Join Freight regulars Robin Flower & Libby McLaren as they celebrate the release of their new album, Steelhead in the Riffles, with an evening of fabulous music inspired by Irish jigs, reels, slipjigs, and by American fiddle music and contradance form. As the title implies, the new album teems with exhilarating, wild and eerie original instrumental tunes, featuring Robin's agile guitar, fiddle, and mandolin and Libby's high-energy grooves on piano and accordion. They'll be joined by longtime bandmate Jan Martinelli on bass, and others to be announced.

Provocative songwriters, powerful singers, and virtuoso instrumentalists, Robin and Libby redefine the boundaries of contemporary music with their progressive folk fusion of highly original songs influenced by a variety of world musical traditions. Always full of musical surprises, the pair offer inspired instrumental interplay spiced with humor, hope, and heart. Come along for what's sure to be an exhilarating musical ride!