Two of the Bay Area's most versatile American roots music virtuosos, Eric & Suzy Thompson have devoted their lives to the pursuit of weird and obscure old-time American music—warped fiddle tunes in odd tunings, cinematic ballads, country blues songs that contain mysterious metaphors, early Cajun music with incomprehensible French lyrics and backwards chords. The pair has recently harvested a new crop of old music which they bring right into the present tonight, accompanying themselves on fiddle, mandolin, guitars, Cajun accordion, banjo, and the occasional odd instrument such as the 10-stringed cuatro.

Eric's picking on guitar and mandolin is a model of tone and tastiness, and he's recently added clawhammer banjo to his arsenal. Suzy is known for her bluesy fiddling and her strong, soulful vocals, as featured on her recent CD, Stop & Listen (Arhoolie). Eric & Suzy are the driving force behind the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention, and are veterans of dozens of bands: Todalo Shakers, Any Old Time, Black Mountain Boys, Bluegrass Intentions, California Cajun Orchestra, and many more. Their Freight shows nearly always feature special surprise guests, and this one will be no exception!