Newsletter Archive

We have two debuts at the Caffe this week. One is Cristina Vane (above) who has never played this area before. Born in Italy and raised around the world, she has found ... May 4 – May 10

There’s a tradition in some cultures that a person dies twice. The second time is when their name is spoken for the last time on Earth. Roy Book Binder, a ... April 27 – May 3

When you get a chance to hear music like this week’s, you want to be in a room where you can hear every word; where you feel the artist on stage ... April 20 – April 26

If all goes according to plan, there’s good chance the mercury will climb above 40 this week! Just in time for some spring shows packed with stories and songs told by the kind of ... April 13 – April 19

Lots of excitement at “folk HQ” over the past few days. We’ve we had the delight of some amazing concerts (Alash! Ladysmith Black Mambazo!); we just officially announced the fabulous ... April 6 – April 12

What a classic Caffe Lena week we have for you! Looking for world-class music in an intimate listening room? Every show this week meets that standard, from the bedrock acoustic blues of ... March 23 – March 29

We have a remarkable line-up of songwriters this week–each of whom is on a mission to leave her audience with new stories, hope and energy. And, guess what? After the ... March 16 – March 22

Did we earn this weather, or what? I hope you have time to go outdoors and gulp a few lungfuls today. Every sort of music has good songs for spring. ... March 9 – March 15

Folks are taking the stage at Caffe Lena this week! The Grammy-winner from the mountains of West Virginia. The smooth rapping girl from Albany celebrating International Women’s Day. The storyteller welcoming you ... March 2 – March 8

Not a lot of tickets left for this great week of music! Seems like we snow weary upstaters are needing our live music right about now. We have plenty of ... February 23 – March 1