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SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
DESCRIPTION:American Roots Workshop		\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	Registration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class.  Guitar I – Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am 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 \n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n		\n\n	\n		\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						General\n						$35.00\n					\n				\n			\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n		\n					\n				More Information			\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		Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n				American Roots Instructional\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 5 • 3 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Folk Club Kids\n\n				American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 10:30 AM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n				American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 2:30 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-3/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T100000
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SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson
DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop		\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\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements 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.  \n \nTopics: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other\, including more advanced voicings \n \nChord extensions (6\, 7\, 9\, 13)\, inversions and advanced voicings \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques\, including syncopated rhythms\, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playing \n \nSingle note play: utilizing various scales and phrasing to map out breaks/solos \n \nMovable chord shapes and voicings  \n \nLearning and arranging new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						General\n						$345.00\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		Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n				American Roots Instructional\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 5 • 3 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Folk Club Kids\n\n				American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 10:30 AM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Bluegrass Instrumental Course with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz\n\n				Bluegrass Workshop\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 5:45 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-2-with-bruce-thompson/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Workshop		\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\nRegistration closed for session\, feel free to drop in for $25 per class. \n \nGuitar I – Beginner 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nThis 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.  \n \nTopics Include: \n \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \n \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \n \nRhythm and strumming techniques \n \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \n \nMovable chord shapes \n \nLearning new songs \n \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						General\n						$195.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n	\n					\n				More Information			\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		Folk Club Kids\n\n				American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 10:30 AM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n				American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 2:30 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n				Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 7 • 9 AM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson-2/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop		\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\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL 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. \n \nRed 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! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt 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	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						General\n						$195.00\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		Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n				American Roots Instructional\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 5 • 3 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Folk Club Kids\n\n				American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 10:30 AM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady\n\n				American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 2:30 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
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SUMMARY:Hot Club of Saratoga Featuring Baltimore’s Sam Farthing
DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Country Folk Workshop		\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\nStep into the vibrant atmosphere of 1930’s Paris with Upstate New York’s premier gypsy swing ensemble\, Hot Club of Saratoga! Specializing in the timeless sounds of Django Reinhardt\, this dynamic group blends virtuosic musicianship\, intricate rhythms\, and heartfelt passion to create an unforgettable evening of music. Their music brings the magic of hot swing to life. \n \nJoining them for this special performance is Baltimore’s Sam Farthing — a 22-year-old guitarist and songwriter specializing in jazz manouche and gypsy music. Inspired by his hero Django Reinhardt\, Sam began playing guitar at age ten and quickly immersed himself in the rich tradition of gypsy jazz. His career has already taken him to stages around the world\, including performances at Festival Django Reinhardt in France\, Djangofest Northwest in Washington\, Django sur Lennon in Ireland\, Django à Gogo events across the USA\, and the Charm City Django Jazz Fest in his hometown of Baltimore. Known for both his authenticity and artistry\, Sam has established himself as a rising voice in the genre. Beyond the stage\, he is a dedicated teacher\, sharing his passion and knowledge with musicians of all styles. \n \nMeet the Artists:\n \nChuck Kish (Rhythm Guitar): Chuck brings the signature “la pompe” rhythm style to life\, providing both chordal backup and percussive drive. Self-taught and a dabbling luthier\, Chuck even plays a guitar he built himself! \n \nDylan Perrillo (String Bass): A conservatory-trained bassist\, Dylan has toured with legends like Stéphane Wrembel and Aurore Voilqué\, holding the ensemble together with his inventive and versatile playing. \n \nJonathan Greene (Woodwinds): With lyrical phrasing and a mastery of multiple styles\, Jonathan has shared stages with the likes of Jay Leno and Marcus Roberts\, headlined DjangoFest NW\, and performed at Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival. \n \nThis ensemble’s collective experience and talent shine through in every note\, whether you’re an avid fan of gypsy jazz or experiencing this timeless genre for the first time. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the lively and elegant world of Hot Club of Saratoga featuring Sam Farthing. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nSAMPLE SONG Sam Farthing \n \nLet the music transport you—straight to the heart of 1930s Paris!  \n \nCan’t make it in person? Stream the show live on CaffeLenaTV and enjoy two weeks of access with your ticket. \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						General\n						$345.00\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		Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro\n\n				American Roots Instructional\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 5 • 3 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Folk Club Kids\n\n				American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 10:30 AM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Bluegrass Instrumental Course with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz\n\n				Bluegrass Workshop\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 6 • 5:45 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/hot-club-of-saratoga/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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