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SUMMARY:Capital Region Blues Network Solo-Duo Competition
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	The road to Memphis begins at Caffè Lena! Some of the Capital Region's finest blues musicians will compete for the opportunity to represent our region at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis\, Tennessee\, in January 2027. Presented by the Capital Region Blues Network\, an affiliate of The Blues Foundation\, this showcase is part of one of the most respected competitions in blues music. Performing artists will take the stage before a panel of judges\, who will evaluate each act on musicianship\, vocal and instrumental talent\, originality\, and stage presence. The winning solo or duo act will earn the honor of representing the Capital Region on the international stage\, joining musicians from blues societies across the United States and around the world. For audiences\, it's a rare opportunity to experience an afternoon of outstanding live blues while cheering on local artists as they compete for a chance to perform in the birthplace of the blues. Mike Herman Mike Herman is a Modern Pioneer in Acoustic Fingerstyle Blues. Growing up on Long Island\, music for Mike included guitar lessons with Toby Walker\, and a trip to and through Mississippi\, searching out\, learning from and playing with old-time Bluesmen such as Jack Owens\, Eugene Powell and R.L. Burnside. As well as Brownie McGhee in Oakland California. After earning a Bachelor of Music Degree from SUNY Purchase in 1995 and a move up to the Catskill Mountains\, where he still resides\, several years were spent playing in the Regional Blues Duo – The Hell Hounds. In 2007\, Mike began to perform as Mike Herman\, Solo. Since then\, Mike has continued teaching\, performing\, opening for notable artists such as Chris Smither and Recording & releasing five CD’s of his own – most recently North Country Blues Volume I (2025) and Volume II (2026). www.MikeHermanSolo.com Chest’r  Chest’r played his first gig in 1960 at the Now Man of Kent in Hoosick\, located on Route 7. The audience consisted of a group of lumberjacks\, marking a unique start to his musical career. Over the years\, he has performed with numerous bands\, including Chester\, Downing Street\, The Nomads\, Nightlife\, and Coachman. After my time with bands\, he pursued solo work\, performing throughout the southern states and internationally. One of his notable achievements was a concert at ZAK\, the largest student club in Gdansk\, Poland\, where he drew the biggest crowd they had in 1994. He also lived in Copenhagen\, performing six nights a week as a solo artist. During this time\, he also taught guitar lessons at a local music store before relocating to London\, where he continued to teach and play music. www.facebook.com/gittboxchet Spendthrift Lover Spendthrift Lover is a new-ish to the scene blues duo with musical roots spanning from the hollers of Appalachia to the Montreal jazz scene. The duo consists of married couple Brian Axford and Lauren Chiyoko. Brian plays piano\, guitar\, mandolin\, all like he has 4 hands- and sings too. Lauren is a versatile vocalist that primarily plays guitar and harmonica\, but also plays the heck out a tambourine when the occasion arises. Occasionally she will take a turn on the mandolin.  https://www.facebook.com/spendthrift.lover Rees Shad Over the course of a prolific 40+ year career\, 32 releases and 17 solo albums\, Rees Shad has crafted music that is both poignant and profound. He is dedicated to crafting short story songs that cross genre lines to serve the spirit of each tale he weaves and engage his audiences in deep and meaningful ways. Shad’s latest release Porcelain Angel is being lauded for its “grace and elegance” (Americana UK)\, “all-knowing tonality” (Americana Highways)\, and for “pushing the boundaries of musical storytelling” (The Rogovoy Report) www.ReesShadMusic.com Stream 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.  Note: 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: 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		Capital Region Blues Network Solo-Duo Competition\n\n				Blues Multi-act Program\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Sep 19 • 1 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Poetry Open Mic Featuring Esther Cohen\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Sep 22 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour\n\n				American Roots Other\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Sep 25 • 12 PM
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LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Clements Brothers
DESCRIPTION:American Roots 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“Pitch perfect sibling harmonies and gossamer sounds.” (Americana UK) \n \nIdentical twins George and Charles Clements first played Lena's stage with the hugely popular Lonely Heartstring Band. Their breakout 2023 duo album\, Dandelion Breeze\, "staked its claim as one of the year’s best debuts." (Folk Radio UK) With roots\, rock\, bluegrass\, jazz\, and classical influences\, George (on guitar) and Charles (on bass) make groovy\, serene music that "unassumingly and softly seeps into your soul." They are joined by drummer Mike Harmon for a show of seamless vocal harmonies\, instrumental virtuosity\, and a genuine love of song.  \n \nSAMPLE SONG  \n \n“The Clements Brothers have woven a tapestry of folk and Americana that tugs at the heartstrings and soothes the soul. Dandelion Breeze is a triumph for The Clements Brothers\, a testament to their growth as artists and storytellers. This album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates soul-stirring folk music that lingers in the heart and mind. With its compelling narratives and captivating melodies\, it’s an album that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. – Jason Felton\, Record Dept. \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 \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			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		Chris Smither\n\n				American Roots Blues Singer Songwriter\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n			Sold Out		\n\n		\n			Sep 20 • 3 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Reed Foehl Trio\n\n				American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Sep 24 • 7 PM		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n	\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n\n		\n\n		Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter\n\n				American Roots Folk Rock\n		\n		\n			\n				\n								event\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Sep 25 • 8 PM
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LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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