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SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
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	After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 11 weeks September 30th –  December 16th (no class 11/25) Use these links to sign up: 2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more.  Youth Folk Ensemble is–  Mixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. Focus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). Learn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. Learning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. Need help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org After School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. The three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! This 11 week session is part of a school year long program\, including 19 weeks of classes January 6th – May 26 (2/17 & 3/31 off) Students are encouraged to sign up for the whole year (2027 link will be shared soon) – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. Meet the instructors: James Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. Oona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  #youthclass  \n		\n	\n	 \n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n		\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:30 pm	\n	 \n	\n\n		\n\n	\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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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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					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-jam/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T130000
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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 \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \n \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000
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SUMMARY:Peak Jazz Series: Ben Sherman Quartet
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 rising talent on New York City's vibrant jazz scene\, Ben Sherman combines a deep respect for the music's rich history with a fresh\, adventurous approach to improvisation and composition. His playing is expressive\, inventive and firmly rooted in the jazz tradition\, while always looking for new possibilities. \n \nSherman's musical journey began in middle school\, and by his teenage years\, he was already making his way into New York City's legendary jazz jam sessions\, learning firsthand from the musicians who make the city's jazz scene one of the most exciting in the world. Along the way\, he studied with acclaimed saxophonists Abraham Burton and Tim Berne\, developing a musical voice that balances technical command with creativity and emotional depth. \n \nDespite his young age\, Sherman has already shared the bandstand with an impressive array of musicians\, including Joel Ross\, William Parker\, Anthony Hervey and Winard Harper. He has also toured with Freedom First\, a powerful musical project featuring Keith LaMar\, and performs regularly at celebrated jazz venues including The Jazz Gallery and Smalls Jazz Club. \n \nWith the Ben Sherman Quartet\, he brings together a group of talented young musicians who share his passion for exploration and musical conversation. Current quartet members are Roman Goron on piano\, Solomon Gottfried on bass\, Jacob Patrone on drums\, and Ben on saxophone.  The quartet's sound draws on the energy and sophistication of classic jazz while embracing the spontaneity and fresh ideas of today's generation of players. Expect inventive arrangements\, expressive solos and the kind of musical interplay that makes small-group jazz so exciting. \n \nAt Caffè Lena\, where every nuance can be heard and the connection between musicians and audience is immediate\, the Ben Sherman Quartet offers a chance to experience an emerging jazz voice up close. \n \nCome hear where the next generation is taking jazz. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nThe Peak Jazz Series is made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon in memory of Joel Moss. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/peak-jazz-series-ben-sherman-quartet/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T200000
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SUMMARY:Jocelyn & Chris
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\nJocelyn & Chris / Original Modern Blues Rock \n \nSiblings Jocelyn & Chris and their band have charted five consecutive singles at commercial radio\, taken two records to #1 on the Relix Jambands Top 30\, and been featured by media including NBC’s Today Show\, Spin\, The Hollywood Reporter\, Guitar Player\, HuffPost\, Good Day Sacramento\, The Harvard Crimson\, and numerous others. \n \nJocelyn’s powerhouse vocals and Chris’s guitar work have earned equally powerful reviews.The Daily Beacon in Knoxville wrote\, “One couldn’t help but to just be amazed at her raw\, Janis Joplin-inspired voice. Chris Arndt morphed from John Mayer to Eddie Van Halen to Jimi Hendrix and back again.” Baeble declared of Jocelyn\, “Her voice will grab you by the collar\, bang your head on the table\, and make you pay attention.” \n \nThe siblings have released six full-length studio albums\, two live albums\, and a holiday EP. Their song “Outta My Head” is featured in the video game Rock Band\, while “Sugar and Spice”—described by American Songwriter as “Pure American Rock Goodness”—is featured in the film Which Brings Me to You\, starring Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff.  \n \nJocelyn & Chris’s albums have also featured an impressive roster of guest artists\, including G. Love\, Cory Wong of Vulfpeck and the Cory Wong Band\, Byron Isaacs of The Lumineers\, and Gov’t Mule’s Danny Louis. \n \nIn 2024\, Jocelyn & Chris announced that\, alongside their music\, they would be dedicating time and focus to pursuing educational goals. As a result\, live appearances have become increasingly selective\, making this performance one of their only public appearances of 2026. \n \nSample Song \n \n“We’re thrilled to return to Caffè Lena\, a place where we first performed when we were in our early teens—and our dad has the video to prove it! We’ve played on stages from coast to coast and beyond\, but Caffè Lena remains very special to us. We can’t wait to see everyone!”—Jocelyn & Chris \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/jocelyn-chris-2/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T220000
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SUMMARY:Cindy Cashdollar & Jack Petruzzelli Present: Two Many Guitars
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 five-time Grammy winner and one of the most sought-after roots musicians of her generation\, Cashdollar is a master of dobro\, lap steel and steel guitar whose playing can add fire to a blues tune\, sweetness to a ballad\, swing to a country song and something entirely her own to just about anything she touches. \n \nHer musical story began in Woodstock\, NY\, where she came up in the extraordinary community surrounding artists like Levon Helm and Rick Danko\, playing with local greats including John Herald\, Paul Butterfield and Happy & Artie Traum. A move to Nashville led to nine years with Western Swing giants Asleep at the Wheel\, five Grammy Awards and collaborations with Willie Nelson\, Merle Haggard\, Dolly Parton and Lyle Lovett. Since then\, everyone from Bob Dylan and Van Morrison to Rod Stewart\, Jorma Kaukonen\, John Sebastian and Peter Rowan has called on Cashdollar to bring her unmistakable sound to their music. \n \nShe was also the first woman inducted into the Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame\, and in 2022 the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum honored her as one of its “Nashville Cats\,” recognizing the musicians whose playing has helped shape countless recordings and performances. \n \nFor Two Many Guitars\, Cashdollar joins guitarist Jack Petruzzelli for a trip through a century of music\, moving from the jazz of Django Reinhardt\, Thelonious Monk and Hoagy Carmichael to the roots music of Chet Atkins\, Lonnie Johnson and beyond.   \n \nPetruzzelli brings a formidable musical history of his own. A multi-instrumentalist\, songwriter and Grammy-nominated producer\, he has worked with Patti Smith\, Ian Hunter\, Joan Osborne and Rufus Wainwright and is a founding member of acclaimed Beatles tribute band The Fab Faux.   \n \nAnd for this Caffè Lena show\, they’re bringing a full band: Karl Allweier on bass and vocals\, Will Bryant on piano and vocals\, and Justin Guip on drums. \n \nExpect Western Swing\, jazz\, blues\, country and roots music to rub shoulders\, with plenty of room for five exceptional musicians to stretch out\, trade ideas and follow the music wherever it wants to go. \n \nWith Cashdollar’s extraordinary command of steel guitar\, Petruzzelli’s versatility and musical imagination\, and a powerhouse rhythm section\, Two Many Guitars promises an evening of inspired musicianship\, unexpected musical twists and the kind of interplay that makes live music so exciting. Five outstanding musicians\, a century of musical inspiration and a whole lot of talent on the Caffè Lena stage. This is one for the music lovers! \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive. \n \n  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/cindy-cashdollar-jack-petruzzelli-present-two-many-guitars/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T210000
DTSTAMP:20261017T004745Z
CREATED:20260925T023226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T004745Z
UID:10006562-1797793200-1797800400@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Gail Ann Dorsey
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\nLast time Gail Ann Dorsey came to Caffè Lena\, she sold out the room and landed on the cover of Metroland. Now this extraordinary artist is coming back. \n \nPhiladelphia-born singer\, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gail Ann Dorsey is widely recognized as one of the most respected bass players and vocalists in modern music\, with a career that has placed her alongside some of the most influential artists of the past four decades. \n \nMany fans know Dorsey from her longtime collaboration with David Bowie. She held the bass chair in Bowie’s touring band from 1995–2004\, and her extraordinary voice became an unforgettable part of their live performances of the Queen/Bowie classic “Under Pressure.” She recorded and performed extensively with Bowie during one of the most creatively adventurous periods of his later career. \n \nDorsey’s remarkable musical journey has also included recording and touring with artists including Lenny Kravitz\, Tears for Fears\, Seal\, Gwen Stefani\, Bryan Ferry\, Gang of Four\, The National\, Thomas Dolby\, and many others. She has also been a featured vocalist with Blackstar Symphony\, celebrating Bowie’s music alongside other musicians who knew and worked with him. \n \nBut Gail Ann Dorsey has always been much more than the extraordinary musician standing beside somebody else. She is a songwriter and solo artist in her own right\, with three acclaimed albums to her name: The Corporate World\, Rude Blue and I Used to Be… Now\, more than two decades after her last solo album\, Dorsey is returning to that part of her musical life with new music. \n \nHer forthcoming album\, The Appearance of Life\, brings the focus squarely back to her own voice\, writing and musicianship. Inspired in part by the sophisticated sounds of 1970s AM/FM radio and artists including Carole King\, Roberta Flack and Joan Armatrading\, it marks an exciting new chapter for an artist whose career has never followed an ordinary path. \n \nLast time she visited Caffè Lena\, every seat was filled. This time\, we have the rare chance to welcome her back as she enters a new chapter of her own extraordinary career. \n \nDon’t miss Gail Ann Dorsey up close at Caffè Lena. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/gail-ann-dorsey-2/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z
CREATED:20260703T175610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z
UID:10006397-1797879600-1797886800@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 \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-12-21/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T163326Z
CREATED:20260923T161728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T163326Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic Featuring David Graham
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\nDavid Graham has published three full-length collections of poetry\, his latest being Honey of the Earth (Terrapin Books\, 2019). He has also published four chapbooks\, and one prose anthology\, After Confession: Poetry as Autobiography\, co-edited with Kate Sontag. He retired in 2016 from teaching writing and literature at Ripon College\, where he also hosted their Visiting Writers Series for twenty-eight years. He has served on The Poets’ Prize Committee and the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission and was a Resident Poet as well as faculty member at The Frost Place in Franconia\, New Hampshire. Currently he is a contributing editor for Verse-Virtual\, where he also contributes a monthly column\, “Poetic License\,” on poetry and poets. He now lives in his native upstate New York with his wife\, the artist Lee Shippey. www.davidgrahampoet.com \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena's YouTube Channel. Subscribe to Caffè Lena TV for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/poetry-open-mic-featuring-david-graham/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T220000
DTSTAMP:20261007T193130Z
CREATED:20260924T200238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T193130Z
UID:10006561-1798315200-1798322400@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Racquette River Rounders Annual Boxing Day Reunion Show
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\nCelebrate Boxing Day with the Raquette River Rounders\, bringing great picking\, old favorites and decades of musical friendship to Caffè Lena.  \n \nAt Caffè Lena\, the day after Christmas means the Raquette River Rounders. \n \nGuitarist Danny Gotham and singer-songwriter John Kribs first joined forces with the late bassist Michael Hadfield in the late 1970s\, creating an eclectic North Country string band that never paid much attention to musical boundaries. Traditional reels and jigs might rub shoulders with old country\, swing and blues\, followed by Fats Waller\, Elvis Presley or one of their own songs. The Rounders toured extensively\, made two albums for Adirondack Records and built a devoted following before officially going their separate ways in the early 1980s. \n \nYear after year\, the Rounders have found their way back to Caffè Lena for their annual Boxing Day Reunion Show\, turning December 26 into a gathering of old friends\, longtime fans and newcomers discovering what all the fuss is about. And there’s plenty of musical history on that stage. Danny Gotham is a master flatpicker and fingerpicker who took second place in the prestigious National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship in Winfield\, Kansas\, and has performed with artists including Tom Paxton and Peter Ostroushko. John Kribs has spent nearly six decades making music\, from the Northeast coffeehouse circuit and the Rounders to Johnny & The Triumphs and beyond\, writing and performing an enormous range of American roots music along the way. \n \nWhat brings them back together\, though\, is simpler than all those credentials: these guys love playing music together. Expect great picking\, songs you haven't heard in years\, songs you didn't know you needed to hear\, plenty of stories and the easy chemistry that comes from a musical friendship stretching back nearly half a century. \n \nChristmas may be over\, but nobody says the party has to be\, come spend Boxing Day with the Raquette River Rounders at Caffè Lena\, a holiday tradition that's been a very long time in the making. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/racquette-river-rounders-annual-boxing-day-reunion-show-2/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T180000
DTSTAMP:20261007T193151Z
CREATED:20260904T173209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T193151Z
UID:10006522-1798387200-1798394400@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Stephen Kellogg
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\nFor more than two decades\, Stephen Kellogg has built a career around songs\, stories and humor that leave audiences laughing\, thinking and somehow feeling a little better about the world when they walk out than they did when they came in. \n \nA songwriter\, troubadour\, TEDx speaker\, stand-up comic and author\, Kellogg has performed thousands of shows around the world\, earning a reputation as one of those rare performers who can move effortlessly from a beautifully written song to a hilarious story and back again without ever losing the emotional thread. \n \nPlanet Bluegrass calls him “a first class songwriter with a poet’s gift for fresh imagery\,” while Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz says\, “there are few people in rock n’ roll who are just so great.” Rolling Stone may have summed up his musical side best\, describing his sound as “John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers.” \n \nKellogg’s career has also taken him far beyond the traditional singer-songwriter circuit. He has received the Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year Award\, earned a Grammy for songwriting\, and recently celebrated the 3\,000th performance of his professional career with the double album Road to 3000 Live! At the same time\, his one-hour comedy special Maybe This Will Work has brought another side of his storytelling to audiences on Amazon Prime. \n \nBut all those accomplishments really lead back to the same thing: Stephen Kellogg knows how to connect with a room. \n \nHis shows cover a lot of emotional territory\, family\, love\, disappointment\, hope\, growing older\, trying again\, and the absurdity that runs through all of it. He can make you laugh hard\, catch you completely off guard with a song\, and leave you thinking about something he said long after the lights come up. \n \nAt Caffè Lena\, where there’s very little distance between artist and audience\, that combination of music\, humor and storytelling should feel especially at home. \n \nCome ready to laugh\, listen and leave with a full heart. \n \nSample Song \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/stephen-kellogg/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T175326Z
CREATED:20260904T173752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T175326Z
UID:10006523-1798398000-1798405200@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Stephen Kellogg
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\nFor more than two decades\, Stephen Kellogg has built a career around songs\, stories and humor that leave audiences laughing\, thinking and somehow feeling a little better about the world when they walk out than they did when they came in.  \n \nA songwriter\, troubadour\, TEDx speaker\, stand-up comic and author\, Kellogg has performed thousands of shows around the world\, earning a reputation as one of those rare performers who can move effortlessly from a beautifully written song to a hilarious story and back again without ever losing the emotional thread. \n \nPlanet Bluegrass calls him “a first class songwriter with a poet’s gift for fresh imagery\,” while Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz says\, “there are few people in rock n’ roll who are just so great.” Rolling Stone may have summed up his musical side best\, describing his sound as “John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers.” \n \nKellogg’s career has also taken him far beyond the traditional singer-songwriter circuit. He has received the Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year Award\, earned a Grammy for songwriting\, and recently celebrated the 3\,000th performance of his professional career with the double album Road to 3000 Live! At the same time\, his one-hour comedy special Maybe This Will Work has brought another side of his storytelling to audiences on Amazon Prime. \n \nBut all those accomplishments really lead back to the same thing: Stephen Kellogg knows how to connect with a room. \n \nHis shows cover a lot of emotional territory—family\, love\, disappointment\, hope\, growing older\, trying again\, and the absurdity that runs through all of it. He can make you laugh hard\, catch you completely off guard with a song\, and leave you thinking about something he said long after the lights come up. \n \nAt Caffè Lena\, where there’s very little distance between artist and audience\, that combination of music\, humor and storytelling should feel especially at home. \n \nCome ready to laugh\, listen and leave with a full heart. \n \nSample Song \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/stephen-kellogg-2/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z
CREATED:20260703T175610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z
UID:10006398-1798484400-1798491600@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 \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-12-28/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260919T020901Z
CREATED:20260919T015322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T020901Z
UID:10006545-1798570800-1798578000@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Sober Salon
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 quarterly event gives people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction the opportunity to share their creative work in a happy\, drug-and-alcohol-free setting with the support of Caffe Lena's professional sound\, lights and stage. Sober Salon is specifically for people in recovery. It welcomes any and all art\, crafts\, and performances. Bring a sweater you knitted\, a painting\, a magic trick\, a comedy routine\, and certainly feel welcome to bring music and poetry! Truly\, any artistic work is welcome. Art helps all of us express difficult emotions\, and sharing it on stage helps us build trust in others. We hope that Sober Salon will help you move forward in your recovery and connect with a new\, healthy circle of friends.   \n \nThings to Know: \n \n\nDoors will open at 6:30PM and sign up will be on a first come first serve basis.\nPresentations will be five minutes max.\nThe kitchen will be open for service. \nWe have a piano and a variety of instruments\, including guitars you can use.\nWe will not offer a screen for displaying photos\, but we will enable people to play backing tracks to sing with.\n\nThis Sober Salon will be hosted by John Dillon and Vivian Nesbitt\, longtime creative partners whose lives and work bring together music\, storytelling\, creativity and recovery. John has been in long-term recovery since 1992 and has turned his own experience into a way of helping others\, bringing music and collaborative songwriting into treatment and recovery communities throughout the Northeast. \n \nVivian Nesbitt is an accomplished actor\, writer\, producer\, singer\, musician\, and storyteller with a gift for drawing out the stories and creative spirit in others. Her work has spanned stage\, film\, radio and television\, and she brings warmth\, curiosity and a wonderful ability to make people feel heard and welcome. \n \nTogether\, John and Vivian created and hosted the nationally syndicated public radio program Art of the Song\, spending more than 20 years talking with songwriters and artists about creativity\, inspiration and the process of finding one's own voice. Warm\, encouraging and deeply committed to the power of creative expression and human connection\, John and Vivian are a natural fit for Sober Salon\, and we're delighted to welcome them as hosts. \n \nWe can't wait to welcome you! \n \nAdmission is free thanks to the support of the Victor and Helen Geisel Foundation. \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					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/sober-salon-4/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261230T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261230T210000
DTSTAMP:20261010T150345Z
CREATED:20261008T233151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T150345Z
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SUMMARY:Bright Series: Shea Dewan
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\nWith lyrics that taste like saltwater and first love\, Shea Dewan writes songs that live somewhere between heartbreak and healing\, vulnerability and finding your strength. Her music is intimate\, atmospheric and emotionally honest\, with haunting harmonies and melodies that linger long after the last note. \n \nA songwriter first and foremost\, Shea has a gift for turning journal entries into anthems and fleeting emotions into songs that feel deeply personal yet remarkably universal. She writes for anyone who's loved too hard\, stayed too long\, left too soon\, or struggled to find their way through the complicated business of being human. Her goal is simple: to make listeners feel a little less alone. \n \nRaised in Upstate New York and now based in Nashville\, Shea graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2026\, where she studied songwriting and live music business. She's building her career around the kind of honest\, emotionally resonant songwriting that invites audiences to connect not just with the music\, but with their own experiences. \n \nAt Caffè Lena\, where listening is part of the experience\, Shea's heartfelt lyrics and expressive voice promise an evening of music that feels like a conversation with an old friend\, one who somehow knows exactly what you've been through. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive. \n \n  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bright-series-shea-dewan/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T210000
DTSTAMP:20261011T031226Z
CREATED:20261011T025559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T031226Z
UID:10006584-1799002800-1799010000@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Old Friends Beckoned/New Sounds Reckoned: Steckler\, Plaxico\, Ikawa & Lewis
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\nOld Friends Beckoned/New Sounds Reckoned: Matt Steckler\, Lonnie Plaxico\, Yayoi Ikawa\, Tony Lewis. \n \nSteckler / Ikawa / Plaxico / Lewis brings together four mighty jazz musicians with rich\, intersecting histories. Their project\, Old Friends Beckoned / New Sounds Reckoned (Skydeck)\, blends their considerable individual artistry into a collective voice through original compositions where personal prowess is set aside in favor of deeper collaboration. The result is a seamless\, emotive sound that resonates with listeners. \n \nCapital Region native Matt Steckler (Matty Stecks)\, described as “delightfully eclectic” by Downbeat and “inspired by greater artistic depth” by Jazz Times\, is a versatile performer and composer. Primarily a saxophonist and woodwind specialist\, he also incorporates vocals\, keyboards\, percussion\, and electronic media into his performances. Recognized for his work with groups like Dead Cat Bounce and Persiflage\, Steckler has performed at major festivals in North America and Europe\, always bringing a dynamic\, holistic approach to the stage. \n \nPianist/composer Yayoi Ikawa\, born in Tokyo and raised musically in New York\, embodies creativity and empathy in her playing. Her 2004 release Angel Eyes showcased her talent in a straight-ahead jazz piano trio\, while her self-produced Color of Dreams highlighted her original compositions. Ikawa\, who has performed at festivals across the U.S.\, Japan\, Italy\, and more\, believes jazz is a social art form and strives to pass it on to future generations. \n \nBassist Lonnie Plaxico integrates the rigorous technique of classical\, the improvisation of jazz\, and the rawness of funk. His career has seen collaborations with the likes of Sonny Sitt\, Alice Coltrane\, Stanley Turrentine\, Joe Sample\, Abbey Lincoln\, and Dizzy Gillespie. Plaxico has also released five albums as a leader\, each met with critical acclaim. \n \nDrummer Tony Lewis\, a South Bronx native\, has played with Little Richard\, Sting\, B.B. King\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Cyndi Lauper\, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob\, and several others. A graduate of NYC's famous LaGuardia High School of the Arts\, his wide-ranging career spans jazz\, blues\, and funk\, with music rooted in his deep connection to family and tradition. \n \nSample Song \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/old-friends-beckoned-new-sounds-reckoned-steckler-plaxico-ikawa-lewis/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z
CREATED:20260703T175610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z
UID:10006399-1799089200-1799096400@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 \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2027-01-04/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T210000
DTSTAMP:20261011T034632Z
CREATED:20261011T033011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T034632Z
UID:10006585-1799348400-1799355600@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:The Faux Paws
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 happens when you mix bluegrass\, Celtic fiddle tunes\, jazz saxophone\, old-time music\, folk\, and a healthy disregard for musical boundaries? You get The Faux Paws. And there's really nobody else quite like them. \n \nThe Faux Paws are a band that defies description\, and they seem perfectly happy about it. Brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand and multi-instrumentalist Dean Miller have spent more than a decade creating a sound that's entirely their own. It's wildly inventive\, rhythmically irresistible\, sometimes beautifully tender\, sometimes downright explosive\, and always full of surprises. \n \nThe VanNorstrand brothers grew up playing traditional dance music in their family's band\, Great Bear\, developing an almost telepathic musical connection along the way. When they met Miller at Ashokan music camp in New York\, something clicked. His background in jazz\, bluegrass and Cajun music\, along with his extraordinary versatility on saxophone\, clarinet\, banjo\, dobro and more\, opened up a whole new world of musical possibilities. \n \nAnd what possibilities! Noah's fiery fiddling and remarkable Québécois-style foot percussion can make him sound like an entire rhythm section. Andrew's intricate guitar work provides the foundation\, while Dean's saxophone takes unexpected turns that might make you wonder how on earth it fits into a folk band. Somehow\, it all works brilliantly. \n \nBut beneath the dazzling musicianship and playful experimentation are terrific original songs\, heartfelt lyrics\, tight three-part harmonies and the unmistakable chemistry of musicians who genuinely love making music together. \n \nTheir self-titled debut album was named one of Folk Alley's 10 Best Traditional Albums of 2021\, and their 2023 Backburner EP reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Bluegrass Albums Chart. Their second full-length album\, No Bad Ideas\, released in 2024\, further established their reputation as one of acoustic music's most imaginative and exciting bands. They've also expanded their touring sound with upright bass\, frequently featuring Chris Felix Sartori of Twisted Pine and Peter Rowan's band. \n \nA Faux Paws concert can take you from a foot-stomping fiddle tune to a soaring saxophone solo\, from a beautifully intimate song to an exhilarating burst of improvisation\, sometimes all within the same piece of music. \n \nAt Caffè Lena\, where musical traditions are treasured and adventurous artists are always welcome\, The Faux Paws are a perfect fit. Come ready for anything. You may not know exactly what to call the music\, but you'll know you had a great time hearing it. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-faux-paws/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260919T193530Z
CREATED:20260919T191934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T193530Z
UID:10006546-1799524800-1799532000@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Mark & Jill Album Release Show
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"Watching Mark and Jill\, there's no doubt they have a spiritual relationship to blues music and to each other. It's riveting to watch them and feel the music take over the room." – Sarah Craig \n \nBased in Upstate New York\, Mark & Jill blend New Orleans groove with Austin soul\, crafting a raw\, heartfelt acoustic blues sound all their own. With NY Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Mark Tolstrup on resonant slide and fingerstyle guitar\, and Texas-born vocalist Jill Tolstrup delivering soulful\, powerhouse performances\, this duo creates music that is gritty\, honest\, and timeless.\nTheir chemistry is unmistakable. Over Mark’s haunting slide guitar\, their voices rise and intertwine\, channeling the earliest roots of the blues while bringing a fresh\, vibrant energy to the tradition. Their songs explore the hard edges of life and the deep joys of being alive—always with spirit and soul.\nDrawing from Delta blues\, gospel\, early roots\, and American folk\, their live shows move effortlessly from foot-stomping originals to reimagined classics. Whether on a festival stage or in an intimate listening room\, Mark & Jill bring an irresistible mix of heat\, harmony\, and emotional depth.\nTwice selected to represent the Northeast at the International Blues Challenge\, where they reached the semi-finals\, the duo has earned a devoted following among blues lovers\, guitar fans\, and roots-music audiences throughout the region.\n \nDon’t miss this electrifying duo as they return to Caffè Lena. Come hear where the Delta meets the Rio Grande—and feel the blues come fully alive. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mark-jill-album-release-show/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T210000
DTSTAMP:20261021T190926Z
CREATED:20261021T185322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T190926Z
UID:10006594-1799607600-1799614800@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine
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\nAward-winning flatpicking\, powerhouse fiddle and banjo\, and a band that knows how to have a great time onstage! \n \nWhen musicians of this caliber get together\, you know you're in for something special. Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine bring a thrilling mix of bluegrass\, Americana\, country\, roots music\, and even a little swampy blues to Caffè Lena\, with dazzling musicianship\, terrific vocals\, and plenty of personality. \n \nAt the center is Mark Cosgrove\, one of the country's finest acoustic guitarists and a winner of both the National Flatpicking Championship and the prestigious Doc Watson Guitar Championship. His remarkable technique and musical versatility have made him a sought-after performer\, including years spent playing alongside the legendary David Bromberg. \n \nBromberg himself says\, “Mark Cosgrove uses a flat pick the way I've always wanted to do myself\, and that's just the beginning. It's a privilege to play with him.” \n \nAnd Cosgrove has surrounded himself with some equally impressive musicians. Fiddler Nate Grower\, another veteran of David Bromberg's Quintet and Big Band\, brings fiery playing and an adventurous musical spirit. Mike Munford\, an International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year\, adds his extraordinary picking to the mix. Berklee-trained bassist Nate Sabat anchors the sound\, while guitarist and vocalist Jon Sheldrick rounds out this formidable five-piece band. \n \nTogether\, they move effortlessly between bluegrass favorites\, rootsy Americana\, country\, and blues\, with the kind of interplay that comes from musicians who are not only masters of their instruments but genuinely enjoy playing together. \n \nExpect lightning-fast picking\, beautiful harmonies\, unexpected musical turns\, and a whole lot of fun. Mark Cosgrove & Good Medicine deliver exactly what their name promises: a healthy dose of great music! \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mark-cosgrove-good-medicine/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z
CREATED:20260703T175610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z
UID:10006400-1799694000-1799701200@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 \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2027-01-11/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z
CREATED:20260703T175610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z
UID:10006401-1800298800-1800306000@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 \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2027-01-18/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T220000
DTSTAMP:20261016T163442Z
CREATED:20261016T142621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T163442Z
UID:10006590-1800734400-1800741600@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:The Cody Sisters
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\nIf you caught The Cody Sisters at Caffè Lena @ SPAC\, you already know. If you missed them\, here's your chance to find out what all the excitement is about!  \n \nWith dazzling musicianship\, beautiful harmonies\, and an adventurous spirit\, The Cody Sisters are among the most exciting young bands making acoustic music today. Rooted in bluegrass and traditional American music but never content to stay within the lines\, this Colorado-based trio brings together fiery bluegrass picking\, gorgeous vocal harmonies\, and original songs that venture well beyond traditional boundaries. This is where bluegrass is going. \n \nSisters Megan Cody (guitar\, mandolin\, vocals) and Maddie Cody (guitar\, banjo\, vocals)\, joined by bassist Will Pavilonis\, bring an extraordinary combination of instrumental skill\, inventive songwriting\, and musical chemistry to the stage. Their lightning-fast picking and intricate arrangements are impressive enough\, but it's the warmth of their harmonies and the emotional depth of their original songs that make their performances so memorable. \n \nThe band's self-titled 2023 EP marked an important turning point. Moving beyond their early identity as a family band\, Megan and Maddie emerged as confident\, imaginative songwriters with a musical vision entirely their own. Their latest project\, Archipelago\, continues that journey\, exploring new textures and influences while maintaining a deep connection to their bluegrass roots. \n \nWith performances throughout the United States and the United Kingdom\, The Cody Sisters are building a following among listeners who appreciate both exceptional musicianship and songs that have something to say. \n \nTheir recent appearance at Caffè Lena @ SPAC was a highlight of the festival\, winning over the crowd with their remarkable playing\, beautiful harmonies\, and infectious energy. One set at Caffè Lena @ SPAC simply wasn't enough. We had to bring them to Lena's for more! \n \nAt Caffè Lena\, we've always taken special pleasure in discovering and championing artists whose music deserves to be heard. The Cody Sisters are exactly that kind of band\, and we couldn't be more excited about what lies ahead for them. \n \nCome hear The Cody Sisters now. We have a feeling you'll be hearing a lot more about them in the years to come. \n \nSample Song \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bright-series-the-cody-sisters-2/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270124T210000
DTSTAMP:20261008T220026Z
CREATED:20261008T214426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T220026Z
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SUMMARY:Dave Gunning
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\nWith more than two decades on the road\, 15 albums\, and a remarkable collection of awards to his name\, Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning has earned his place among Canada’s most respected and beloved folk singer-songwriters. A gifted storyteller with a quick wit\, a warm stage presence\, and a knack for finding the extraordinary in everyday life\, Gunning has a gift for turning everyday experiences into compelling songs filled with heart\, humor\, and humanity. \n \nOne minute he’ll have you laughing at a perfectly delivered story\, and the next he’ll bring the room to complete silence with a song that gets right to the heart of something we all recognize. His music is deeply rooted in the working communities of Nova Scotia\, but the stories he tells about family\, resilience\, injustice\, kindness and belonging are universal. \n \nHis latest album\, Field Notes\, recorded in Australia in 2025\, strips things back to what he does best: honest songwriting\, thoughtful observations and stories\, wonderful stories! If you love  songs that celebrate everyday heroes and hard truths\, delivered by someone who knows how to make an audience feel like old friends\, spend an evening with Dave Gunning. \n \nYou'll leave with a few good laughs\, some beautiful songs to remember and probably a story or two you'll want to tell someone else. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/dave-gunning/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z
CREATED:20260703T175610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z
UID:10006402-1800903600-1800910800@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 \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2027-01-25/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T210000
DTSTAMP:20261016T144009Z
CREATED:20261005T192207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T144009Z
UID:10006572-1801422000-1801429200@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Bright Series: Bronwyn
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\nIf you love bluegrass played with breathtaking skill\, a little edge and the kind of energy that makes a room come alive\, Bronwyn is one to see. \n \nA Grammy winner and two-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year\, Bronwyn is a dazzling instrumentalist\, but this show is about much more than virtuoso fiddle playing. Backed by a powerhouse band of Nashville pickers\, she brings together hard-driving bluegrass\, Americana and roots music with original songs\, strong vocals and the exhilarating interplay of musicians who know how to push each other. \n \nHer new album\, Rattlin’ Bones\, captures the sound of an artist stepping fully into her own. After years as a sought-after fiddler and a member of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway\, Bronwyn is now out front as singer\, songwriter and bandleader\, making music that feels rooted in bluegrass tradition without being confined by it. \n \nExpect fiery fiddle breaks\, lightning-fast picking\, beautiful ensemble playing and quieter moments when the song takes over. There’s plenty here for serious bluegrass fans to marvel at\, but you don’t need to know a thing about bluegrass to get swept up in it. \n \nBronwyn says she wanted to make music “that you’d want to turn up so loud\, that it’d rattle your bones.” \n \nCome hear what she means. \n \nSAMPLE SONG  \n \nThe Bright Series is made possible by a generous gift from Kevin & Claudia Bright\, these monthly shows feature artists playing the venue for the first time. These are fresh\, contemporary roots-based bands that are making waves on the national folk scene\, getting strong radio play\, charting\, releasing albums\, developing a strong following on social media\, touring hard\, and selling out venues. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bright-series-bronwyn-keith-hynes/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z
CREATED:20260703T175610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z
UID:10006403-1801508400-1801515600@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 \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2027-02-01/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T195233Z
CREATED:20260819T193653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T195233Z
UID:10006487-1804791600-1804798800@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Old Blind Dogs
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\nCelebrating 35 years in 2027 with a brand-new album\, Old Blind Dogs remain one of Scotland’s most enduring and exciting folk bands. \n \nFormed in Aberdeen in 1992\, the band emerged from Scotland’s thriving folk scene with a mission to bring the songs and tunes of the country’s Northeast to audiences around the world. More than three decades later\, they’ve become a cornerstone of the Scottish folk revival\, known for a sound that is unmistakably rooted in tradition while never standing still. \n \nSoaring fiddle\, stirring vocals\, cittern and guitar\, dynamic percussion and the unmistakable power of the Great Highland bagpipes come together in music filled with driving rhythms\, beautiful melodies and the energy of four musicians who know how to make traditional music feel completely alive in the moment. \n \nThe current lineup features original member Jonny Hardie on fiddle and vocals\, Aaron Jones on cittern\, guitar and vocals\, Donald Hay on percussion and vocals\, and former Battlefield Band piper Mike Katz on pipes and whistles. Together\, they bring decades of experience at the highest levels of Scottish traditional music\, and formidable chemistry\, to the stage. \n \nInducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame\, Old Blind Dogs have spent their career taking Scottish music around the world while continuing to explore what the tradition can become. Their acclaimed recordings include Knucklehead Circus\, and in 2027 they arrive at Caffè Lena celebrating their 35th anniversary with a brand-new album. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nAfter 35 years\, Old Blind Dogs aren't simply preserving Scottish folk music. They're still playing with it\, pushing it forward and reminding audiences why these centuries-old sounds remain so thrilling. \n \nCome experience one of Scotland’s great folk bands in the intimate setting of Caffè Lena. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/old-blind-dogs-2/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170453Z
CREATED:20260323T021311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170453Z
UID:10006179-1805396400-1805403600@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:The Black Feathers
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\nWith roots in British and American folk\, The Black Feathers’ magical harmonies intertwine with gorgeous ballads and side-splitting humor. \n \nEnglish husband-wife duo Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler weave the spirit of traditional UK folk with acoustic indie rock\, reminding listeners of the era of Steeleye Span. Hughes’ guitar work and the duos' emotive harmony vocals are pure magic. Their music moves easily between styles like folk\, Americana\, and acoustic indie without ever losing its focus on strong songwriting and clear\, expressive performances. It’s a sound that has carried them from the UK to festivals across the U.S.\, including Philadelphia Folk Festival\, Kate Wolf Music Festival\, and AmericanaFest\, as well as official showcases at multiple Folk Alliance conferences.  \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \n“…stunning harmonies that were so good it reminded me of seeing Gillian Welch and David Rawlings” –No Depression \n \n“The Black Feathers are acoustic\, but with enough power and force to drive a sledgehammer.” –Roots Magazine \n \n“Sheer poetic beauty both lyrically and musically.” –Cryptic Rock \n \nInterspersed with their sparkling ballads they share a ripping sense of humor that never fails to leave the audience in stitches. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 2 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-black-feathers/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270528T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T003931Z
CREATED:20260917T002312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003931Z
UID:10006539-1811534400-1811541600@www.caffelena.org
SUMMARY:Sawyer Fredericks
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\nSawyer-toga has become a Memorial Day Weekend tradition at Caffè Lena. Every year\, Sawyer Fredericks comes back. Every year\, audiences come from near and far to see him. And for the past four years\, these shows have sold out. We’re delighted to welcome Sawyer back for two more Sawyer-toga shows\, and if history is any indication\, you won’t want to wait too long to get your tickets. \n \nRaised on a farm in central New York\, Fredericks began performing at farmers markets\, open mics and some of New York’s most storied venues when he was just 13. His deep\, soulful voice\, introspective songwriting and strikingly assured performances soon brought him to a much larger audience when he won Season 8 of NBC’s The Voice. \n \nBut winning The Voice was only one chapter in a musical life that has continued to evolve very much on Sawyer’s own terms. \n \nAfter releasing his major-label debut\, A Good Storm\, with Republic Records\, Fredericks chose independence. His 2018 album Hide Your Ghost\, which he wrote and produced himself\, stripped away the major-label polish and returned the focus to what had drawn listeners to him in the first place: the songs\, the voice and an artist determined to follow his own instincts. \n \nHis 2020 album Flowers For You earned premieres from People\, American Songwriter and Billboard\, while two of its songs received top honors from the Independent Music Awards. “Born” found an audience on SiriusXM’s Coffee House channel and Amazon Music’s Fresh Folk and Americana playlist. \n \nFredericks continued exploring new musical territory with 2023’s The Golden Tree EP\, featuring his band along with Sav Buist and Katie Larson of The Accidentals\, and a 2024 collaboration with fellow Upstate New York artist Cassandra Kubinski on “Burn It Down.” \n \nHis latest album\, No Need To Wonder\, released on Earth Day 2025\, turns his attention toward the natural world and our relationship with it. He supported the album with full-band and solo touring\, including performances at City Winery and a West Coast run. \n \nThrough all of that growth\, Caffè Lena has remained a place Sawyer returns to year after year. There’s something special about hearing an artist with this much history in a room this intimate\, surrounded by people who have watched his music grow and change over the years. For some\, Sawyer-toga has become an annual reunion. For others\, this will be the first time hearing that remarkable voice from just a few feet away. Either way\, we look forward to welcoming you in. \n \nSawyer-toga is back at Caffè Lena\, and remember: the last four years have sold out. \n \nSAMPLE SONG  \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		Doors Open\n		Doors Open: 6:00 pm	\n	 \n \n	\n	\n						\n					Price\n					\n						Suggested Donation\n						$5.00\n					\n				\n			\n	 \n \n \n\n\n \n	\n		\n			Similar Events\n			\n				View All\n				\n			\n		\n				\n			\n				\n\n											\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Open Mic\n\n				Multi-act Program Open Mic\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Oct 26 • 7 PM		\n			\n	\n\n\n\n						\n												\n							\n\n		\n		\n		Caffè Lena\n	\n	\n		\n\n				Playwright’s Jam\n\n				Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n		\n				\n			\n				\n								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 1 • 1:30 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								class\n			\n					\n		\n		\n			Nov 9 • 7 PM
URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/sawyer-fredericks-3/
LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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