What better way to start the weekend than with the hardest grooves, banging beats and sparkling solos? Mothersfonk makes themselves heard: straight, without frills, with raw, high-energy, groovy tunes. From tiny clubs to giant stages, they always make it a party!

Mothersfonk is the Netherlands’ new funk sensation. The eight-member formation from Rotterdam brings a rousing mix of funk and hip-hop, characterised by deep pocket grooves interspersed with tight breaks and virtuoso solo work. Inspired by the ‘godfather of soul’, they give funk, their own interpretation and contemporary sound.

The band members have each individually gained experience in diverse performing bands and collaborations with household names such as Joseph Bowie (Defunkt), Shirma Rouse, Fred Wesley, Jamal Thomas Band (drummer Maceo Parker), Focus, Living blues experience, Miko Weaver (guitarist Prince), Nile Rodgers Tribute Band and Loïs Lane.

FLiNK + RiDE & FLY

Don’t expect background music, but tight grooves, razor-sharp solos, and chemistry that sparks fly. FLiNK is raw and unpolished. Put on your dancing shoes (or hold on tight to the bar), because standing still is simply not an option.

Trumpeter Arthur Flink is no stranger to the Rotterdam jazz scene in general and the nu-jazz scene in particular. With his bands Monsieur Dubois and State Of Monc, he garnered enormous admiration far beyond the national borders. FLiNK is now collaborating with funk veterans Ride & Fly, a top-notch funk machine! Drummer Rick van der Vlist and guitarist Mark Heusschen are currently making waves with the funk band MOTHERSFONK, and supplemented by guitarist Dave Davis and bassist Bobby Bax, the rhythm section is an irresistible tapestry of power and movement. On keyboards, Maarten “MONSIEUR DUBOIS” Meddens with his signature freaky chords and heavy synths. Think Miles meets James.