...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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15:47
