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Summer Camp: Troubadour in Training with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
2026-08-05 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Folk Global Singer Songwriter

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Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 12-17 (or by instructor permission) to learn music in a dynamic group setting. This camp is for students who already have some experience singing songs and playing string instruments (familiar with the keys of D, G, and C). Students enrolled in the camp will participate in a special open discussion with Janis Ian on August 6, offering young songwriters a rare opportunity to hear firsthand about artistic life, creative discipline, and building a career with integrity. In Troubadours in Training camp we will explore: -How to find and build a repertoire of songs and tunes -Expanding vocabulary on one's instrument -Group and harmony singing -Vocal technique -Developing a sense of rhythm and groove -Playing on stage and performance practice -Songwriting and arranging This summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting 9:30am-3:30pm. In this music intensive week we will learn so much after five days together! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends. Scholarships are available as well as instrument loans. #youthclass

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Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Barbara Chepaitis
2026-08-04 19:00 - 21:00
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Barbara Chepaitis. Off Leash: The care and feeding of our wild souls.

“There are many bridges that connect us with the sizzling and soothing energy of the nonhuman beings all around us. Some of us choose to cross those bridges.”

Barbara Chepaitis is the author of a dozen novels and two books of nonfiction, a storyteller from way back when, and an educator, teaching college students how to use stories to tell the truth. She's a frequent guest on WAMC's Vox Pop, The Writer's Forum, and a guest of the land up in the hills outside of Altamont.

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Summer Camp: Troubadour in Training with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
2026-08-04 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-03 09:30 - 15:30
American Roots Bluegrass

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Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 12-17 (or by instructor permission) to learn music in a dynamic group setting. This camp is for students who already have some experience singing songs and playing string instruments (familiar with the keys of D, G, and C).

Students enrolled in the camp will participate in a special open discussion with Janis Ian on August 6, offering young songwriters a rare opportunity to hear firsthand about artistic life, creative discipline, and building a career with integrity.

In Troubadours in Training camp we will explore:

-How to find and build a repertoire of songs and tunes

-Expanding vocabulary on one's instrument

-Group and harmony singing

-Vocal technique

-Developing a sense of rhythm and groove

-Playing on stage and performance practice

-Songwriting and arranging

This summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting 9:30am-3:30pm. In this music intensive week we will learn so much after five days together! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.

Scholarships are available as well as instrument loans.

#youthclass

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Open Mic
2026-08-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-27 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Folk

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OPEN MIC NIGHT
DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM

Play 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.

OUR HOSTS

First Monday – Rick Bolton

Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro

Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos

Fourth Monday – Kate Blain

HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:

Every Monday. All ages, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.
Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /
Sign up is first come first serve
You 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.
Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.
Play 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.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org

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Jamcrackers
2026-08-01 20:00 - 22:00
American Roots Folk

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Seasoned solo performers Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, and Dan Duggan had combined their talents to create a dynamic trio named in honor of the Adirondack river drivers who broke up log jams. They worked hard to find solutions, to get things rolling again, and it was a job that couldn’t be done alone. Dan, Peggy, and Dan felt the same way about their music. These good friends and accomplished musicians brought a rare blend of humor, history, and musical spirit to their performances.

The musical fun that Jamcrackers had on stage was genuine and contagious. The trio’s diverse blend of folk and blues, ballads, gospel, and dance tunes sparked a rare chemistry and a guaranteed good time.

Award-winning educator and songwriter Dan Berggren has deep roots in the Adirondacks. His music reflects the spirit and the hardworking people of that region. He has traveled around the world in performances from Central Africa to Transylvania.

Author and environmental activist Bill McKibben says: “Dan is a throwback to the old role of the folk singer … he’s articulating things that need to be said right now.”

Peggy Lynn writes and performs songs about women and the natural beauty of the North Country and her bluesy alto melts every audience. With Sandra Weber, she co-authored Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks. In 2005, both Peggy and Dan Berggren received the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Education Award.

National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Dan Duggan is known from Maine to California for his wizardry on the hammered dulcimer, flat-picking guitar, and keyboards. In addition to his extensive array of recordings, Dan’s dulcimer talents are spotlighted on Paul Simon’s Grammy-nominated album "You’re the One" and "The Paul Simon Collection". Many of Dan’s original tunes are published in the collection Coming Home.

Dan Duggan recently passed away and Dan Berggren and Peggy Lynn are continuing Jamcrackers to honor the life of Dan Duggan.

“If you’re of the opinion that songs should not just sound good, they should do good, then you’ll love this harmonizing do-right trio . . . They sing of nature, strong women, healthy communities, and peace, backing their rich vocal blend with world-class hammered dulcimer, banjo, and guitar.” – Sarah Craig, Caffe Lena

“These Adirondack folk artists have played plenty separately, earning their pedigree by releasing 30-plus albums. … When together, they bring fresh arrangements and brilliant harmonies to traditional and original songs.” – Schenectady Gazette

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Little Folks Series: Jamcrackers
2026-08-01 15:00 - 16:00
American Roots Bluegrass

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Seasoned solo performers Peggy Lynn, Dan Duggan and Dan Berggren (also one-third of Caffè Lena’s weekly “Folk Club Kids,”) have combined talents to create a dynamic trio named in honor of the river drivers who broke up log jams. They worked hard to find solutions, to get things rolling again, and it was a job that couldn't be done alone. Berggren, Lynn and Duggan feel the same way about their music. These good friends and accomplished musicians bring a rare blend of humor, history and musical spirit to their performances.

“Although the Jamcrackers … will win you over with their front porch style picking and charm, there’s much more to be appreciated from their music.” (Sing Out!)

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Helpful for parents

Little Folks shows are designed for young children and their caregivers, with a relaxed, joyful atmosphere where wiggles, dancing, and singing are always welcome.

Admission is FREE, we just ask you to please register for tickets so we know how many people to expect!

﻿The Little Folks Series is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright.

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Rory Block
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For decades, Rory Block has lived and breathed music. Very early on, she dug her heels deep into the blues tradition and has since been recognized as one of the finest acoustic blues guitarists of the modern era. With a style similar to that of Robert Johnson’s Delta blues, she has undoubtedly become a dominant figure in the world of slide guitar, "playing the blues the way it was meant to be played." (Guitar Girl Magazine)

Seminal Blues guitarist Robert Johnson’s grandson Greg Johnson says, “When I hear Rory Block’s music, it’s as if my grandfather is here all over again.” Rolling Stone credited her with recording “some of the most singular and affecting Country Blues anyone, man or woman, black or white, old or young, has cut in recent years.”

In a career that has thus far produced 36 albums, 10 Blues Music Awards, and numerous world tours, Block’s fabled odyssey finds her at the absolute height of her talents, and at the top of the touring world, while at the same time living life as a music producer, author and ordained minister “Preaching the Blues.” You might say Block is a darling of the press with testaments such as: “If you like music steeped in tradition and genuine feeling, this is your woman” (People Magazine), “Her playing is perfect, her singing otherworldly as she wrestles with ghosts, shadows and legends.” (The New York Times), and our own Capital District’s Times Union raves, “One of America’s foremost Country Blues torchbearers, she’s a breathtaking slash-’n’-burn guitarist and a supremely soulful vocalist.” Multi Grammy-winning artist and fan, Bonnie Raitt, adds, “Rory Block has been an inspiration to me since we started out years ago. Her guitar playing, singing and songwriting are some of the most soulful in traditional and modern blues.” Or take it from Cash Box Magazine, who pegged Block as “Female sensitivity sheathed in steel.. pure thunder. She’s spellbinding!”

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Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour
2026-07-31 12:00 - 13:00
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Bring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member. For the July edition of the Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour, our playlist curator will be our awesome Event Operations Manager, Brittany Nassar! The D.J. spinning those records will be the Rochmon himself – Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian.

All 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.

The 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.

Enjoy the memories these records bring back, and dig deep into American roots music.

If 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!

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Shannon Tehya Album Release
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00
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With a flare for chaotic creativity, Shannon Tehya (Shan-nin Tay-yuh) is a feminist pop princess based in New York’s Capital Region. Her dynamic five-piece pop band is known for their joyful and uplifting music, an emphasis on radical kindness, and sustainable, self-made, themed merchandise. The band (featuring Dane Jennings, Hunter Frost, Peter Roderick, and Rachel Costello) seamlessly blends pop, funk, jazz, and R'n'B, creating a sound that resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Hot on the tails of winning the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Award for the 2026 Pop Artist of the Year, Shannon Tehya is excited to celebrate the release of her first self-produced album, “The Space in Between” with a debut headlining show at Caffè Lena. The project focuses on the highs and lows of our own humanity and emphasizes the struggles that come with navigating the world as a young adult. It contrasts her debut pop album, "Tangled String”, which centered on relationship struggles. Shannon and the band plan to dive deeper than ever in this performance, touching hearts and lifting spirits. The audience can expect them to weave intricate harmonies with delicate musical arrangements in Caffè Lena’s historic space.

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School of Music Slow Jam
2026-07-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-16 13:00 - 15:00
American Roots Bluegrass

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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!

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

THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!

SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person

Our jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.

ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic.

Red Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe, come prepared with your song, and let us hear some good old fast, high and lonesome, some slow and low, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!

What is a Slow Jam?

It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G, A, D, C major, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”, “e”, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area.

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Folk Club Kids
2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-22 10:30 - 11:00
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longs

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/

Join 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!

This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence.

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Poetry Open Mic Featuring Matthew Klane
2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00
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Matthew Klane's books of poetry include Of the Day (Publication Studio 2025), Hist (w/ James Belflower, Calamari 2022), Canyons (w/ James Belflower, Flimb Press 2016), Che (Stockport Flats 2013), and B (Stockport Flats 2008). An e-book My is online at FENCE. He lives and writes in Albany, NY and is currently co-curator of the poetry and performance series Salon Salvage.

See: matthewklane.com.

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Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play featuring Joel Brown and Peter Madcat Ruth
2026-07-26 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Bluegrass

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“It all fits together because of the talent and taste of the musicians, who groove no matter what they’re doing—and it’s tremendous fun, to boot.” — All About Jazz

Chris Brubeck's Triple Play is the name given to three outstanding and versatile musicians, Peter Madcat Ruth (on harmonica, guitar, jaw harp, percussion & vocals), Joel Brown, (folk and classical acoustic guitar and vocals) and Chris Brubeck (electric bass, bass trombone, piano & vocals).

With a rich musical history spanning decades, these three have deep roots in American music. Chris Brubeck and Madcat Ruth began playing together in the late 1960s,first as young rock musicians in the group “New Heavenly Blue” (with albums on RCA and Atlantic Records), “Sky King”(on Columbia), and then as jazz musicians touring the world with Dave Brubeck.

Chris went on to form the group Crofut & Brubeck with the uniquely talented banjo player Bill Crofut and also featured Joel on guitar. A highly unusual and critically acclaimed CD, “Across Your Dreams” (Telarc) featuring famous mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade singing songs written by Chris, Dave & Iola Brubeck.

Their next project was the recording of the acclaimed “Bach to Brubeck” (Koch International Classics) at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Sadly, Bill Crofut passed away in 1999, and Madcat joined Chris and Joel to form the group Triple Play. The trio blends folk, blues, jazz, and classical influences into performances that feel both deeply rooted and refreshingly spontaneous.

Expect dazzling musicianship, harmonica, guitar, bass, trombone, piano, percussion, and vocals, woven together with warmth, humor, and a genuine love of the music. Their repertoire spans original compositions, inventive arrangements, and the kind of genre-defying interplay that keeps audiences leaning in.

Critics have praised their recordings for their “top-notch musicianship, potent originals, and a touch of humor,” while live audiences know them for something even more powerful: the feeling of three musicians completely in sync, creating music that is as joyful as it is masterful.

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From concert halls to festivals like the Monterey Jazz Festival, Triple Play continues to delight audiences across the country. Theirs is a sound that celebrates the full range of American musical tradition.

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Folk Heritage Series: Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert
2026-07-25 20:00 - 22:00
American Roots Folk

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Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert first met, fittingly, at San Francisco’s celebrated Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, which led to their co-writing songs for Kane’s solo album Unguarded Moments. They joined forces again for Gellert’s Workin’s Too Hard, which they also co-produced. Then in 2018, they released their first duo album, The Ledges, and followed up quickly with When the Sun Goes Down in 2019. In 2022, this “unlikely musical couple” released The Flowers That Bloom in Spring, which found them digging deeper into their exploration of minimalist writing and recording.Their fourth album, entitled Volume 4. Like all of their other duo albums, they recorded it themselves, live at home and even mixed it there. Kieran’s son Lucas played on a few tracks and Kieran did the painting on the cover. Rayna’s brother Jonah did the package design.

Kieran Kane’s seminal work in The O’Kanes and Kane Welch Kaplin, as well as co-founding the independent label Dead Reckoning Records, laid the foundation for the contemporary world of Americana music. A successful solo artist, collaborator, and songwriter (with songs recorded by Alan Jackson, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, and many more), Kieran is a musician’s musician: his playing is always understated, always groove-oriented, and always serving the song.

Rayna Gellert is a preternaturally gifted songwriter. She’s seen farther into the old songs than most. Growing up in a musical family, she turned to Appalachian old-time music at a young age, becoming a prodigious fiddler and leading a new revival of American stringband music through her work with the acclaimed roots band Uncle Earl. An in-demand collaborator, she has toured and recorded with artists such as Scott Miller, Abigail Washburn, Toubab Krewe, and Robyn Hitchcock. Fans of either artist will recognize the musical kindred-spiritedness in their restrained and roots-oriented approach to both songs and arrangements.

Folk Alley describes them this way: “…together the two have found an interesting common ground that’s one part Woody Guthrie-esque ruminations on the modern world and one part transcendent stringband roots … New songs, old songs, fiddle tunes, it’s all tossed together here in an overarching quest to find an authentic expression from two traditional masters brought together.”

One fan proclaims: “Mind numbingly good. That harmony floored me from the start!”

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​The Folk Heritage Series ​is Made possible by the ​generosity of the Charlie Pickett & Kathleen Rehl Endowment Fund​.

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Griffin House
2026-07-24 20:00 - 22:00
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A Nashville-based musician with a Midwestern upbringing, Griffin House bought his first guitar for $100 from a friend, then turned down a golf scholarship to Ohio University and instead went to Miami University where he taught himself how to play guitar and write songs.

Inspired by Bruce Springsteen, Woody Guthrie, and the Mermaid Avenue albums by Wilco and Billy Bragg, House embraced the craft of songwriting and issued several albums as an independent artist. His mix of sentimental melodies, ambient guitars, and sparse arrangements attracted attention from Nettwerk, a Vancouver-based record label, and House soon partnered with the label’s American branch to issue Lost & Found in 2004. Several self-released albums followed, and House signed with RCA before issuing Flying Upside Down, a folk-rock album recorded with members of Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers. (AllMusic) His latest release "Surrender to Win” was released this past February.

House spikes his pop/rock songwriting with a hearty dose of rootsy, atmospheric Americana. He has shared the stage with artists such as Ron Sexsmith, Patti Scialfa, Josh Ritter, John Mellencamp, Mat Kearney, and The Cranberries.

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American Songwriter raves, “If you are looking to be blown away by raw talent, then look no further than Griffin House.”

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William Tyler
2026-07-23 19:00 - 21:00
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Few instrumental guitarists of the last two decades have expanded the possibilities of American roots music quite like William Tyler. Drawing from folk, ambient music, country, experimental composition, and the wide-open landscapes of the American imagination, Tyler creates instrumental music that feels cinematic, searching, and deeply human.

After early years performing with influential bands including Silver Jews and Lambchop, Tyler emerged as a singular solo artist with a series of acclaimed albums that blended fingerstyle guitar traditions with field recordings, layered textures, tape loops, and subtle electronic experimentation. His music carries traces of Nashville, Appalachia, classical minimalism, cosmic country, and ambient drift all at once. It is rooted in tradition while continually pushing outward.

His newest album, Time Indefinite, is perhaps his most personal and immersive work to date. Created during the uncertainty and isolation of the pandemic years, the record combines intimate home recordings, found sounds, tape experiments, and moments of extraordinary melodic beauty into a deeply reflective listening experience. Tyler has described it as music about “trying to come back." These are songs shaped by anxiety, grief, resilience, and the fragile hope that persists through difficult times.

Throughout the album, fragments of voices, fading textures, and ghostly ambient sounds drift alongside Tyler’s luminous guitar work, creating music that feels both grounded and dreamlike. Yet even in its most experimental moments, there is warmth and humanity at the center of the work. Tyler’s gift has always been his ability to balance atmosphere with melody, abstraction with emotional clarity.

Live, William Tyler creates an atmosphere unlike almost anyone else working in contemporary instrumental music. It is intimate, exploratory, meditative, and emotionally resonant.

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Yet for all its complexity, Tyler’s music never feels distant or academic. His compositions invite listeners inward. Gentle acoustic passages unfold into immersive soundscapes; moments of tension dissolve into warmth and grace. If it sounds unique, he does create an atmosphere unlike almost anyone else working in contemporary instrumental music.

We invite you to experience this powerful evening as William Tyler's intricate guitar work, atmospheric textures, and fearless sense of exploration fill our listening room.

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Open Mic
2026-07-20 19:00 - 21:00
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM

Play 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.

OUR HOSTS

First Monday – Rick Bolton

Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro

Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos

Fourth Monday – Kate Blain

HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:

Every Monday. All ages, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.
Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /
Sign up is first come first serve
You 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.
Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.
Play 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.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org

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Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein
2026-07-20 10:00 - 12:00
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June 8th and 22nd

10 am – 12 pm

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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 12.

Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pa, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012.

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Shawn Mullins with Special Guest Cat Ridgeway
2026-07-19 19:00 - 21:00
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Shawn Mullins has spent decades crafting thoughtful, memorable songs that move comfortably between folk, rock, Americana, and Southern storytelling traditions. Best known for the Grammy-nominated No. 1 hit “Lullaby” from his 1998 breakthrough album Soul’s Core, Mullins has built a long and varied career rooted in strong songwriting and an unmistakable voice.

His catalog includes songs like “Beautiful Wreck,” “Shimmer,” and “All in My Head,” along with songwriting credits on Zac Brown Band’s “Toes.” He also collaborated with Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge in the group The Thorns, whose song “No Blue Sky” remains a favorite among many longtime fans of roots and songwriter-based music.

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In recent years, Mullins revisited Soul’s Core with Soul’s Core Revival, recording entirely new versions of the album’s songs in both stripped-down solo arrangements and full-band performances with Soul Carnival. The project reflects the lasting strength of songs that continue to evolve over time.

Opening the evening is Orlando singer-songwriter Cat Ridgeway. Recently voted Orlando’s Best Rock Act and Best Singer/Songwriter three years in a row, Ridgeway brings a blend of indie rock, folk, and thoughtful songwriting shaped by years of touring and independent recording.

Her latest album, Sprinter, was co-produced with Mike Savino (Tall Tall Trees) and features contributions from musicians connected to Sylvan Esso, Ween, WHY?, and Lucius. She has shared stages with artists including Amanda Shires, Brett Dennen, Houndmouth, and Hozier, and was selected by Tegan & Sara as the winner of their worldwide cover contest.

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Together, Shawn Mullins and Cat Ridgeway offer an evening centered on strong songs, distinctive voices, and the kind of live performances that feel grounded in the craft of songwriting.

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The Wildwoods
2026-07-18 20:00 - 22:00
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Step into the heart of American roots music with The Wildwoods, a dynamic folk/Americana trio hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska. Comprised of husband-and-wife duo Noah and Chloe Gose and their long-time friend Andrew Vaggalis, The Wildwoods craft an intricate sound that blends folk, bluegrass, and indie sensibilities in lush violin, warm guitar tones, and a steady bass foundation. Their music is filled with nature imagery, layered harmonies, and an emotional sincerity that captures the quiet beauty of their Midwestern roots.

Their music draws inspiration from artists like Nickel Creek, Watchhouse, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, yet their sound remains distinctly their own. It is a rich tapestry of personal storytelling. Over the years, they’ve shared stages with Mighty Poplar, Sierra Ferrell, Aiofe O’Donovan, Melissa Carper, Jaime Wyatt, and Joe Nichols, and performed at renowned festivals like Summerfest, FreshGrass and the Oyster Ridge Music Festival.

With accolades including a finalist spot at the FreshGrass Music Festival Band Competition and recognition as "Best Band" by the Lincoln Journal Star, The Wildwoods are quickly solidifying their place in the modern folk landscape.

Their newest release, Dear Meadowlark (2025), is a love letter to the land that raised them. Inspired by seasons of touring, homesickness, and rediscovery, the album weaves chamber-folk arrangements with poetic lyricism, highlighting their signature harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. Their music is lush with nature imagery, layered harmonies, and an emotional sincerity that captures the quiet beauty of their Midwestern roots.

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“The Wildwoods I think inhabit their own unique shapeshifting genre. Their timeless Western sound somehow strikes a special musical place within a lot of us folks. That kind of music connects us through time & space.”

— Cole Mitchek (Smallsongs), Americana Highways

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The Wildwoods
2026-07-18 16:00 - 18:00
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Step into the heart of American roots music with The Wildwoods, a dynamic folk/Americana trio hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska. Comprised of husband-and-wife duo Noah and Chloe Gose and their long-time friend Andrew Vaggalis, The Wildwoods craft an intricate sound that blends folk, bluegrass, and indie sensibilities in lush violin, warm guitar tones, and a steady bass foundation. Their music is filled with nature imagery, layered harmonies, and an emotional sincerity that captures the quiet beauty of their Midwestern roots.

Their music draws inspiration from artists like Nickel Creek, Watchhouse, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, yet their sound remains distinctly their own. It is a rich tapestry of personal storytelling. Over the years, they’ve shared stages with Mighty Poplar, Sierra Ferrell, Aiofe O’Donovan, Melissa Carper, Jaime Wyatt, and Joe Nichols, and performed at renowned festivals like Summerfest, FreshGrass and the Oyster Ridge Music Festival.

With accolades including a finalist spot at the FreshGrass Music Festival Band Competition and recognition as "Best Band" by the Lincoln Journal Star, The Wildwoods are quickly solidifying their place in the modern folk landscape.

Their newest release, Dear Meadowlark (2025), is a love letter to the land that raised them. Inspired by seasons of touring, homesickness, and rediscovery, the album weaves chamber-folk arrangements with poetic lyricism, highlighting their signature harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. Their music is lush with nature imagery, layered harmonies, and an emotional sincerity that captures the quiet beauty of their Midwestern roots.

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“The Wildwoods I think inhabit their own unique shapeshifting genre. Their timeless Western sound somehow strikes a special musical place within a lot of us folks. That kind of music connects us through time & space.”

— Cole Mitchek (Smallsongs), Americana Highways

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Fingerstyle Guitar with Ron Gordon
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00
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Join us July 18th from 10 am – 12 pm for a workshop with Ron Gordon on fingerstyle guitar. Steeped in the traditions of early American and jug band music, Ron is a local master with a remarkable depth of knowledge and a passion for sharing it.

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Margo Macero
2026-07-17 20:00 - 22:00
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A powerhouse vocalist with a voice that stops you in your tracks, Margo Macero brings a rare combination of raw talent, performance polish, and deep musical roots to the stage.

Following in the footsteps of her late uncle, the legendary Teo Macero, producer for Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington, Margo carries forward a family legacy of innovation and excellence in music. With a voice as bold as her presence, she’s forging her own path in the industry, one unforgettable performance at a time.

A standout on NBC’s The Voice and ABC’s American Idol, Margo has commanded the attention of Jennifer Hudson, Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie.

Offstage, she’s contributed to major film and television projects, including The Punisher, The Pretenders, and Big Time Adolescence, but music remains her soul’s calling.

With a sound that draws from pop, soul, jazz, and rock, Margo blends vocal fire with emotional depth. Her performances are electric, heartfelt, and entirely her own.

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Don’t miss your chance to experience this rising star. Last time she played Lena's she blew the roof off! She's coming back with her full band.

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New York State Writers Institute Fiction and Poetry Reading
2026-07-16 20:00 - 22:00
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Ishion Hutchinson was born in Port Antonio, Jamaica, and is author of the poetry collections School of Instructions: a Poem, House of Lords and Commons and Far District and the book of essays, Fugitive Tilts. Among his recognitions are the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry, a Guggenheim Fellowship, Joseph Brodsky Rome Prize, the Whiting Writers Award, the PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Literature. Hutchinson is the W.E.B. Du Bois Professor in the Humanities at Cornell University.

Jim Shepard has written eight novels, and six story collections. Of his most recent novel, Phase Six, The New York Times Book Review writes that “Shepard has managed to make art out of our crisis with a thought-provoking work of fiction that sustains our emotions.” As “one of this country’s greatest fiction writers” (NPR), Shepard’s short stories have been chosen for Best American Short Stories, the PEN/O, Henry Prize Stories, and for The Pushcart Prize, and his collection Like You’d Understand, Anyway was a finalist for the National Book Award and Story Prize winner. He lives in Williamstown, Massachusetts, with his wife, three children, and three beagles.

The authors are in residence at Skidmore College for the New York State Summer Writers Institute, sponsored by the Office of Special Programs.

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Bluegrass Jam
2026-07-15 19:00 - 21:00
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All are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce 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!!

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