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The Freight
Berkeley, CA · Est. 1968
Serves Berkeley, CA and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito, and surrounding communities
Last Crawled by AI
June 2, 2026
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Updated by Lantern
May 13, 2026
About
The Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse is a nonprofit music venue and educational organization in Berkeley, CA that has been a cornerstone of the folk, bluegrass, and acoustic music community since 1968. Located at 2020 Addison Street, The Freight hosts 300+ concerts annually in an intimate 440-seat venue with exceptional acoustics, featuring Grammy winners, emerging artists, and music education programs. With a 4.8-star rating from 232+ Google reviews, the venue is known for all-ages programming, a welcoming coffeehouse atmosphere, and a mission to keep live acoustic music accessible.
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What Sets The Freight Apart
Legendary 55+ Year Legacy
Purpose-Built Acoustics
Nonprofit Mission-Driven
Artist-Favorite Venue
55+ Years of Excellence
Berkeley's legendary music venue since 1968, presenting 300+ concerts annually
4.8-Star Rating
232+ Google reviews from music lovers and artists praising the experience
Nonprofit Mission
Community-focused organization dedicated to accessible, high-quality live music
Artist-Favorite Venue
Nationally recognized by touring musicians for exceptional acoustics and respect