JULY EVENT CALENDAR
La Raza’s Live music, DJ and events line up, is packed full amazing acts this month. With something for everybody. Live music every Thursday and DJ’s every weekend, all your party needs will be met.
If you fancy some Tapas before the party starts, don’t hesitate to book a table!
All of our events can also be found on our Eventbrite profile if you’d like to save the date!
DUCK ORANGE
Thursday 3rd July -21:00 – FREE ENTRY
A full throttle covers band, more bangers than a sausage dinner at a fireworks factory! Quacking on with 80’s, 90’s and noughties classics to fill your hearts and dancing feet with joy.
SWAGGER – LIVE BAND EVENT
Friday 4th July -22:30 – FREE ENTRY
Swagger have years of experience and heaps of talent! They have been our house band at La Raza for the past 10 years, and every month always fill the dance floor!
They play the classics with a twist, so expect a mix of 60s groove, 70s funk, 80s cheese and 90s favourites, with plenty of surprises thrown in! They take their music very seriously, but not necessarily themselves…they are five grown men who do not shy away from the kind of tunes that would terrify your average suited-up ensemble!
MIX DAT – DJ EVENT
Saturday 5th July – 22:00 – FREE ENTRY
A night of pure old school funk & soul courtesy of Sean & Ed of the mixdat squad.
SUMMER SOUNDS – LIVE BAND EVENT
Thursday 10th July – 21:00 – FREE ENTRY
Summer sounds is a unique electronic club-night that brings the psychedelic sunshine indoors.
PETE DE VIT – DJ EVENT
Friday 11th July -22:30 – FREE ENTRY
After about 10 years, Pete Moore or “Lejazz” or “Pete De Vit” is still playing records at La Raza. Raised on a diet of Jungle from the age of 13 onto Jazz, Funk, Soul, Dancehall, Techno, House and anything else with an off centre vibe.
He’ll cover as many styles as possible in one evening, with the dance-floor always the number one priority. Expect something different to the rest of the music in the city.
CRUMP
Saturday 12th July -22:30 – FREE ENTRY
Heavily influenced by legendary “anything goes” parties such as The Do Over, The Rub and The Electric Chair, Crump specialises in open format creativity, utilising dancefloor dynamite from the 1950’s to the present day.
Expect a kaleidoscopic blend of Soul, Funk, Disco, Pop / Rock classics, R&B, Reggae, US Garage, Moombahton and brass band bangers
LIVE KARAOKE – SUGARFOOT
Thursday 17th July 21:00 – FREE ENTRY
La Raza’s 2nd Live Band Karaoke, the band plays and you sing!
Hosted by Cambridge’s very own Sugar Foot, and over 200 songs to choose from. Seize your moment in the spotlight!
Sugarfoot, is a Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop band based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The band prides itself on its talented musicians, together they perform both cover and original songs, for audiences, in various music venues in the Cambridgeshire area. The band has recently grown in popularity with its, “Hop Sessions” live music jam, held once a month at, The Grain & Hop Store, in Regent Street Cambridge.
Expect a night packed with hard hitting lyricism and foot stomping beats from one of Cambridges newest upcoming bands.
MIX DAT – DJ EVENT
Friday 18th July – 22:00 – FREE ENTRY
A night of pure old school funk & soul courtesy of Sean & Ed of the mixdat squad.
MARGARET SCRATCHER – DJ EVENT
Saturday 19th July -22:00 – FREE ENTRY
If you like hip hop, disco, funk and German oompah – you’ll like this!
Expect a journey from deep soul to floor filling party favourites via heavy funk, motown, disco and anything else that takes his fancy.
Old classics, new edits…good times.
THE DEAD GEOFFREYS – LIVE BAND EVENT
Thursday 24th July -21:00 – FREE ENTRY
Comprising members of some of Cambridge’s finest original groups over the years, The Dead Geoffreys are a highly entertaining and energetic covers band, playing classic tunes from 60/ 70/ 80/ 90`s and the 2000`s. They play an impressive, well honed set that encompasses everything from The Beatles, Elvis and from The Rolling Stones to The Strokes.
CRUMP
Friday 25th July -22:00 – FREE ENTRY
Eclectic Ballroom have supported acts such as: Craig Charles, Massive Attack and Jazzy Jeff,
Taking their big, seamless fusion of disco, funk, soul, house and Hip Hop. to the DJ Tents of Glastonbury for over 10 years
Truly the definition of eclectic. High energy and guaranteed to keep you dancing.
PETE DE VIT – DJ EVENT
Saturday 26th July -22:00 – FREE ENTRY
After about 10 years, Pete Moore or “Lejazz” or “Pete De Vit” is still playing records at La Raza. Raised on a diet of Jungle from the age of 13 onto Jazz, Funk, Soul, Dancehall, Techno, House and anything else with an off centre vibe.
He’ll cover as many styles as possible in one evening, with the dance-floor always the number one priority. Expect something different to the rest of the music in the city.
GET NOT GOT – LIVE MUSIC EVENT
Thursday 31st July 21:00 – FREE ENTRY
Rapidly establishing themselves as one of the must see live bands in the region. GetNotGot create musical landscapes that are fused in the Blue Note heritage with contemporary acid-jazz nuances and funk-fuelled musical energy. Sharing groovy vibes with audiences in Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge and beyond.
Having released their first EP in January 2023, interest from music festivals and other jazz clubs has soon followed, and whilst they are busy performing live they are currently working on their first full-length album of all original material.
Their sonic connection has formed over playing together in various ensembles for decades,and their intuitive musical union can be felt at a deep level.