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Freight and Salvage Coffee House

1111 Addison St. near San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA
1-510-548-1761
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Ranked #4 of 35 attractions in Berkeley
Type: Concerts
Description: Legendary Berkeley-based nonprofit folk music performance venue that really rocks.
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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

This is a great place to hear all kinds of music. But even though they serve coffee , I think the name is a misnomer.... It seem more like a big music auditorium then an intimate café or coffee house... It was really bright when I went. anyway... awesome music.

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Fremont, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

We went when Crystal Bowersox, of American Idol fame, was playing. it was a great little venue with comfortable seating (albeit no arm rests). The acoustics is good and every seat has a great view of the stage. Seating is first come first serve - but even with a sold out house for this concert, you could arrive about 20... More

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Modesto, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

My husband and I have been here several times for performances, with the most recent trip this past weekend to see Irish pipers (Uillean Pipes). We both like Celtic music and had not heard a performance of this type of Irish pipes. I will talk first about the venue which is very comfortable and laid back. You choose your own... More

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See 10 more reviews by MSWMom50 for Berkeley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

We went to this incredible coffee house. The venue for a musical event was perfect. They have used reclaimed wood throughout. Very enjoyable. My Daughter-in-law won Best Song!

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See 3 more reviews by Delle M for Berkeley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

Ambience and great talent abound here. The room has fairly decent sound. You will see acts you will see nowhere else. Should be a historical landmark.

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See 6 more reviews by Ruben C for Berkeley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

We saw Cascade de Flores here in Dec 2012, booking tickets was good experience, staff very knowledgeable and very helpful and friendly. Venue is great, roomy and spacious with good sound, comfortable seats, all with good view so no big need to rush to get there early. The act we saw were so talented, we had a wonderful night -... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012

Just wished they had not moved from their old location, which had a lot more charm (but fewer seats). The new space is fine technically but lacks any warmth/atmosphere.

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Berkeley, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Blue Grass, country, folk music available here. Even heard a great jazz concert there last week. Famous names like David Grisman, Holly Near, Chris Williamson play this month.

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See 2 more reviews by noblearlene for Berkeley
Berkeley, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Wonderful treasure in Berkeley, CA. The sound in the new building (about 2 years old now) is fabulous. Raked seating and an extraordinary choice of artists each month. Music ranges from folk to bluegrass to folk rock to some classical evenings thrown in. A must for local and tourists. Downtown Berkeley across from the Berkeley Repertory Theatres, Aurora Theatre and... More

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Berkeley, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

this is a wonderful place to catch your favorite folk or other music; it is an intimate, casual space with a fine sound system. You will be sitting in pretty close proximity to the acts no matter where you sit. A self-service bar provides the stimulation you need. Rather than small tables, the seating is theater style, but it's a... More

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