Our show this month features a few Edmonton artists pushing the boundaries of sonic space. Two of Edmonton’s most compelling improvisers, @mustafarafiqq and @jaredepp , will be performing @paperbirchbooks this coming Saturday, May 16th! This show will be a treat for anyone in the mood for ambient soundscapes and soaring effects! Ticket link in Bio!
Over the next few months, you can expect a great, intimate show every third Saturday of the month, featuring some of Edmonton’s finest musicians! Things will be cozy; only 35 tickets will be available and our friends at Paper Birch Books will be selling coffees to go along with the music. A few weeks later, we’ll release a great live video showcasing some of the night’s magic!
About Mustafa Rafiq:
Mustafa Rafiq is self-taught guitarist and saxophonist. Using these instruments with voice, field recordings and sound collage percussion he researches relationships among nature, ritual, sound and time.
About Jared Epp:
Jared Epp is a multidisciplinary artist. His electronic music explores multilayered soundscapes and embodied listening. He is an active member of Edmonton’s experimental music community, organizing and hosting shows at Bleeding Heart Art Space/St. Mary’s Anglican Church.
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Made possible by the support of @yegarts
Excited to share a recent article about the film work I did during my PhD with the one and only @ofrealmusicality
Check out the full article at: theFebruaryjournal.org or message me for the link
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a night of improvised music! Internationally acclaimed guitarist and visual artist Jessica Ackerley returns to their hometown to work with an incredible group – Jairus Sharif from Calgary, and local favourites Mustafa Rafiq, and Ron De Jong. Their two-part set will begin with a solo guitar performance by Jessica Ackerley, followed by a group improvisation for quartet. Inspired by travels in the High Arctic, as well as the incredible natural environment of this province, the group will create something extremely special.
NME is also pleased to present a special guest for the evening, Jared Epp. Quickly becoming a key part of the experimental scene here as performer and presenter, Jared Epp is also a filmmaker, visual artist, and anthropology scholar. For this performance, he will premiere the first iteration of aggressive relaxation music, in which drones, noise, feedback and ambience, experienced like being under a waterfall!
For tickets or more information on the program and the artists, head to the link through our bio~
Accessibility
Mile Zero Dance Space (9931 – 78 Avenue NW, Edmonton): accessible building with multiple all-gender washrooms, 2 with grab bars. There is a wheelchair accessible front door with wave opener. The #523 bus stops at 99 St and 78 Ave, approx 120 meters from the venue (stop #1542 SB, stop #22729 NB), and the #8 bus stops at Whyte Ave and 99 St, approx 500 meters from the venue (stop #1035 EB, #2824 WB)
Street parking in the area, and guests should allow extra time to find parking during peak times.
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Excited to be involved with @bheartspace first show of 2026!! Opening today 12-3pm featuring works by @kasie.m.campbell and @evamaryalyssebowd
Show runs until Jan. 31. Gallery open every Saturday afternoon or weekdays by appt.
Dec 20 at St Mary’s 11203 68st. A winter solstice celebration featuring music by Echoradia, Soft Ions ft Mustafa Rafiq, Jared Epp, and poetry readings from Caitlin Sian Richards.
We are happy to host our first market on Saturday Nov. 8!!! Do you have things to sell? Do you like to buy DIY, used, local?? Reach out if you want to book a table. Reach out if you have any questions. Multiple rooms, tons of variety!! Samosas and other baked goods by Ugandan Treats. Live DJ set by @piyushp87 ambient sets by @jaredepp Ethan Bokma @thee_ruiner and @holzkopf666noisebeast
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Thanks @laurapwallace for organizing the sale. Deadline to apply for a table Oct. 25
