BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caffè Lena X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caffelena.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caffè Lena REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005935-1792674000-1792681200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION: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 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.  \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 \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 Rochmon Record Club Listening Party Featuring Janis Ian\n\n Folk Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Aug 26 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Sober Salon\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 17 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260818T025301Z CREATED:20260818T023651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T025301Z UID:10006468-1792695600-1792702800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bob & Sarah Amos 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\nFather and daughter Bob & Sarah Amos bring together two extraordinary voices\, decades of songwriting\, and the kind of musical connection that can’t be manufactured. \n \nAn award-winning songwriter\, guitarist and producer based in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom\, Bob Amos has spent more than 30 years writing and recording music that moves easily through bluegrass\, folk\, Americana\, blues and Celtic traditions. His songs have been recorded by some of bluegrass music’s most respected artists\, including Hot Rize\, Junior Sisk\, Special Consensus\, Danny Paisley and Audie Blaylock. \n \nBob first became widely known as the lead singer\, guitarist and principal songwriter for acclaimed Sugar Hill recording artists Front Range. During the band’s 15-year run\, they toured throughout the United States and Europe and released seven albums. Their One Beautiful Day\, featuring primarily Bob’s original songs\, earned the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Gospel Recorded Event of the Year award. \n \nFor the past 12 years\, Bob has been making music with his daughter Sarah\, a vocalist whose powerful\, expressive singing brings a new dimension to his songs. Together\, their voices meet in beautifully matched harmonies\, backed by Bob’s formidable acoustic guitar playing. \n \nTheir duo concerts also give Bob and Sarah room to wander beyond their usual bluegrass setting. Drawing from Bob’s extensive catalog of more than 100 original songs\, they move through folk\, bluegrass\, blues\, Celtic and Americana\, adding a few favorite traditional songs along the way. \n \nAnd audiences are listening. Their song “Hills That I Call Home” reached #1 on the Folk Alliance International chart\, while their album Ever Onward climbed to #1 on the national Folk DJ chart. \n \nAt the heart of it all\, though\, is something much simpler: a father and daughter\, two voices\, a guitar and a lifetime of music shared between them. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nCome hear Bob & Sarah Amos in the intimate setting of Caffè Lena. \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: 6:30 pm \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 Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party Featuring Janis Ian\n\n Folk Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Aug 26 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bob-sarah-amos/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bob-Sarah-Amos-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T220000 DTSTAMP:20260626T164527Z CREATED:20260626T162903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T164527Z UID:10006340-1792785600-1792792800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band 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\nCutting his teeth as house manager and co-hosting our monthly songwriting club right here at Caffè Lena\, Reese Fulmer has emerged as one of the Capital Region's most compelling songwriters and bandleaders. Described as writing "with a poet's sensibility rich with great storytelling and a healthy dose of irony" (Viv Nesbitt\, Art of the Song)\, Fulmer has built a devoted following through fearless songwriting\, memorable performances\, and an unwavering commitment to musical exploration.  \n \nNamed Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2023\, 2024\, and again in 2026\, Reese and The Carriage House Band have quickly become one of the fastest-rising roots music groups in Upstate New York. They have been performing all over the East Coast and their following is growing with every performance. Their expansive albums capture what audiences already know: no two shows are ever quite the same. \n \nIn that spirit\, for their 5th annual appearance on Caffe Lena’s stage (and their second year headlining two consecutive shows)\, night one will feature the “full band” lineup\, with drums\, keyboard\, and saxophone\, and will lean into the uptempo and gritty side of the Carriage House Band catalog\, with free flowing solos and irresistible grooves. Night two will highlight the more introspective side of Reese’s songwriting\, favoring smooth textures\, bowed bass\, and rich harmonies.  \n \nWith a rotating cast of talented musicians and a sound that freely draws from folk\, Americana\, jazz\, rock\, and bluegrass\, the band embraces spontaneity and discovery. One moment tender and reflective\, the next exuberant and unpredictable\, their performances thrive in the space between genres. As NYSMusic wrote\, their sound features "smart\, emotionally tuned arrangements and a stage presence that balances earnestness with unpredictability." They are truly in the moment. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nFor longtime Caffè Lena audiences\, Reese's yearly return to the stage feels a bit like welcoming family home. For first-time listeners\, it's an invitation to experience a band that's redefining what modern Americana can be: joyful\, adventurous\, genre-fluid\, and unmistakably their own.  \n \nCome see why local fans return again and again. With Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\, every show is a new journey. \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: 6:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\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 Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/reese-fulmer-the-carriage-house-band-3/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Reese-Fulmer-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T220000 DTSTAMP:20260626T171727Z CREATED:20260626T170150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T171727Z UID:10006341-1792872000-1792879200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nCutting his teeth as house manager and co-hosting our monthly songwriting club right here at Caffè Lena\, Reese Fulmer has emerged as one of the Capital Region's most compelling songwriters and bandleaders. Described as writing "with a poet's sensibility rich with great storytelling and a healthy dose of irony" (Viv Nesbitt\, Art of the Song)\, Fulmer has built a devoted following through fearless songwriting\, memorable performances\, and an unwavering commitment to musical exploration.  \n \nNamed Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2023\, 2024\, and again in 2026\, Reese and The Carriage House Band have quickly become one of the fastest-rising roots music groups in Upstate New York. They have been performing all over the East Coast and their following is growing with every performance. Their expansive albums capture what audiences already know: no two shows are ever quite the same. \n \nIn that spirit\, for their 5th annual appearance on Caffe Lena’s stage (and their second year headlining two consecutive shows)\, night one will feature the “full band” lineup\, with drums\, keyboard\, and saxophone\, and will lean into the uptempo and gritty side of the Carriage House Band catalog\, with free flowing solos and irresistible grooves. Night two will highlight the more introspective side of Reese’s songwriting\, favoring smooth textures\, bowed bass\, and rich harmonies.  \n \nWith a rotating cast of talented musicians and a sound that freely draws from folk\, Americana\, jazz\, rock\, and bluegrass\, the band embraces spontaneity and discovery. One moment tender and reflective\, the next exuberant and unpredictable\, their performances thrive in the space between genres. As NYSMusic wrote\, their sound features "smart\, emotionally tuned arrangements and a stage presence that balances earnestness with unpredictability." They are truly in the moment. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nFor longtime Caffè Lena audiences\, Reese's yearly return to the stage feels a bit like welcoming family home. For first-time listeners\, it's an invitation to experience a band that's redefining what modern Americana can be: joyful\, adventurous\, genre-fluid\, and unmistakably their own.  \n \nCome see why local fans return again and again. With Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\, every show is a new journey. \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/reese-fulmer-the-carriage-house-band-4/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Reese-Fulmer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006389-1793041200-1793048400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \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 Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-10-26/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260818T182126Z CREATED:20260818T180538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T182126Z UID:10006469-1793127600-1793134800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nChris McNally is the author of two poetry collections; Fragments of America Volume 1 and Fragments of America Volume 2 (Eye of the Falcon Press\, 2016 & 2026). These poems explore personal trials\, spiritual awakenings\, and the search for integrity\, moving from political critique to intimate reflections on love\, loss\, and what remains. With this second volume\, he chronicles the life of the worker across a landscape of American politics that lays bare personal grief alongside a public manifesto. McNally received an MFA from New York University and worked professionally with renowned theater directors Joseph Papp\, Paul Lazar\, Daniel Sullivan and others. He is currently raising two sons and running a construction project management firm for fine homes. He lives outside Hudson\, NY with his wife Tamara. \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 \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 $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/poetry-open-mic-featuring-chris-mcnally/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/October-2026-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006455-1793183400-1793185200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \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 Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000 DTSTAMP:20260707T160630Z CREATED:20260706T152716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T160630Z UID:10006408-1793197800-1793208600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nAfter School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne \n \n11 weeks starting September 30th \n \nUse these links to sign up: \n \n2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   \n \nWeekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. \n \n \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is–  \n \nMixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \n \nFocus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. \n \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). \n \nLearn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. \n \nLearning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \n \nNeed help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org \n \nAfter School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \n \nThe three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! \n \nStudents are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. \n \nMeet the instructors: \n \nJames Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \n \nOona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  \n \n#youthclass \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 $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/december-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T173827Z CREATED:20260819T172250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173827Z UID:10006482-1793264400-1793277000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nGuitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson \n \nLevel 1 9:15 am – 10:10 am \n \nLevel 2 10:15 am – 11:10 am \n \nLevel 3 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: bt@kilakwa.com or matt@caffelena.org \n \nCost $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-3/2026-10-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/december-33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005937-1793278800-1793286000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\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 $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-10-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T130000 DTSTAMP:20260819T202529Z CREATED:20260819T200950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T202529Z UID:10006488-1793361600-1793365200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nBring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member. For the September edition of the Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour\, our playlist curator will be community member\, Franklyn Whitney! The D.J. spinning those records will be the Rochmon himself – Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian. \n \nAll are welcome to gather at Lena’s from Noon to 1 PM on the last Friday of each month to enjoy musical memories and new discoveries. The playlist is selected by a different community member each month from the Captain Fun Listening Library of vinyl records in Lena’s lobby. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. \n \nThe Captain Fun Listening Library occupying the north wall in the Caffè Lena lobby consists of 1\,516 vinyl albums and several hundred CDs selected from Al “Captain Fun” McKenney’s expertly curated collection. This treasure trove of folk\, blues and jazz was left us in 2015 and we share it through our monthly listening hour\, as Al wished.  \n \nEnjoy the memories these records bring back\, and dig deep into American roots music.    \n \nIf you want to create a playlist and host a session\, please contact Laura Sterling or let us know when you are next at Lena’s!  \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 Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/captain-fun-lunchtime-listening-hour-17/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Captain-Fun-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T220000 DTSTAMP:20260812T175827Z CREATED:20260812T174234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T175827Z UID:10006465-1793390400-1793397600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Michael Jerling DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nMichael Jerling’s bluesy country/roots songscapes cover romance\, whimsy\, drama\, death & celebration of the mundane\, through keen observation. \n \nBorn and raised in Illinois\, songwriter Michael Jerling became involved with music while helping to run the campus coffeehouse at the University of Wisconsin. Now settled in Saratoga Springs\, Jerling has been a noted artist on the club\, college and festival circuits of North America. His butterscotch baritone voice is backed up with first-rate lyrical sense\, impressive musicianship\, borrowing from blues\, rock\, country and R&B\, with consummate skill on six & twelve string guitars\, harmonica and mandolin\, all buoyed by his dry sense of humor. \n \nA keen student of the good and ghastly in American life\, Michael weaves themes like a novelist\, evoking our shortcomings and dreams without yielding to cynicism or sentimentality. Often praised as a “songwriter’s songwriter” who composes in styles influenced by the wealth of American music\, he has been characterized as an artist who performs extraordinary songs with the uncommon ability to deliver them to an audience with power and grace.  \n \nThe press raves: “Stronger than new rope … especially recommended to fans of Gorka\, Greg Brown\, Dave Alvin or any other real smart people who make real good music” (Icon\, Iowa City). Request magazine writes “He’s got the literate humor and eclectic taste of Lyle Lovett … yet a skewed vision all his own.” And from The Boston Globe: “With a subtle but encyclopedic command of American styles and rhythms\, a captivating melodic sense\, and incisive\, clever lyrics\, he is as supple a song craftsman as any riding the folk boards today.”  \n \nJerling was a winner of the prestigious New Folk competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. His song “Long Black Wall” is included on the Smithsonian Folkways CD celebrating twenty years of Fast Folk. 2014’s Music Here Tonight was recorded live at Caffè Lena. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/michael-jerling-2/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Michael-Jerling-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T190000 DTSTAMP:20260820T053213Z CREATED:20260819T170203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T053213Z UID:10006475-1793466000-1793473200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Deadgrass DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nIt’s becoming a Caffè Lena Halloween tradition! Deadgrass return for their 3rd Annual Halloween shows\, bringing the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead into the hands of five seriously accomplished bluegrass musicians. \n \nDeadgrass isn't a traditional tribute band. This string band digs deep into Jerry Garcia’s musical world\, drawing from the Grateful Dead\, Jerry Garcia Band\, Old & In the Way and even Garcia’s early jug band days. Banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, bass and soaring vocal harmonies meet improvisation and extended jams\, revealing just how naturally Garcia’s music connects back to the acoustic traditions that first inspired him. \n \nThe group began when Matt Turk and C. Lanzbom joined forces more than six years ago and now features bassist Dave Richards\, banjo player Scott Hopkins and fiddler Kensuke Shoji. This lineup of seasoned musicians has the chops to stretch these songs in new directions while staying connected to what made them beloved in the first place. \n \nNYS Music praised the band’s “phenomenal chops” and Garcia-inspired vocal harmonies\, calling the result “refreshing and fun.” Cindy O. Herman of the Daily Item recommends them to anyone who loves the Dead and wants to hear the music interpreted by “a thoughtful and respectful group of superb musicians.” \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nIf you know every note of “Scarlet Begonias\,” this one's for you. If you came to Jerry Garcia through bluegrass and Old & In the Way\, it's for you\, too. And if you've never quite understood what Deadheads have been carrying on about all these years\, come find out. \n \nAnd because it’s Halloween at Lena’s\, costumes are VERY welcome. Our staff and volunteers will be getting into the spirit\, too. \n \nDeadgrass + Halloween + Caffè Lena. Year three. Let's do it again. \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/deadgrass-3/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Deadgrass-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T220000 DTSTAMP:20260820T053307Z CREATED:20260819T170933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T053307Z UID:10006476-1793476800-1793484000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Deadgrass DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nIt’s becoming a Caffè Lena Halloween tradition! Deadgrass returns for their 3rd Annual Halloween shows\, bringing the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead into the hands of five seriously accomplished bluegrass musicians. \n \nDeadgrass isn't a traditional tribute band. This string band digs deep into Jerry Garcia’s musical world\, drawing from the Grateful Dead\, Jerry Garcia Band\, Old & In the Way and even Garcia’s early jug band days. Banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, bass and soaring vocal harmonies meet improvisation and extended jams\, revealing just how naturally Garcia’s music connects back to the acoustic traditions that first inspired him. \n \nThe group began when Matt Turk and C. Lanzbom joined forces more than six years ago and now features bassist Dave Richards\, banjo player Scott Hopkins and fiddler Kensuke Shoji. This lineup of seasoned musicians has the chops to stretch these songs in new directions while staying connected to what made them beloved in the first place. \n \nNYS Music praised the band’s “phenomenal chops” and Garcia-inspired vocal harmonies\, calling the result “refreshing and fun.” Cindy O. Herman of the Daily Item recommends them to anyone who loves the Dead and wants to hear the music interpreted by “a thoughtful and respectful group of superb musicians.” \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nIf you know every note of “Scarlet Begonias\,” this one's for you. If you came to Jerry Garcia through bluegrass and Old & In the Way\, it's for you\, too. And if you've never quite understood what Deadheads have been carrying on about all these years\, come find out. \n \nAnd because it’s Halloween at Lena’s\, costumes are VERY welcome. Our staff and volunteers will be getting into the spirit\, too. \n \nDeadgrass + Halloween + Caffè Lena. Year three. Let's do it again. \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/deadgrass-4/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Deadgrass-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260102T153526Z CREATED:20260102T151929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T153526Z UID:10005877-1793539800-1793548800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nLooking for an opportunity to connect with local writers\, actors\, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing? \n \nJoin us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams! \n \nA monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers\, actors & directors \n \nThe First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm \n \nDoors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and Readings start at 1:30pm! \n \nBring your great ideas\, your new scripts\, your edits and your friends for an inspiring afternoon fo theater in the making. \n \n\nPlaywrights should bring a highlighted script for each of their actors and one extra for stage directions\nBring a short scene (7-8 minutes). Cast your actors from the audience\, including your fellow playwrights. Give them brief directions and then put them on stage to read your script. We’ll go around the room after the reading and let everyone give a “popcorn” reaction (one word!).\nEach meeting will include 6 or 7 scenes selected at random from those submitted. After the readings we’ll have time to hang out and get acquainted.  \nThis event will be co-hosted by Michael Wells-Oakes and Vivian Nesbitt\nPlaywright Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards. \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 Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam-19/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Playwright39s-Jam-graphic-940-x-470-px-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006390-1793646000-1793653200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \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 $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-11-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006456-1793788200-1793790000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \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 Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-11-04/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T173000 DTSTAMP:20260707T160630Z CREATED:20260706T152716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T160630Z UID:10006409-1793802600-1793813400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nAfter School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne \n \n11 weeks starting September 30th \n \nUse these links to sign up: \n \n2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   \n \nWeekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. \n \n \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is–  \n \nMixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \n \nFocus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. \n \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). \n \nLearn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. \n \nLearning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \n \nNeed help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org \n \nAfter School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \n \nThe three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! \n \nStudents are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. \n \nMeet the instructors: \n \nJames Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \n \nOona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  \n \n#youthclass \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 $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-11-04/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/december-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T173827Z CREATED:20260819T172250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173827Z UID:10006484-1793869200-1793881800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nGuitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson \n \nLevel 1 9:15 am – 10:10 am \n \nLevel 2 10:15 am – 11:10 am \n \nLevel 3 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: bt@kilakwa.com or matt@caffelena.org \n \nCost $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-3/2026-11-05/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/december-33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005938-1793883600-1793890800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\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 $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-11-05/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260626T224502Z CREATED:20260626T222917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T224502Z UID:10006342-1793905200-1793912400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Maya de Vitry DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nThere is a quiet power in Maya de Vitry's music. Her songs invite listeners to slow down\, pay attention\, and rediscover the beauty and complexity of everyday life. \n \nOriginally from the green rolling hills of Lancaster County\, Pennsylvania\, Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based fiddler-turned-songwriter with a voice that glides effortlessly between tenderness and strength.  \n \nA founding member of the acclaimed Americana trio The Stray Birds\,  with whom she toured year-round for 7 years throughout the USA\, Canada\, and Europe.  Since then\, she has released three more full-length albums—How to Break a Fall (2020)\, Violet Light (2022)\, and The Only Moment (2024); an EP\, Infinite (2023); and multiple singles\, all of which are testaments to her personal reinvention and creative growth.  \n \nMaya has emerged as one of today's most compelling singer-songwriters\, earning praise from Rolling Stone Country\, NPR Music\, and No Depression. Her music blends the intimacy of folk\, the soul of Americana\, and the adventurous spirit of indie songwriting\, offering songs that feel grounded\, graceful\, and full of possibility all at once. \n \nEnergized by the spontaneity of live performance and a revelatory pursuit of truth in her lyric writing\, Maya de Vitry returns with her fifth full-length album\, All My Faith. Prioritizing presence and grit over studio polish\, she sounds joyously at home in the alt-country and indie-folk realms. Recorded and mixed by 5-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Sean Sullivan and self-produced by de Vitry\, All My Faith is a buoyant gathering of songs brought to life by a cast of her closest confidantes and collaborators. All My Faith will be released on de Vitry’s own Mad Maker Studio label on July 24\, 2026. \n \nSAMPLE SONG  \n \n“I’d like my music to feel like you are invited into a lush living forest or into a remote river canyon where suddenly you are stripped of not only modern conveniences but also modern distractions. Where you can feel the essence of your own humanity and those around you. Where suddenly a stranger’s story becomes interesting\, or where you might choose teamwork and problem-solving and creativity over dogma. Where reciprocity and care start to feel more natural than just about anything else\,” she reflects. \n \nWhether reflecting on unexpected encounters\, moments of self-discovery\, or the landscapes that shape us\, Maya writes with remarkable clarity\, compassion\, and emotional depth. \n \nFrom canyons to kitchens\, from cold lakes to highway truck stops\, the songs form a vibrant collage of joy\, sorrow\, and gut-wrenching honesty. Whether spinning an inspirational tale about hungover bachelorettes at the Nashville airport or exploring the prison of our own adaptations\, de Vitry brings a grounded confidence and quiet charisma rooted in her belief in the power of song to change us. \n \nA gifted vocalist and instrumentalist\, Maya's performances are intimate without being understated. Her expressive voice\, thoughtful storytelling\, and graceful musicianship create the feeling of being welcomed into a conversation with an old friend. \n \nJoin us for an evening with one of Americana's brightest voices as Maya de Vitry shares songs that celebrate resilience\, curiosity\, and the enduring power of finding beauty in the present moment. \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/maya-de-vitry/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Maya-de-Vitry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006391-1794250800-1794258000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \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 $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-11-09/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006457-1794393000-1794394800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \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 Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-11-11/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T173000 DTSTAMP:20260707T160630Z CREATED:20260706T152716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T160630Z UID:10006410-1794407400-1794418200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nAfter School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne \n \n11 weeks starting September 30th \n \nUse these links to sign up: \n \n2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   \n \nWeekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. \n \n \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is–  \n \nMixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \n \nFocus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. \n \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). \n \nLearn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. \n \nLearning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \n \nNeed help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org \n \nAfter School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \n \nThe three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! \n \nStudents are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. \n \nMeet the instructors: \n \nJames Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \n \nOona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  \n \n#youthclass \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 $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-11-11/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/december-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T173827Z CREATED:20260819T172250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173827Z UID:10006483-1794474000-1794486600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nGuitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson \n \nLevel 1 9:15 am – 10:10 am \n \nLevel 2 10:15 am – 11:10 am \n \nLevel 3 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \n \nIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: bt@kilakwa.com or matt@caffelena.org \n \nCost $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-3/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/december-33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005939-1794488400-1794495600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\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 $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260714T162126Z CREATED:20260714T160514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T162126Z UID:10006429-1794510000-1794517200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Robbie Fulks DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nRobbie Fulks has spent more than three decades following his curiosity wherever it leads. \n \nA Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist\, Fulks first came to national attention in the 1990s as one of the artists helping define what would become known as Americana. Since then\, he has written and recorded music that moves comfortably between bluegrass\, country\, folk\, jazz\, and rock\, always with an ear for strong songs and carefully observed characters. \n \nHis latest album\, Now Then\, reflects on growing older with honesty\, humor\, and a clear-eyed perspective. The songs explore long marriages\, changing landscapes\, family histories\, and the passage of time\, finding meaning in ordinary moments without sentimentality. Throughout\, Fulks writes with the attention to detail of a novelist and the economy of a seasoned songwriter. \n \nBefore beginning his solo career\, Fulks played bluegrass with Special Consensus. He has since collaborated with artists including Lucinda Williams\, Sam Bush\, Jerry Douglas\, Alison Brown\, Sierra Hull\, and Steve Martin\, while his songs have been recorded by musicians including Sam Bush\, Andrew Bird\, John Cowan\, Old 97's\, and Hiss Golden Messenger. \n \nAs a performer\, Fulks is as engaging between songs as he is during them. His concerts move naturally between thoughtful storytelling\, understated humor\, and exceptional musicianship\, creating an evening that feels both relaxed and deeply considered. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nWhether he's playing an old-time tune\, a country ballad\, or one of his own songs\, Robbie Fulks brings the same qualities that have defined his career: curiosity\, craftsmanship\, and a genuine respect for the traditions that continue to shape his music. \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/robbie-fulks/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Robbie-Folks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T220000 DTSTAMP:20260714T153626Z CREATED:20260714T152040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T153626Z UID:10006428-1794600000-1794607200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Suitcase Junket Album Release Show DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\nThe Suitcase Junket is the musical world created by songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, and instrument builder Matt Lorenz. \n \nPerforming alone on stage\, Lorenz surrounds himself with guitars\, homemade percussion\, found objects\, and self-built instruments\, creating an astonishing range of sounds that blur the line between one musician and an entire band. A suitcase becomes a bass drum. Bones become percussion. Everyday objects find new voices\, all in service of the songs. \n \nThose songs are at the heart of everything he does. Drawing from folk\, blues\, old-time music\, and the improvisational spirit of jazz\, Lorenz writes with remarkable honesty and attention to detail. His seventh album\, To Go On\, is his most personal work to date. Written after the loss of his sister\, singer-songwriter Kate Lorenz\, the record is both a meditation on grief and a celebration of enduring love. Rather than dwelling only in loss\, the songs explore memory\, resilience\, and the ways people continue to shape our lives long after they're gone. Lorenz describes the album as finding "comfort\, a little bit of surprise\, a little bit of discomfort… and after all that\, a sense of joy and hope." \n \nThe music reflects that emotional journey. One moment\, the songs are quietly intimate; the next they're full of rhythmic energy\, reminding us\, as Lorenz puts it\, that "you can tap your toe\, or dance even\, and still think about death." Throughout To Go On\, moments of sorrow are balanced by humor\, warmth\, and a deep appreciation for the people who leave lasting marks on our lives. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nRaised in rural Vermont\, Lorenz grew up taking apart discarded electronics and bicycles to build musical instruments while learning piano\, violin\, saxophone\, and guitar. That same curiosity still defines his work today. Every performance combines inventive musicianship with thoughtful songwriting\, creating music that feels rooted in tradition while remaining entirely his own. \n \nWhether appearing at major festivals or in intimate listening rooms\, The Suitcase Junket invites audiences into a performance where craftsmanship\, imagination\, and deeply personal songs exist in equal measure. This tour offers an early opportunity to hear music from To Go On before its October 2026 release\, presented in the close\, attentive setting where these songs are meant to be heard. \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-suitcase-junket-album-release-show/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suitcase-Junket.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000 DTSTAMP:20251216T203426Z CREATED:20251216T201825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T203426Z UID:10005843-1794650400-1794657600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Songwriting Club DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry \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\nI'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.  \n \nJanuary 10th  \n \n10am – 12pm \n \n$5 donation \n \ncookies and coffee by donation \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 Suggested Donation\n $5.00\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 Open Mic with Special Guest Host Janis Ian\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 31 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Johanna Martin\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Other Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 1 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Movie Night: Songs From the Reel American Songbook – a Caffè Lena Fundraiser\n\n Jazz Multi-act Program\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Sep 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/songwriting-club-2/2026-11-14/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/december-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T220000 DTSTAMP:20260819T181133Z CREATED:20260819T175548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181133Z UID:10006486-1794686400-1794693600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Professor Louie & The Crowmatix DESCRIPTION:Jazz 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\n“Roots Music Royalty" – Professor Louie & The Crowmatix \n \n  \n \nJoin us for a fun & powerful evening of roots-infused rock and blues with Professor Louie & The Crowmatix\, a Grammy-nominated band from Woodstock NY. Hailed as “Roots Music Royalty” by Bill Hurley of Extended Play Sessions. With deep ties to The Band and a musical style that blends rock ‘n’ roll\, gospel\, blues\, and folk\, this Woodstock\, NY powerhouse brings decades of experience and soul to every performance. \n \n  \n \nFronted by Professor Louie\, keyboardist\, accordionist\, and longtime collaborator with The Band\, the group has released 18 acclaimed albums including their 2025 release on Woodstock Records\, Crowin’ Around\, played on over 180 radio stations across the country.  \n \n  \n \nThe group continues to expand the boundaries of Americana and blues. Their dynamic shows feature crowd favorites from their original catalog\, hits Louie co-produced with The Band during the 16 years and three albums he worked with them (including “Atlantic City” and “Blind Willie McTell”)\, and songs steeped in the rich tradition of American roots music.  \n \n  \n \nThe Crowmatix lineup includes the soaring vocals and percussion of Miss Marie\, bassist Frank Campbell\, guitarists Todd Mihan\, drummer Dan Hickey. This is a seasoned ensemble with heart\, groove\, and tight musical chemistry. Their live performances are known for their storytelling\, warmth\, and a vibrant sound that brings audiences to their feet. \n \n  \n \nWith recent releases on the roots and blues radio charts\, and festival appearances across North America and Europe\, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix are keeping the spirit of American roots music alive and evolving it. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \n  \n \nProfessor Louie and The Crowmatix have also been inducted in The New York State Blues Hall of Fame and hold a permanent place in The Canada South Blues Museum. Professor Louie is a recipient of The Robert H. Chambers Award for Excellence in the Traditional Arts from Common Ground on the Hill in MD. \n \nCome experience a band with deep musical roots\, unmatched live energy\, and a timeless connection to the very heart of Rock and Americana. \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $37.96\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 4 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Brubeck Brothers Quartet\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 23 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring John Hoppenthaler\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Aug 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/momentum-series-professor-louie-the-crowmatix-2/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Professor-Louie.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR