MOLK NIGHTS!
COMING UP
APRIL 25
DOUBLE BILL
We will celebrate the release of James McClure's debut album
A dizziness from the unsaid on MOLK records
As well as the outstanding Josh Berman Trio, who we're very lucky to have on their tour all the way from Chicago.
JAMES MCCLURE (SA)
South African trumpet player and composer James McClure presents his deeply personal debut album, a bold and introspective work rooted in emotion, free improvisation and progressive thought, with traces of heritage. Based in Amsterdam since 2015, McClure has become a distinctive voice within the city’s experimental music community, known for his mesmerising sound, patience and sensibility. Although this marks his debut release as a bandleader, the album reflects years of collaboration, research and exploration. The ensemble sound mirrors his inner world and lifelong pursuit of honest expression.
James McClure - trumpet
Adrián Moncada Espinosa - piano
Pat Cleaver - bass
Nikos Thessalonikefs - drums
JOSH BERMAN TRIO (US)
Josh Berman is an internationally recognized cornetist and composer. He has led the acclaimed Old Idea, Josh Berman and his Gang, and his own trio. In addition to being an indispensable contributor to Chicago’s jazz and improvised music scene, Berman has been a concert presenter with fellow Chicagoan Mike Reed, producing hundreds of shows over the past 20 years. Berman’s work has been critically acclaimed in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, JazzTimes, and DownBeat, among others. His recordings can be found on the Chicago’s legendary Delmark Records and more recently on Austin’s Astral Spirits Records.
Josh Berman - cornet
Jason Roebke - bass
Chris Corsano - drums
Doors 20:00
Concert 20:30
Plantage Doklaan 8
TICKETS
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MAY 31
MOLK FACTORY HOSTS USED MUSIC GEAR BAZAAR!
From 13h to 19h, Plantage Dok’s Zaal will be transformed into a music gear paradise where local musicians will have booths sell used gear, records and merchandise! Come be inspired, pick up that weird cymbal, fuzz pedal, pump organ or synth you didn’t know you needed!
Free entrance!
Live DJs & special guests
Cafe open for libations
The vibe will be switched on!
*if you are interested in selling gear, we still have space for a few more booths!
Contact us @ molkfactory@gmail.com to let us know!
10 euros per booth (you can share a booth with others)
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PAST
Molk Factory artist collective organizes ad hoc programs in their own studio and at the Dokzaal in the centre of Amsterdam. A space to come together with a varied program of concerts and performances. The focus is on experimental music, and contemporary electronic music that builds a bridge with improvised acoustic music and new media.
In 2023 these gatherings resulted in concerts like bands RedGreenBlue ft. Ben Lamar Gay from Chicago, Cole Schmidt (CA), Jason Roebke (US), Muyné (MX) and many more.
In 2024 they co-organized the CALL (Chicago, Amsterdam, London, LA) Festival, hosting their dear friends from International Anthem Recording Co. (US) and in collaboration with Space is The Place platform (NL), hosting guest artists like Ruth Goller (IT/UK), Ben Boye (US), Matt Lux (US) and Marta Warelis (PO).
In 2025 they co-started a new collective with different artists in Amsterdam to start the series LOKAAL, with a variety of programmers and genres of music. Embracing the eclectic and multi voiced renonances of the city and abroad.
As programmers they hosted acclaimed duo comprised of Jeremiah Chiu and Marta Sofia Honer (US) and incredible Carla Boregas and M. Takara (BR/DE) with an opening solo from our own T’IJU T’IJU aka Jochem van Tol.
Molk Factory’s Rosa Ronsdorf released the WAITING casette tape, a project featuring Molk members and other members of the community.
All sales go to Theater Days Productions in Gaza.