Hipshaker
@hipshaker.bsky.social
Funk, Soul, Reggae, Motown & More on vinyl.
Club nights, alldayers, festivals and soul weekenders.
Club nights, alldayers, festivals and soul weekenders.
Well, that was a lovely start to the year … if a a little chilly 😁
Big thanks to the Funk Klub boys for joining us and all who came along to Outside-In Food Court, especially those of you dancing and asking for some great records.
Next up for us is PP Arnold in three weeks!
Big thanks to the Funk Klub boys for joining us and all who came along to Outside-In Food Court, especially those of you dancing and asking for some great records.
Next up for us is PP Arnold in three weeks!
January 4, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Well, that was a lovely start to the year … if a a little chilly 😁
Big thanks to the Funk Klub boys for joining us and all who came along to Outside-In Food Court, especially those of you dancing and asking for some great records.
Next up for us is PP Arnold in three weeks!
Big thanks to the Funk Klub boys for joining us and all who came along to Outside-In Food Court, especially those of you dancing and asking for some great records.
Next up for us is PP Arnold in three weeks!
Up and running at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … come on down 😁
January 3, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Up and running at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … come on down 😁
January action, both Portsmouth … today we’re at Outside-In Food Court with our friends from Funk Klub … a midday start.
Three weeks today we’re at The Wedgewood Rooms with PP Arnold and the The Racketeers … not a bad start to the year 😁
Three weeks today we’re at The Wedgewood Rooms with PP Arnold and the The Racketeers … not a bad start to the year 😁
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
January action, both Portsmouth … today we’re at Outside-In Food Court with our friends from Funk Klub … a midday start.
Three weeks today we’re at The Wedgewood Rooms with PP Arnold and the The Racketeers … not a bad start to the year 😁
Three weeks today we’re at The Wedgewood Rooms with PP Arnold and the The Racketeers … not a bad start to the year 😁
As ever, we’re going to have plenty on this year … quite a few things in the pipeline with just dates to confirm … however, to start us off some confirmed gigs over the next few weeks … be great to see you at some 🍻😁
January 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
As ever, we’re going to have plenty on this year … quite a few things in the pipeline with just dates to confirm … however, to start us off some confirmed gigs over the next few weeks … be great to see you at some 🍻😁
Happy New Year!
Our first action of 2026 is an alldayer this Saturday at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … our guests are our good friends from Funk Klub … as ever it’s great food, top quality sounds and a very chilled vibe.
The fun starts at midday 😁
Our first action of 2026 is an alldayer this Saturday at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … our guests are our good friends from Funk Klub … as ever it’s great food, top quality sounds and a very chilled vibe.
The fun starts at midday 😁
January 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Happy New Year!
Our first action of 2026 is an alldayer this Saturday at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … our guests are our good friends from Funk Klub … as ever it’s great food, top quality sounds and a very chilled vibe.
The fun starts at midday 😁
Our first action of 2026 is an alldayer this Saturday at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … our guests are our good friends from Funk Klub … as ever it’s great food, top quality sounds and a very chilled vibe.
The fun starts at midday 😁
That’s us bowing out on another great year … much fun had … we’re ever grateful to anyone who’s booked us, come along to any of our gigs or bought some of our merch plus all the great DJs we’ve played alongside … looking forward to more of the same in 2026 🍻😁
December 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
That’s us bowing out on another great year … much fun had … we’re ever grateful to anyone who’s booked us, come along to any of our gigs or bought some of our merch plus all the great DJs we’ve played alongside … looking forward to more of the same in 2026 🍻😁
How about another record of the day, grabbed from one of our boxes … ours today is this beauty, the sublime ‘Overdose of Joy’ from Eugene Record … what’s yours?
youtu.be/dK2od51SDm0
youtu.be/dK2od51SDm0
December 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
How about another record of the day, grabbed from one of our boxes … ours today is this beauty, the sublime ‘Overdose of Joy’ from Eugene Record … what’s yours?
youtu.be/dK2od51SDm0
youtu.be/dK2od51SDm0
We had a good time on Saturday in Southampton … after enjoying some great stuff played by The Kellys and The Painters in the afternoon bit … Hipshaker, Funk Klub and Soul 45 played on rotation.
Nice to see some familiar faces and great chatting to a few people we didn’t know too 😁
Nice to see some familiar faces and great chatting to a few people we didn’t know too 😁
December 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We had a good time on Saturday in Southampton … after enjoying some great stuff played by The Kellys and The Painters in the afternoon bit … Hipshaker, Funk Klub and Soul 45 played on rotation.
Nice to see some familiar faces and great chatting to a few people we didn’t know too 😁
Nice to see some familiar faces and great chatting to a few people we didn’t know too 😁
So it’s our last gig of the year tonight … in Southampton at Overdraft in Shirley, Southampton.
It will just be Dave tonight but our friends and regular guests Funk Klub are also playing along with a few others … plus it’s hosted by SOUL 45 too!!
If you get there, make sure you say hello 😁
It will just be Dave tonight but our friends and regular guests Funk Klub are also playing along with a few others … plus it’s hosted by SOUL 45 too!!
If you get there, make sure you say hello 😁
December 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
So it’s our last gig of the year tonight … in Southampton at Overdraft in Shirley, Southampton.
It will just be Dave tonight but our friends and regular guests Funk Klub are also playing along with a few others … plus it’s hosted by SOUL 45 too!!
If you get there, make sure you say hello 😁
It will just be Dave tonight but our friends and regular guests Funk Klub are also playing along with a few others … plus it’s hosted by SOUL 45 too!!
If you get there, make sure you say hello 😁
The festive feel has got to us as you can see 😁
We’ve had fun this year & met lovely people so if you’ve been along to one of our gigs, booked us, played with us, bought a record or a tee/sweat, chatted to us at a gig or just followed on here from afar we’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄😁
We’ve had fun this year & met lovely people so if you’ve been along to one of our gigs, booked us, played with us, bought a record or a tee/sweat, chatted to us at a gig or just followed on here from afar we’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄😁
December 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The festive feel has got to us as you can see 😁
We’ve had fun this year & met lovely people so if you’ve been along to one of our gigs, booked us, played with us, bought a record or a tee/sweat, chatted to us at a gig or just followed on here from afar we’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄😁
We’ve had fun this year & met lovely people so if you’ve been along to one of our gigs, booked us, played with us, bought a record or a tee/sweat, chatted to us at a gig or just followed on here from afar we’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄😁
Always great to bump into people in our tees …a pic from Saturday night of Andy, who was standing in for Dave, and Simon with Alex …who we usually see at the Butlins Soul Weekender 😁
As ever, if you fancy one pay Sound is Colour a visit .. if you’ve got one send us a pic!
Link:
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As ever, if you fancy one pay Sound is Colour a visit .. if you’ve got one send us a pic!
Link:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
December 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Always great to bump into people in our tees …a pic from Saturday night of Andy, who was standing in for Dave, and Simon with Alex …who we usually see at the Butlins Soul Weekender 😁
As ever, if you fancy one pay Sound is Colour a visit .. if you’ve got one send us a pic!
Link:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
As ever, if you fancy one pay Sound is Colour a visit .. if you’ve got one send us a pic!
Link:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
Great time last night in Sturminster Newton … big thanks to all who came … we do have another outing before the year’s up … just been confirmed we’re at Overdraft on Saturday in Shirley, Southampton with SOUL 45 & Funk Klub plus a few more … it’s an all day event, catch us there in the evening 😁
December 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Great time last night in Sturminster Newton … big thanks to all who came … we do have another outing before the year’s up … just been confirmed we’re at Overdraft on Saturday in Shirley, Southampton with SOUL 45 & Funk Klub plus a few more … it’s an all day event, catch us there in the evening 😁
Possibly our last gig of the year tonight (although we’re waiting on confirmation for another we may sneak in 😁) … The Exchange, Sturminster Newton with Good Times - A Tribute to the Music of Nile Rodgers & Chic … be great to see a few of you there 🎄😁
December 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Possibly our last gig of the year tonight (although we’re waiting on confirmation for another we may sneak in 😁) … The Exchange, Sturminster Newton with Good Times - A Tribute to the Music of Nile Rodgers & Chic … be great to see a few of you there 🎄😁
Our first action of the new year is going to be our alldayer at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … with our good friends from Funk Klub … Saturday January 3rd … expect the usual great food, top sounds and laid back atmosphere from midday onwards 😁
December 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Our first action of the new year is going to be our alldayer at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … with our good friends from Funk Klub … Saturday January 3rd … expect the usual great food, top sounds and laid back atmosphere from midday onwards 😁
Don’t miss out on the AA side of the first of the Hipshaker 45 series on Suit Yourself Music … it’s a fab new organ groover from the marvellous Fay Hallam 😁
Grab one via our link:
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Grab one via our link:
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December 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Don’t miss out on the AA side of the first of the Hipshaker 45 series on Suit Yourself Music … it’s a fab new organ groover from the marvellous Fay Hallam 😁
Grab one via our link:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
Grab one via our link:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
If you like a hoody, take a look at some of our lovely designs over at Suit Yourself Music … perfect for the colder weather 😁
If you’ve got one already, send us a pic … link here:
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If you’ve got one already, send us a pic … link here:
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December 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
If you like a hoody, take a look at some of our lovely designs over at Suit Yourself Music … perfect for the colder weather 😁
If you’ve got one already, send us a pic … link here:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
If you’ve got one already, send us a pic … link here:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
The countdown’s on … we’re looking forward to a great night with Good Times - A Tribute to the Music of Nile Rodgers & Chic at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton on Saturday night … if you’re there, make sure you come and say hello 🎄😁
December 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The countdown’s on … we’re looking forward to a great night with Good Times - A Tribute to the Music of Nile Rodgers & Chic at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton on Saturday night … if you’re there, make sure you come and say hello 🎄😁
As ever, we had a great time at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight last night … big thanks to all who came along to sing, dance and have fun … and to all at the venue too!
We’ll be back next year 🍻😁
Thanks to Emzie for the pic of us in action 😁
We’ll be back next year 🍻😁
Thanks to Emzie for the pic of us in action 😁
December 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
As ever, we had a great time at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight last night … big thanks to all who came along to sing, dance and have fun … and to all at the venue too!
We’ll be back next year 🍻😁
Thanks to Emzie for the pic of us in action 😁
We’ll be back next year 🍻😁
Thanks to Emzie for the pic of us in action 😁
Set up and ready at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight … looking forward to a great night, only a few tickets left … follow our link to grab one if you’re still thinking of coming or try it on the door … doors 8pm🎄🍻😁
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December 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Set up and ready at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight … looking forward to a great night, only a few tickets left … follow our link to grab one if you’re still thinking of coming or try it on the door … doors 8pm🎄🍻😁
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We’re at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight tonight, looking forward to a great night … also looking forward to PP Arnold in Pompey on January 24th 😁
Tickets for both on our link:
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Tickets for both on our link:
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December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We’re at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight tonight, looking forward to a great night … also looking forward to PP Arnold in Pompey on January 24th 😁
Tickets for both on our link:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
Tickets for both on our link:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
Tonight … like every Friday … it’s Hipshaker Radio on Portsmouth's Express FM … tune in from 9pm 😁
December 12, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Tonight … like every Friday … it’s Hipshaker Radio on Portsmouth's Express FM … tune in from 9pm 😁
Throwback to August 2020 … an outside gig in Southampton with our friends SOUL 45 😁
December 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Throwback to August 2020 … an outside gig in Southampton with our friends SOUL 45 😁
Saturday night at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight is creeping up … we’re told that tickets are selling very well so if you still fancy it don’t hang around … be great to see some of you there 🍻😁
Follow our link while you can:
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Follow our link while you can:
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December 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Saturday night at Strings Bar & Venue - Isle Of Wight is creeping up … we’re told that tickets are selling very well so if you still fancy it don’t hang around … be great to see some of you there 🍻😁
Follow our link while you can:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
Follow our link while you can:
linktr.ee/hipshaker
Another one of those great picture sleeves … this time a Japanese ‘Circles’ from Atlantic Starr 🇯🇵😁
December 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Another one of those great picture sleeves … this time a Japanese ‘Circles’ from Atlantic Starr 🇯🇵😁
The place to be today (we’re not playing) is the Modcast Xmas Party Alldayer in London … but we’ve got our own alldayer coming up on Saturday January 3rd at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … hope to see a few people at both 😁
December 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The place to be today (we’re not playing) is the Modcast Xmas Party Alldayer in London … but we’ve got our own alldayer coming up on Saturday January 3rd at Outside-In Food Court in Portsmouth … hope to see a few people at both 😁