BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.15.18//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183215 CREATED:20250228T194138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T194140Z UID:10003570-1743865200-1743868800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Little Folks Series Featuring Evie Ladin & Keith Terry 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 \n From bells and banjos to body music\, boxes\, and balls\, Evie Ladin & Keith Terry transform everyday objects—and even their own bodies—into instruments! Blending Appalachian step dancing\, world rhythms\, jazz\, and found sounds\, this duo creates a fun\, interactive performance that will have kids and families clapping\, stomping\, and discovering the music all around them. This is music you can see\, dance you can hear – A blend of body percussion\, folk traditions & jazz. Their performances are captivating—both entertaining & educational\, perfect for kids of all ages. It's a rhythmic journey across cultures. Discover how rhythm connects people everywhere. For over 40 years\, Evie Ladin & Keith Terry have been blurring the lines between music and dance\, sharing their rhythmic magic with audiences worldwide. Their performances are lively\, engaging\, and guaranteed to get you moving! Join us for a joyful\, hands-on musical adventure with Evie Ladin & Keith Terry! Made possible by a generous gift from Kevin & Claudia Bright. Can't make it in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 1:30 pm \n \n \n\n \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/little-folks-series-featuring-evie-ladin-keith-terry-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/2025/02/Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-2-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183216 CREATED:20250204T221550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T192140Z UID:10003289-1743883200-1743888600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light 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\nRoots in both the bluegrass and classical worlds plus true-blue singer-songwriter folk through and through. \n \nFresh off their first-place win at the 2023 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival band competition\, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have been captivating audiences across the Northeast. With songs that are both sweet and biting\, Sumner’s lyric-forward writing and intricate\, winding chord progressions push far beyond traditional folk conventions. Her powerful vocals are matched by the extraordinary talents of Kat Wallace (fiddle) and Mike Siegel (upright bass)\, whose dynamic performances elevate the music to breathtaking heights. \n \nSumner’s career began on the bluegrass circuit with the genre-bending Boston group Twisted Pine\, but her solo work has earned her critical acclaim. She won the Lennon Award in the folk category of the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her song "Radium Girls (Curie Eleison)\," secured a spot in the Kerrville New Folk Competition\, and was recognized four consecutive years as one of WBUR/NPR’s top Massachusetts entries in the Tiny Desk Competition. \n \nTheir latest album\, Heartless Things\, marks a bold evolution in Sumner's sound\, blending elements of chamber-folk and indie-pop with Appalachian balladry and bluesy hooks. This immersive collection showcases her top-notch narrative songwriting while pushing the boundaries of contemporary folk music. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music that’s redefining what modern folk can be. \n \nSample Song \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream the show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks access with your live stream ticket. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/rachel-sumner-traveling-light/ 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/2025/02/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-915070843-286549551536-1-original.20241210-185205.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183216 CREATED:20250226T202509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T202510Z UID:10003555-1743933600-1743940800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Songwriting Club with Rachel Sumner 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\n\nHear a seasoned songwriters perspective / process\nDiscuss songwriting tips and strategies\nWork on a prompt\nWith hosts Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue\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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/songwriting-club-with-rachel-sumner/ 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/2025/02/december-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183216 CREATED:20250211T161209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T161210Z UID:10003423-1743946200-1743955200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:00 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 Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam/ 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/2025/02/Playwright39s-Jam-graphic-940-x-470-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183216 CREATED:20250305T155633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T015349Z UID:10003611-1743966000-1743973200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:LOJOBROWN feat.Logan Richardson\, Joe Sanders & Justin Brown 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\nThree of the globe’s most innovative artists in contemporary jazz music—Logan Richardson\, Joe Sanders\, and Justin Brown—unite to form LOJOBROWN. Individually celebrated as visionaries who consistently push the boundaries of modern jazz\, their collaboration promises a bold exploration of what's possible when three singular voices converge to create art.   \n \nSaxophonist Logan Richardson is internationally acclaimed for his genre-defying artistry. A conduit for emotion and awareness through his instrument\, bassist Joe Sanders is noted as one of the greats of his instrument. Justin Brown\, a groundbreaking drummer\, is celebrated for his explosive creativity and versatility. Together\, they form LOJOBROWN—where innovation meets mastery. \n \nCurrently completing their debut album at The Bridge Studio in Brooklyn\, LOJOBROWN is set to premiere exclusively in select cities across the U.S. and Canada in 2025\, and we are so excited to have them at Caffè Lena! Their album launch is slated for January 2026\, followed by an extensive global tour. Come see them almost a year before everyone else does! \n \nLogan Richardson SAMPLE SONG \n \nJoe Sanders SAMPLE SONG \n \nJustin Brown SAMPLE SONG \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/lojobrown-feat-logan-richardson-joe-sanders-justin-brown/ 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/2025/03/Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-3-copy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183217 CREATED:20250129T213157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T215531Z UID:10003625-1744020000-1744025400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein 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\nThis class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding\, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin\, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal is to get you started and provide you with the skills needed to play this great little instrument going forward. We will take things slowly\, with a focus on producing clear tone\, developing muscle memory in your fingers and most importantly having fun. Each week we will review all the things we’ve covered in previous classes. We will learn mostly by ear\, but a few handouts will be provided. The only prerequisite is that you have a mandolin\, a few picks\, an extra set of mandolin strings\, an electronic tuner and\, most importantly\, a desire to play the mandolin. Class size is limited to 10 so reserve your spot now! \n \nAlan 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 and currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. A former contributing writer for the now defunct Mandolin Magazine\, in 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. During all this time he has made it a priority to take mandolin lessons and workshops from the top players in the world and share what he has learned when he teach others to play. Alan teaches by ear and specializes in Bluegrass and Old Time music. In Alan’s own words\, “IMHO the world needs more mandolin players and I'm here to help make that happen”. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/so-you-want-to-play-mandolin-with-alan-epstein/2025-04-07/ 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/2025/01/december-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183217 CREATED:20250129T213213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T211218Z UID:10003624-1744025400-1744030800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein 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\nIn this 6 week class we will learn how to create mandolin solos by ear for 12 bluegrass songs from the JAM Songbook. The JAM Songbook\, created by Pete Wernick and Liam Purcell is used in the Junior Appalachian Musician’s after school roots music program that runs in various Southeastern states in the US. All registered students will receive a copy of the JAM songbook at the first class. Course Objectives At the end of this course\, students will be able to: • Pick out the melody based break on a Bluegrass song by ear. • Begin to understand how to ornament a melody based break on a Bluegrass song. • Gain confidence playing in a bluegrass jam session. • Gain knowledge of the mandolin fretboard. \n \nAlan 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 and currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. A former contributing writer for the now defunct Mandolin Magazine\, in 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. During all this time he has made it a priority to take mandolin lessons and workshops from the top players in the world and share what he has learned when he teach others to play. Alan teaches by ear and specialize in Bluegrass and Old Time music. In Alan’s own words\, “IMHO the world needs more mandolin players and I'm here to help make that happen”. \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-mandolin-solos-with-alan-epstein/2025-04-07/ 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/2025/01/december-9-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183217 CREATED:20250305T013708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T015226Z UID:10003598-1744052400-1744059600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic 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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT\nSIGN 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.\nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.\nSign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /\nSign up is first come first serve\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.\nFull table service (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.\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: Reese @caffelena.org \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-9/ 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/2025/03/OpenMic_N32.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183217 CREATED:20250308T031113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T163926Z UID:10003636-1744138800-1744146000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Jazz at Caffè Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Wallace Roney\, Jr. 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\nThe JAZZ at Caffe Lena series is hosted by resident composer\, pianist\, and jazz master Chuck Lamb\, with support from music producer Joel Moss. Each month\, Lamb invites a top-flight jazz artist to join his trio on stage. Lamb\, a member of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet since 2002\, is not only an exciting and emotive pianist but also a prolific composer of jazz\, fusion\, classical\, and world music. Through these collaborations\, the artists stretch their creative boundaries\, exploring new musical landscapes and creating spontaneous\, exhilarating performances. \n \nJoining Chuck Lamb as a special guest for this unforgettable night of jazz is Wallace Roney Jr.\, a rising force in the New York jazz scene. Born into a musical dynasty\, Roney Jr. carries forward the legacy of his father\, renowned trumpeter Wallace Roney Sr.\, and his mother\, celebrated pianist Geri Allen\, while forging his own distinctive voice in the genre. Inspired by jazz greats like Miles Davis\, Freddie Hubbard\, and Lee Morgan\, he picked up the trumpet at just 10 years old and never looked back. A graduate of the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music\, Roney Jr. has already performed alongside legends such as Chick Corea\, Jimmy Heath\, Lenny White\, and Buster Williams\, proving himself as one of today’s most exciting and sought-after trumpeters.  \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nDon’t miss the chance to witness this dynamic combination at Caffè Lena! \n \nCan't make the show in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/jazz-at-caffe-lena-the-chuck-lamb-trio-with-special-guest-wallace-roney-jr/ 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/2025/03/Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-4-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183217 CREATED:20250206T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195936Z UID:10003343-1744194600-1744196400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids 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\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 \nStream live and free on Facebook and Youtube! \n \nJoin Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 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 the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \n \n#youthclass \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids/2025-04-09/ 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/2025/02/Untitled-design-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183217 CREATED:20250211T205748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T144443Z UID:10003449-1744209000-1744219800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:10 Week Spring After School Folk Ensembles 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\nThrough our after school program\, children aged 7 – 14 can study fiddle\, guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, tin whistle\, mandolin\, bass\, percussion and more. Each session consists of 10 weekly 45 minute lessons. Teachers Oona Grady and James Gascoyne will be leading the students in an ensemble format. Ensemble instills the camaraderie that is at the center of the Folk tradition. Ensemble encourages learning to hear and listen musically\, and enables students to experience the interdependence of each note and strum within the group.  \n \nClasses start 2:45pm\, 3:40pm and 4:25pm. \n \n#youthclass \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/10-week-spring-after-school-folk-ensembles-begins/2025-04-09/ 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/2025/02/december-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183218 CREATED:20250305T170607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T194326Z UID:10003612-1744225200-1744232400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Skidmore Jazz Ensembles Community Concert 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\nEnjoy an evening of diverse jazz styles and inspiring talent as the Skidmore Small Jazz Ensembles take the stage with their guitars\, brass\, reeds\, keyboards\, drums and vocals. They never fail to put on a truly engaging show of jazz standards and contemporary compositions. \n \nThis free community concert gives Saratogians a chance to experience the hard work going on in Skidmore’s celebrated music department.  \n \nCan't make the show in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/skidmore-jazz-ensembles-community-concert/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183218 CREATED:20250131T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T164636Z UID:10003661-1744275600-1744286400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson 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\nGuitar Workshop \n \nLevel 1 and 2 \n \nCost $195 for all 10 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 \nBruce Thompson teaches guitar workshops and private lessons at the Caffe. Bruce started playing music in elementary school\, first on violin and later on guitar and dobro. Influenced by acoustic folk and bluegrass and a love for improvisation\, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Composition at the Berklee College of Music and played various music styles in the Boston area for ten years. After moving to Saratoga County\, NY he raised a family and made music at community\, family\, and school events. He currently plays in the band Uken Brew and is a fixture in the capital district bluegrass community. \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson/2025-04-10/ 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/2025/01/december-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183218 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003325-1744290000-1744297200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:00 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 Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-04-10/ 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/2025/02/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183218 CREATED:20250225T204038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T033407Z UID:10003544-1744311600-1744318800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Pat McGee and Friends 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\nPat McGee brings melodic\, guitar-driven songs that blend the heart of singer-songwriter storytelling with the energy of a jam band. \n \nPat McGee has spent a career bringing wildly talented musicians together\, crafting melodic\, guitar-driven songs that blend the heart of singer-songwriter storytelling with the energy of a jam band. Since forming the Pat McGee Band in 1995\, he has shared stages with The Who\, James Taylor\, Fleetwood Mac\, Counting Crows\, The Allman Brothers Band\, and more\, earning a devoted following along the way. \n \nJoining him is longtime collaborator Patrick McAloon (guitar\, mandolin\, vocals)\, whose chemistry with McGee shines in soulful harmonies and dynamic performances. Together\, they create a warm\, organic sound\, infused with classic rock influences\, thoughtful lyrics\, and groove-driven melodies. \n \nRecent highlights include: \n \n\nA sold-out show with John Popper playing to 2\,000+ fans at Capitol One Center\nA performance for 4\,000+ at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center\nReturning in 2025 to Train’s "Sail Across the Sun" cruise\n\nBeyond performing\, McGee is a community builder in the music world\, curating celebrated festivals like Down The Hatch (NC) and Ocean State of Mind (RI)\, where he brings together fellow artists and fans in unforgettable settings. \n \nDon’t miss this intimate\, harmony-rich evening with Pat McGee & Friends LIVE at Caffè Lena. \n \nCan't make the show in person? Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/pat-mcgee-and-friends/ 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/2025/02/480831507_18486375169049743_2124503749708295309_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183218 CREATED:20250225T030859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T163652Z UID:10003542-1744401600-1744408800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Peak Jazz Series : Richard Baratta Gotham City Latin Jazz Sextet 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\nA multi-talented artist\, Baratta’s career spans both music and film\, with an impressive list of Hollywood credits\, including The Wolf of Wall Street\, The Irishman\, Joker\, and several Spider-Man films. After decades in the film industry\, Baratta made a triumphant return to jazz\, earning a GRAMMY nomination for his 2020 album\, Music in Film: The Reel Deal\, which reimagined iconic movie soundtracks in a jazz setting. His follow-ups\, Music in Film: The Sequel and Off the Charts\, solidified his place as a boundary-pushing bandleader and visionary musician. \n \nNow\, the drummer-bandleader returns with his new album\, Looking Back—a thrilling jazz reinterpretation of classic rock and soul hits from the 1960s and '70s. Expect fresh\, dynamic takes on the music of James Brown\, Jimi Hendrix\, Led Zeppelin\, and Bob Dylan\, all brought to life through the virtuosic energy of the Richard Baratta Gotham City Latin Jazz Sextet. \n \nThe Players are Bill O'Connell – piano\, Craig Handy – saxophones\, Paul Bollenback – guitar\, Michael Goetz – bass\, Paul Rossman – percussion\, and Richard Baratta on drums. \n \nBaratta and his Sextet blend the soul of classic rock with the improvisational fire of jazz\, creating a performance that is both nostalgic and fresh\, familiar yet unpredictable. Experience an electrifying night where jazz meets the legends of rock & soul—LIVE at Caffè Lena! This show is part of the Peak Jazz Series. \n \nThe Peak Jazz Series is made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon in memory of Corrine Simonds. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/peak-jazz-series-richard-baratta-quintet/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183218 CREATED:20250319T161816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T163747Z UID:10003650-1744473600-1744480800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Momentum Series: Roomful of Blues 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\nHailed by DownBeat Magazine as “in a class by themselves\,” this boisterous\, super-tight big band has remained one of the most joyful blues ensembles in the world for more than five decades. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon\, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. \n \nLed by guitarist Chris Vachon and featuring saxophonist Rich Lataille (a member since 1970)\, their current lineup includes powerhouse vocalist D.D. Bastos\, who brings fresh\, soulful energy to their timeless sound\, Jeff Ceasrine on keyboards\, Alek Razdan on baritone and tenor sax\, Carl "Geerz" Gerhard on trumpet\, John Turner on bass and Mike Coffey on drums. \n \nWith five GRAMMY nominations\, seven Blues Music Awards\, thousands of shows worldwide\, and collaborations with legends like B.B. King and Eric Clapton to their critically acclaimed albums on Alligator Records\, this “best little big band in the blues” (Blues Music Magazine) guarantees a night of foot-stomping\, hand-clapping fun. \n \nTheir winning combination of jump\, swing\, blues\, R&B and soul remains their calling card\, as does their ability to get our listening room fans swaying in their seats. Roomful keeps on rockin’! \n \nSample Song \n \nStream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nMade possible by the generous support of Joe & Luann Conlon\, in honor of Thom O'Neil. \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/momentum-series-roomful-of-blues/ 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/2025/03/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-908845213-286549551536-1-original.20241129-234058.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183219 CREATED:20250214T232306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T172002Z UID:10003497-1744488000-1744493400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Momentum Series: Roomful of Blues 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\nHailed by DownBeat Magazine as “in a class by themselves\,” this boisterous\, super-tight big band has remained one of the most joyful blues ensembles in the world for more than five decades. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon\, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. \n \nLed by guitarist Chris Vachon and featuring saxophonist Rich Lataille (a member since 1970)\, their current lineup includes powerhouse vocalist D.D. Bastos\, who brings fresh\, soulful energy to their timeless sound\, Jeff Ceasrine on keyboards\, Alek Razdan on baritone and tenor sax\, Carl "Geerz" Gerhard on trumpet\, John Turner on bass and Mike Coffey on drums. \n \nWith five GRAMMY nominations\, seven Blues Music Awards\, thousands of shows worldwide\, and collaborations with legends like B.B. King and Eric Clapton to their critically acclaimed albums on Alligator Records\, this “best little big band in the blues” (Blues Music Magazine) guarantees a night of foot-stomping\, hand-clapping fun. \n \nTheir winning combination of jump\, swing\, blues\, R&B and soul remains their calling card\, as does their ability to get our listening room fans swaying in their seats. Roomful keeps on rockin’! \n \nSample Song \n \nStream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nMade possible by the generous support of Joe & Luann Conlon\, in honor of Thom O'Neil. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/roomful-of-blues/ 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/2025/02/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-908845213-286549551536-1-original.20241129-234058.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183219 CREATED:20250305T172251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T162110Z UID:10003613-1744552800-1744560000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Skidmore Songwriters 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\nWhat better way to celebrate Skidmore College’s Songwriting Workshop than to showcase these talented students' work at Caffè Lena? Join Joel Brown and his class for a concert of sometimes nostalgic\, sometimes fun\, but always thoughtful songwriting! This community concert gives Saratogians a chance to experience the hard work going on in Skidmore’s celebrated music department.  \n \nFree community event. Donations welcome at the door. This is a recital by students in Joel Brown's semester-long songwriting workshop. \n \nCaffe Lena’s full menu will be available. \n \nCan't be there in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/skidmore-songwriters/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183219 CREATED:20250215T005210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T163830Z UID:10003522-1744570800-1744578000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mindy Smith 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\nMindy Smith is a renowned singer-songwriter blending Americana\, folk\, & pop with deeply vulnerable lyrics and a career spanning two decades. \n \n“Smith’s best songs sound like little miracles.”– USA Today  \n \nJoin us for a night of heartfelt music and storytelling as acclaimed singer-songwriter Mindy Smith graces the stage at Caffè Lena. Known for her deeply vulnerable lyrics and genre-defying vocals\, Mindy has carved a unique path in the Americana and folk world. \n \nThis performance celebrates her latest album\, Quiet Town\, a stunning reflection on love\, loss\, connection\, and renewal. With six studio albums and collaborations with legends like Dolly Parton\, Kenny Chesney\, and Matraca Berg\, Mindy’s career spans two decades of crafting music that resonates deeply with listeners. \n \nHer hauntingly beautiful rendition of Parton’s "Jolene" was declared by Dolly herself as her favorite version of the iconic song\, and Mindy’s signature blend of emotional honesty and musical grace continues to captivate audiences. \n \nOthers might struggle against or dismiss vulnerable thoughts and feelings\, but Smith has built a career out of expressing the most human of vulnerabilities. In doing so\, she lets listeners know it’s normal\, and even healthy\, to fully experience such fundamentally human feelings. \n \n “I write for one purpose\,” she’s been quoted as saying\, “and that’s to figure out how to live in the world I am in.” \n \nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience one of Americana’s most celebrated voices.   \n \nSample Song \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mindy-smith-b/ 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/2025/02/MindySmith_7163_-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183219 CREATED:20250129T213157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T215531Z UID:10003627-1744624800-1744630200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein 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\nThis class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding\, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin\, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal is to get you started and provide you with the skills needed to play this great little instrument going forward. We will take things slowly\, with a focus on producing clear tone\, developing muscle memory in your fingers and most importantly having fun. Each week we will review all the things we’ve covered in previous classes. We will learn mostly by ear\, but a few handouts will be provided. The only prerequisite is that you have a mandolin\, a few picks\, an extra set of mandolin strings\, an electronic tuner and\, most importantly\, a desire to play the mandolin. Class size is limited to 10 so reserve your spot now! \n \nAlan 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 and currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. A former contributing writer for the now defunct Mandolin Magazine\, in 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. During all this time he has made it a priority to take mandolin lessons and workshops from the top players in the world and share what he has learned when he teach others to play. Alan teaches by ear and specializes in Bluegrass and Old Time music. In Alan’s own words\, “IMHO the world needs more mandolin players and I'm here to help make that happen”. \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/so-you-want-to-play-mandolin-with-alan-epstein/2025-04-14/ 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/2025/01/december-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183219 CREATED:20250129T213213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T211218Z UID:10003626-1744630200-1744635600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Mandolin Solos with Alan Epstein 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\nIn this 6 week class we will learn how to create mandolin solos by ear for 12 bluegrass songs from the JAM Songbook. The JAM Songbook\, created by Pete Wernick and Liam Purcell is used in the Junior Appalachian Musician’s after school roots music program that runs in various Southeastern states in the US. All registered students will receive a copy of the JAM songbook at the first class. Course Objectives At the end of this course\, students will be able to: • Pick out the melody based break on a Bluegrass song by ear. • Begin to understand how to ornament a melody based break on a Bluegrass song. • Gain confidence playing in a bluegrass jam session. • Gain knowledge of the mandolin fretboard. \n \nAlan 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 and currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. A former contributing writer for the now defunct Mandolin Magazine\, in 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. During all this time he has made it a priority to take mandolin lessons and workshops from the top players in the world and share what he has learned when he teach others to play. Alan teaches by ear and specialize in Bluegrass and Old Time music. In Alan’s own words\, “IMHO the world needs more mandolin players and I'm here to help make that happen”. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-mandolin-solos-with-alan-epstein/2025-04-14/ 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/2025/01/december-9-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183219 CREATED:20250305T014111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T015626Z UID:10003599-1744657200-1744664400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic 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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT\nSIGN 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.\nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.\nSign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /\nSign up is first come first serve\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.\nFull table service (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.\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: Reese @caffelena.org \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-10/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183220 CREATED:20250211T170935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T232523Z UID:10003435-1744743600-1744750800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Rochmon Record Club Listening Party : “Fleetwood Mac”\, aka their "White LP" 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\nExplore the first Fleetwood Mac album including Buckingham and Nicks\, w/songs like “Over My Head”\, “Warm Ways” & “Rhiannon". \n \nIn late 1974 Fleetwood Mac lost singer-songwriter Bob Welch to the call of a solo career. Destiny and coincidence brought Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks to Mick Fleetwood’s attention. In early 1975 Buckingham and Nicks Joined the 7-Year-old British Blues Band as their newest in a series of lead singers and songwriters. Their first album together with songs like “Over My Head”\, “Warm Ways”\, “Say You Love Me”\, “Landslide”\, “Rhiannon” and 6 more was an unprecedented success\, setting the groundwork for one of the most successful and popular bands in Rock & Roll. As always Rochmon will have some surprises in store! For Rochmaniacs at a distance\, Rochmon Record Club will also be streaming live on Caffe’ Lena TV. Tickets at caffelena.org \n \nA Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is meant to inform and deepen our understanding of the history of the individual performers\, songs\, and stories that went into the making of this classic album. By listening together\, we hear the music again for the first time. Rochmon Record Club takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Caffe’ Lena in Saratoga Springs (caffelena.org). \n \nStream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/rochmon-record-club-listening-party-fleetwood-mac-aka-their-white-lp/ 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/2025/02/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-943313883-286549551536-1-original.20250123-213245-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183220 CREATED:20250205T223507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174321Z UID:10003335-1744830000-1744837200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome 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!! \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-jam/2025-04-16/ 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/2025/02/december-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183220 CREATED:20250131T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T164636Z UID:10003662-1744880400-1744891200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson 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\nGuitar Workshop \n \nLevel 1 and 2 \n \nCost $195 for all 10 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 \nBruce Thompson teaches guitar workshops and private lessons at the Caffe. Bruce started playing music in elementary school\, first on violin and later on guitar and dobro. Influenced by acoustic folk and bluegrass and a love for improvisation\, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Composition at the Berklee College of Music and played various music styles in the Boston area for ten years. After moving to Saratoga County\, NY he raised a family and made music at community\, family\, and school events. He currently plays in the band Uken Brew and is a fixture in the capital district bluegrass community. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson/2025-04-17/ 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/2025/01/december-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183220 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003326-1744894800-1744902000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-04-17/ 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/2025/02/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183220 CREATED:20250307T003555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T163958Z UID:10003634-1744916400-1744923600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The April Fools: Christine Lavin\, Buskin & Batteau\, John Forster &Carla Ulbrich 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\nFive of the funniest folk musicians on the scene\, one unforgettable night! The April Fools bring you a perfect mix of witty songwriting\, top-tier musicianship\, and side-splitting humor. If you love folk music with a comedic twist\, this is the show for you! \n \nFeaturing: \n \nChristine Lavin – Founder of Four Bitchin’ Babes & On a Winter’s Night \n \n"A folkzinger" – Orlando Sentinel \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nJohn Forster – Four-time Grammy nominee \n \n"If Joni Mitchell & Daffy Duck had a love child\, he’d probably write songs like John Forster." – Boston Globe \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nCarla Ulbrich – As heard on SiriusXM Comedy & Dr. Demento \n \n"Erudite and charming" – Goldmine Magazine \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \n Buskin & Batteau – Hit songwriters \n \n"Irresistible\, melodic\, sensual\, grit and killer wit" – Washington Post \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nExpect razor-sharp satire\, delightful absurdity\, and top-notch musicianship from this crew of folk luminaries. You’ll leave with laugh lines and a full heart! \n \nCan't make it in person to the show? Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-april-fools-christine-lavin-buskin-batteau-john-forster-carla-ulbrich/ 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/2025/03/Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-3-copy-4-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183220 CREATED:20250214T232930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T164158Z UID:10003500-1745006400-1745013600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: Dan Berggren 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\nJoin Adirondack songsmith Dan Berggren for an evening of heartfelt stories\, timeless melodies\, and songs rooted in tradition and humanity. \n \nJoin us for an evening of heartfelt storytelling and timeless music with recent Eddies Hall of Fame inductee\, Dan Berggren\, a tradition-based songsmith whose music celebrates the beauty of human connection and the natural world. For over five decades\, Dan has captivated audiences near and far\, weaving stories with honesty\, humor\, and a deep sense of place. \n \nRaised in the Adirondacks\, Dan’s songs are rooted in the values of home\, hard work\, and community\, yet their reach is universal. His music has traveled across borders—from Kentucky to Zimbabwe\, Belgium to Bulgaria—carrying lessons that resonate with audiences everywhere. \n \nAs an award-winning musician and educator\, Dan has been a beloved presence at Caffè Lena for 40 years. He also co-hosts Folk Club Kids\, our weekly program for preschoolers\, and runs Sleeping Giant Records\, producing over 20 albums of original and traditional folk music. His performances are a celebration of life’s joys and struggles\, wrapped in melodies that linger long after the last note fades. \n \nDon’t miss this intimate evening with a local treasure who has touched hearts worldwide. This isn’t just a concert; it’s an experience—rooted in tradition\, alive with authenticity\, and brimming with heart. \n \nSample Song \n \nStream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nThe Folk Heritage Series is made possible by the Charlie Pickett & Kathleen Rehl Endowment Fund. \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 \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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 13 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/65th-anniversary-folk-heritage-series-dan-berggren/ 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/2025/02/Dan@CF-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T183221 CREATED:20250215T003521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T050432Z UID:10003520-1745092800-1745101800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged 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\nStep behind the curtain with The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged\, raw\, and brimming with Woodstock-tinged acoustic enchantment! \n \nJoin us for a rare and intimate evening with The Slambovian Circus of Dreams\, unplugged! This special trio performance features the creative heart of the band: Joziah Longo (vocals/guitar)\, Tink Lloyd (accordion\, cello\, mandolin\, flute)\, and Sharkey McEwen (guitar). \n \nTake a peek behind the “Slambovian Curtain” as they strip things down to the essentials\, creating a personal and dynamic connection with the audience. You'll hear rarely performed songs from their extensive catalog\, plus tracks from their critically acclaimed album\, A Very Unusual Head. Of the album\, Americana UK  said\, "9 out of 10 – Love at first spin!"  \n \nExpect an evening filled with Woodstock-tinged psychedelia\, Americana\, and folk-rock\, blended with innovative storytelling and heartfelt performances. Their songwriting draws inspiration from legends like Dylan\, Bowie\, and The Waterboys\, delivering an acoustic magic that taps into a deeper human connection. \n \nWhether you're a longtime fan or new to the "Slambovian" experience\, this show is a must-see for anyone who loves innovative music with heart and soul. \n \nSample Song \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy Two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \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\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\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 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 Kelvin Keraga\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Open Mic\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 20 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-slambovian-circus-of-dreams-unplugged-b/ 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/2025/02/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-943827873-286549551536-1-original.20250124-151106-1.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR