Berkeley native Rachel Garlin combines a strong voice, polished musicianship, and a warm, whimsical sense of humor. Her fresh, finely etched songs serve as an outlet to express the life stories she sees and hears around her, and she uses her keen eye for detail to fill them with unique and resonant images. When Rachel took the stage at the Freight last year, she inspired standing ovations from a packed-to-the-rafters audience with her thought-provoking music and engaging presence. Tonight, Rachel celebrates the release of her second album, Five Minutes; she1ll be joined by guitarist Lisa Zeiler, pianist Julie Wolf, and other special guests.