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Steppin' Out blasts into autumn & JD is delighted to welcome the combined firepower of Walls of Heartache's Shaun Arnold + Green Onions' Paul Hurst joining forces for a night of scintillating soulfulness! Rare, Northern & Club Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Tamla Motown, Boogaloo & Mod Jazz delivered on delicious orginal…See More

Continuing our run of stormin' soul nights - September's Shakeup brings another top guest DJ to demonstrate exactly what the fuss is all about! This is gonna be a blast. Residents Curt & Jon will deliver their off-the-wall mix of Rare & Northern Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Motown, Boogaloo, Mod Jazz + a touch of Ska - add Emmet Keane & we have lift off! Emmet, a DJ with an international reputation built over a 30 year career working all around the world, has in recent years created…See More

September's Steppin' Out features the incendiary combination of the globetrotting Mark Ellis (Something's Kookin', Le Clean Cut) + South Coast sensation Jimmy Kent (Upbeat,Too Darn Soulful) joining JD to serve up an unrivalled mix of Rhythm & Blues, Northern Soul, Boogaloo & Mod Jazz. These fellas will dazzle you…See More

Last Saturday of the month is Shakeup Saturday - Clapham's cracking Rhythm & Soul Club featuring 100% Original Vinyl Rare & Northern Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Motown, Boogaloo, Mod Jazz & maybe a touch of Ska. Residents Curt & Jon are delighted to welcome Paul H bringing his stunning collection south of the river for the first time, a collection that's graced the decks at Majestic & Monumental as well as East London's legendary Walls of Heartache Club. Gonna be a corker -…See More

Steppin' Out's 3rd Anniversary Party! Celebrating 3 great years of magnificent music provided by a cavalcade of the finest DJs. Big shout out to them all & for the terrific support from the soul community. And to Maggie who rules the finest & quirkiest gin joint in Hackney & possibly the whole of London! So no argument - come party with us! Starring guest DJs - the quietly brilliant…See More

Get high in July at Steppin' Out with two of the scene's most entertaining disc jockeys Ham Yard Soul Stew's Guy Joseph + Night Owl's Paul Garoghan. If you got dancin' feet/And your disposition's sweet/Gotta be the very place/To show your pretty face?!Obviously it's OVO Rare & Northern Soul/Motown/Rhythm &…See More

Get high in July at Steppin' Out with two of the scene's most entertaining disc jockeys Ham Yard Soul Stew's Guy Joseph + Night Owl's Paul Garoghan. If you got dancin' feet/And your disposition's sweet/Gotta be the very place/To show your pretty face?!Obviously it's OVO Rare & Northern Soul/Motown/Rhythm &…See More

High June! And has The Shakeup got news for you! The legendary Ian Jackson is back! Ian has performed & jammed dance floors across the globe and, he played the first ever Shakeup nearly 4 years ago. We're delighted he's still got space for us in his busy itinerary - expect classic floor fillers, astonishing rarities & irresistible dancers! If you ain't already check out this wonderful boozer owned…See More

Steppin' Out busts June wide open! Continuing our run of top notch guests with the splendid pairing of Jules Pallett + Colin Innocenti, great mates renowned on the soul scene as selecters & collectors of rare distinction. We're really excited to get Jules & Colin together as a double act. Gonna be big fun!Come early…See More

Shakeup Soul Club kick-starts the Bank Holiday Weekend - gateway to a great Summer?! Maybe but whatever -Shakeup Saturdays always guarantee a hot time in the (Clapham) Old Town and Curt n Jon are delighted to welcome back one of their favourite DJs - the brilliant Chinyere Inyama - a man with more tunes than you can shake a stick at! The Bread & Roses is a great gig & theatre venue, owned by the…See More

Mellow Mayhem! Starring two of soul music's finest turntablists: Ged Stax Volt Kelly (Soul Giant, X-Ray Soul Club) + Glen Goodwin (Stax of Soul, Hole in the Wall) joining JD for a Saturday Night & Sunday Morning of glorious Rhythm & Soul 7 inch Mono Vinyl!Take a little stroll up the Stamford Hill to enjoy free admission to…See More

Last Saturdays of the month are Shakeup Saturdays - no argument! 27 April brings the astonishing creative partnership of Brian & Tina Lindsay whose club events enliven East London (talkin' Spoonful, From the Floorboards Up, Hitting on Somethin') Back from Frisco with boxes full of new tunes! The Shakeup is rapidly…See More