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SUMMARY:Songwriting Club
DESCRIPTION:Jazz		\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	I'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed it) every second Saturday! Starting January 10th 10am – 12pm. Hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue! The club will meet monthly with special guests being a more "special" event. Bring your pens\, pencils\, instruments\, thinking caps\, favorite songs.  January 10th  10am – 12pm $5 donation cookies and coffee by donation \n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n		\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 7:30 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	\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		JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n				Jazz\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Apr 14 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n				American Roots Folk Jazz\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Apr 30 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest TBA\n\n				Jazz\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 12 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/songwriting-club-2/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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SUMMARY:Little Folks Series with Joe Jencks
DESCRIPTION:Jazz		\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\nA Golden Voice\, Songs of Conscience & Community \n \n“The spirit of folk music is people working together. Joe is a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.”  \n \n— Pete Seeger \n \nFor more than 25 years\, Joe Jencks has been a steadfast and soulful presence on the international folk circuit. An award-winning songwriter and celebrated vocalist\, Joe brings together conservatory training\, Irish heritage\, and a working-class sensibility to create music that is deeply rooted\, socially aware\, and profoundly human. \n \nJoe’s rich lyric baritone carries both strength and tenderness. His songs explore immigration\, labor history\, faith\, justice\, and belonging. They are always grounded in melody and story. His 2022 release The Coming of the Years draws from more than a decade of travels in Ireland\, weaving personal history with broader themes of heritage and migration. Critics have praised the album for its warmth\, craftsmanship\, and emotional clarity. \n \nBeyond performance\, Joe is a cultural ambassador and educator. He has served as a U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassador\, worked with the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress\, and lent his harmony arranging talents to dozens of recordings. Onstage\, he blends humor\, history\, and song in a way that feels intimate and communal. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nAt Caffè Lena’s Little Folks Show\, expect an hour of beautiful singing\, thoughtful storytelling\, and songs that open the heart while calling us toward our better selves. Joe Jencks doesn’t simply perform—he connects. \n \nBring the family\, clap along\, and discover music that celebrates every story. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream 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 \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 \nHelpful for parents\n \nLittle Folks shows are designed for young children and their caregivers\, with a relaxed\, joyful atmosphere where wiggles\, dancing\, and singing are always welcome.  \n \nAdmission is FREE\, we just ask you to please register for tickets so we know how many people to expect! \n \n \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						$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				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		JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n				Jazz\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Apr 14 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n				American Roots Folk Jazz\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Apr 30 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Peak Jazz Series: The Levin Brothers\n\n				Jazz\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 28 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/little-folks-series-with-joe-jencks/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joe Jencks with opener Artur Wachala
DESCRIPTION:Jazz		\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“The spirit of folk music is people working together. Joe is a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.” — Pete Seeger \nFew artists embody the heart and humanity of folk music quite like Joe Jencks. A 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit\, Jencks is an award-winning songwriter\, celebrated vocalist\, and master storyteller whose performances blend musical beauty\, social consciousness\, and spiritual depth. With a voice often described as deep\, warm\, and timeless\, Joe creates concerts that feel less like performances and more like shared experiences — moments of connection that follow you home. \nRooted in Irish heritage and shaped by a working-class upbringing\, Jencks merges conservatory training with contemporary songwriting to craft narratives filled with heart\, soul\, groove\, and grit. He has penned multiple #1 folk songs\, including the enduring “Lady of the Harbor\,” and co-founded the acclaimed harmony trio Brother Sun\, whose recordings topped the Folk DJ charts. From legendary festivals like Falcon Ridge and Kerrville to stages such as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall\, Joe has captivated audiences with his approachable presence and luminous voice. \nHis most recent album\, The Coming of the Years\, draws inspiration from over a decade of travels in Ireland\, weaving together themes of immigration\, heritage\, and belonging. Critics have called it “gorgeous\,” “thoughtful\,” and “stunningly beautiful\,” praising Jencks’ ability to honor tradition while breathing new life into it. \nBeyond the stage\, Joe has served as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department\, collaborated with the Library of Congress\, and lent his voice as a harmony arranger on dozens of recordings. Yet what truly sets him apart is the rare sincerity he brings to every song — inviting listeners to open their hearts\, reflect on their shared humanity\, and find themselves within the music. \nAt Caffè Lena — where songs are meant to be heard\, felt\, and remembered — Joe Jencks offers an evening of extraordinary vocals\, powerful storytelling\, and quiet magic. This is folk music at its most authentic: healing\, inspiring\, and deeply alive. \nSAMPLE SONG \nJoin us for a night with an artist we truly love — a singer whose voice can stop time\, and a performer whose presence reminds us why live music matters. \nArtur Wachala is a Capital Region native\, born in Niskayuna and raised locally\, whose music reflects a deep respect for folk and blues traditions. After studying jazz at Schenectady County Community College\, UAlbany\, and SUNY Purchase\, Artur developed a nuanced sense of phrasing and musicianship that subtly shapes his sound\, even beyond the jazz genre. Inspired by legends like Bob Dylan\, Woody Guthrie\, Brownie McGhee\, and Dave Van Ronk\, his performances blend storytelling\, authenticity\, and timeless roots influences. \nA familiar face at Caffè Lena as one of our House Managers and a regular presence at Open Mic\, Artur embodies the spirit of the listening room. It was here that folk artist Joe Jencks first heard him perform—an encounter that led to Artur being invited to open the show. He continues a proud Lena tradition of staff who are not only dedicated stewards of the space\, but remarkable artists in their own right.  \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream 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 the Caffe Lena video archive. \n	\n	 \n\n\n\n\n		\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:30 pm	\n	 \n		\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Member\n						$32.53\n					\n				\n							\n					\n					\n						General\n						$36.87\n					\n				\n							\n					\n					\n						Child or Student\n						$18.44\n					\n				\n						\n				 \n				inclusive of fees\n			\n		\n	 \n		\n					\n				Get Tickets			\n					\n				Streaming\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		JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n				Jazz\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Apr 14 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n				American Roots Folk Jazz\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Apr 30 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest TBA\n\n				Jazz\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			May 12 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/joe-jencks-with-opener-artur-wachala/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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