Because Of You Northern and Rare Soul Weekender, Venice Italy, 21-22 November 2003

Taking its name from one of the best soul tunes ever, the "Because of you" soul weekender was held in Venice 21st and 22nd November. Uppers long-time contributor Nancy went there to dj, and to take some snapshots.

DJs: Jo Wallace - These Old Shoes (UK), Alan Handscombe - Capitol Soul Club (UK), Benji - Serious Soul (Ger), Barbara "Little Miss Soul" Grassi - Soul Connection (Genova, IT), Stefano Oggiano - La Pelle Nera (Milano, IT), The Soul Spinners - Right Combination Soul Club (Rimini, IT), Roccia - Leaning Tower Soul Club (Pisa, IT), Paul Bennet - Lost Souls (UK). Venue: Quartiere Ovest - Club ARCI - Mogliano Veneto (TV).

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Spritz is an aperitivo originating in the Venice area. Prosecco and Campari (or Aperol) with an olive and some seltzer water.

Alan Handsome cuts a fine figure

Barbara cuts a fine figure

The Germans who came from Munich

Davide and Georgia

Georgia got me a glass of whisky. They pour a STIFF DRINK here

guys at the bar

still at the bar...

Alan and Susie

Chantal cuts a fine figure

Benji in Paul Smith

Alan at an angle

Looking pretty chipper the next day, considering

About the author

First started going to gigs in 1980 (saw the Jam), clubs in 1982?
Lives in: northern Italy
Fave music: Soul
Fave clothes: Well-cut. As few as possible
Drinks: Strong red wine. Whisky, neat. Fizzy water.

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