Farhad Khosravi

What was your first Aviary experience?

My  first experience at the Aviary goes back probably to 2019 when a friend  was hosting a birthday music and performance event at the Aviary and  asked me to perform. Since then, I have performed at the Aviary quite a  few times and I have always enjoyed the vibe and the audience, even  though acoustic instrumental is not a type of music you might usually  hear at a venue like the Aviary.

What was your most memorable experience?

My  most memorable experience was when I performed with a five piece band,  including santur (hammered dulcimer), violin, cello, bass, and  percussion, with the fabulous guest singer Roya Yazdanmehr joining on a  few songs. I could've believe playing classical music could be so well  received at such an intimate venue.

Who are you looking forward to share the stage with most this weekend?

All  the artists on the list are truly amazing. I know and heard many over  the years and feel truly honored to be sharing the stage with such  talented musicians. Edmonton has a wonderful, alive and expanding music  scene.

What can people expect from you in 2026? New music? Any festivals?

I  am currently in the process of mixing my third album which is coming  out later this year. I'm very excited about this project as it has been  years in the making. It is about an hour and a half of original  instrumental music written for santur (my instrument), string quartet,  and percussion. The music is inspired by a book of short stories in  Persian and narrates the moods and events of the stories through  instrumental music.

What’s one thing you want people from outside YEG to know about our music scene?

What  I would like the people outside of Edmonton to know about our music  scene is the diversity of styles and genres, with up and coming bands  and artists, that exist in our city. Any music event you go to in the  city you will discover a new talented and creative artist humbly sharing  their music with their community.

Bridgeland

What was your first Aviary experience?

Opening for Vertiggo in Jan 2024

What was your most memorable experience?

Arriving during a blizzard in Feb of last year, expecting nobody to be there and playing to packed room!

Who are you looking forward to share the stage with most this weekend?

Everyone!

What can people expect from you in 2026? New music? Any festivals?

We  have some new singles coming later this year. Playing Sled island music  festival in Calgary, Purple City in Edmonton and possibly Massiv Music  Fest in Nelson

What’s one thing you want people from outside YEG to know about our music scene?

It’s warm and fuzzy!