Deptford Dub Club

The final instalment of our celebrations of the seminal Reggae developments of the mid 1970s will continue focusing on the flowering of Roots 50 years ago.

One of our closest amigos, 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. 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 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. 

As ever, the tunes will be supplemented by live action on the mic from our residents, the mighty Singjay artist Doc Murdoc and the D.D.C. Horns, led by Tombone and Natty. 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 anniversary, celebration special. Put on your dancing shoes and dance your way into “the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”.

£3 in advance | £5 on the door.

The source waxings for this edition of “it was 50 years ago today” are U Roy’s “Natty Rebel” and Tubby’s works on the “Dub Gone Crazy” compilations. 

Selector Becca will also be spinning and is equally wedded to this era’s music and vibes.