We had the BEST time last August when Katryna and Nerissa Nields returned to Caffe Lena for their first show in many, many years–so we’re doing it again! Their kindness, harmonies & good vibes have made them a festival staple since the ’90s. Click photo for sample. Join us for The Nields on Thursday!
Greetings – In response to last week’s newsletter message about the courage of our songwriters to do what they do, a couple readers sent back quotes that resonated with the message. I thought you might enjoy them, too.
“But all the while, there are people who keep the faith. Lawmakers, of course, but also teachers and journalists and the musicians who push back against the fear by reminding us of love and family and community. And in those communities, people begin to organize—the marginalized people who are the first to feel the bite of reaction, and grassroots groups. They keep the embers of democracy alive.” – Heather Cox Richardson
“The policy makers who disparage and ridicule the arts are no better than students who whine ‘When am I ever going to use this?’ The ignorance in that aspersion is beyond comprehension. Take a minute and look around your room and identify just one item that is not influenced by art and design.” -Roger L Guffey, Lexington Herald Leader
One of best things about being part of Caffe Lena is you all. If you come to shows at Lena’s, it means you’ve done a little digging to find music you like, not just the stuff everyone hears. Thanks for thinking, and exploring, and being real. I hope you take a few minutes to listen to the songs below. I’d love to see you at the Caffe.
Gorgeous sister harmonies, original folk/pop songs and hilarious banter have made Nerissa and Katryna Nields an indie favorite since the early ’90s. If you like The Indigo Girls and The Roches, you’ll love these two. Their generosity and warmth in performance is legendary.
This show is made possible by a generous gift from Sustainable Wealth Advisors.
Grammy-winner, XM radio host, founder of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, 45-year music veteran. Known as “the String Wizard,” McEuen weaves stories of travel and family with his celebrated songs. Backed by banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin.
Rock & roll with equal parts Dylan, Springsteen & Black Keys. They’re an instrument-swapping, harmony-trading, tear-jerking, wise-cracking supergroup based in NYC and rising fast, as you can tell from the fact that there are no tickets left.
The Bright Series is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright.
This “gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart” has been on our bucket list since we fell in love with them in 2019. Hailing from California, the trio delves into hopeful love, honest self-reflection, and pursuits of social justice. Oh, and they can be seriously funny, as you’ll see if you check out that sample song.
