Deptford Dub Club

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

Soft Wax has been selecting Roots Reggae since the mid 70s. He remembers the release of “Super Ape” and “War Ina Babylon” as life changing. Since then he has plied his craft sporadically across London town, around the country and across the Herring Pond. He will be familiar to regulars at Deptford Dub Club. One of our closest amigos, his sets are always wicked. For this session he’ll be focusing on Lee Scratch Perry’s output from the mighty Black Ark studio in general, as well as the gargantuan Super Ape in particular.

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 focuses tonight, in his boxes. He also creates the popular and influential Drop da Biscuit podcasts.. We’re thrilled to announce young lioness Dirt Bike Dub as an addition to the bill. She’s equally wedded to this era’s music and vibes, the vibrant Edie is another hardcore Lee Scratch Perry fan and will be digging deep tonight.

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 50th anniversary of “Super Ape”. Put on your dancing shoes and come on down.

£3 in adv. £5 otd.

The source waxings for this edition of “it was 50 years ago today” are Super Ape and War Ina Babylon.