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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

The Shakeup @ the Bread - Clapham's stormin' soul club last Saturday of every month. 100% original vinyl Rare & Northern Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Motown plus a touch of Boogaloo & Mod Jazz on the side just for good measure. Hosts Curtis Taylor & Jonathan Dabner & delighted to welcome back special guest deckhand Walls of Heartache's …See More

July's Steppin' Out features the eagerly await return of Ian Jackson, a man who's been playing soul allnighters & mod weekenders for four decades, most recently in Amsterdam, Rome & Prague! Add renowned modernist DJ Clovis Taylor to the mix + host JD & we have sounds to savour.OVO Rare & Northern Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Motown, Boogaloo, Mod Jazz. Nuff said!Free admission to the…See More

Enjoy a scorchin' high summer night at the Bread with The Shakeup's Curt n Jon + special guest DJ Jules Pallett.The Shakeup is a 100% Original Vinyl Soul Club with an authentic 60's club vibe playing Rare & Northern Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Motown, Boogaloo & Mod Jazz.The Bread & Roses is a classy & unique venue - owned by Battersea & Wandsworth Trades Council & managed by the…See More

Steppin' Out bustin' all over June (she loves it!) with special guests Paul Strutter (Hook & Sling/Orgasm Club) & Lewis Peacock (The Shakeup/Stax of Soul). Quality disc jockeys laying down more of a good sounding than the law permits. All killers & thrillers - strictly floor fillers.100% Original Vinyl Rare & Northern Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Motown, Boogaloo, Mod Jazz - all the soul that fits at the legendary Mascara Bar…See More

May's Shakeup at the Bread sees the return of turntable wizard Paul Garoghan (Night Owl) to join hosts Curt n Jon for a night of sizzling soul tunes tailored for the dance floor. 100% original vinyl Rare & Northern Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Motown, Boogaloo & Mod Jazz. All the soul that fits! Soul nights at the Bread & Roses are pure pleasure, on long summer nights the venue really comes into its own with great outdoor…See More

Mellow Mayhem! Another stormin' Steppin' Out session when top guests: the incendiary DJ Lady Kamikaze + Sidewinder's David Edwards join host JD for further adventures in soulful supersonics! Truly versatile wicked wild style! (thank you Richie)100% Original Vinyl Rare & Northern Soul, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Motown,…See More

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