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SUMMARY:One Song All Night: Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”
DESCRIPTION:The Freight’s One Song All Night series devotes an entire concert to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams\,” the Bay Area-recorded classic whose spare pulse and hypnotic melody continue to invite reinvention. Five artists approach the same song from entirely different directions\, revealing how much possibility can live inside one familiar structure. \nEvie Ladin’s MoToR/dance\, Terrence Brewer\, Rip Room\, Adrienne Shamszad and MeloDious each reshape “Dreams” through their own musical language—from body percussion and jazz guitar to art punk\, Iranian-American roots music and soulful vocal experimentation. Heard side by side\, the versions turn repetition into discovery and show how interpretation can transform mood\, rhythm\, meaning and memory. \n(Check organizer/venue website to confirm event details.) \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/one-song-all-night-fleetwood-macs-dreams/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,Dance,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:John Gorka
DESCRIPTION:John Gorka brings a lifetime of sharply observed folk songwriting to The Freight. His path began at Godfrey Daniels\, the venerable Pennsylvania listening room where he worked as emcee and sound engineer\, absorbing the example of touring writers including Stan Rogers\, Eric Andersen\, Tom Paxton\, and Claudia Schmidt. \nGorka later found a wider community in Jack Hardy’s influential Fast Folk circle in New York. Across decades of recording and touring\, he has refined an acoustic style distinguished by a resonant voice\, literary detail\, humor\, and a deep feeling for the everyday lives behind his songs.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/john-gorka/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221549Z
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SUMMARY:Los Vega: Son Jarocho
DESCRIPTION:Los Vega brings two decades of commitment to son jarocho\, balancing Veracruz-rooted family tradition with polished musicianship and expansive stage experience. The ensemble has represented the form at festivals and cultural events across Mexico\, China\, the United States\, Canada\, and Colombia\, while releasing five albums. \nThe group’s recording of “La Bruja” appeared in the film Frida\, and its career has included a 20th-anniversary gathering of leading son jarocho artists and an appearance at Carnegie Hall’s Tibetan Benefit Concert under Philip Glass. This Freight performance highlights a living tradition sustained through performance\, teaching\, and international exchange.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/los-vega-son-jarocho-2/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T222036Z
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SUMMARY:Tommy Castro and the Painkillers
DESCRIPTION:California guitarist\, singer\, and bandleader Tommy Castro brings four decades of blues\, rock\, R&B\, and soul to The Freight with his fiercely responsive Painkillers. Across 17 albums\, Castro has built a reputation for soul-drenched vocals\, searing guitar work\, and high-energy performances. \nHis latest Alligator Records release\, Closer to the Bone\, returns to raw\, direct blues under producer Christoffer “Kid” Andersen. Originals sit beside songs associated with friends and influences\, with guests including Rick Estrin\, Billy Branch\, Deanna Bogart\, Chris Cain\, Jim Pugh\, and the Sons of the Soul Revivers.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/tommy-castro-and-the-painkillers/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T220000
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CREATED:20260825T075139Z
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SUMMARY:Bedouine with Other Delights
DESCRIPTION:Bedouine\, the project of singer-songwriter Azniv Korkejian\, brings the intimate folk-pop of Neon Summer Skin to The Freight with Other Delights. Written after a visit with family in Saudi Arabia\, the album considers upbringing\, safety\, memory\, and the difficult end of childhood through vivid\, closely observed imagery. \nKorkejian is known for gentle fingerpicked melodies that gather surprising emotional force. The newer music gives that familiar calm greater weight\, joining timeless songwriting and warm arrangements to a personal reckoning with family history and the places that form us.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/bedouine-with-other-delights/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T211141Z
CREATED:20260825T075139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T211141Z
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SUMMARY:The Moth StorySLAM: FRENEMIES
DESCRIPTION:The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition where anyone may put their name in the hat to tell a true\, personal story in five minutes. Stories are performed live and without notes\, making each show an unpredictable mix of comedy\, confession and discovery. \nFor FRENEMIES\, storytellers explore the razor-thin line between affection and rivalry: best friends who became competitors\, siblings who never stopped keeping score\, teammates who stole the spotlight and connections that are impossible to quit. The theme welcomes every complicated version of loving to hate—or hating to love. Come prepared to tell your story\, or listen as the room uncovers just how tangled a relationship can become. \n(Check organizer/venue website to confirm event details.) \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/the-moth-storyslam-frenemies/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,Conversations + Speakers,East Bay
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T212108Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T212108Z
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SUMMARY:Altan
DESCRIPTION:Altan celebrates 40 years at the forefront of traditional Irish music with a concert rooted in the songs and fiddle style of Donegal. From its beginnings in the duets of Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Frankie Kennedy\, the band has carried regional music to the world stage while preserving its melodic character and emotional directness. \nThe anniversary program balances dazzling instrumental sets\, Irish-language song and the driving interplay that has defined Altan across generations. Fiddle\, accordion\, bouzouki and guitar create arrangements that respect the old forms while giving them modern shape and momentum. It is a celebration not only of a landmark band\, but of a living tradition renewed through touring\, collaboration and the shared energy of performance. \n(Check organizer/venue website to confirm event details.) \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/altan/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221655Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221655Z
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SUMMARY:Christine Tassan & Les Imposteures
DESCRIPTION:Quebec guitarist\, singer\, composer\, and bandleader Christine Tassan leads Les Imposteures in a performance rooted in gypsy jazz and swing. One of the relatively rare women to establish an international profile as a jazz-guitar soloist\, Tassan has guided the ensemble through more than 600 appearances across Canada\, Europe\, the United States\, and China. \nFounded in 2003\, Les Imposteures combines contagious stage energy with the precision of seasoned collaborators. Tassan’s later project Voyage Intérieur expands that language through original instrumental compositions colored by electric guitar and bebop\, revealing another facet of her musical range.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/christine-tassan-les-imposteures/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T222032Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T222032Z
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SUMMARY:Sister Sadie
DESCRIPTION:Sister Sadie brings the chemistry\, vocal blend\, and instrumental fire that turned a one-off jam at Nashville’s Station Inn into a leading bluegrass ensemble. The six-member band combines deep respect for tradition with bold contemporary arrangements and an electrifying live presence. \nAcross three acclaimed albums\, Sister Sadie has earned a Grammy nomination\, three consecutive International Bluegrass Music Association Vocal Group of the Year honors\, and the association’s Entertainer of the Year award. The album No Fear captures the group’s resilience and renewed creative energy.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/sister-sadie/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sister-Sadie.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221652Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221652Z
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SUMMARY:Jon McLaughlin: The Scenarios Tour
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter and pianist Jon McLaughlin brings The Scenarios Tour to The Freight\, drawing on a catalog shaped by personal experience\, family life\, and emotionally direct storytelling. Since his 2007 debut Indiana\, he has developed both his piano-driven sound and impassioned vocal style across six full-length albums. \nMcLaughlin has toured with Billy Joel\, Kelly Clarkson\, and Adele\, collaborated with Sara Bareilles\, co-written with Demi Lovato\, and performed at the Academy Awards. His newest album\, Scenarios\, opens another chapter with new songs built around the melodic craft and narrative focus that have defined his career.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/jon-mclaughlin-the-scenarios-tour/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T210035Z
CREATED:20260825T083629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T210035Z
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SUMMARY:Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane at 100
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Emmet Cohen marks the centennial of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with a bold reimagining of two artists who changed the course of jazz. Rather than treating their music as a museum piece\, Cohen and an all-star quintet explore the restless questions that drove it: where sound can lead\, what musicians reach for together and how improvisation can reveal something larger than the individual. \nFeaturing saxophonist Tivon Pennicott and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt\, the ensemble engages the spirit\, repertoire and searching intensity associated with Davis and Coltrane. The concert places their legacy inside jazz’s living conversation\, using fresh arrangements and spontaneous interplay to connect a revolutionary past with the creative possibilities of the present. \n(Check organizer/venue website to confirm event details.) \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/emmet-cohen-presents-miles-and-coltrane-at-100/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T210127Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T210127Z
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SUMMARY:L. Shankar
DESCRIPTION:L. Shankar brings a lifetime of Carnatic mastery and boundary-crossing collaboration to the Freight. Trained in voice\, violin and mridangam from childhood\, he became a major figure in Indian classical music before helping form Shakti with John McLaughlin\, Zakir Hussain and T. H. “Vikku” Vinayakram—an ensemble that reshaped the possibilities of global fusion. \nIn performance\, Shankar’s violin joins deep raga knowledge with dazzling technique and an openness to jazz and contemporary forms. Accompanied by Amit Kavthekar on tabla\, he moves between lyrical improvisation\, rhythmic exchange and the intensity that has marked his work across traditions. The program offers both the rigor of Carnatic music and the exploratory spirit of an artist who has continually expanded its reach. \n(Check organizer/venue website to confirm event details.) \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/l-shankar/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221612Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221612Z
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SUMMARY:Harmonica Workshop with Aki Kumar
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area musician Aki Kumar leads a one-hour harmonica workshop\, with additional information about the session’s focus and prerequisites forthcoming from the presenter. Participants will learn from a masterful harmonica player\, vocalist\, bandleader\, drummer\, and producer. \nRaised in Mumbai and originally intending to work as a software engineer\, Kumar discovered the blues after moving to the United States. His distinctive “Bollywood blues” sound folds retro Indian music into American blues without losing the character of either tradition\, reflecting more than two decades of work in the San Jose music community.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/harmonica-workshop-with-aki-kumar/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Education,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221914Z
CREATED:20260825T083620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221914Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Freight Gala: Vibrant Voices. Global Roots.
DESCRIPTION:The Freight’s Vibrant Voices. Global Roots. gala celebrates the listening room’s mission with artists whose work crosses musical borders. The program is anchored by Rickie Lee Jones\, the Grammy-winning singer\, songwriter\, and storyteller whose landmark albums Rickie Lee Jones and Pirates established one of popular music’s most distinctive voices. \nJones’ recent work includes the Grammy-nominated Pieces of Treasure\, created with longtime producer Russ Titelman\, and her acclaimed memoir Last Chance Texaco. The evening places her singular songcraft within a broader celebration of the global roots and independent voices The Freight sustains.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/celebrate-the-freight-gala-vibrant-voices-global-roots/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Food + Drink,Galas + Awards + Fundraiser,Live Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221607Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221607Z
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SUMMARY:The Moth StorySLAM: MAGIC
DESCRIPTION:The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic competition where participants tell true\, personal stories without notes. Anyone may put their name forward for a five-minute story\, while audience members can simply listen as a single theme produces an unpredictable range of voices and experiences. \nThis edition’s theme is “MAGIC”: moments of enchantment that resist logical explanation\, improbable events that came true\, startling coincidences\, extraordinary beauty\, or illusions that changed what someone believed possible. Since 1997\, The Moth has turned authentic first-person storytelling into a form poised between documentary and theater.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/the-moth-storyslam-magic/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,Conversations + Speakers,East Bay
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GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221937Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221937Z
UID:10012147-1791316800-1791324000@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with Benmont Tench
DESCRIPTION:Benmont Tench steps forward as a singer-songwriter after decades as the foundational keyboardist of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. His organ and piano playing has also shaped recordings by Stevie Nicks\, Bob Dylan\, Willie Nelson\, Johnny Cash\, the Rolling Stones\, Elvis Costello\, the Chicks\, John Prine\, and many others. \nTench’s second solo album\, The Melancholy Season\, was produced by Jonathan Wilson with an emphasis on intimacy\, space\, and the natural resonance of the songs. The project reveals a seasoned accompanist arriving fully in his own voice as a writer and lead performer.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/an-evening-with-benmont-tench/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/An-Evening-with-Benmont-Tench.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221822Z
CREATED:20260825T083637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221822Z
UID:10012131-1791126000-1791133200@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Holly Near with Tammy Hall\, Jan Martinelli and Emma’s Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Singer\, songwriter\, and activist Holly Near marks more than 50 years of music rooted in peace\, social justice\, humor\, and global community. Her work joins political conviction with self-reflection\, using a powerful and recognizable voice to challenge audiences while remaining grounded in empathy. \nNear is joined by pianist Tammy Hall\, bassist Jan Martinelli\, and the activist folk duo Emma’s Revolution. Together they bring seasoned musicianship and movement-centered songwriting to a concert that treats music as a space for memory\, courage\, connection\, and change.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/holly-near-with-tammy-hall-jan-martinelli-and-emmas-revolution/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T210127Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T210127Z
UID:10012146-1791057600-1791064800@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Out of the Park: El Khat
DESCRIPTION:El Khat brings a raw\, inventive sound rooted in Yemeni musical traditions and rebuilt for the present. Formed in 2019\, the trio combines original Arabic songs of Yemeni origin with the restless energy of psychedelic rock\, playing on self-made instruments whose unusual textures make the music feel handmade and immediate. \nThe group’s work grows from histories of migration\, war and fragmented identity\, treating tradition as material that can be preserved by transforming it. Propulsive rhythms and trance-like repetition meet rough-edged experimentation\, creating a bridge between cultural memory and an imagined future. Presented as part of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Out of the Park\, the performance offers music that is both deeply rooted and boldly uncontained. \n(Check organizer/venue website to confirm event details.) \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/hardly-strictly-bluegrass-out-of-the-park-el-khat/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hardly-Strictly-Bluegrass-Out-of-the-Park-El-Khat.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221908Z
CREATED:20260825T083626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221908Z
UID:10012128-1790971200-1790978400@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Luciano
DESCRIPTION:Jamaican singer Luciano brings the spiritual conviction and roots-centered sound that earned him the title “King of Conscious Reggae.” Inspired as a young musician by Bob Marley’s message of unity\, he entered the reggae scene in the early 1990s and developed his own uplifting interpretation of that tradition. \nLuciano’s partnership with producer Philip “Fattis” Burrell helped establish an international career grounded in positive lyrics\, melodic authority\, and Rastafarian consciousness. His performance connects classic roots reggae with an enduring call for love\, dignity\, and social responsibility.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/luciano/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Luciano.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221604Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221604Z
UID:10012145-1790535600-1790542800@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Maestro Nayan Ghosh and Ishaan Ghosh: Synergy
DESCRIPTION:Tabla and sitar maestro Pandit Nayan Ghosh joins his son\, tabla virtuoso Ishaan Ghosh\, for Synergy\, a meeting of generations grounded in North Indian classical music. Nayan Ghosh is renowned for uncommon mastery of both tabla and sitar\, bringing a rich repertoire\, commanding tone\, and deep emotional focus to each instrument. \nTrained by his father\, tabla master and guru Pandit Nikhil Ghosh\, and guided by figures including Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa and Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta\, Nayan has accompanied many of India’s leading instrumentalists and vocalists. With Ishaan\, he explores inherited tradition as a living conversation between discipline\, improvisation\, and family lineage.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/maestro-nayan-ghosh-and-ishaan-ghosh-synergy/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260903T221829Z
CREATED:20260825T083623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221829Z
UID:10012183-1790294400-1790467199@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Bill Frisell & Harmony Five featuring Petra Haden\, Hank Roberts\, Luke Bergman & Tim Angulo
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist and composer Bill Frisell expands the sound of his 2019 Harmony project with Harmony Five\, blending jazz improvisation\, traditional Americana\, and chamber music. The ensemble features Petra Haden on vocals\, Hank Roberts on cello and vocals\, Luke Bergman on bass and vocals\, and Tim Angulo on drums. \nAcross a career of more than 45 years\, Frisell has become one of the most distinctive voices in American improvised music\, finding subtle connections among songs\, genres\, and musical memory. This group places his spacious guitar language inside a richly vocal and acoustic ensemble texture.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/bill-frisell-harmony-five-featuring-petra-haden-hank-roberts-luke-bergman-tim-angulo/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221933Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221933Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:Michael Cleveland brings the commanding technique and emotional directness that have made him a defining bluegrass fiddler of his generation. After early work with Dale Ann Bradley and Rhonda Vincent\, he formed Flamekeeper\, a seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association Instrumental Group of the Year. \nCleveland is a 12-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year\, a National Fiddlers Hall of Fame inductee\, and a Grammy-winning recording artist. His collaborations range from Béla Fleck and Vince Gill to Billy Strings and Tommy Emmanuel\, while his recent project with Jason Carter earned major Grammy and IBMA recognition.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/michael-cleveland/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Michael-Cleveland.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221819Z
CREATED:20260825T083601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221819Z
UID:10012126-1790107200-1790114400@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:The Meditations
DESCRIPTION:Jamaican vocal trio The Meditations brings more than five decades of reggae history to The Freight. Ansel Cridland\, Danny Clarke\, and Winston Watson first broke through with “Woman Is Like a Shadow” before establishing their reputation through the albums Message from the Meditations\, Wake Up\, and Guidance. \nThe group’s distinctive harmonies led to collaborations with producer Lee “Scratch” Perry and backing-vocal appearances with Bob Marley\, including “Punky Reggae Party.” Their performance connects foundational roots reggae\, spiritual message music\, and the vocal blend that made them internationally admired.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/the-meditations/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Meditations.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T213000
DTSTAMP:20260827T205816Z
CREATED:20260825T075138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T205816Z
UID:10012143-1789932600-1789939800@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Rumi’s Caravan Returns to Berkeley
DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Rumi’s Caravan has created improvised poetic conversations with live music\, drawing on the work of Rumi\, Hafiz\, Mary Oliver\, Kabir\, Wendell Berry\, Pablo Neruda\, Rilke\, Robert Bly\, Yeats\, Naomi Shihab Nye\, William Stafford\, Maya Angelou\, Leonard Cohen\, Seamus Heaney\, Denise Levertov\, Antonio Machado\, May Sarton and others. The performance can move from inspiration and ecstasy to grief and back again\, always returning to images of beauty. \nRumi’s Caravan returns to Berkeley and The Freight to share this treasury of words in support of the Middle East Children’s Alliance. All proceeds from the evening benefit MECA. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Dress lavishly! Please note that this is a rental event\, not a Freight presentation.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/rumis-caravan-returns-to-berkeley/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,Conversations + Speakers,East Bay
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rumis-Caravan-Returns-to-Berkeley.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T205816Z
CREATED:20260825T075137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T205816Z
UID:10012142-1789848000-1789855200@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:T Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Oakland’s T Sisters—Rachel\, Chloe and Erika Tietjen—build their music around the rare blend of voices shaped by growing up and singing together. Their close harmonies can move from unaccompanied precision to full-bodied roots music\, carrying original songs that balance folk intimacy\, pop instinct and Americana swing. \nOnstage\, the sisters pair that vocal chemistry with inventive songwriting\, rhythmic play and an easy sense of connection. Their music honors the communal spirit of traditional singing while refusing to stay inside one genre\, moving comfortably from delicate a cappella passages to bright\, propulsive arrangements. The result is a distinctly Bay Area sound: warm\, agile and alive to both heritage and experimentation. \n(Check organizer/venue website to confirm event details.) \nInfo & Tickets
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/t-sisters/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/T-Sisters.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221600Z
CREATED:20260825T075130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221600Z
UID:10012141-1789822800-1789830000@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Beginning Harmonica with Aki Kumar
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area musician Aki Kumar leads an introductory\, one-hour harmonica workshop\, with detailed subject matter and prerequisites still forthcoming from the presenter. The session offers beginners a chance to learn from a masterful harmonica player\, vocalist\, bandleader\, drummer\, and producer. \nRaised in Mumbai and originally trained for a career in software engineering\, Kumar found his artistic path through the blues after moving to the United States. His “Bollywood blues” approach combines retro Indian music with the language of American blues\, creating an energetic cross-cultural style grounded in two decades on the San Jose music scene.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/beginning-harmonica-with-aki-kumar/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Education,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221556Z
CREATED:20260825T075130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221556Z
UID:10012139-1789758000-1789765200@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Alice Gerrard & Friends\, Justin Robinson\, and Forty Drop Few: Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention returns to The Freight with Alice Gerrard joined by Reed Stutz and Suzy Thompson\, Justin Robinson\, and Forty Drop Few. The concert is part of a citywide gathering of old-time music that also includes dances\, workshops\, jams\, and a string-band contest. \nGerrard’s career spans more than 50 years\, including her groundbreaking duo with Appalachian singer Hazel Dickens and extensive work as a performer\, recording artist\, editor\, and advocate for traditional music. Robinson and Forty Drop Few add distinct contemporary perspectives to an evening connecting living artists with the depth and variety of old-time practice.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/alice-gerrard-friends-justin-robinson-and-forty-drop-few-berkeley-old-time-music-convention/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Alice-Gerrard-Friends-Justin-Robinson-and-Forty-Drop-Few-Berkeley-Old-Time-Music-Convention.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221826Z
CREATED:20260825T083616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221826Z
UID:10012121-1789675200-1789682400@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Electric Blues & Classic Grooves
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area vocalists Tony Lindsay\, Nona Brown\, and Bryan S. Dyer lead an evening of electric blues\, classic soul\, and old-school R&B. An all-star band featuring Frank Martin\, Kevin Goldberg\, Terrence Brewer\, Lorca Hart\, and George Brooks supplies the deep grooves and high-energy musicianship behind the singers. \nThe program draws on music associated with figures including Sam Cooke\, Ray Charles\, Aretha Franklin\, and John Lee Hooker. Soulful vocals\, blues feeling\, and familiar rhythmic foundations come together in a concert designed to celebrate music that has moved generations.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/electric-blues-classic-grooves/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Electric-Blues-Classic-Grooves.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221552Z
CREATED:20260825T075130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221552Z
UID:10012138-1789588800-1789596000@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Old Blind Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Formed in Aberdeen in 1992\, Old Blind Dogs carries Scottish songs and dance tunes onto an international stage with rhythmic drive and a continually evolving sound. Original member Jonny Hardie performs fiddle and vocals alongside Aaron Jones on cittern\, guitar\, and vocals; Donald Hay on percussion and vocals; and piper and whistle player Mike Katz. \nAfter more than 30 years of touring\, the band has entered the Scots Trad Music Hall of Fame while continuing to innovate inside the tradition. Its fourteenth album\, Knucklehead Circus\, pairs compelling energy and humor with deep respect for Scotland’s musical roots\, and a new recording is underway.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/old-blind-dogs/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Old-Blind-Dogs.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T221928Z
CREATED:20260825T075130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221928Z
UID:10012140-1789326000-1789333200@bayarearegistry.com
SUMMARY:Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East
DESCRIPTION:Drummer and composer Sunny Jain leads Wild Wild East\, a band where Punjabi dhol\, surf guitar\, Bollywood melody\, jazz saxophone\, and cinematic Western atmosphere collide. The project reflects Jain’s perspective as a first-generation South Asian American artist and turns multiple musical inheritances into a propulsive contemporary sound. \nThe group’s Smithsonian Folkways album launched the label’s Asian Pacific America series and drew international acclaim for its scale and rhythmic force. Onstage\, Wild Wild East transforms those layered compositions into an exhilarating fusion of bhangra energy\, improvisation\, and rock-band momentum.
URL:https://bayarearegistry.com/event/sunny-jains-wild-wild-east/
LOCATION:The Freight\, 2020 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts + Culture,Berkeley,East Bay,Live Music,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayarearegistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sunny-Jains-Wild-Wild-East.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Freight":MAILTO:https://bit.ly/2ODM2Ep
GEO:37.8707545;-122.2695164
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Freight 2020 Addison St Berkeley CA 94704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2020 Addison St:geo:-122.2695164,37.8707545
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