Blackout Over Rio

Blackout Over Rio is briefly described as Avant-Jazz with a dash of Kraut-Rock, a garnish of Free Improvisation, and generous pinch of Noise.

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  •  March 13, 2026
     8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Will N-R is a multi-instrumentalist, and composes electronic music under the pseudonyms BlipVert and XenoMech. A master of interpretation, saxophonist Allison Balcetis’ work has produced over 100 world premieres and a recent deep-dive into guitar effects pedals. Award winning composer Nico Arnaez is the electronic mastermind in the band, shattering the sound of the bass and more into millions of tiny fragments. Drummer Mark Segger studied with jazz icon Terry Clarke and has performed with Dave Burrell, Lina Allemano, Steve Swell, and Nate Wooley among many others across North America and Europe.

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Venue Phone: (780) 432-0428

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Address:
11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6E 2M2

Band members

Will N-R, guitar and reeds
Allison Balcetis, saxophones and pedals
Mark Segger, drums
Nico Arnáez, bass and electronics

Parking is available in the City of Edmonton lot just outside our doors. $6 maximum from 5pm to 2am or $2.50 per hour.

Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online. Doors open at 7pm. Music starts at 8pm.

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Yardbird Suite has cabaret seating: seats are available first-come, first-served. Please be aware that a couple seated at a table for four may be sharing the table with new friends if the performance is busy.

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