Deptford Dub Club

This evening session is a celebration of the stunning developments Roots Reggae 50 years ago; from King Tubby’s dubs to deep roots vocalists and instrumentalists like Jacob Millar and Augustus Pablo. Running tings will be the 4 horsemen, all of whom are aficionados of this style and period.

Ras Danny Dread, ( also known as Ras Danny Mosiah,) will be putting the needle to the groove on the wheels of steel, to close the show. The mighty Danny will need no introduction to regulars at The Deptford Dub Club, as he is a stalwart. He’s more widely known through his work with the monumental Jah Shaka Soundsystem, over many decades. One of our closest amigos, his sets are always wicked.

Drop da Biscuit is another mainstay of the D.D.C. and is a familiar, much respected presence on the London Revive scene. He rarely leaves his yard without the tunes, that are our focus tonight, in his boxes. He also creates the popular and influential Drop da Biscuit podcasts. Soft Wax is the resident selector at the Dub Club. He remembers the release of “Natty Rebel” and “Meets the Aggrovators at the Dub Station” as life changing. Natty Nick will also be spinning and is equally wedded to this era’s music and vibes.

As ever, the tunes will be supplemented by live action on the mic from our residents. The mighty Singjay Doc Murdoc is absolutely guaranteed to nice up any dance; his style and fashion epitomizes the mid-70s style of  toasting. The D.D.C. Horns, led by Tombone of The Dub Pistols. It is expected that we will have special guest singers and players live and direct, too. Earlier in the evening we’ll be playin’ our usual eclectic mix of music of Jamaican origin including Rocksteady and Ska.

There’ll also be live mixes from the great Prince Fatty on the desk, throughout the session. We’re looking forward to another blinding evening inside, with the music piped out to the glorious garden too. Come on down to our celebration of the 50 anniversary of “King Tubbys Meets the Rockers Uptown”. Put on your dancing shoes and come on down

£3 in adv.  £5 otd.

The source waxing for this edition of “it was 50 years ago today” are Pablo and Tubby’s “King Tubbys Meets the Rockers Uptown”. Later this year we’ll be doing another session focusing on 50 years of The Upsetters’ “Superape”.