Live at The Carrot presents: West Asian Music - with Behrang Nikaeen & Mehdi Rezania - November 6

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $5 | All Ages 🎶

Behrang Nikaeen is an ethnomusicologist, musician, and community music organizer specializing in West Asian musical traditions. He performs on Iranian tar, Kurdish tanbur and daf, and Turkish bendir, with a musical practice rooted in modal music, improvisation, and intercultural collaboration. Originally trained and active in Iran and Turkey, he is now based in Edmonton, where he continues to perform, teach, and develop community-based music projects. His work brings together musical traditions from Iran, Kurdistan, Turkey, and the broader West Asian region, often through improvisation and collaborative performance. Alongside his artistic practice, he holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Alberta and works on projects related to accessibility, disability, community music-making, and music for wellbeing.

Mehdi Rezania is an Iranian-Canadian santur virtuoso, composer, and ethnomusicologist based in Edmonton. He holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Alberta. An award-winning musician and scholar, Rezania has released five albums and performed internationally. His work bridges Persian classical music, contemporary composition, and cross-cultural artistic collaboration.

Live at The Carrot presents: Melody McArthur Music - October 23

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $5 | All Ages 🎶

Melody McArthur is a multi-award-winning and internationally recognized singer, songwriter, and actor from Alberta, Canada who has taken the music and theatre world by storm. A powerful voice and penchant for emotionally-driven performances, she’s released six full-length albums and is set to release her seventh, The Gospel Truth, in 2026. McArthur’s also captivated theatre audiences as the former lead in the hit touring musical Bear Grease, including during its off-Broadway debut summer of 2025. A self-made artist who writes her music and crafts her brand, McArthur’s work has garnered national and international recognition, including honours from Edify Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 and a 2025 Horizon Alumni Award from the University of Alberta. McArthur’s influence extends beyond the stage through mentorship, advocacy and inspiring the next generation of artists.

The Carrot Friday Nite Spotlight Series presents Spotlight performer: Audrey Ochoa Qunitet - October 16

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $20 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $10 | All Ages 🎶

Audrey Ochoa is a highly regarded and prolific jazz trombone player known for her dedication and innovation in the genre. Her latest album, Frankenhorn (2020), earned her a Western Canadian Music Award, affirming her status as a captivating and original artist. Audrey's earlier works also received significant acclaim; Trombone and Other Delights (2014) topped the !Earshot jazz charts for three weeks, while Afterthought (2017) reached No. 1 on the Canadian jazz charts and broke into the top 20 in the U.S. A prominent figure in the Canadian music scene, Audrey Ochoa combines expertise with a light-hearted approach, continually pushing the boundaries of jazz.

Instagram: @audreyochotron
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Live at The Carrot presents: Dr. Blu - October 9

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $5 | All Ages 🎶

Dr Randy Ritz (Dr Blu) creates musical events that personify thoughtful writing, challenging guitar and exotic stories from around the World. The sound is never overpowering, leaving room for conversation between the artist and the audience. Dr Blu has had a noteworthy blues presence in the Edmonton entertainment scene – Edmonton Blues Society, The Chamber of Commerce, Radisson Hotel, the Highlands Golf Club, the Mayor’s “State of the City” address, The Blue Chair & The Fort Pub & Grill Dr Ritz has a CD of original Blues tunes called “Dirty Lens”. Check out drblu.bandcamp.com to purchase or hear his music. So sit back and enjoy a tasty serving of musicality and lyrics that are unique and refreshing. Solo or with a band. Dr Blu provides:  Very quick set up times  Sound Level Sensitivity  Small Stage Footprint

Live at The Carrot presents: Dominic Plamondon - October 2

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $5 | All Ages 🎶

Dominic is a multi-genre violinist based in Edmonton, graduating from Grant MacEwan University in 2024. With over 16 years of studying the instrument, he is a performer, teacher, and writer, seeking to share his passion for music and storytelling.

Live at The Carrot presents: Allan Suarez - September 25

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $5 | All Ages 🎶

Allan Suarez is a guitarist, songwriter and band leader musically active in Canada since 2004. Current bands: Angelitos - Latin Mercader - Desert Rock / Flamenco Nuevo He has performed at The Myer Horowitz Theatre, The University of Alberta International week, North Country Fair, Wild Mountain Music Festival in Hinton AB, Robson Valley Music Festival, Heart of the city music festival, the Sasquatch Gathering and St Albert Latin Festival.  His music has also been featured in CBC, CKUA and CJSR Radio; as well as printed chronicles in the Edmonton Journal and VUE magazine.

Instagram: @cubicproductionsyeg | @arce.suarez | @angelitosyeg

Live at The Carrot presents: Leaf the Bard - September 11

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $5 | All Ages 🎶

Like a thundering tempest rolling across the forests and fields, Leaf brings life and energy to the stage and streets alike. A Bard in the truest sense of the word, Leaf's music combines traditional Celtic and bluegrass sounds with modern, experimental folk to create sensational performances that would make the ancient poets proud. Their Pagan vibes and Druidic inspiration blend classic story telling with queer themes, otherworldly characters, and a potent energy that only they can deliver.

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Live at The Carrot Spotlight Series presents: Veronica Raine

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $20 Cover | Youth (12 & under) $10 | All Ages 🎶

With music championed by SiriusXM, CBC, and more than 80 radio features in the last year, alongside worldwide blog coverage, the Southern Alberta indie folk artist is building a reputation for fearless songwriting and a connective live performance. Blending emotionally honest lyricism with melodies that linger long after the final note, Veronica's music explores the complexities of love, loss, healing, and the moments that shape who we become. Her ability to transform deeply personal experiences into songs that feel universally relatable has made her a compelling voice in Western Canada's emerging indie folk scene. In 2026, Veronica marks new milestones with performances at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Tongue on the Post Music Festival, and East Town Get Down Music Festival. She has shared the stage with acclaimed Canadian artists Mallory Chipman, JJ Shiplett, John Hewitt, and Amy Bishop, earned a spot on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown with her debut single, August, and continues to bring her music to audiences across Alberta and as far north as Whitehorse, Yukon. Whether performing in an intimate listening room or on a festival stage, Veronica brings a rare combination of vulnerability and conviction—creating the kind of performances that leave audiences feeling like they haven't just heard a song, but lived one.

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