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Audiences love the way Carolyn Shapiro merges clawhammer banjo with contemporary stories and sultry singing. Relax with her full band this Thursday!
Click photo for a sample song.
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Greetings – We have a short, sweet week of music for you as we head into a little holiday break. Here’s a perfect chance to take a breather for a couple hours during this special time of year. These concerts will be full of nostalgia, warmth and relaxation. We’d love to have you add your light to the audience!

Peace and Harmony,
Sarah
=WEEK AT A GLANCE=
Monday
7 PM Open Mic Night
Tuesday
7 PM Rochmon Record Club: Retrospective 2022
8 PM “Live From Caffe Lena” on WEXT 97.7 or 106.1 FM
Wednesday
6:30 PM Bluegrass jam tutorial for newbies and learners
7:00 PM Bluegrass Jam with Red Spruce
7 PM & 12 AM “Live From Caffe Lena” on Folk Music Notebook
Thursday
7 PM Carolyn Shapiro Band
Friday
8 PM Griffin House 
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED
=HIGHLIGHTS=
Tuesday, Dec 20 / 7 PM / $10
Rochmon Record Club: Retrospective 2022
In-person tickets
Watch on Caffe Lena TVRochmon Record Club’s Year End Retrospective Listening Party celebrates the lives of musicians who left the planet this year. Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian will give us a focused look at Olivia Newton-John and Meatloaf, Loretta Lynn, Robert Gordon, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ronnie Spector, and other greats who departed in 2022.
[CLICK PHOTO FOR SAMPLE SONG]
Thursday, Dec 22 / 7 PM / $18.32
Carolyn Shapiro Band
2022 Eddie Award “Folk/Traditional Artist of the Year”
In-person tickets
Watch on Caffe Lena TVShe’s an award-winning banjo player and songwriter from Glens Falls, NY whose sound is rooted in the old songs of Appalachia. She blends tradition with her own unique, sultry flavor to create honest music that feeds the soul like a good home-cooked meal. Carolyn will be joined by her band featuring Connor Armbruster on the fiddle, James Gascoyne on guitar and Oona Grady on bass.
[CLICK PHOTO FOR SAMPLE SONG]
Friday, Dec 23 / 8 PM / $28.03
Griffin House
In-person tickets
Watch on Caffe Lena TVGriffin House writes roots-based pop songs in the tradition of Jeff Buckley and Bruce Springsteen. An amber smooth voice with subtle grit, driving guitar, and an unassuming stage presence create the backdrop for Griffin House’s deliciously catchy and utterly personal original songs. His new album, Stories for a Rainy Day, is playful, free and alive.
MEMBERS’ CORNER
Caffe Lena is an amazing music and social resource for our community.
Thank you for keeping the music going!
Glad to see the collaboration with Opera Saratoga: America Sings!
Thanks for live-streaming the shows.Here are a few of the beautiful love notes sent in during this year’s Annual Fund Drive. We couldn’t do what we do, without you doing what you do. Thank you.

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