Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
2026-01-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson Thursdays January 8th – March 12th (excluding Feb 19th) Level 1 11:15am-12:10pm Beginner / Intermediate Level 2 9:15am-10:10am Intermediate Level 3 10:15am-11:10am Intermediate / Advanced Cost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows Classes limited to 8 students per class

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Doors Open: 2:30 pm

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FREE

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School of Music Slow Jam
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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!

This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!

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.

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$21.69

Child or Student
$10.85

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FRÄNDER
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Sweden’s FRÄNDER blends Scandinavian and Baltic musical traditions with global folk-rock sensibilities, creating contemporary arrangements that feel both ancient and electrifyingly new. With seductive harmonies, heavy grooves, and a mesmerizing stage presence, FRÄNDER stands among the Nordic countries’ top roots music bands.
Influenced by first-generation Nordic folk rock pioneers like Hedningarna, Garmarna, and Hoven Droven—as well as by Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, and Steeleye Span—FRÄNDER is rooted in heritage but driven by a bold, modern creative spirit.
“This is not about tradition, this is about us, about today,”
—Gabbi Dluzewski
Even while performing exclusively on acoustic instruments, the band plays with the raw power and energy of a rock group. Their music is deeply tied to where they come from: the landscapes, legends, folklore, and ancient stories of Sweden and Estonia. FRÄNDER’s concerts often weave tales of their homeland—the forests and lakes near the old Viking stronghold of Håga, the cultural history they grew up in, and the myths that continue to breathe life into their sound.
The band is a family affair:
Gabbi Dluzewski – Swedish låtmandola
Daniel Dluzewski – bass
Natasja Dluzewska – fiddle
Säde Tatar – flutes (from Estonia, and Gabbi’s wife)
Together, they infuse the music of their ancestors with modern intensity, crafting a soundscape where Viking-age echoes meet contemporary folk-rock fire.
“Fränder delivers a fantastic, stellar set of masterful songs with engaging vocals, scorching fiddles, evocative flutes, and a powerful rhythm section.”
—World Music Central
Expect an evening of soaring melodies, rich cultural storytelling, and boundary-pushing acoustic energy. This is world music at its most alive, dynamic, and deeply rooted.
Join us for an unforgettable night with FRÄNDER — where tradition, myth, and modernity collide.
SAMPLE SONG
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Doors Open: 6:30 pm

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$21.69

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Child or Student
$11.93

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