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Zwei Ikonen. Zwei Geschichten. Eine Subkultur.

In the organizer's words:

Two icons. Two stories. One culture.

We're proud to welcome Eddie Piller and Dean Orton for a special afternoon of readings and conversation during the Cologne Soul Weekender 2026.
A deep dive into the spirit that connects Mods, Northern Soul, Jazz, Scooterboys, and the timeless love for style and sound.

📖 Eddie Piller - Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances
Founder of Acid Jazz Records, broadcaster, DJ, and cultural historian, Eddie takes us through a lifetime immersed in British subculture - from Mod revival and 80s Soho to the ongoing rhythm of modernist life.

📖 Dean Orton - A Life in Lambretta
A true craftsman and storyteller, Dean has dedicated his life to restoring and celebrating the legendary Lambretta. His book is a love letter to scooter culture, design, and the freedom of the open road - with plenty of soul in every page.

💡 During the reading, a collection will be taken, and 10% of the entrance fees will be donated to the association Um halb an der Bar.
📚 Signed copies of both books will be available for purchase on site.

🗓 Saturday, March 14, 2026
🕓 2-5 PM
📍 Die Wohngemeinschaft, Cologne

Part of the Cologne Soul Weekender - 3rd Edition.
🎟 For those who also want a Cologne Soul Weekender ticket, get yours here → https://rausgegangen.de/events/cologne-soul-weekender-2026-0/

Two icons. Two stories. One culture.

We are delighted to welcome two special guests to the Cologne Soul Weekender 2026: Eddie Piller and Dean Orton - for an exclusive reading and discussion about the subculture that has shaped generations - from mods and northern soul to jazz, scooter boys and Lambretta.

📖 Eddie Piller - Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances
Founder of Acid Jazz Records, DJ, radio producer and chronicler of British subculture. Eddie takes us on a journey through the London of the 80s, the mod revival era, and the unbroken spirit of style, soul and attitude.

📖 Dean Orton - A Life in Lambretta
Dean is a restorer, collector and passionate storyteller. His book is a declaration of love to the Lambretta, to craftsmanship, freedom and the road - full of stories from a scene that lives and breathes to this day.

💡 A collection will be taken during the reading, and 10% of the entrance fee will go to the Um halb an der Bar association.
📚 Signed copies of the books can be purchased on site.

🗓 Saturday, March 14, 2026
🕓 14:00-17:00 hrs
📍 The living community, Cologne

Part of the 3rd edition of the Cologne Soul Weekender.
🎟 If you would also like a ticket for the Cologne Soul Weekender, you can secure it here → https://rausgegangen.de/events/cologne-soul-weekender-2026-0/

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Location

die wohngemeinschaft Richard-Wagner-Straße 39 50674 Köln

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