Join Us for a 2021 Wrap Up?

Greetings – As we close in on the end of Crazy Year #2, we can’t thank you enough for staying hopeful, staying engaged, and giving Caffe Lena the resources to meet the challenge. Instead of withering, this organization now serves more people, has more programs, and is more deeply invested in serving the community than it was two years ago. That’s the impact of your engagement. On behalf of our students, streamers, new customers and neighbors, THANK YOU.

Still shopping? You can have these cool Christmas gifts in minutes!
Give us a call if you need help or have questions: (518) 583-0022.
– A package of fun online group music lessons with a wonderful working musician.
– A CaffeLena.TV subscription. Your loved one will have unlimited access to Lena’s live streams and private vault of past shows.
– A Caffe Lena Membership, will will provide your recipient with the best experience of our live shows, including preferred seating, early access to high-demand shows, and special
– Caffe Lena branded merch is available in our lobby. We have super soft warm winter hats, cozy red sweatshirt blankets, long-sleeved tshirts made of 100% recycled materials, and more!

See you at the show,
Sarah

=MID-WEEK SHOWS=

Monday, Dec 20 / 7 PM / Donation at the door
OPEN MIC NIGHT

Tuesday, Dec 21 / 8 PM
“Live From Caffe Lena” Radio Show: KEMP HARRIS
Listen on WEXT 97.7 or 106.1 FM

Wednesday, Dec 22 / 7 PM / $5 at the door
ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC & JAM
HOSTED BY SARATOGA ACOUSTIC BLUES SOCIETY
Featuring Rich Clements, Dave Sheffel & Bob Egielski Blues Trio

Wednesday, Dec 22, 7 PM & 12 AM, Sunday, Dec 26, 1 PM
“Live From Caffe Lena” Radio Show: MIKAELA DAVIS
Listen on Folk Music Notebook Internet Folk Radio

Tuesday, Dec 21 / 7 PM / $10

Rochmon Record Club:
Charlie Watts – “The Rock of the Rolling Stones”
In-person tickets
Watch on Caffe Lena TV

Listen to recordings and learn about Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, one of the greats of Rock & Roll drumming. Rochmon has chosen greatest hits from the breadth of the Rolling Stones career that would have been different without Charlie’s signature sound. At this special year-end show we’ll also celebrate the lives of other musicians who left the planet in 2021 including songs from The Everly Brothers, Poco, ZZ Top, The Moody Blues, Mike Nesmith, Stephen Sondheim, The 5 Stairsteps, and Righteous Brothers Producer Phil Spector.

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Thursday, Dec 23 / 7 PM / $18

A Very Leonard Christmas
with Let’s Be Leonard
In-person tickets
Watch on Caffe Lena TV

Saratoga’s own beloved Leonard boys perform the holiday classics sprinkled with dashes of jazz, reggae, funk, and good old rock n’ roll. This will be an intimate, acoustic evening for their fans, friends and family.

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Sunday, Dec 26 / 7 PM / $18

Racquette River Rounders
Annual Boxing Day Show
In-person tickets
Watch on Caffe Lena TV

Guitarist Danny Gotham and singer songwriter John Kribs formed the band in 1978 to play an eclectic repertoire of folk, Celtic and early rock ‘n’ roll. They’re now passing the tradition to the next generation as brilliant mandolinist Orion Kribs joins in for an always joyful and nostalgic Boxing Day Reunion Show at Lena’s.

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Tuesday, Dec 28 / 7 PM / $22

Planet Light with members of Heard
In-person tickets
Watch on Caffe Lena TV

Serene and beautiful global jazz that celebrates the season, including original pieces by Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius inspired by nature and the return of light. Jonathan Greene (woodwinds), Bobby Kendall (bass), Brian Melick (drums), Zorkie Nelson (drums), Mitsuko Suzuki (violin), Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius (piano) and vocalists.

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Wednesday, Dec 29 & Thursday, Dec 30 / 7 PM / $60

AMY HELM
Wednesday: In-person Sold Out / Watch on Caffe Lena TV
Thursday: In-person tickets / Watch on Caffe Lena TV

Vibrant spirituality that aims straight at your heart…introspective, reflective, and beautifully heartfelt…terrific.” -American Songwriter Amy is blessed with a deeply expressive voice and songwriting rooted in American tradition. This year-ender with Amy’s acoustic trio is a tradition here.

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Staying in this New Year’s Eve? Join our online Live Stream gathering celebrating the best of 2021. Great music, special memories. This is a free event on YouTube.

MEMBERS’ CORNER

Click to hear a message from two of our future folk stars, Emma and Pilar. Your donations provide a unique chance for local kids to learn folk music together, with support from talented teachers.

Caffe Lena has nearly 1,000 active members. These folks are planting songs and growing community with their annual donations. They also get the best seats in the house, early access to special shows and some neat swag. Learn More

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