Sean Rowe

Rooted in the woods of the Capital Region yet known on stages around the world, Sean Rowe brings his unmistakable voice and soulful, poetic songwriting back to Caffè Lena.

With a baritone described by NPR’s All Songs Considered as capable of "crushing granite," Rowe delivers songs that are both tender and thunderous. The Wall Street Journal calls his voice and approach “timeless,” evoking the intensity of late-'60s Van Morrison and the raw honesty of Johnny Cash. Whether playing Mountain Jam, Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival, or sharing bills with Robert Plant and Alabama Shakes, Rowe commands attention wherever he goes.

His song “To Leave Something Behind” reached millions through the film The Accountant and his national TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live introduced his intimate style to an even wider audience.

Rowe’s latest album, The Darkness Dressed in Colored Lights — recorded with Grammy-winning engineer Brian Joseph (Bon Iver) — sees him expanding his sound while staying true to his lyrical depth. PopMatters praised his songwriting for its "poetic storytelling quality you expect from Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen."

Also a passionate naturalist and forager, Rowe’s music is deeply connected to the land, offering listeners a raw and reflective experience.

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Join us for an evening of unforgettable songs and stories, live in our listening room — or stream the show worldwide on CaffeLenaTV, with two weeks of access included.