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April's Shakeup at the Bread - host JD is delighted to welcome globetrotting DJ Mark Ellis (Le Clean Cut/Internationalist Modernism) as special guest - spinning his unique mix of cutting edge mod sounds.Plus the return of the native - Curtis Taylor from Japan! Partners in crime reunited!The Bread & Roses is the classiest venue in Clapham beautifully refurbished by Battersea & Wandsworth Trades Council & managed by the…See More

Steppin' Out springs into action with a brace of ace guest DJs - major players on the international soul scene Filthy Soul's Andy Jones + Soul Prescription's Mark Taylor join resident JD to bring their scorchin' rhythm & soul selections to Hackney's…See More

The Shakeup makes its move from first to last Saturdays of the month on Easter Saturday! Our unmissable Easter shenanigans feature a guest appearance from Walls of Heartache's guvnor & master DJ: Dave Duplock! The venue remains the superb Bread & Roses owned by Battersea & Wandworth's Trades Council & run by the Workers Beer Company - thirst among equals - purveyors of quality ales & right good time! The music policy is also, naturally, unaffected. Strictly OVO Rare &…See More

Steppin' Out at the Mascara Bar always presents the scene's finest DJs! 10th March features a treat that can't be beat: Tracey Shaw & John Browne - the couple who put the soul into Tunbridge Wells with their fabulous club night Soul Kitchen - naturally they cook up a storm! Tracey & John also host the Rare Soul Room at the world famous Bridlington Soul Weekender.The show will…See More

Shakeup Saturdays @ The Bread & Roses always a top night out! Enjoy Rare & Northern Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Boogaloo, Motown & Mod Jazz delivered on 100% original vinyl in Clapham's classiest venue.While Curtis continues his far eastern sojourn, internationally renowned Ian Jackson steps into the breech. Ian was crowned King of Rome this January after his sparkling sets at the city's Mod Weekender!JD n Ian will be…See More

Yep - Steppin' Out's 1st Birthday Party!! Launched as a breakaway experiment from the Dugout, this club has firmly established a soul night of distinction featuring the cream of London's soul DJs.Host DJ Jonathan Dabner & the Mascara Bar are delighted with the response and excited to welcome top international DJs Paul…See More

This crackin' soul club delivers the finest soul music purveyed by the best DJs available. Purely original vinyl pumped thru a great sound system - we guarantee you a good time if you love our kinda soul music - Northern, Rare n Club Soul, Vintage Rhythm n Blues, Motown, Boogaloo n Ska!This month's edition sees promoter JD joined by a mighty cast of great DJs:Shaun Arnold (Walls of…See More

June is bustin' out all over Clapham's only Northern Soul Club! Hosts Curt n Jon are delighted & honoured to welcome special guest DJ & Wigan Casino veteran Chinyere Inyama!! Rare, Northern, Crossover & Club Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Motown & Boogaloo delivered in original vinyl on a fine sound system for dancers who relish a beautiful wooden dance floor.The Bread & Roses is the classiest pub in Clapham - owned…See More

May's solid fixture on the soul calendar is the 70th edition of the Dugout Soul Club!Northern, Rare & Club Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Motown, Ska n Boogaloo delivered with flash, panache n peak soul power by the Dugout Energy Company's DJs.Come early stay late at the marvellous Mascara Bar - a unique institution on Hackney's nightlife scene.FREE ADMISSION - Top Sound System - Wooden dance floor - Regular Bar Pricing - Great staff - Friendly mix of soulies, mods n localsAin't no better…See More

May's edition of this crackin' Soul Club sees promoter Jonathan Dabner joined by two heavyweight exponents of the DJ's art: Ham Yard Soul Stew's Guy Joseph + No More Tears' Gavin Home !!OVO Rare, Northern & Club Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Boogaloo !!FREE ADMISSION to Hackney's unique MASCARA BAR !!Great Sound/Dance Floor/Bar…See More

May's Edition of Clapham's ONLY Northern Soul Club! There'll be mellow mayhem when residents Curtis Taylor & Jon Dabner welcome the legendary IAN JACKSON - star Back2Back FM DJ, erstwhile of Blow Up now kickin' up a storm with Breaking Point.Get intoxicated by the heady rhythm n soul stew of Rare, Northern & Club Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues + Boogaloo delivered on original vinyl in the beautifully refurbished Bread & Roses, the classiest pub in the area. Everything is good…See More