Deptford Dub Club: Reggae All Dayer

Yes indeed, the annual Deptford Dub Club, Reggae Mini-Festival will at The Fox and Firkin on 22nd June. This all day event, will begin outdoors, with a fully Family Friendly long afternoon, in the fabulous, extensive garden. Followed by Soundsystem style late evening session, inside. We’re thrilled to announce that this event will have 2 co-headliners. We’re stoked that the legendary Jerry Dammers will be spinning for us during the early evening. The founder of The Specials and the 2 Tone Records label, Jerry’s illustrious career, has included writing many great tunes, including “Ghost Town” and “Free Nelson Mandela”. Always progressing, recent years have seen Jerry at the helm of the august Spacial A.K.A.. Mr Dammers promises a, “personal Revival selection.”

This promises to be a real historical event as it also features the equally legendary Neville King on the wheels of steel. The renowned producer and soundsystem operator was born in St. James, Jamaica. Neville’s soundsystem had long residencies in Brixton, Tooting, Peckham and Streatham during the 70s. In those days he was a mentor to David Rodigan, Levi Roots and Blacker Dread. Neville King launched his own labels in London in 1976 and quickly struck gold. He issued exceptional roots material by Prince Lincoln and the Royal Rasses and Jacob Miller. Mr King was also one of the instigators of Lovers Rock, releasing many of his own production in the genre. “Be Thankful” by One Blood has assumed classic status.

Soft Wax, Drop da Biscuit and Vandorta will also be spinnin’. Early in the afternoon in the garden we’ll commence with a warm up selection from Mr.Wax. He’ll be followed by Vandorta. She’ll be familiar to anybody that frequents Sounds of the Universe and has performed here before at the D.D.C. and as part of the Soul Jazz Soundsystem. The vibrant Annabelle exudes positive vibes and can be relied upon to grace us with a scintillating Reggae Revive set, presented with style. She’ll be followed by Drop da Biscuit and he’ll be followed by one of our headliners. Mikey D.D.B. is another mainstay of the D.D.C. and is a familiar, much respected presence on the London Revive scene.

Following him there will be more of the semi-live action for which the Club is known. Soft Wax will be spinnin’ the rhythms. On the mic there will be singjay action, live and direct, from the mighty Doc Murdoc. There will also be live instrumentation from our fresh, new, Horn Section, featuring Tombone, Natty and Michael and featuring special guests. There’ll be extra special guest vocalists too. We’re also looking forward to another blinding session from the great Prince Fatty on the desk, throughout the event.

This event will be our second celebrating the glorious Deep Roots Reggae of the mid-1970s. This time we will be focusing on a range of key vocalists including: Dennis Brown, Johnny Clarke, Horace Andy and Gregory Isaacs. This inevitably involves the work of prominent producers and engineers of this golden age including: Bunny Lee, Niney, Lee Perry and King Tubby.  We expect this whole day to be one of our most memorable. Come on down, put on your dancing shoes and surrender to the rhythm.