BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caffè Lena X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caffelena.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caffè Lena REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T083818 CREATED:20250131T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T164636Z UID:10003664-1746090000-1746100800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:American Roots \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guitar Workshop Level 1 and 2 Cost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows This class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  Topics Include: Open position chords and how they are related to each other Moving from chord to chord smoothly and in time Rhythm and strumming techniques Single note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills Movable chord shapes Learning new songs Playing and performing with other musicians Bruce Thompson teaches guitar workshops and private lessons at the Caffe. Bruce started playing music in elementary school\, first on violin and later on guitar and dobro. Influenced by acoustic folk and bluegrass and a love for improvisation\, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Composition at the Berklee College of Music and played various music styles in the Boston area for ten years. After moving to Saratoga County\, NY he raised a family and made music at community\, family\, and school events. He currently plays in the band Uken Brew and is a fixture in the capital district bluegrass community.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 11:30 am \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Midnight Choir\n\n American Roots Bluegrass\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 16 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Garnet Rogers\n\n American Roots Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 17 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Leslie Mendelson\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 23 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/december-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T083818 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003328-1746104400-1746111600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All are Welcome! WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person Our jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. Red Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! What is a Slow Jam? It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Midnight Choir\n\n American Roots Bluegrass\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 16 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Garnet Rogers\n\n American Roots Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 17 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T083818 CREATED:20250311T170821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T152313Z UID:10003639-1746126000-1746133200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Tannahill Weavers DESCRIPTION:Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFor over 50 years\, the Tannahill Weavers have set the standard for fiery instrumentals\, soul-stirring ballads\, and the unmistakable spirit of Scotland. A Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame group\, they bring a mix of bagpipes\, fiddle\, guitar\, and powerful vocals\, delivering music that is as timeless as it is electrifying. \n \nNow joined by Iain MacGillivray\, Scotland’s youngest Clan Leader\, the Tannies continue to push the boundaries of tradition. A fluent Gaelic speaker and sought-after musician\, Iain has contributed to hit productions like Outlander and Men in Kilts\, adding even more depth to the band's legendary sound. \n \n“An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new.” – New York Times \n \n“Seminal trailblazers… now also rank as national treasures.” – Glasgow Celtic Connections \n \nJoin us for a thrilling night of Celtic music\, history\, and humor! \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 1:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Garnet Rogers\n\n American Roots Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 17 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Leslie Mendelson\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Alice Howe & Freebo\n\n American Roots Blues Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/tannahill-weavers/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-15.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR