Every Friday and Saturday one of our rotation of excellent Dj’s play a mix of dance, soul, hip hop, jazz and funk. Contact us if you would like more information.
EVENTS PROGRAMME
DJC
LE JAZZ
MARGARET SCRATCHER
CRUMP
OCTOBER 2019
Thursday 3rd
The Funk Jam
Come on down for your monthly dose of funk at Cambridge’s only Funk Jam!
Run by Shake Your Tail Feather and always free entry, great players, a friendly vibe and plenty of dancing 🙂
Doors open 8:30pm. House band will kick things off then open up to jammers.
Happy hour for all from 9 – 10pm and students get 15% off food and drink all night with the La Raza & Tabouche Remix Card.
Sign up on the sheet on the night if you’d like to play; if you’re not a player you’re a dancer!
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Friday 4th
SWAGGER!
Matt Start and Owen Chambers front the band with an impressive display of musical versatility. Both excellent singers, they compliment each other’s voices with vocal harmonies, percussion and by trading places on the piano. Owen also brings a few additional layers to the performance – modern synth sounds, acoustic guitar and the occasional trumpet solo.
Matt and Owen’s energy and vocal flexibility allows Swagger to offer a much broader repertoire than most ensembles whilst still doing justice to the originals. Joe Taylor (Drums and Backing Vocals) and Tiago Coimbra (Bass) provide a solid funk groove and ensure that the blues-rocking of Vess Popov (Guitar) comes back down to earth eventually.
Tapas served until 9pm
2 Cocktails for £10 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Student discounts
Saturday 5th
CRUMP
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu!
Thursday 10th
The Sound of Pop Art
This Cambridge based band bring you 21st Century Post Modern Pop – With hints of Mid 60ts psych pop, hints of Bacharach / Barry filmic arrangements, Tamla Motown, early 70’s soul…
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu, and happy hours.
Happy Hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm.
Free entry all night!
Friday 11th
DJ C
DJ C brings his own blend of Soul, Funk, Afro-House & R&B to La Raza.
Heavily influenced by the sounds of New York City, expect an eclectic selection of beats, breaks & classic vocals alongside a mix of modern jams.
Tapas served until 9pm
Free entry until 10pm
Student discounts
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Saturday 12th
Pete de Vit / Le Jazz
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, Pete guarantees you will dance, cry, get angry, stop being angry and start making love whenever you hear him play. That alone has to be worth coming.
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.
Thursday 17th
Release the Chimps
Organic, free-range jazzed up funk fusion fresh from the groove farm. Formed in 2018, influenced by Jamiroquai, Vulfpeck, Daft Punk.
Tapas served until 9pm
Free entry all night!
Student discounts
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Friday 18th
DJ C
DJ C brings his own blend of Soul, Funk, Afro-House & R&B to La Raza.
Heavily influenced by the sounds of New York City, expect an eclectic selection of beats, breaks & classic vocals alongside a mix of modern jams.
Tapas served until 9pm
Free entry until 10pm
Student discounts
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Saturday 19th
Margaret Scratcher
If you like disco, funk, and German Oompah – you’ll like this!
Expect a journey from deep soul, though to floorfilling party favourites via heavy funk, motown, and disco, and anything else that takes his fancy.
Old classics, new edits, good times.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu, and happy hours.
Thursday 24th
Colonel Spanky’s Love Ensemble
Expect something brand spanking new; knees up dancing, sing-alongs, raucous rapping, sexy saxophoning, rock star guitar solos, and if you’re good, crowd surfing.
Formed by a band of funk obsessed students at Cambridge University, the Love Ensemble comprises of ten of Cambridge’s premier funk-mongers who will twist anything from New Orleans riot jazz to smooth soul into the unique Colonel Spanky’s sound.
Free entry all night!
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Friday 25th
Pete de Vit / Le Jazz
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, Pete guarantees you will dance, cry, get angry, stop being angry and start making love whenever you hear him play. That alone has to be worth coming.
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu, and happy hours.
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Saturday 26th
CRUMP
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu!
Thursday 31st
NOVEMBER 2019
Friday 1st
SWAGGER!
Matt Start and Owen Chambers front the band with an impressive display of musical versatility. Both excellent singers, they compliment each other’s voices with vocal harmonies, percussion and by trading places on the piano. Owen also brings a few additional layers to the performance – modern synth sounds, acoustic guitar and the occasional trumpet solo.
Matt and Owen’s energy and vocal flexibility allows Swagger to offer a much broader repertoire than most ensembles whilst still doing justice to the originals. Joe Taylor (Drums and Backing Vocals) and Tiago Coimbra (Bass) provide a solid funk groove and ensure that the blues-rocking of Vess Popov (Guitar) comes back down to earth eventually.
Tapas served until 9pm
2 Cocktails for £10 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Student discounts
Saturday 2nd
Margaret Scratcher
If you like disco, funk, and German Oompah – you’ll like this!
Expect a journey from deep soul, though to floorfilling party favourites via heavy funk, motown, and disco, and anything else that takes his fancy.
Old classics, new edits, good times.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu, and happy hours.
Friday 8th
Special Ed & SeanDJ
A night of pure old school funk & soul coutesy of Ed & Sean of the MIXDAT SQUAD!
Tapas served until 9pm
Student discounts
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Saturday 9th
CRUMP
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu!
Wednesday 13th
CAMBRIDGE JAZZ FESTIVAL – CONG FUSION
They played their first ever gig at La Raza nine years ago featuring local Cambridge musicians Tiago Coimbra, Paul Stubbs, Daniel Bayliss, Andy Bowie and Ric Byer, performing tunes which Ryan wrote wrote in 2006 while studying at what is now known as the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Â As a direct result from one of these first performances Ryan was asked to arrange his tunes for NYJO. Since then, they have performed in many formats and with a variety of different members.
While living in London the Ryan McCaffrey Sessions Jam Session was born which featured musicians including established names from the UK jazz scene such as Roberto Manzin, Alan Barnes, Nigel Price, Trevor Tomkins and Clark Tracey. Â Since then conga player Vincent Salzfaas was added to the lineup and the band became known as Cong-Fusion.
Last year the band released a single called ‘Turned Tables’ last year which is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and features MC EMix from Soul II Soul. Three of the members went on the TV Channel London Live and various radio stations such as BBC Radio Berkshire to promote the tune which was written about Ryan’s own experiences of bullying.  Half of the proceeds from the money made from the single are donated to The Songwriting Charity who help children deal with aspects of bullying through the medium of music.
Fitting then that they return again to the venue where they started with some of the original members to open the Cambridge Jazz Festival along with the incredible vocals of Emily Farrar. Â The music is a fusion of afro-cuban funk soul and jazz with interesting time changes and grooves.
Music: 9pm – 11pm
Happy Hour: 9pm – 10pm
Thursday 14th
TANGERINE RYE
Tangerine Rye are a promising young band comprised of childhood friends Jordan Susanto (vocals, guitar) and Hal Abrahms (Fender bass, vocals), with Cambridge born groove-heavy Oscar Reynolds on the drum kit. Their music is soul-based rock, drawing heavily from the blues language and retro pop hooks. Following a celebrated stint of gigs around London’s prime rock and blues venues (such as the Roadhouse, the Alleycat, the Troubadour, Piano Smithfield, The BackRoom Bar at the Hard Rock ), the band recorded an exhilarating new EP – produced by the seasoned London blues veteran, Jake Zaitz himself (Dana Gillespie, Alan Darby). The self titled record is currently available on all digital platforms.
In addition to being dedicated songwriters, the band members are very adept at their instruments and highly musical. The live show consists of an exciting improvisatory element which allows the audience to witness a band tethering at the brink of their respective virtuosity, a rare experience in small venues, and would be a shame to miss. With such a strong focus on both their art and craft, Tangerine Rye are sure to deliver!
Doors: 8pm
Happy Hour: 9pm – 10pm
Happy Hour: 9pm – 10pm
Friday 15th
The Gravy Train….followed by DJ C
The Gravy Train: 9.30pm – 10.45pm
Having supported The Average White Band and the Haggis Horns, The Gravy Train have established themselves as one of the most exciting and energetic jazz funk outfits on the local scene. The exceptional guitar works of Justin Dwyer, the deep soulful hammond organ of Hugh Birkenhead and the solid groove of Ian Griffith combine to create a sound that is as listenable as it is danceable. The guys will be joined by the fabulous horn section of Pete Newman and Phil Cambridge on Tenor sax and Trombone respectively.
DJ C: 10.45pm – 2am
DJ C brings his own blend of Soul, Funk, Afro-House & R&B to La Raza.
Heavily influenced by the sounds of New York City, expect an eclectic selection of beats, breaks & classic vocals alongside a mix of modern jams.
Tapas served until 9pm
Free entry until 10pm
Student discounts
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Saturday 16th
Pete de Vit / Le Jazz
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, Pete guarantees you will dance, cry, get angry, stop being angry and start making love whenever you hear him play. That alone has to be worth coming.
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu, and happy hours.
Sunday 17th
CAMBRIDGE JAZZ FESTIVAL – PHIL STEVENSON TRIO
The trio draws on New Orleans music, James Brown, soul-jazz, as well as raw blues and occasional nods to joyful West African guitar styles.
Wednesday 20th
Harry Greene Trio ft. Ashton Jones
Harry Greene studies at The Royal Academy in London and has been nominated for the best young Jazz musician of the year. He is a fabulous musician and is as at home playing guitar as he is on the saxophone. Harry is joined by the world class rhythm section of Joe Taylor on drums and Alan Carruthers on bass.Â
Ashton Jones is a British soul singer with a throwback style rarely seen on this side of the Atlantic, and performances that deliver soulful melodies, gritty funk and sparks of falsetto. Ashton prides himself on offering a brand of energy, flare and musicianship that captivates the audience. Recently selected to support Grammy Award winning, multi platinum selling artists SHALAMAR on their UK tour, and with numerous sold-out shows of his own, including Montreux Jazz Cafe at Harrods and two performances at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Ashton is certainly a performer in demand.
Tickets £8 / £6 Student, available here
Performance 8.30pm – 10pm
Thursday 21st
The Funk Jam
Come on down for your monthly dose of funk at Cambridge’s only Funk Jam!
Run by Shake Your Tail Feather and always free entry, great players, a friendly vibe and plenty of dancing 🙂
Doors open 8:30pm. House band will kick things off then open up to jammers.
Happy hour for all from 9 – 10pm and students get 15% off food and drink all night with the La Raza & Tabouche Remix Card.
Sign up on the sheet on the night if you’d like to play; if you’re not a player you’re a dancer!
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Friday 22nd
DJ C
DJ C brings his own blend of Soul, Funk, Afro-House & R&B to La Raza.
Heavily influenced by the sounds of New York City, expect an eclectic selection of beats, breaks & classic vocals alongside a mix of modern jams.
Tapas served until 9pm
Free entry until 10pm
Student discounts
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Saturday 23rd
Margaret Scratcher
If you like disco, funk, and German Oompah – you’ll like this!
Expect a journey from deep soul, though to floorfilling party favourites via heavy funk, motown, and disco, and anything else that takes his fancy.
Old classics, new edits, good times.
Sunday 24th
Diggin’ For Diamonds
Diggin’ for Diamonds is a new soul and funk band playing a repertoire of rare gems from Aretha Franklin, Gwen McRae, Gloria Scott, Loleatta Holloway, Marvin Gaye, Fat Back Band, Dottie Pearson and Maureen Bailey.
Percussion: Andy Davies
Vocals: Alex Jenner
Keys: Hugh Birkenhead
Guitar: Stewart Sibley
Bass: Russell ‘Eddie’ Edwards
Drums: Joe Taylor
Doors: 7.30pm
Performance: 8pm
Thursday 28th
Lepage Dean Trio
Free entry all night!
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Friday 29th
CRUMP
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu!
Saturday 30th
Pete de Vit / Le Jazz
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, Pete guarantees you will dance, cry, get angry, stop being angry and start making love whenever you hear him play. That alone has to be worth coming.
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu, and happy hours.
DECEMBER 2019
Thursday 5th
The Funk Jam
Come on down for your monthly dose of funk at Cambridge’s only Funk Jam!
Run by Shake Your Tail Feather and always free entry, great players, a friendly vibe and plenty of dancing 🙂
Doors open 8:30pm. House band will kick things off then open up to jammers.
Happy hour for all from 9 – 10pm and students get 15% off food and drink all night with the La Raza & Tabouche Remix Card.
Sign up on the sheet on the night if you’d like to play; if you’re not a player you’re a dancer!
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Friday 6th
Special Ed & Sean DJ
A night of pure old school funk & soul courtesy of Ed & Sean of the MIXDAT SQUAD!
Tapas served until 9pm
Student discounts
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Saturday 7th
Margaret Scratcher
If you like disco, funk, and German Oompah – you’ll like this!
Expect a journey from deep soul, though to floorfilling party favourites via heavy funk, motown, and disco, and anything else that takes his fancy.
Old classics, new edits, good times.
Thursday 12th
EARLY NIGHT CLUB
The Early Night Club is a Cambridge club night with a difference – it’s clubbing for those of us who need our sleep. Our DJ’s start playing at around 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) and finish at 11.30pm (or sometimes midnight if we’re feeling really crazy).
We play great music that you will have heard of, serve fantastic cocktails and tapas and everyone is friendly and up for it – and let’s just say we’re all old enough to remember leg warmers the first time round. It’s about as much fun as you can squeeze into four hours and is always a night to remember.
Tickets available hereÂ
Friday 13th
Pete de Vit / Le Jazz
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, Pete guarantees you will dance, cry, get angry, stop being angry and start making love whenever you hear him play. That alone has to be worth coming.
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu, and happy hours.
Saturday 14th
CRUMP
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu!
Thursday 19th
Release the Chimps
Organic, free-range jazzed up funk fusion fresh from the groove farm. Formed in 2018, influenced by Jamiroquai, Vulfpeck, Daft Punk.
Tapas served until 9pm
Free entry all night!
Student discounts
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Friday 20th
SWAGGER!
Matt Start and Owen Chambers front the band with an impressive display of musical versatility. Both excellent singers, they compliment each other’s voices with vocal harmonies, percussion and by trading places on the piano. Owen also brings a few additional layers to the performance – modern synth sounds, acoustic guitar and the occasional trumpet solo.
Matt and Owen’s energy and vocal flexibility allows Swagger to offer a much broader repertoire than most ensembles whilst still doing justice to the originals. Joe Taylor (Drums and Backing Vocals) and Tiago Coimbra (Bass) provide a solid funk groove and ensure that the blues-rocking of Vess Popov (Guitar) comes back down to earth eventually.
Tapas served until 9pm
2 Cocktails for £10 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Student discounts
Saturday 21st
Margaret Scratcher
If you like disco, funk, and German Oompah – you’ll like this!
Expect a journey from deep soul, though to floorfilling party favourites via heavy funk, motown, and disco, and anything else that takes his fancy.
Old classics, new edits, good times.
Friday 27th
DJ C
DJ C brings his own blend of Soul, Funk, Afro-House & R&B to La Raza.
Heavily influenced by the sounds of New York City, expect an eclectic selection of beats, breaks & classic vocals alongside a mix of modern jams.
Tapas served until 9pm
Free entry until 10pm
Student discounts
Happy hours 5pm-7pm & 9pm-10pm
Saturday 28th
Pete de Vit / Le Jazz
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, Pete guarantees you will dance, cry, get angry, stop being angry and start making love whenever you hear him play. That alone has to be worth coming.
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.
Pop down before 9pm to take advantage of our delicious tapas menu, and happy hours.