Cris Williamson returns to The Freight for her annual homage to the New Year bringing a curated set of songs from 5 decades for 2 shows on January 10th & 11th at 7P in Berkeley, CA. Singer, songwriter, musician, teacher & activist Williamson is one of the most important figures from the women's music movement rooted in the '70s. Cris stated, “A musical & visual journey through our shared history, beginning & ending with The Changer & the Changed … songs that soothed us, wooed us, summoned us, united us, strengthened us & gathered us together in community. Let’s greet this next year together, armed with memories of what we've done, pride in who we are & our shared belief in what is possible.” Cris has continued to write, record, teach & tour including 3 sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall. Along with touring, a new album & a documentary in the works her recent album Harbor Street serves as a mirror of these difficult times. Williamson continues to be a fearless trailblazer, an avowed feminist & a proud lesbian long before most dared to come out. In 2018 Cris & Judy Dlugacz founders of the landmark women-led label Olivia Records were honored with the Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement Award for Executive by the Americana Music Association. Since 1968 The Freight has been deeply rooted in the aspect of Berkeley’s culture that embraced freedom, justice, acceptance, collaboration & innovation. Premium advance tickets are $74 & premium day of show tickets are $79. General advance tickets are $54 & general day of show tickets are $59 including all fees.
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