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Fresher’s Week!

From our archives; not an actual concert ticket but we think this was a book of vouchers given out by the Polytechnic to new students, which could be redeemed against admission to gigs, and other events. Maybe even 10% off … Continue reading →

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Model Leadmill

Back in the early days, the Leadmill produced a promotional cut & glue model of the building, with the strap-line “The Leadmill revolution has only just begun”. Thanks to Steve Marshall for this photo   … Continue reading →

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Songs from the Sheffield Playhouse

The Playhouse was a theatre that stood on the junction of Little Hill and Townhead Street until demolished in 1978. It was built as a Temperance Hall in 1855 and in the 1920s the Sheffield Repertory Company moved in. It … Continue reading →

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RIP Olga

We’re truly sorry to hear of the death of Olga Marshall, the landlady of the Wapentake bar. although at 92 she had a wonderfully long life. Anyone who frequented the Wap will surely have fond memories of Olga, who was like … Continue reading →

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Renia miss the Black Swan

From 1974, Renia were described as a “solid, energetic and rather straightforward hard rock band with strong vocals, fine melodies and some progressive influences (almost omnipresent Hammond organ and the mighty mellotron on amazing & truly beautiful ‘Shelter’ track) similar … Continue reading →

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Veiled Threat Cassette

Thanks to Peter Parker! … Continue reading →

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Clock DVA setlist from the Limit

Courtesy of Nick Taylor … Continue reading →

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Chesterfield rocked

Hard to credit, but Chesterfield used to be a stopping off point for many rock acts. Jimi Hendrix played two shows on April 8, 1967 at the ABC Cinema. Below is a photo of Buddy Holly strolling through the town … Continue reading →

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Be-Bop Deluxe secret gig

On the 22nd September 1976, Be-Bop Deluxe played a secret gig at the Black Swan, billed as “Funky Phaser and his Unearthly Merchandise” (taken from the B side of their single “Kiss Of Light”. There was a mention in the … Continue reading →

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Take Two membership card

Take Two was a music venue in Attercliffe, at the foot of Staniforth Road, run by a former professional trombonist(!) called Marcus Reynolds. It ran for several years before being forced to close due to financial pressures. Here’s the membership … Continue reading →

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