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Spring in the air - there's magic everywhere! Yeah Shakeup launches the season of fun & frolics with, not one, but two illustrious DJ talents: Richard Anker (Walls of Heartache) + Paul Garoghan (Night Owl) joining resident Curtis Taylor at Clapham's bustling (and only) soul club.Every last Saturday of the month…See More

Harin' mad for it in March? Well, have we got tunes for you! Joining JD will be the dynamic duo behind legendary club The State We're In - Andrea Butcher & Richard Corbyn. Andrea & Richard are turntable magicians who know a thing or two about keeping the dance floor ticking - for the many who miss TSWI (not the…See More

February's Firin' Shakeup : Resident DJs Curtis Taylor & Jon Dabner are mighty pleased to welcome top soul & mod DJ Sidewinder's David Edwards for his debut appearance at the Bread!Last Saturday of every month Clapham's only soul club delivers a night of OVO rhythm & soul action for a delightful mix of…See More

Steppin' Out Saturdays lay down more of a good sounding time than the law allows or your feet can resist! Join JD & his guests for 6 hours of the finest vinyl! February's edition feature's the unmissable combination of Filthy Soul's Andy Jones + Soul Prescription's Mark Taylor - radical pioneers of London's…See More

Blasting away the January blues - first Shakeup Saturday of 2019! Clapham's one & only soul club! Resident DJs Curt & Jon present top guest deckhands spinning 100% original vinyl Rare, Northern, Deep & Crossover Soul with a touch of Rhythm & Blues, Mod Jazz & Boogaloo on the side just for good measure!Guest-starring master DJ: Stax of Soul's Glen Goodwin.The Bread & Roses is a totally unique venue owned by Battersea & Wandsworth Trades Council & managed by the…See More

Launching Steppin' Out's 2019 Season, JD is mighty pleased to welcome two absolutely top drawer strikers Dave Duplock (of the legendary Walls of Heartache fame - one of London's longest running soul clubs) & Northern legend Big Tony (masquerading down south as Tom Hall - just don't tell his parole officer).…See More

Steppin' Out launches the festive season! Oh yeah! Host DJ JD is delighted to be joined by 2 exceptional in-demand talents: Chinyere Inyama (DJ'C') + the globetrotting Mark Ellis.You're gonna love their work! Original Vinyl Only Rhythm & Soul beauties! Neat treat for dancin' feet! Rare, Northern & Deep Soul,…See More

November's Shakeup features the highly anticipated return of top mod DJ Clovis Taylor + the hardest working man in Soul business Ian Jackson! These selecters have tunes to make us chickens fly!Clapham's only regular soul night features 100% Original Vinyl - Rare, Northern & Deep Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Motown, Boogaloo, Mod Jazz & Ska! Located at the Bread & Roses - the world famous Trade…See More

November's Steppin' Out features a trio of top DJs kickin' up a rumpus: Guy Joseph (Ham Yard Soul Stew) + Curtis Taylor (The Shakeup) + Tom Hall(aka Big Tony). Tuneage to fry your wigs! Original Vinyl Only Northern Soul,…See More

The Shakeup launched at The Bread & Roses in October 2015 - people said it'd never work south of the river! Let us tell you they were well wrong! Every month hosts Curtis Taylor & Jon Dabner bring top guest DJs to a smart & appreciative audience who share their passion for the finest music ever produced.A diet of rare & northern soul, vintage rhythm n blues with shots of boogaloo, mod jazz & ska on the side delivered on original vinyl is highly nutritious & thoroughly…See More

Opening up Steppin' Out's Autumn Almanac - JD is proud to present the mighty Jim Watson + Manuel Lovisutti - two ace faces on the rhythm & soul scene!  Master DJ Mr Watson's SOUL ON THE SQUARE + …See More

Last Saturday's of the month are Shakeup Saturdays! Clapham's 100% Original Vinyl Rhythm & Soul Club, featuring this September Tina & Brian Lindsay the dynamic duo behind East London's Spoonful club night. Hosts Curt & Jon are delighted to welcome two DJs & record collectors of rare distinction.Step away…See More

September's Steppin' Out! JD is delighted to welcome Ginger Fizz (Orgasm Club) + Richie Maharishi Hi-fi (Musical Fever/Carib Soul). These babies will fry your wig!Expect a feast of Vintage & Rare Rhythm & Soul treats - more of a good soundin' time than the law permits!Take a stroll up the Stamford Hill & experience…See More

Last Saturdays of the month are Shakeup Saturdays! Clapham's 100% Original Vinyl Rhythm & Soul Club.For the Bank Holiday Weekend Special hosts Curt & Jon will be joined by Northern Soul Legend Big Tony!! For an unrivalled mix of Rare & Northern Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Motown + a dash of Boogaloo, Mod Jazz & Ska on the side just for good measure - head down to Clapham's old town & the world famous Trade Union pub -the Bread & Roses.Mingle & dance with a…See More

Steppin' Out launched August 2016 & since then the very finest disc jockeys from London's soul scene have graced our decks & jammed the dance floor with the most beautiful platters ever pressed.For our Anniversary Party host JD is delighted to welcome two soul legends: Declan Allen of All Tomorrow's Parties fame + Stax of Soul/Hole in the Wall's …See More