Caffè Lena

Folk Club Kids
2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter

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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and togetherness each week, learn, play, make friends and have fun! This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence.

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

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

THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!

SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person

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

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

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

What is a Slow Jam?

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

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

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

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

All are welcome to gather at Lena’s from Noon to 1 PM on the last Friday of each month to enjoy musical memories and new discoveries. The playlist is selected by a different community member each month from the Captain Fun Listening Library of vinyl records in Lena’s lobby. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and tea are provided.

The Captain Fun Listening Library occupying the north wall in the Caffè Lena lobby consists of 1,516 vinyl albums and several hundred CDs selected from Al “Captain Fun” McKenney’s expertly curated collection. This treasure trove of folk, blues and jazz was left us in 2015 and we share it through our monthly listening hour, as Al wished.

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

If you want to create a playlist and host a session, please contact Laura Sterling or let us know when you are next at Lena’s!

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

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

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

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

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

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Helpful for parents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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​​Stream 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.

﻿Note: 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.

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

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

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

Scholarships are available as well as instrument loans.

#youthclass

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

Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all attention is focused on the stage.

OUR HOSTS

First Monday – Rick Bolton

Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro

Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos

Fourth Monday – Kate Blain

HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:

Every Monday. All ages, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.
Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /
Sign up is first come first serve
You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes.
Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.
Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity, explicit sexual themes, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.

CONTACT US

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

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Barbara Chepaitis. Off Leash: The care and feeding of our wild souls.

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

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

﻿Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Live stream 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.

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2026-08-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-12 10:30 - 11:00
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longs

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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

Join Dan Berggren, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and togetherness each week, learn, play, make friends and have fun!

This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence.

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Hot Club of Cowtown
2026-08-05 19:00 - 21:00
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For over 25 years, Hot Club of Cowtown has wowed audiences around the world with their weaving together of a combination of seemingly disparate styles to its own magical effect. They are known for their virtuosity, irresistible rhythms, and joyful live shows. Called "a pretty much perfect country trio at the very top of their game" — The Belfast Telegraph, this Texas-based band weaves together the spirit of Django Reinhardt’s hot jazz with the soul of Bob Wills’ Western swing, creating a musical experience that’s timeless, exhilarating, and impossible not to dance to.

Lauded for their, "down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation" — The Times, London, Hot Club has toured with legends like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and the Mavericks, and graced stages from the Grand Ole Opry to the Glastonbury Festival. Their shows are a celebration of American roots music at its most vibrant—steeped in tradition yet always fresh and full of life.

Whether you love swing, folk, country, or jazz, Hot Club of Cowtown promises a night of dazzling musicianship and pure joy.

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"Perhaps the first thing one notices when listening to the Hot Club of Cowtown is its lack of irony, self-consciousness and forced hipness…Stylistically, the band steps out from the shadow of its influences to become more than a faithful retro band… conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time." —Neil Strauss, The New York Times

Stream 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.

Note: 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.

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

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

In Troubadours in Training camp we will explore:

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

-Expanding vocabulary on one's instrument

-Group and harmony singing

-Vocal technique

-Developing a sense of rhythm and groove

-Playing on stage and performance practice

-Songwriting and arranging

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

Scholarships are available as well as instrument loans.

#youthclass

Doors Open
Doors Open: 7:30 pm

Price

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General
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Child or Student
$13.56

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School of Music Slow Jam
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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!

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

THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!

SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person

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

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

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

What is a Slow Jam?

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

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The Nields
2026-08-06 19:00 - 21:00
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The Nields have been lighting up the indie circuit since 1991, originally traveling the continent as a five-piece band. Today, sisters Nerissa Nields and Katryna Nields perform as a duo often compared to Indigo Girls and The Roches. The Chicago Tribune reports, “As the work of the Everly Brothers or the McGarrigle Sisters has amply demonstrated, there are few sounds as sublime as close harmonies rendered by siblings… their inimitable vocal blend is a disarming mix of clean folk harmonies and clenched Generation-X angst.”

The Nields have been lauded for their gorgeous, lilting harmonies, their thoughtful songwriting, and the warmth and humor they bring to every performance. “A masterful mix of modern folk with an alternative edge” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), while The Austin Chronicle praises their “beautifully sweet vocal harmonies… infectious stuff.”

Their newest release, Circle of Days, their twenty-first album, finds the sisters as creative and reflective as ever. Inspired by daily walks during the pandemic and the quiet rhythm of the seasons, the album unfolds as a musical calendar with each song rooted in a particular moment in the year, capturing the emotional landscape that comes with it.

From the introspective stillness of winter to the brightness of summer, Circle of Days explores the passage of time with honesty and heart. The songs hold both hope and uncertainty, weaving together personal stories and broader reflections on change, loss, and resilience. It’s a natural extension of what The Nields have always done so well: pairing memorable melodies with lyrics that feel lived-in and true.

Join us for an evening of harmony, humor, and songs that stay with you, performed by artists who have spent decades honing not just their sound, but their connection to the audience.

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Janis Ian Explains the World
2026-08-07 15:00 - 16:00
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Designed for songwriters, artists, creatives, and curious minds alike, the sessions will explore songwriting, storytelling, creativity, the music business, and the lived experiences behind a lifetime in music.

The class will meet each Friday in August. The price is for all four classes.

Janis Ian is one of America’s most influential songwriters, known for her fearless honesty, literary songwriting, and groundbreaking career spanning more than six decades. She first gained national attention as a teenager with “Society’s Child,” a bold song confronting interracial relationships in 1960s America, and later earned international acclaim with classics like “At Seventeen” and “Jesse.” A multiple GRAMMY Award winner, author, activist, and mentor, Ian has spent her life using music to explore identity, justice, vulnerability, and the human experience with uncommon depth and compassion.

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visit https://janisian.com and

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Sean Rowe
2026-08-07 20:00 - 22:00
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Rooted in the woods of the Capital Region yet known on stages around the world, Sean Rowe brings his unmistakable voice and soulful, poetic songwriting back to Caffè Lena.

With a baritone described by NPR’s All Songs Considered as capable of "crushing granite," Rowe delivers songs that are both tender and thunderous. The Wall Street Journal calls his voice and approach “timeless,” evoking the intensity of late-'60s Van Morrison and the raw honesty of Johnny Cash. Whether playing Mountain Jam, Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival, or sharing bills with Robert Plant and Alabama Shakes, Rowe commands attention wherever he goes.

His song “To Leave Something Behind” reached millions through the film The Accountant and his national TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live introduced his intimate style to an even wider audience.

Rowe recently released the first single "Burn Baby Burn" from his upcoming album Good Fiction, "I wrote Good Fiction when the world and my romantic relationship at the time were shutting down and falling apart. Tracks like "Burn Baby Burn," "Punchline," and "Birds" are exactly where my head was at. Out of everything I’ve ever recorded, this one has the most of me in it. I was vulnerable, bleeding out a bit, but that kind of chaos is useful if you know how to channel it.

I deliberately stripped the production down to the bone. Sometimes it felt too naked, too exposed. But feeling that close to the edge meant I was on the right track. Polishing it would have been a lie.

The goal when making records is always the same for me: say what needs to be said with the least amount of clutter and find a path nobody else is walking. But you can't control the output. Songs show up when and how they want. There’s a line in "Psilocybin Playlist" that sums up the whole trip: “It’s Venus or Mars, no matter the same pill.”

That's the unruliness of the experience. A measured dose doesn't mean a predictable high. Making a record works the same way. You can show up sober, with the perfect tools and the best intentions, and the music will still take you wherever it wants. The songs have their own agenda. I’m just in the passenger seat."

Born from a season of upheaval and change, these songs​ and this performance will be another incredible Sean Rowe experience.

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2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00
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I'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed it) every second Saturday! Starting January 10th 10am – 12pm. Hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue! The club will meet monthly with special guests being a more "special" event. Bring your pens, pencils, instruments, thinking caps, favorite songs.

January 10th

10am – 12pm

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cookies and coffee by donation

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Caffè Lena's Songwriting Club meets every second Saturday from 10am-12pm, giving local songwriters of all ages and experience levels a chance to hone their skills, add tools to their songwriting kit, practice the craft with writing exercises, and discuss tips and concepts with their peers. The club is hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue (Arielle Woodul), both touring songwriters based in the Capital Region, and organized by the Caffè Lena School of Music Director Matt Griffin. For this special edition of Songwriting Club, Reese and Arielle will be joined by a special guest host, the legendary Grammy-winning songwriter Janis Ian. Through a focused interview session with the hosts, interactive discussion with the club members, and participation in the writing exercises and prompt-based work of the club, Janis will share advice and wisdom from her life and career.

A limited amount of tickets are available to observe the club and participate in the exercises. Discussion of songwriting craft will be limited to active club members, but attendees are welcome to submit questions in advance to Reese@caffelena.org for consideration as part of the hosts' interview with Janis. Bring a pen and paper – no phones or recording devices allowed!

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Vienna Teng
2026-08-08 17:00 - 19:00
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Some songs are the life of the party. Vienna Teng's are the back-porch conversation you still remember years later.

Her subversive choral piece "The Hymn of Acxiom” turns up in media literacy classes as well as drum corps shows (plus David Byrne’s blog, and the occasional flash mob choir in government buildings). The angst and effervescence in “Stray Italian Greyhound” has inspired anime music videos – and bridge-building political conversations. Americana-tinged "City Hall" has quietly become a queer anthem, a soundtrack for coming-out journeys. The electro-pop exhortations of “Level Up” have powered many a doctoral dissertation, first novel, and courageous battle with illness. “Harbor” is a beloved first dance at weddings and a graduation gift. “Lullabye For A Stormy Night” has been woven into countless bedtime rituals. These are songs that not only age well, but remain trusted friends throughout people’s lives.

It helps that Vienna's sound has never stood still. Her warm, delicate mezzo has drawn listeners since 2002, when her debut Waking Hour landed appearances on NPR's Weekend Edition, The Late Show with David Letterman, and the top of Amazon’s charts. But she’s built different worlds around that voice from album to album: the string-laced intimacy of Warm Strangers, the hushed jazz of Dreaming Through the Noise, the eclectically ambitious Inland Territory, the shimmering electronica of Aims. She’s world-built for other voices too, as composer for original stage musical The Fourth Messenger. You can hear how she’s metabolized influences like Paul Simon and Tori Amos, particularly their adventurousness and attention to songcraft. But Vienna Teng doesn't quite sound like anyone else.

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Her perennial curiosity extends beyond music. In the 2010s, Vienna took a detour into graduate school and then professional work on climate solutions, turning in stints at the University of Michigan’s Erb Institute, consulting firm McKinsey’s sustainability practice, and environmental nonprofit Delterra. She also became a parent: first as a new addition to her partner’s family, then as a birth mother herself. Those years of carrying many truths at once led to her intricate 2024 release, We've Got You: two songs designed to be played simultaneously, as well as standing on their own.

Her love of multi-layering now informs her work with music fans as well as songwriting. In 2025, Vienna was named one of Grist's 50 climate innovators to watch, for the "music x action" community she has cultivated across the US and internationally, working one-on-one with her listeners to buy their first e-bike, start a green initiative at work, or even change local clean energy laws. Her workshops, held in music venues on tour, have been described as "life-changing," "rocket fuel," "the perfect antidote to despair." Those back-porch conversations aren’t just metaphors. Little by little, they’re becoming a movement.

This is an evening with one of the most singular songwriters of her generation.

Stream 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.

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Some songs are the life of the party. Vienna Teng's are the back-porch conversation you still remember years later.

Her subversive choral piece "The Hymn of Acxiom” turns up in media literacy classes as well as drum corps shows (plus David Byrne’s blog, and the occasional flash mob choir in government buildings). The angst and effervescence in “Stray Italian Greyhound” has inspired anime music videos – and bridge-building political conversations. Americana-tinged "City Hall" has quietly become a queer anthem, a soundtrack for coming-out journeys. The electro-pop exhortations of “Level Up” have powered many a doctoral dissertation, first novel, and courageous battle with illness. “Harbor” is a beloved first dance at weddings and a graduation gift. “Lullabye For A Stormy Night” has been woven into countless bedtime rituals. These are songs that not only age well, but remain trusted friends throughout people’s lives.

It helps that Vienna's sound has never stood still. Her warm, delicate mezzo has drawn listeners since 2002, when her debut Waking Hour landed appearances on NPR's Weekend Edition, The Late Show with David Letterman, and the top of Amazon’s charts. But she’s built different worlds around that voice from album to album: the string-laced intimacy of Warm Strangers, the hushed jazz of Dreaming Through the Noise, the eclectically ambitious Inland Territory, the shimmering electronica of Aims. She’s world-built for other voices too, as composer for original stage musical The Fourth Messenger. You can hear how she’s metabolized influences like Paul Simon and Tori Amos, particularly their adventurousness and attention to songcraft. But Vienna Teng doesn't quite sound like anyone else.

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Her perennial curiosity extends beyond music. In the 2010s, Vienna took a detour into graduate school and then professional work on climate solutions, turning in stints at the University of Michigan’s Erb Institute, consulting firm McKinsey’s sustainability practice, and environmental nonprofit Delterra. She also became a parent: first as a new addition to her partner’s family, then as a birth mother herself. Those years of carrying many truths at once led to her intricate 2024 release, We've Got You: two songs designed to be played simultaneously, as well as standing on their own.

Her love of multi-layering now informs her work with music fans as well as songwriting. In 2025, Vienna was named one of Grist's 50 climate innovators to watch, for the "music x action" community she has cultivated across the US and internationally, working one-on-one with her listeners to buy their first e-bike, start a green initiative at work, or even change local clean energy laws. Her workshops, held in music venues on tour, have been described as "life-changing," "rocket fuel," "the perfect antidote to despair." Those back-porch conversations aren’t just metaphors. Little by little, they’re becoming a movement.

This is an evening with one of the most singular songwriters of her generation.

Stream 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.

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Folk Heritage Series: Robin & Linda Williams/ Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian
2026-08-09 19:00 - 21:00
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For more than five decades, Robin and Linda Williams have been quietly shaping the sound of American folk and roots music. Emerging in the early 1970s, the duo built their career on a deep foundation of Appalachian and Southern traditions, while developing a songwriting voice that helped define what we now call Americana. Their music blends folk, country, bluegrass, and gospel into something unadorned and deeply human. Their songs feel lived-in, honest, and timeless.

Known for their warm, effortless harmonies and narrative songwriting, Robin and Linda have a rare ability to capture the emotional texture of everyday life. Their songs don’t reach for spectacle, they invite you in, offering moments of clarity, humor, and quiet recognition.

Many listeners first discovered them through their longtime appearances on A Prairie Home Companion, where they became beloved regulars alongside Garrison Keillor. Those performances introduced their music to a national audience and cemented their reputation as master storytellers and performers.

Across more than 25 albums, their songs have been recorded by artists including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmylou Harris, and Tom T. Hall, a testament to the depth and enduring relevance of their writing.

Onstage, Robin and Linda keep things simple,two voices, finely tuned over decades, and songs that do the work. There’s an ease to it, but also a quiet precision: the kind that comes from years of listening closely to each other and to the music itself.

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Their connection to places like Caffè Lena runs deep. This is music meant for a room where people come to listen, where the details matter, and where a well-told song can land exactly as it should. Join us for an evening with two artists who have spent a lifetime getting it right.

PLEASE NOTE:

All ticket holders are invited to attend a special pre-show conversation with Robin & Linda Williams and Caffè Lena Artist-in-Residence Janis Ian.

Beginning at 5:30 PM, Janis will sit down with Robin & Linda for an intimate discussion about songwriting, touring, folk music, and a lifetime spent making music. The conversation will conclude at 6:15 PM, followed by the evening's concert at 7:00 PM.

This special event is included with the purchase of a ticket to Robin & Linda Williams' August 9 performance.

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Mandolin Vitamins with Alan Epstein
2026-08-10 10:00 - 12:00
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June 8th and 22nd

10 am – 12 pm

$60

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

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

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JAZZ at Caffè Lena :Chuck Lamb Album Release
2026-08-11 19:00 - 21:00
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On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as part of the monthly JAZZ at Caffè Lena series, Chuck Lamb will celebrate the release of his new EP, After Hours On Phila Street.

The new EP features Chuck’s original acoustic jazz fusion compositions, inspired by some of his most personal relationships and joyful moments. The recording features collaborations with acclaimed musicians Joel Rosenblatt (drums), Scott Petito (bass), Mike Tucker (saxophone), Joe Locke (vibraphone), Mike DeMicco (guitar), Jorge Gomez (keys), and Joe Anderies (flute). The project was partially funded through a grant from Saratoga Arts.

For this performance, Chuck will appear with a brilliant ensemble of musicians, including players from the recording and additional special guests to be announced. Singer-songwriter Ria Curley will open the show, showcasing her new singles.

Named for the Phila Street home of Caffè Lena, the EP is a nod to Chuck’s longtime jazz series at the legendary venue and also honors Joel Moss, his co-founder and close friend, who passed away last fall.

Chuck is excited to present this evening of collaboration and new music!

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