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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

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