8EAST Recording Project Launch Party

Tuesday – October 20, 2026 Doors: 8pm Show: 8:15ish $10/$20/XX/FREE The first album release of the 8EAST Recording Project and the launch of this new recording project by the NOW Society. Please bring cash to purchase a CD! Live at 8EAST: April 11, 2026, is a collaboration between friends Feven Kidane, Nebyu Yohannes, Matthew Ariaratnam, Nikko Whitworth, and Adrian Avendaño joined together in an improvised meeting that takes place at 8EAST. A space on the corner of Pender and Carrall between Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside. Run by the New Orchestra Workshop (NOW) Society that has hosted many nights, workshops, and festivals of improvised music from musicians all over the world and is home to a diverse community of improvisors in Vancouver, BC. This will be a first release on the 8EAST Recording Project that is archiving recordings at 8EAST and other performances curated by the NOW Society. Feven Kidane – Trumpet, Nebyu Yohannes – Trombone, Matthew Ariaratnam – Guitar, Nikko