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The Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse is a nonprofit community arts organization dedicated to promoting public awareness and understanding of traditional music—music that is rooted in and expressive of the great variety of regional, ethnic, and social cultures of peoples throughout the world. We are supported by your attendance, grants, musicians' benefit performances, volunteer efforts, and your generous tax deductible donations.

You can make a donation with cash, check, or credit card at the box office,
by phone at (510) 644-2020, x120, or online.
THANK YOU

Woodie Guthrie's American SongWoody Guthrie's American Song, a Musical
July 11-22, 2012
the life of the rambling folk singer through his words and music

Austin WillacyMusician and Freight board member Austin Willacy shares with you what makes the Freight so special and why your support is needed to keep our musical legacy alive and vibrant.  Click here to view.

Warren HellmanRemembering Warren Hellman
Concert WindowThe Freight is one of the premier venues partnering with Concert Window to offer live streaming access to our great shows.  If you can’t make it to a show, click on your computer, pull up a barstool, and enjoy.

Become a fan of the Freight on Facebook! Check out our page at: www.facebook.com/thefreight

 

Learn To Play at the Freight

Classes & workshops at the Freight offer a chance for anyone to experience the joy of singing, playing instruments, and sharing traditional music in community with others.

Class schedule

Spring Series I - April 30-June 7

Workshops and drop-in style jams/classes

Spring Situation Open House
Saturday, May 12, noon-4 pm FREE
Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention & the Freight present performances, workshops, jams & family dance

fiddlekids, the summer day camp devoted to traditional fiddle music, is now open to registration.

Patchwork Series

May 19 - The Hipwaders, Octopretzel
Freight & Salvage Calendar of Events
View more upcoming shows

Listen to sample tracks from upcoming artists.