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SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Other		\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 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 \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	\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		Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Nancy Marie Payne\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 5 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Skidmore Songwriters\n\n				Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 10 • 2 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 11 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson/2026-01-29/
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:Multi-act Program Open Mic		\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 \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \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		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:30 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Member\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n							\n					\n					\n						General\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n							\n					\n					\n						Child or Student\n						$5.00\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		Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Nancy Marie Payne\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 5 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Skidmore Songwriters\n\n				Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 10 • 2 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Sing in the Streets\n\n				Multi-act Program\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 17 • 12 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
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SUMMARY:Bright Series: Question of the Century with opener Cora Burch
DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program		\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\nQuestion of the Century is a rising folk duo with gorgeous harmonies\, a vintage spirit\, and a sound that feels both timeless and immediate. Made up of Skidmore College students Ellie Ushakov and Francis Davies\, the duo grew out of a shared love of 1960s folk music and an instant musical chemistry. Their songs are warm\, lyrical\, and heartfelt—built on close harmonies\, acoustic textures\, and a simplicity that lets the writing shine. It’s music that invites listening\, connection\, and a little leaning in. \n \nBoth artists bring their own distinct voices to the collaboration. Francis Davies is a Saratoga Springs–based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work blends folk\, indie\, and classic influences with a strong storytelling sensibility. His songwriting carries a quiet confidence and a deep respect for tradition\, while remaining firmly rooted in the present. In addition to his musical work\, Francis is a former Caffè Lena intern and a current volunteer—making this show a true homecoming. \n \nEllie Ushakov aka Amélie is an indie-folk singer-songwriter whose music is intimate\, thoughtful\, and emotionally precise. Writing and recording original songs at Skidmore’s Grossman Recording Studio\, she brings a gentle clarity to her work as both a vocalist and guitarist. Her recent release\, “Drones in New Jersey\,” highlights her knack for melody\, atmosphere\, and honest expression. Ellie is also part of the Caffè Lena family\, having recently joined the staff part-time. \n \nTogether\, Question of the Century creates music that feels rooted in the past while speaking directly to the present—songs shaped by harmony\, care\, and curiosity. Their performances are understated but compelling\, perfectly suited to a listening room where every note and lyric can land. \n \nSAMPLE SONG  \n \nWe’re proud to welcome these two young artists—both deeply connected to Lena’s community—to the stage. Come hear what happens when tradition\, friendship\, and thoughtful songwriting meet. \n \nOpener Cora Burch’s style is primarily indie-pop and singer-songwriter. Her tracks\, such as "Sugarpill" and "Butterflies\,"often feature acoustic-driven arrangements and emotive\, clear vocals that highlight her lyrical storytelling. Originally from Los Angeles\, she began writing music as early as age three\, with her first song titled "Rolly-Pin". \n \nHer song "Sugarpill" was featured in the Song Academy "Top 30 Songs" for international songwriters aged 13–18 in 2024. Cora is also a current student at Skidmore. \n \nCome experience an evening of bold voices\, joyful noise\, and new folk energy at Caffè Lena. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Live stream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \n \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		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 12:00 pm	\n	 \n \n \n \n	\n					\n				Get Tickets			\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		Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Nancy Marie Payne\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 5 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Skidmore Songwriters\n\n				Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 10 • 2 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 11 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/sweet-petunia-with-opener-question-of-the-century/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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