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Three icons. Three stories. One subculture.We’re proud to welcome Eddie Piller, Tobi Dahmen and Martin Ollmann 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.
📖 Tobi Dahmen – Fahrradmod
Tobi takes us into his world: the unique combination of mod culture, style, music and a passion for urban cycling. A book about attitude, aesthetics and the lifestyle of a vibrant subculture.
📖 Martin Ollmann – Kein Weg Zu Weit – On The Run
Martin doesn't write about subculture from a distance – he tells its story from the inside. Growing up in a small town in the 1980s, the protagonist discovers the world of mods: sharply tailored suits, 60s soul on the turntable, all-nighters until dawn – and the search for belonging.
💡 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.
📢 Please note: The readings will be conducted exclusively in English.
🗓 Saturday, 14 March 2026
🕓 2–5 PM
📍 Die Wohngemeinschaft, Cologne
Tickets Readings: https://rausgegangen.de/events/zwei-ikonen-zwei-geschichten-eine-subkultur-0/
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/
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die wohngemeinschaft, Richard-Wagner-Straße 39, 50674 Köln, Deutschland, Cologne, Germany
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