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:20250416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050936 CREATED:20250205T223507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174321Z UID:10003335-1744830000-1744837200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION:Other Rock \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All are welcome 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 \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 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:20260404T050936 CREATED:20250131T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T164636Z UID:10003662-1744880400-1744891200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Rock \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 Guitar Workshop Level 1 and 2 Cost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows This 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.  Topics Include: Open position chords and how they are related to each other Moving from chord to chord smoothly and in time Rhythm and strumming techniques Single note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills Movable chord shapes Learning new songs Playing and performing with other musicians Bruce 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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 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:20260404T050937 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003326-1744894800-1744902000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All are Welcome! WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person Our jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. Red Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! What is a Slow Jam? It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 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:20260404T050937 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:Other Rock \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 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:20260404T050937 CREATED:20250214T232930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T164158Z UID:10003500-1745006400-1745013600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: Dan Berggren DESCRIPTION:Rock \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\nJoin Adirondack songsmith Dan Berggren for an evening of heartfelt stories\, timeless melodies\, and songs rooted in tradition and humanity. \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. \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. \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. \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. \nSample Song \nStream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \nThe Folk Heritage Series is made possible by the Charlie Pickett & Kathleen Rehl Endowment Fund. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 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:20260404T050937 CREATED:20250215T003521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T050432Z UID:10003520-1745092800-1745101800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \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\nStep behind the curtain with The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged\, raw\, and brimming with Woodstock-tinged acoustic enchantment! \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). \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!"  \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. \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. \nSample Song \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050937 CREATED:20250305T014424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T020026Z UID:10003600-1745262000-1745269200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Other Rock \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-11/ 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-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050937 CREATED:20250206T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195936Z UID:10003345-1745404200-1745406000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Rock \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\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \nStream live and free on Facebook and Youtube! \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! \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids/2025-04-23/ 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:20250423T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050937 CREATED:20250211T205748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T144443Z UID:10003450-1745418600-1745429400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:10 Week Spring After School Folk Ensembles DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \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\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.  \nClasses start 2:45pm\, 3:40pm and 4:25pm. \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/10-week-spring-after-school-folk-ensembles-begins/2025-04-23/ 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:20250424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050938 CREATED:20250131T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T164636Z UID:10003663-1745485200-1745496000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Other Rock \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson/2025-04-24/ 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:20250424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050938 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003327-1745499600-1745506800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Rock \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\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \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. \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! \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-04-24/ 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:20250424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050938 CREATED:20250129T230431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T180714Z UID:10003216-1745521200-1745526600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Overit Home Grown Series: Honeysuckle DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \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\nKnown for their irresistible vocal chemistry\, progressive folk duo Honeysuckle draws inspiration from American roots and bluegrass. \nWith a sound that glows with Americana warmth and modern folk energy\, Honeysuckle crafts harmonies that captivate and transport. This Upstate NY-based duo\, featuring Holly McGarry and Chris Bloniarz\, blends lush two-part vocals with intricate arrangements on acoustic guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, and subtle synth textures. Their music resonates with fans of Boy & Bear\, The Novel Ideas\, and Shook Twins\, offering a dynamic interplay between traditional folk roots and contemporary sonic landscapes. From delicate ballads to vibrant\, foot-tapping melodies\, Honeysuckle brings an intimate and immersive live experience that lingers long after the last note fades. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling with Honeysuckle. \nThis show with Honeysuckle is the second in a new series\, Overit Home Grown Sessions\, a new live concert series celebrating local music talent\, in partnership with Overit\, a full-service creative and consulting agency based in Albany\, NY. \nHome Grown Sessions will spotlight both established and fast-rising artists from across the Capital Region and greater Upstate New York\, offering them a platform to share original work on one of the most storied stages in America. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling with Honeysuckle and enjoy the new Overit Home Grown Sessions. \nSample Song \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/honeysuckle/ 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/2025/01/Eventbrite-Banners-22.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050938 CREATED:20250408T213143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T214727Z UID:10003684-1745582400-1745586000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour DESCRIPTION:Other Rock \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member. The April Playlist is by the Rochmon himself –Chuck Vosganian! The D.J. spinning those records will be sound man & photographer extradinaire\, Joe Deuel! \n \nAll are welcome to gather at Lena’s from Noon to 1 PM on the last Friday of each month to enjoy musical memories and new discoveries. The playlist is selected by a different community member each month from the Captain Fun Listening Library of vinyl records in Lena’s lobby. Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian usually spins the records and gets the conversation flowing. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. \n \nThe Captain Fun Listening Library occupying the north wall in the Caffè Lena lobby is comprised 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. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/captain-fun-lunchtime-listening-hour-2/ 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/2025/04/image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050938 CREATED:20250204T224937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T155332Z UID:10003292-1745611200-1745616600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly DESCRIPTION:Rock \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\nBest known as a part of Americana trio Red Molly\, MacAllister brings her soulful voice & heartfelt storytelling on her Solo Debut Tour. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening with Laurie MacAllister\, the soulful singer-songwriter best known as a part of the beloved Americana trio Red Molly. With her warm\, captivating voice and heartfelt storytelling\, Laurie has been a cherished figure in contemporary folk music for over two decades. From headlining festivals like MerleFest to lending her voice to the iconic Folgers Coffee jingle\, Laurie’s journey has been as remarkable as her music. \nHer solo album\, The Lies the Poets Tell\, is a tribute to the contemporary folk music scene\, celebrated by SiriusXM as “Defining. A curated collection packed with emotional vibrancy.” \nIn late 2024\, Laurie launched her solo career\, marking the start of an exciting new chapter. Now\, on her Solo Debut Tour\, she brings her soul-stirring songs and intimate stage presence to fans old and new. \nSample Song \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/laurie-macallister-of-red-molly/ 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/2025/02/51143374_1408996959237367_6251456613090066432_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050938 CREATED:20250305T192006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T155834Z UID:10003614-1745697600-1745704800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \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\nWhen it comes to jaw-dropping guitar work and crowd-pleasing performances\, Mark Cosgrove and his band take a backseat to no one. A National Flatpicking Champion and Doc Watson Guitar Champion\, Cosgrove is known for his lightning-fast picking\, rich musicality\, and dynamic stage presence. \nBut this isn’t just a solo act—this band delivers. Featuring some of the most respected players in roots and acoustic music\, this quartet brings incredible energy\, chemistry\, and musicianship to every show: \nNate Grower (David Bromberg Quintet & Big Band) – A monster fiddler whose playing is both fiery and expressive \nPeter Lorch – Brilliant high harmony singing & rhythm guitar\, adding depth and texture to every song \nLarry Cohen (Tony Trischka & Skyline) – A new acoustic music pioneer\, holding down the bottom end on bass \nWith a blend of bluegrass\, swing\, folk\, and country\, this band will take you on a high-energy\, masterfully played musical journey. \nSAMPLE SONG \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mark-cosgrove/ 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-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050938 CREATED:20250204T225545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T174304Z UID:10003295-1745762400-1745769600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:"A Joyful Noise!" Sunday Gospel Dinner with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends DESCRIPTION:Other Rock \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\nEarly Sunday dinner and soul-cleansing music by soulist Garland Nelson & Friends. \n \nSaratoga and the entire Capital District\, will be thrilled to learn that A Joyful Noise is back every month this year! This is a soul-cleansing early Sunday dinner hour of music directed by Soulist Garland Nelson. Nelson will be joined by a variety of his friends who are musicians and singers for a mid-afternoon of joyful noise. Songs range from traditional gospel and contemporary church music to soulful pop classics. Audience participation is downright thunderous. It's impossible to stay quiet or in your seat as Garland Nelson stirs up the Spirit! \n \nAn early Sunday dinner served to your table is an integral part of this cultural event and is included in your ticket price. Your plate will be heaped with traditional food from the Carribbean. Coffee and tea is included. \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 \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of Dottie Pepper and David Normoyle. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/a-joyful-noise-gospel-dinner-with-soulist-garland-nelson-friends-3/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-923512303-286549551536-1-original.20241226-215639-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050939 CREATED:20250228T181004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T181005Z UID:10003562-1745762400-1745769600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Online School of Music: Gretchen Peters Songwriting Intensive DESCRIPTION:Rock \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\nA two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen Peters \nFor over two decades\, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell\, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet\,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, The Neville Brothers\, Patty Loveless\, George Strait\, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. Her song “Independence Day” won a CMA Song of the Year award in 1995. She has been nominated for 2 Grammys\, a Golden Globe\, and numerous other awards. \nPart One: Sundays April 27 – May 18\, 2025 \nPart Two: Sundays June 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, 2025 \nOn ZOOM 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT \n( the two week break between is time for implementing what you learned in preparation for part two) \nEach class will run approximately 2 hours. All sessions are recorded and will be made available for review within 48 hours. \nOne of the oldest phrases in any language is ‘tell me a story.’ Songwriting is storytelling\, and telling your story in a compelling way is all about authenticity and detail. It’s about what you say\, and what you don’t say. It’s about the truth\, but not necessarily the facts. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll explore the process of songwriting—the art and the craft\, and the delicate balance between the two. We’ll learn how to keep a sense of creative play and when (and how) to welcome your inner critic into the room. We’ll find ways to work through “writer’s block.” We’ll learn that only through the specific do you achieve the universal—and that’s the holy grail in songwriting and all writing. We write to find out who we are\, and in the process we find out we are not alone. – Gretchen \nClass Description \nThis 2 month intensive workshop with Gretchen will be divided into two parts. \nIn Part One\, we’ll focus on: \n\nWriting authentically: how to build the back story for your characters\nUsing detail and imagery in your lyrics\nUsing your subconscious as your compass\nHow to keep your sense of creative play alive and when to “invite the editor” into the writing room\nFinding and fine-tuning your melody and chords\nStructure: song forms and rhyme schemes\n\nIn Part Two\, you will bring your songs to play for Gretchen and the class each week\, and we’ll use these feedback sessions as “teachable moments” for the whole class. This is where a lot of the lessons of the previous four weeks really sink in – seeing the concepts we’ve talked about actually put into practice. You will “graduate” with many more tools for your songwriting toolkit\, including: \n\nFocusing your song’s POV – thinking of songs filmically\nHow to access your subconscious during the writing process\nHow verse order can change everything\nWhy it’s better to let the song tell you “what it’s about”\nHow to edit your song\, and what to look out for in the editing process\nWhat to do when you’re stuck\nSongwriting prompts\nThe care and feeding of your creative self\n\nBring to our first class \nPen & paper or your preferred way of taking notes \nAn open heart and mind \nHow to prepare: \nIn addition\, please do Morning Pages for at least one week leading up to the class. Click here for a description of Morning Pages. It is ESSENTIAL that you do this exercise first thing in the morning – before coffee\, before breakfast\, before anything. Do not edit\, cross out\, analyze or otherwise “judge” your three pages – don’t think\, just write. This is meant to be stream of consciousness writing – it doesn’t need to have form\, rhyme\, or shape. You will not be required to show your Morning Pages to the class; it’s for your eyes only \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/online-school-of-music-gretchen-peters-songwriting-intensive/2025-04-27/ 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-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050939 CREATED:20250305T015556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T021102Z UID:10003601-1745866800-1745874000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT\nSIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM\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. \nOUR HOSTS\nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain \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\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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-12/ 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-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050939 CREATED:20250313T152620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T152622Z UID:10003641-1745953200-1745960400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Michael Mills Magic Show DESCRIPTION:Other Rock \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\nHe's back! After a four-month run of shows at Caffe Lena in 2024\, magician Mills returns with an all-new show featuring jaw-dropping surprises\, quick wit\, and an unforgettable good time. \n \nMichael’s performance is playful\, surprising\, and packed with moments that will leave you laughing\, amazed\, and wondering if you can trust your own eyes. \n \nThis show is the perfect way to hit pause on life's to-do list and just have a great time. Bring your curiosity—and someone to share the 'Did that really just happen?!' moments with! \n \nRecommended for ages 14+ \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-michael-mills-magic-show-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/2025/03/Eventbrite-Banners-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050939 CREATED:20250211T205748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T144443Z UID:10003451-1746023400-1746034200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:10 Week Spring After School Folk Ensembles DESCRIPTION:Rock \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\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.  \nClasses start 2:45pm\, 3:40pm and 4:25pm. \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/10-week-spring-after-school-folk-ensembles-begins/2025-04-30/ 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:20250430T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050939 CREATED:20250226T043749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T151948Z UID:10003546-1746041400-1746048600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Lena Go Round-Songwriters Showcase Hosted by Erin Harkes DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \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\nFor 65 years\, Caffè Lena has been a place where great artists get their start—a stage where music is more than just sound; it’s stories\, community\, and discovery. The Lena Go Round continues that tradition\, offering a monthly showcase of rising songwriting talent\, curated and hosted by powerhouse musician\, comedian\, entrepreneur\, and all around powerhouse\, Erin Harkes. \nWhat makes Lena Go Round special? \n\nIt is a curated lineup of the best up-and-coming songwriters—handpicked to deliver unforgettable performances\nIt is a true “in the round” experience—where songwriters take turns sharing their music and stories\, creating an intimate and inspiring atmosphere\nIt is a direct link to Caffè Lena’s legacy—this stage launched careers\, and Lena Go Round continues to nurture the next generation of folk\, Americana\, and indie artists\n\nThe lineup for April is Deanna DeLuke\, Matt Griffin\, Zan Strumfeld\, and Erin! You will always hear something fresh\, moving\, and unforgettable. Whether you're a lifelong folk fan or just love discovering the next big thing\, Lena Go Round is the place to be. \nSpecial Congratulations to Zan Strumfield for winning two Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards< "The Eddies"! Zan won for Americana Artist of the Year and Album of the Year! \nCome be part of a Capital District must-see event\, where the best of the best take the stage before the world catches on. \nSAMPLE SONG  \nStream 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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/lena-go-round-songwriters-showcase-hosted-by-erin-harkes-3/ 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/unnamed-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050939 CREATED:20250131T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T164636Z UID:10003664-1746090000-1746100800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Other Rock \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshop-level-1-with-bruce-thompson/2025-05-01/ 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:20250501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050940 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003328-1746104400-1746111600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Rock \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\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \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. \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! \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-05-01/ 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:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050940 CREATED:20250311T170821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T152313Z UID:10003639-1746126000-1746133200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Tannahill Weavers DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \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\nFor over 50 years\, the Tannahill Weavers have set the standard for fiery instrumentals\, soul-stirring ballads\, and the unmistakable spirit of Scotland. A Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame group\, they bring a mix of bagpipes\, fiddle\, guitar\, and powerful vocals\, delivering music that is as timeless as it is electrifying. \nNow joined by Iain MacGillivray\, Scotland’s youngest Clan Leader\, the Tannies continue to push the boundaries of tradition. A fluent Gaelic speaker and sought-after musician\, Iain has contributed to hit productions like Outlander and Men in Kilts\, adding even more depth to the band's legendary sound. \n“An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new.” – New York Times \n“Seminal trailblazers… now also rank as national treasures.” – Glasgow Celtic Connections \nJoin us for a thrilling night of Celtic music\, history\, and humor! \nSAMPLE SONG \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/tannahill-weavers/ 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-15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050940 CREATED:20250502T192630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T194246Z UID:10003707-1746216000-1746223200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Momentum Series: Joe Louis Walker DESCRIPTION:Other Rock \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*TONIGHT'S SHOW IS CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS. ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN REFUNDED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE METHOD. Please contact Sales@caffelena.org with any questions. \n \nChick Corea glibly referred to him as "The Chick Corea of Blues\," and Aretha Franklin called him "The Bluesman." Blues Hall of Famer Joe Louis Walker has an impressive list of credentials: a six-time Blues Music Award winner\, nominee for the Contemporary Blues Grammy and a duet with B.B. King on his Grammy award-winning Blues Summit album. But that doesn’t come close to describing the euphoria-inducing\, feel-good rollick of one of the greatest bluesmen in a generation. Billboard hailed his playing as “…gutbucket blues\, joyous gospel\, Rolling Stones-style rock crunch\, and aching R&B. Walker’s guitar playing is fine and fierce.” NPR described Joe Louis Walker as “a legendary boundary-pushing icon of modern blues.” \n \nThere is no shortage of praise; Blues Revue calls Walker "one of contemporary blues' most dynamic and innovative\, musicians releasing consistently exciting\, soulful\, heartfelt\, and spellbinding music." \n \nLiving Blues stated\, "His fretwork is indelibly stamped with his trademark blend of emotional heat and impeccable precision. Even at his most flamboyant\, Walker sounds like he's playing ideas\, not just notes." \n \nJoe Louis Walker’s new album\, Weight of the World (out this past February via Forty Below Records)\, is a bold testament to his genre-spanning mastery. Produced by Eric Corne\, the album blends blues\, soul\, gospel\, funk\, and rock\, showcasing Walker’s legendary versatility. He continues to push boundaries\, proving that roots music only deepens with time. \n \nA brilliantly lyrical guitarist\, soulful singer\, and prolific songwriter\, Walker just might bring the house down. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \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 \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/canceled-momentum-series-joe-louis-walker/ 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/2025/05/Untitled-design-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050940 CREATED:20250316T000820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T182315Z UID:10003642-1746284400-1746288000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Little Folks Series featuring Deb Cavanaugh & Dandelion Wine DESCRIPTION:Rock \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\nLooking for a fun\, interactive\, and musical experience to share with your little ones? Deb Cavanaugh ( aka\, Miss Deb) & Dandelion Wine bring their joyful\, high-energy show to Caffè Lena’s Little Folks Series\, blending folk\, blues\, rock\, and a touch of musical magic to delight audiences of all ages! \nSing\, dance\, and laugh along\, with mountain dulcimer\, guitar\, upright bass\, and more\, this dynamic group makes every performance an engaging adventure filled with fun songs\, playful storytelling\, and music that kids (and grown-ups!) will love. \nExpect a mix of original tunes & familiar favorites – from classic folk songs to playful takes on beloved hits. Deb’s warm stage presence and deep connection to music make her a natural storyteller\, and every show is an opportunity for kids to clap\, sing\, and maybe even try an instrument! \nDeb Cavanaugh is a seasoned performer and music educator who has played everything from rock & roll to jazz and even sang in a choir directed by Duke Ellington. With Dandelion Wine\, she creates a performance that is both musically rich and wonderfully interactive—making it a perfect first concert experience for young music lovers. \nJoin us for a morning of music\, laughter\, and family fun—because music is best when shared!   \nSAMPLE SONG \nThe Little Folks Series is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/little-folks-series-featuring-deb-cavanaugh-dandelion-wine/ 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/Eventbrite-Banners-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050940 CREATED:20250318T001033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T205259Z UID:10003643-1746302400-1746309600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Kyran Daniel DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \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“An incredible force in music… always received with thunderous applause and standing ovations.” – Tommy Emmanuel \nGuitarist\, composer\, and producer Kyran Daniel brings his distinctive style to Caffè Lena for an evening of intricate\, expressive guitar music. His career began alongside Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel\, leading to a full scholarship at Berklee College of Music and collaborations with artists like G Flip\, Gretta Ray\, and Grammy-winning producer Printz Board (Black Eyed Peas\, Justin Timberlake\, Michael Jackson). \nAfter years of producing and performing worldwide\, Kyran has returned to his roots as a solo instrumentalist\, crafting music that blends fingerstyle guitar\, cinematic soundscapes\, and global influences. His upcoming album\, Like The Night Itself\, features Tommy Emmanuel and Printz Board and showcases his thoughtful compositions and skilled musicianship. \nPrepare to witness another in a line of incredible solo guitar players. Caffè Lena has recently brought you Yasmin Williams\, Kaki King\, Gareth Pearson\, Daniel Champagne\, and Christine Lenée\, and now\, Kyran Daniel will take the stage at Caffè Lena.  \nSAMPLE SONG \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/kyran-daniel/ 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-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050940 CREATED:20250211T161227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T161228Z UID:10003424-1746365400-1746374400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:Other Rock \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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Super 400\n\n Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 31 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam-2/ 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-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050941 CREATED:20250228T181004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T181005Z UID:10003563-1746367200-1746374400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Online School of Music: Gretchen Peters Songwriting Intensive DESCRIPTION:Rock \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\nA two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen Peters \nFor over two decades\, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell\, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet\,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, The Neville Brothers\, Patty Loveless\, George Strait\, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. Her song “Independence Day” won a CMA Song of the Year award in 1995. She has been nominated for 2 Grammys\, a Golden Globe\, and numerous other awards. \nPart One: Sundays April 27 – May 18\, 2025 \nPart Two: Sundays June 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, 2025 \nOn ZOOM 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT \n( the two week break between is time for implementing what you learned in preparation for part two) \nEach class will run approximately 2 hours. All sessions are recorded and will be made available for review within 48 hours. \nOne of the oldest phrases in any language is ‘tell me a story.’ Songwriting is storytelling\, and telling your story in a compelling way is all about authenticity and detail. It’s about what you say\, and what you don’t say. It’s about the truth\, but not necessarily the facts. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll explore the process of songwriting—the art and the craft\, and the delicate balance between the two. We’ll learn how to keep a sense of creative play and when (and how) to welcome your inner critic into the room. We’ll find ways to work through “writer’s block.” We’ll learn that only through the specific do you achieve the universal—and that’s the holy grail in songwriting and all writing. We write to find out who we are\, and in the process we find out we are not alone. – Gretchen \nClass Description \nThis 2 month intensive workshop with Gretchen will be divided into two parts. \nIn Part One\, we’ll focus on: \n\nWriting authentically: how to build the back story for your characters\nUsing detail and imagery in your lyrics\nUsing your subconscious as your compass\nHow to keep your sense of creative play alive and when to “invite the editor” into the writing room\nFinding and fine-tuning your melody and chords\nStructure: song forms and rhyme schemes\n\nIn Part Two\, you will bring your songs to play for Gretchen and the class each week\, and we’ll use these feedback sessions as “teachable moments” for the whole class. This is where a lot of the lessons of the previous four weeks really sink in – seeing the concepts we’ve talked about actually put into practice. You will “graduate” with many more tools for your songwriting toolkit\, including: \n\nFocusing your song’s POV – thinking of songs filmically\nHow to access your subconscious during the writing process\nHow verse order can change everything\nWhy it’s better to let the song tell you “what it’s about”\nHow to edit your song\, and what to look out for in the editing process\nWhat to do when you’re stuck\nSongwriting prompts\nThe care and feeding of your creative self\n\nBring to our first class \nPen & paper or your preferred way of taking notes \nAn open heart and mind \nHow to prepare: \nIn addition\, please do Morning Pages for at least one week leading up to the class. Click here for a description of Morning Pages. It is ESSENTIAL that you do this exercise first thing in the morning – before coffee\, before breakfast\, before anything. Do not edit\, cross out\, analyze or otherwise “judge” your three pages – don’t think\, just write. This is meant to be stream of consciousness writing – it doesn’t need to have form\, rhyme\, or shape. You will not be required to show your Morning Pages to the class; it’s for your eyes only \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Cristina Vane\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 7 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Led Zeppelin II\n\n Other Rock Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n May 19 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/online-school-of-music-gretchen-peters-songwriting-intensive/2025-05-04/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T050941 CREATED:20250318T005807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T202747Z UID:10003644-1746385200-1746392400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Resonant Rogues DESCRIPTION:Other Rock Storytelling \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\nThe Resonant Rogues’ dark Appalachian folk paints a picture of their lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina and on the road. Anchored by the songwriting duo of Sparrow Smith (banjo\, accordion) and Keith Smith (guitar)\, they’ve traveled the byways and highways of America and crossed the oceans with instruments in tow. From riding freight trains to building their own homestead\, the pair are no strangers to blazing unconventional trails.  \nThe Rogues just released a new album\, recorded in Nashville with renowned producer Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes\, Hurray for the Riff Raff)\, featuring guest appearances from Sierra Ferrell\, Benjamin Tod\, John James Tourville (Deslondes)\, and Jason Dea West. \n2025 Festivals include Merlefest\, Blue Ox\, Pickin in the Backwoods\, Great River Folk Fest\, and Muddy Roots. \n“This is country music as classic as it comes.”-Holler Country \n“Her soaring singing\, playing the accordion\, or clawhammer banjo- Sparrow is a talented force.” -Saving Country Music \n“Their intense cohesion is so intertwined that it feels like they’re playing with one pair of hands.” –No Depression \n“I urge you to get out and hear them” -Lonesome Highway \nSAMPLE SONG \nThe Resonant Rogues show at Caffè Lena promises to be an intimate\, soulful\, and foot-stomping journey through the landscapes of folk\, country\, and timeless American storytelling. \nCan't make it in person? 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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 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 Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty\n\n Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 19 • 2 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who’s “Quadrophenia”\n\n Other Rock\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 21 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-resonant-rogues/ 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-17.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR