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Alphabet Rockers August CALENDAR 2014 of EVENTS 2020 Addison Street • Berkeley, California • (510) 644-2020 • www.freightandsalvage.org SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY check out the Freight Stage at Remembering Oakland Dennis First Kamakahi w/ David Kamakahi, Fall Classes start the Fridays Jon Yamasato Herb Ohta, Jr, week of September 8 at 25th & Telegraph Patrick Landeza music from 5-8pm and Stephen Inglis see website for schedule & details on Friday August 1 $37/$41 August 2 Great Cities in their Golden Age: Venice Sunday 1-3 pm, see p. 4 Freight Front Country, Open Phil Dan Frank Solivan Beth The Marsh Bern & Dirty Custer Mic celebrating his witty and prolific ground zero 46th annual folk troubadour Ensemble Amigos freight show Kitchen foot-stomping, of the contemporary jazz/funk/ accordion-infused hootenany bluegrass latin/rock fusion americana revival double-header 7:30 showtime $17/$19 August 3 $5/$7 August 5 $20/$22 August 6 $22/$24 August 7 $17/$19 August 8 $20/$22 August 9 Great Cities in their Golden Age: Amsterdam Sunday 1-3 pm, see p. 4 The Lady Crooners, Carrie Lost My Own Billy Joe MilkDrive Kelly McFarling, Newcomer Weekend Fairytale Shaver high-octane essential contemporary outstanding acclaimed raw, moving jazz grass band Tom Rhodes American folk artist Western swing musical theatre about texas’ outfit love & life classic country alt country, bluegrass, Michelle Lewis outlaw and folk played opens in concert with an in-the-round open dance floor $24/$26 August 10 $16/$18 August 12 $17/$19 August 13 $19/$21 August 14 $20/$22 August 15 $32/$36 August 16 Great Cities in their Golden Age: London Freight Freight Fiddle Sunday 1-3 pm, see p. 4 Open Summit w/ Alasdair Fraser, Box Set Mic Jeremy Kittel, Competition My Own Caoimhín Duo substantial folk music Fairytale Ó Raghallaigh, Finals by the co-founders an adventure Natalie Haas, top contenders acclaimed raw, every time of the popular compete in the local roots band moving musical theatre Cali McKasson, final round about love & life 7:30 showtime Nic Gareiss, Clay Ross $32/$36 August 17 $5/$7 August 19 $28/$30 August 21 $21/$23 August 22 $26/$28 August 23 Aireene & the Rarities, Claudia Russell & Bruce Kaplan Alphabet Rockers delightful folk and Saturday September 13, 11am americana co-bill Kids at the Freight is made possible through the generous $17/$19 August 24 support of the Bill Graham Supporting Foundation JAMS S Can’t make it Beyond Bluegrass Slow Jam w/ ran bush E Freight to the Freight? Sundays, August 3 & 17, 2-5 pm ($14) The Misner P Watch the show live, The Miskey Bluegrass Slow Jam w/ ran bush Open wherever you are. Sundays, August 10 & 24, 2-5 pm ($14) T Mountain Subdudes & Smith Mic New orleans’ poetic folk songwriting, E roots rockers gorgeous harmonies WORKSHOPS ground zero Boys reunion tour M of the more than just a Old Time Harmony Singing w/ Allegra Yellin B hootenany bluegrass band, Sunday August 3, 1-2:30 pm ($20) revival fun with string wizards Old Time Harmony Singing w/ karen Celia Heil E 7:30 showtime concertwindow.com Sunday September 7 Sunday August 17, 1-2:30 pm ($20) R $5/$7 September 2 $16/$18 September 4 $35/$37 September 5 $22/$24 September 6 On Ensemble All shows are general admission • doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm (unless otherwise noted) Ticket discounts: Youth (Ages 21 & under) • Senior-$2.00 Off (Ages 65 & over) • Members-$2.00 Off contemporary taiko quartet September 7 & beyond page 7 •Ticketing info page 7 A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATION • www.freightandsalvage.org About the Freight PERFORMER PROFILES: August 2014 The Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse (Berkeley Society for the Preservation of Traditional Remembering Dennis Kamakahi Saturday August 2 Music) is a nonprofit community arts organiza- The Reverend Dennis Kamakahi tion dedicated to promoting the understanding spent a brief 61 years among us, but and appreciation of traditional music—music in that time he gave us the immor- rooted in and expressive of the great variety tal gift of his music. In the spirit of of regional, ethnic, and social cultures of peo- kokua (assistance) and ho`omaika`i ples throughout the world. We are supported (to give thanks and blessings), five by your attendance, grants from the Alameda of his musical protégés will perform County ARTSFUND, Berkeley Civic Arts a series of fundraising concerts, Program, Bill Graham Supporting Foundation with all proceeds going directly to of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, the Kamakahi family. All five musi- Credo Mobile, The William & Flora Hewlett cians are Na Hoku Hanohano award Foundation, the National Endowment for winners. David Kamakahi follows in the Arts, Bernard Osher Foundation, Wells his father’s footsteps with his varied Fargo Foundation, musicians’ benefit perfor- musical pursuits, including his mem- mances, volunteer efforts, and your generous bership in the popular trio Waipuna. tax deductible donations. Ukulele virtuoso Herb Ohta, Jr. is a long-time friend of the family and benefited from Dennis Kamakahi’s mentorship along with that from his father, Ohta-San. Jon Yamasato, who was trained by Dennis Kamakahi on slack key guitar, gained musical notoriety as the lead singer in the band Pure Heart prior to his success as a solo artist. Slack key guitarist Patrick Landeza met and was mentored by Kamakahi in the early 1990s, and continued to tour with him over the next twenty years. “Guitar slinger” Stephen Inglis shares credit with Kamakahi on their 2011 CD Waimaka Helelei, which was Kamakahi’s last release, and which took him back to the island of Molokai, where he spent much of his childhood. Dennis Kamakahi spoke of performance as giving “life” to songs. With this series of memorial concerts, may those who loved him and his music come together to celebrate and honor the greatest and most prolific composer of Hawaiian music in contemporary times. E ola mau kona mau mele—let his songs live! Proceeds from tonight’s concert will go to the Kamakahi family to offset medical expenses. The Amigos Sunday August 3 The Amigos are a young, Brooklyn-based band with a new album, their first, Diner in the Sky, which features a win- ning blend of country, Cajun, bluegrass, gospel, mariachi, and even a touch of jazz. They hold this musical mix together with high energy, matching Western shirts, exceptional talent, and a spirit of big fun. Time Out New York says Contact Info they “heat up the joint” and 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA The New Yorker praises their “loose-limbed charm.” They 94704 play mostly originals, but now TELEPHONE: (510) 644-2020 and then they’ll throw in a quirky cover, anything from “Hey Joe” to “Country Road.” E-MAIL: [email protected] With Sam Reider on accordion, piano, and organ, Justin Poindexter on guitars, lapsteel, and banjo, Noah Garabedian on bass, Will Clark on drums, Eddie Barbash on saxophones, flute, and percussion, WEBSITE: www.freightandsalvage.org and Devin Greenwood on organ, bass, and percussion, the band creates a wide range of musical tex- tures. Sam and Justin write the originals and sing lead, and Eddie and Devin handle backup vocals. The band recently toured China, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and Vietnam as musical ambassadors for the Board of Directors U.S. State Department’s American Music Abroad program. They also conduct over fifty educational Russ Pollock Beth Sawi workshops in New York City public schools each year, sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz for Chair Vice Chair Young People program. For a fresh, fun take on the possibilities of American roots music, catch The Kerry Parker Peter Glazer Amigos at the Freight. Secretary Barbara Higbie John Williamson Jeff Ho Treasurer Clyde Leland Phil Marsh Wednesday August 6 John Bidwell Nate Levine Sherman, set the Wayback Lisa Caplan Steve Meckfessel Machine for 1968. We’re going to Nancy Castille Elizabeth Seja Min the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse Larry Chung Jason Morris on San Pablo Avenue, just down Kathleen Crandall Sarah Robertson the street from Everett & Jones John Croizat Linda Tillery Barbecue. It’s opening night, and Russ Ellis Austin Willacy Phil Marsh is playing... Robin Flower Eli Wirtschafter Or, if your Wayback happens to be on the blink, you can come see the Staff Freight’s first performer 46 years later, in our splendid digs in down- Nancy Castille Heather Herrington town Berkeley. The old metal fold- Acting Executive Associate Director Director ing chairs are long gone, but you Andrea Hirsig can still enjoy a cookie and a cup of Susan Lefkowich House Manager herbal tea, and you no longer need Development Director Michael Sawi to sneak down to the corner grocery Keith Mineo Webmaster if you want to buy a beer. Concessions Manager Renée Gaumond And Phil? Since his fateful Freight debut, he’s played with the Cleanliness and Godliness Skiffle Bob Whitfield Program Director Band, served as musical director of the Pickle Family Circus, written songs for the San Francisco Mime Production Manager Tim McGraw Troupe—and he’s still going strong, making his own quirky blend of traditional folk, country, and Celeste Kopel Volunteer Coordinator blues, along with his clever, offbeat originals. Education Coordinator Jo-Elaine Morgan We never know exactly what to expect from Phil—and neither does Phil!—but we do know that the Chuy Mendeola Box Office Associate show will feature a flurry of great guest performers. Join us for a celebration of 46 years of wonderful Publicity Coordinator music, and still going strong! pAGe 2 pAGe 2 Theme Dan Bern Thursday August 7 Variations Dan Bern is hilarious, thoughtful, creative, and prolific—he keeps AMERICANA turning out terrific songs and performing them with great gusto and August 3 The Amigos relish.
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