# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Alison Brown at The Freight
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a Grammy-winning musician, Grammy-nominated producer, former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA), and co-founder of The Compass Records Group.

Although Alison began her musical career as a teenager in the Southern California bluegrass scene, she has built a reputation as one of today’s most forward thinking and innovative banjo players. She is known for taking the instrument far beyond its Appalachian roots by blending bluegrass and jazz influences into a sonic tapestry that has earned praise and recognition from a variety of national tastemakers including The Wall Street Journal, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, and USA Today.

Alison is the recipient of the USA Artists Fellowship in Music and the Distinguished Achievement Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association. In 2019, she was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame. Alison serves on the Board of Governors of the Recording Academy and as co-chair of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize.

Steve Martin and Alison Brown announced their debut collaborative album, Safe, Sensible and Sane, out October 17 via Compass Records. Featuring guest appearances from luminaries like Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, the Indigo Girls, Tim O’Brien, Jason Mraz, Della Mae, and more, Safe, Sensible and Sane emerges as a captivating new turn in the evolution of banjo music.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/alison-brown-at-the-freight/200029251449605
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Berkeley
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704
- **lat**: 37.87074
- **long**: -122.26958
- **full address**: 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Alison Brown at The Freight being held?
  - **A:** Alison Brown at The Freight takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Alison Brown at The Freight?
  - **A:** Alison Brown at The Freight is organized by The Freight.
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  - **A:** The Freight has 106+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. The Freight has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Alison Brown at The Freight is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Alison Brown at The Freight sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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