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Storytelling: Eshu Bumpus & Motoko
Two nationally acclaimed tale spinners join forces at Caffè Lena! Through personal narratives, world folktales, jazz and original songs, they offer a unique collaboration between cultures, entertaining music lovers and story connoisseurs alike. Eshu, a winner of the Storytelling World Award, specializes in tales from Africa and the Diaspora, leavened with humor and mystery. Motoko, the recipient of the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence Award, regales with her hilarious and poignant tales from Japan.

Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour
Records Spun by Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian
Songs Presented by Paul Dietershagen
Heading downtown on Black Friday? Bring your take-out lunch over to Caffe Lena and spend a fun hour listening to music from our big vinyl record collection. Paul D. has created a playlist featuring harmonica, with songs drawn from blues, rock & folk.

Seth Glier Album Release Show
with opener Izzy Heltai
In-person tickets
Watch on Caffe Lena TV
Seth is a born performer with a Grammy nomination to prove it. He makes rootsy pop songs that soar with passion, making the crowd cheer and sigh as one. He gives every show the full power of his keyboard and guitar talent, amazing songwriting skill, and sheer force of love for people and the earth. His new album, The Coronation, created during the pandemic, explores fear, destruction, hope, healing, love, and everything in between.
(Be sure to listen to the title track by clicking the photo above..)

Annie & the Hedonists
In-person tickets
Watch on Caffe Lena TV
This breezy, fun-loving band transports us back to an age when heartache, boozing, and all sorts of romantic mayhem  amounted to one big stylish adventure. Early jazz, blues & country performed with sultry, sassy attitude & tremendous musicality.