Famed San Francisco string band, the Crooked Jades, launch their new album on the Freight stage with an evening of amazing music and memorable festivities. Titled World's on Fire, the album marks another step along the Jades' innovative road-less-traveled, with elements of African, eastern and northern European roots music further enhancing the ensemble's sound.

Always known for their willingness to push boundaries and blur categories, the Jades have made a name for themselves with fiery renditions of dark, hypnotic Americana music that predates commercial radio. Their spirited vocals and high lonesome harmonies are framed by performances on an amazing array of vintage and eclectic instruments. It is, however, this group's unique mingling of attitude and respect that infuses their arrangements of obscure old tunes and beautiful original compositions with a thrilling energy that sets them apart from many old-time bands.

The Crooked Jades are Jeff Kazor (guitar/vocals), Jennie Benford (mandolin/guitar/vocals), Adam Tanner (fiddle/vocals), Erik Pearson (banjos/slide guitar/vocals), and Megan Adie (bass/vocals)

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