NIKOS TSOP LIVE @ De Molen | ArtHouse

Folk music from Planet Hearth

Nikos Tsop is a folk singer-songwriter from Salonica, Greece. A troubadour of tales, prophecies and ever lasting vibrations. His voice in Greek and English and guitar in Planethearthian while fragile and mellow, create an intimate -almost tangible- atmosphere.

However, his blues and rock ‘n’ roll influences are still vibrant in his performances that often reach high levels of energy and volumes! Philosophical and breezy, powerful and loud, his music is all about bringing the worlds of magic and reality together in song to sound the cosmic synergy into the eternal voyd of the echoing giggles.

Drawing inspiration from artists like Bob Dylan Sarah Vaughan, Mary Oliver, Tom Robins, Nikos Tsop is weaving a kaleidoscopic rug that suits the weather all year long. His sound and style are incorporating the influence of folk music when it comes to the fluidity of form and variation in melody depending on every given moment creating a unique experience of every performance.

His most recent album was recorded after the nickname TSOP SKG and is dedicated to the GLOBAL SUMUD FLOATILLA fleat of freedom to break the illegal seige in Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.

Let's go fly a kite!

Nikos Tsop, folk from planet hearth

Discography so far with various projects

https://tsopskg.bandcamp.com/

https://pankapetan.bandcamp.com/track/strange

https://deepinthetop.bandcamp.com/album/blues-in-different-colours

Live video performances:

https://youtu.be/woRR5lsFsMo?si=kdp-FpR908CbsXQC

https://youtu.be/xIlHgbdakYM?si=1Y3KSXF-fGIAe_V9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_tQE2qGGtM&ab_channel=TSOPSKG

important info

Doors open at 19:15

Concert starts at 19:30

entrance: €10

Tickets by reservation through this link.

*please note, it’s an intimate gathering, so make sure to reserve your spot in time.

location

De Molen | ArtHouse, Molenwerfhof 34, 3514BR Utrecht

Dimitris Lappas | Τα σκέτα και τα Ά-σκετα (Ta sketa kai ta A-sketa)

The renowned virtuoso, joined by his longtime friends and collaborators — Marios Makris on guitar and Lita Kollia on vocals — invite you to a unique and intimate musical gathering on May 22nd.

The evening’s program features songs from his collaboration with Sokratis Malamas, “Ta Sketa” (“The Bare Ones”), alongside A-sketa — unreleased pieces that carry the same emotional depth and artistic authenticity as the ones that made it to record.

This performance is rooted in the expressive power of the instruments, the distinctive musical voices of the performers, and their dynamic interaction on stage — all in a meaningful dialogue with the sensitive and captivating voice of Lita Kollia.

Together, they shape a musical experience filled with inspiration, substance, creativity, and deep listening — offering a moment of connection and a hopeful glimpse toward a more conscious, brighter, and humane world.

Opening act: Yiannis Leloudas & Maria Kondylidou w/ Greek folklore ensemble of De Molen | ArtHouse

Doors open at 18:20

Concert starts at 18:30

Entrance: €20

Tickets by reservation through this link.

Location

Marnixzaal, Domplein 4, 3512 JC Utrecht

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable, including in case of absence or inability to attend. Thank you for understanding!

"From the West to the East”

DeMolen Art House welcomes the renowned soloist Dimitris Lappas on a musical journey “from the West to the East.” Discover the vibrant world where Greek folk music meets jazz, rock, and contemporary sounds in an inspiring hands-on workshop.

The workshop is open to all levels, from curious beginners to advanced players. Everyone will find inspiring ideas, practical tools, and musical perspectives they can use, regardless of their background or experience.

Instruments

Acoustic / Electric / Fretless Guitar

Six-string / Eight-string Bouzouki

Structure of the day

The workshop day is divided into two focused sessions:

• Session 1 (12:00–15:30)– Guitar (Acoustic / Electric / Fretless Guitar)

This first session is mainly dedicated to different types of guitar. We will explore technique, sound, improvisation, and accompaniment in different styles, with plenty of practical examples and play‑along moments tailored to guitarists.

• Session 2 (16:00-19:30) – Bouzouki (Six-string / Eight-string Bouzouki)

The second session centers on two different bouzouki instruments of six and eight strings, delving into Greek folk modes, phrasing, rhythm, and how the bouzouki can move between traditional and modern musical contexts.

Across both sessions, we will:

• Dive into improvisation in various musical styles, from Greek folk and rebetiko to jazz and modern fusion.

• Work on technique, orchestration, exercises, and repertoire you can continue to develop at home.

• Learn how to play within an ensemble: listening, responding, leaving space, and building musical conversations with others.

• Explore the harmonization of Greek folk modes and their relationship with jazz modes.

• Focus on shaping your personal sound (touch, tone, phrasing, dynamics), and how to achieve the sound you want.

• Discover study methods and ways of musical thinking that make your practice more focused, creative, and enjoyable.

Concert

After the workshops the day will conclude with an acoustic Guitar Duo Concert w/ Dimitris Lappas and Marios Makris. The concert starts at 20:00.

Read the full CV and background of Dimitris Lappas here.

Participation fees / tickets

• One session (guitar or bouzouki): €25

• Full workshop day (both sessions): €40 

• Full workshop day + Concert: €50

• Concert: €15

*Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable, including in case of absence or inability to attend. We have limited spaces to ensure quality for all participants. Thank you for understanding!

Ready to join us? Reserve your spot now!

Click here to book your workshop session(s) or buy your concert tickets.