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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
© Nancy Soultastic 2003 - 2010
[Published 27 November 2003]
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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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