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    Doek Festival #20, Art of the Outskirts

    ByJohn Dikeman Concerts, News

    Doek Festival #20, Art of the Outskirts, takes place in various venues on the outskirts of the city. Listen to renowned international musicians like Antonio Borghini, Jozef Dumoulin, Nate Wooley, Teun Verbruggen play with Doek musicians Ada Rave, Oscar Jan Hoogland, Marta Warelis, John Dikeman, Michael Moore, Wilbert de Joode, Eric Boeren, and Jasper Stadhouders. These musicians will be featured during the one week festival throughout the city of Amsterdam.…

  • Support Doek Festival #20, Art of the Outskirts

    ByJohn Dikeman News
    photo Marielle Groven

    From 28 August to 3 September, the Doek Festival will return to Amsterdam! As Doek no longer receives subsidies, we now rely on private donations to sustain our vital work. Please donate to make this festival happen.

    Donate now!
    Your support actively contributes to the growth and sustainability of the impro community, nurturing emerging talent and providing unparalleled musical experiences. By donating you directly support the production and musicians of the festival. Your generosity plays a vital role in sustaining our vibrant improvisation community, fostering artistic growth, and ensuring the continued success of Doek Festival.…

  • Doek Festival Workshop

    ByJohn Dikeman News

    As part of the Art of the Outskirts festival Doek will be hosting a 3 days of workshops at the Bimhuis August 30 through September 1, then a presentation performance will take place Sep 2 in the afternoon at Sexyland before the evening program.
    Teachers include Wilbert De Joode, Michael Moore, Ada Rave and John Dikeman.

    August 30 – 12:00 – 14:00 Wilbert de Joode and 15:00 – 17:00 Michael Moore
    August 31 – 12:00 – 14:00 Wilbert de Joode and 15:00 – 17:00 John Dikeman
    September 01 – 12:00 – 14:00 Wilbert de Joode and 15:00 – 17:00 Ada Rave
    September 02 – Presentation at Sexyland

    The Doek approach to improvisation is not tied to any particular style, it’s about self-expression and drawing on musical experiences to create in the moment.…

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    Dikeman, Thomas, Edwards, Noble – New releases

    ByJohn Dikeman Audio, Media, News

    The quartet of John Dikeman, Pat Thomas, John Edwards and Steve Noble just finished their second tour, a brief stint in the UK, to a glowing review in the Wire. Both albums from their 2019 concert at Cafe Oto are now available on LP from NYC based 577 Records.
    Don’t miss them live in Belgium on May 29 for the Citadelic Festival in Gent.

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    Doek Festival #20 Art of the Outskirts

    ByJohn Dikeman Concerts, Image, News

    Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin

    August 28 – September 3

    Balconies Jasper Stadhouders, Antonio Borghini, Steve Heather
    Bioluminus Ada Rave, Aaron Lumley, Onno Govaert
    The Persons Michael Moore, Jeroen Kimman, Jasper Stadhouders, Miguel Petruccelli, Michael Vatcher
    The Ambush Party Oscar Jan Hoodland, Natalio Sued, Harald Austbo, Marcos Baggiani
    Old Adam on Turtle Island John Dikeman, Marta Warelis, Aaron Lumley, Sun-Mi Hong
    Teun Verbruggen’s kaPSalon Teun Verbruggen, Nate Wooley, Jozef Dumoulin, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten
    All Ellington Plays Sun Ra
    On the Road, Concerts at BUI
    The Famous Fiets Tour

    That’s right, the Doek Festival is coming back for our 20th edition this fall.…