Dec 30 – Jan 5

Back in 2020 & 2021, when the only way to enjoy live music was via livestream, we recapped Lena’s year of “Stay Home Sessions” with a highlights reel on New Year’s Eve. Well, it turned out to be a whole lot of fun so we’ve kept the tradition going! Break out the bubbly and join your fellow stay-home audience members at 8 PM for a free YouTube Premiere featuring 24 songs picked from the thousands that were played on Lena’s stage over the past 12 months.

Let the sounds of the Caribbean provide a hot start to your New Year! Get your Saratoga New Year’s pass and catch Ben Folds up at the City Center, then head down to Phila Street for the roots-rock-reggae repertoire of Los Sugar Kings! Their dynamic live shows pull the audience into a space that’s passionate, thoughtful, and joyful. Additional events are scheduled for UPH and Putnam Place, all included with your Saratoga New Year’s pass.

Gorgeous sibling harmonies, wise folk/pop lyrics and hilarious banter define The Nields’ performances. Sisters Nerissa and Katryna captivate audiences with warmth, wit, and hooky melodies. Often compared to The Indigo Girls and The Roches, their vocal blend is “sublime” (Chicago Tribune) and “infectious” (Austin Chronicle).

Once Nerissa & Katryna Nields became parents themselves, they began sprinkling shows for little ones into their tours, playing sets of family-friendly originals with folk classics, creating an engaging, all-ages experience. Expect your kids to shout out answers to their questions, and participate in raucous clap-alongs to new classics like “Molly the Donkey.” The atmosphere is a joyful, participatory experience where children and adults alike join in song and laughter.

Kick off Caffe Lena’s 65th Anniversary with a special slideshow and conversation featuring the work of Lena’s house photographer and sound engineer, Joe Deuel. In a conversation led by Executive Director Sarah Craig, Joe will share familiar and never-before-seen photos, plus stories spanning five decades of performances and behind-the-scenes moments.

(Note 8 PM start time) Troy’s legendary power rock trio crafts deep-hearted songs with infectious grooves, bouyant melodies, and riveting chemistry. They’ve been honored by their hometown with a “Super 400 Day,” and induction into the Capital Region Eddies Hall of Fame.