Caffè Lena

A+Q with Janis Ian (this time Janis brings the questions!)
2026-08-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Due to a scheduling miscalculation, we need to cancel the A&Q with Janis Ian. Your ticket will be refunded immediately. We apologize for the change and encourage you to instead attend other Janis Ian events. Guitar Tips & Tricks on 8/19 Janis Ian Explains the World 8/21, 8/28 Rochman Record Club Listening Party Featuring Janis Ian 8/26 – Event Sold out but you can watch on Caffe Lena TV Open Mic With Special Guest Host Janis Ian 8/31 You have heard of a Q+A.. what about an A+Q? This time Janis will be asking the questions! Delve into the mind of a great artist and answer the questions she poses to unlock your artistic mind! August 25th 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm $35 #adultclass

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Open Mic
2026-08-24 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Bluegrass Country

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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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Brubeck Brothers Quartet
2026-08-23 19:00 - 21:00
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"The music is uniformly excellent in its composition, execution, and recording quality. Once again the BBQ attains that rarefield level where music is both relaxed and expressive, and their joy in its creation is contagious. There's nothing out there that comes close to their unique blend of inventiveness." -All About Jazz

Comprised of brothers, and sons of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, Dan Brubeck (drums) and Chris Brubeck (bass, trombone) as well as Mike DeMicco (guitar) and Chuck Lamb (piano), the Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting and dynamic group that showcases the best of "straight-ahead" jazz. Their concerts reveal an inherent ability to explore and play odd time signatures while naturally integrating the influences of funk, blues and world music. The group’s creativity, technique and improvisation can be heard in their uncompromising music, which reflects their dedication to melody, rhythm, culture and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.

These versatile musicians also collaborate with orchestras all across the U.S. as well as internationally, including performing with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and the Russian National Orchestra. With Chris Brubeck’s compositions as a vehicle, the BBQ has joined with chamber groups to collaborate with musicians from the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Russian National Symphony Orchestra.

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“You already recognize the last name, but I would much prefer to play this track for you on a blindfold test. The first thing you would notice is the stellar rhythm section — clean, crisp swing with great interaction between the players, and a very smart use of space. Sometimes guitar and piano clash in a small combo, but not with DeMicco and Lamb, who show how these two instruments are supposed to work together. And the same can be said for the Brubeck brothers. Dan Brubeck’s drumming is a revelation … Some serious fraternal camaraderie is going down here. This track deserves a double dose of airplay.”

— Ted Gioia, Jazz.com (reviewing 'Good Question' on "Classified")

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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Brubeck Brothers Quartet / Pre-Show Conversation w/ Janis Ian & Chris Brubeck
2026-08-23 16:00 - 18:00
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All ticket holders are invited to attend a special pre-show conversation with Chris Brubeck and Caffè Lena Artist-in-Residence, Janis Ian.

Beginning at 3:00 PM, Janis will sit down with Chris for an intimate discussion about songwriting, touring, and a lifetime spent making music. The conversation will conclude at 3:30 PM, followed by the early Brubeck Brothers Quartet show at 4:00 PM. Doors open at 2:30PM.

This special event is included with the purchase of a ticket to The Brubeck Brothers Quartet Early Show, 4:00 PM only, on August 23rd.

"The music is uniformly excellent in its composition, execution, and recording quality. Once again the BBQ attains that rarefield level where music is both relaxed and expressive, and their joy in its creation is contagious. There's nothing out there that comes close to their unique blend of inventiveness." — All About Jazz

Comprised of brothers, and sons of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, Dan Brubeck (drums) and Chris Brubeck (bass, trombone) as well as Mike DeMicco (guitar) and Chuck Lamb (piano), The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting and dynamic group that showcases the best of "straight-ahead" jazz. Their concerts reveal an inherent ability to explore and play odd time signatures while naturally integrating the influences of funk, blues and world music. The group’s creativity, technique and improvisation can be heard in their uncompromising music, which reflects their dedication to melody, rhythm, culture and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.

These versatile musicians also collaborate with orchestras all across the U.S. as well as internationally, including performing with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and the Russian National Orchestra. With Chris Brubeck’s compositions as a vehicle, the BBQ has joined with chamber groups to collaborate with musicians from the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Russian National Symphony Orchestra.

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“You already recognize the last name, but I would much prefer to play this track for you on a blindfold test. The first thing you would notice is the stellar rhythm section — clean, crisp swing with great interaction between the players, and a very smart use of space. Sometimes guitar and piano clash in a small combo, but not with DeMicco and Lamb, who show how these two instruments are supposed to work together. And the same can be said for the Brubeck brothers. Dan Brubeck’s drumming is a revelation … Some serious fraternal camaraderie is going down here. This track deserves a double dose of airplay.”

— Ted Gioia, Jazz.com (reviewing 'Good Question' on "Classified")

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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Martin Sexton Live Wide Open Tour 2026
2026-08-22 20:00 - 22:00
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“The real thing, people.” –Billboard
Martin Sexton returns to Caffè Lena in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open – the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include these fan-favorites as well as some new material and surprise covers.
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Martin Sexton comes to us with what Rolling Stone calls his “soul-marinated voice,” acoustic guitar, and a suitcase full of heartfelt songs. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, Sexton has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex, Sprung, and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time.
“Mr. Sexton as an impassioned performer can bring women and men to tears when they see him live” —Wall Street Journal
“The best live performer I’ve ever seen.” —John Mayer
Whether you come to experience Martin Sexton again or for the first time, you are in for an incredible time.
Can't make it to the show in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket.
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﻿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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“The real thing, people.” -Billboard
Martin Sexton returns to Caffè Lena in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open – the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include these fan-favorites as well as some new material and surprise covers.
Sample Song
Martin Sexton comes to us with what Rolling Stone calls his “soul-marinated voice,” acoustic guitar, and a suitcase full of heartfelt songs. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, Sexton has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex, Sprung, and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time.
“Mr. Sexton as an impassioned performer can bring women and men to tears when they see him live” —Wall Street Journal
“The best live performer I’ve ever seen.” —John Mayer
Whether you come to experience Martin Sexton again or for the first time, you are in for an incredible time.
Can't make it to the show in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket.
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﻿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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Momentum Series: Carolyn Wonderland
2026-08-21 20:00 - 22:00
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A true force of nature, Carolyn Wonderland delivers blues with grit, grace, and an unshakable voice that can raise the rafters or still a room. Hailed as “The Bluesman” by Aretha Franklin and praised by Bob Dylan for her songwriting, Wonderland is a genre-shaping guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose life story reads like a legend, and whose live shows burn with passion and presence.
Raised in Houston, trained on her mother’s vintage Martin, Carolyn picked up guitar before dolls and grew up immersed in the Texas blues tradition, swapping songs with Townes Van Zandt and sneaking into clubs as a teenager. She’s been on the road ever since, sharing stages with Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos, Levon Helm, Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, Hubert Sumlin and Johnny Winter, and earning praise from No Depression, Austin City Limits, and Rolling Stone, among others.
Wonderland is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, trumpet, accordion, lap steel, piano), whistler, and fierce storyteller who has been touring for over 25 years across the US, Europe, South America and Japan.
She is the former lead guitarist in John Mayall’s band and has collaborated with James Williamson (The Stooges), Marcia Ball, Ruthie Foster, Sarah Brown, Cindy Cashdollar, and many more.
With a discography that spans raw blues, gospel, country soul, and rebel rock, Carolyn’s songs are personal and political, joyful and searing. Her latest releases continue a decades-long legacy of truth-telling and genre-bending, cementing her status as one of the most powerful blueswomen of our time. She’ll be appearing with her band, Shelly King on acoustic guitar and vocals, Giovanni “Nooch”Carnuccio on drum and vocals, Naj Conklin on bass and vocals, and Kevin Lance on drums.
Industry maven Bill Bentley, writing in Americana Highways, said, "Wonderland's an astounding songwriter…and her ability to totally pull other songs into her own world is the mark of an all-timer. There are no limits to what she can do [with her] powerful vocals and whip-ass guitar playing. It's clear she isn't fooling around."
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Come experience the fire, the finesse, and the fierce joy of Carolyn Wonderland.
﻿This show is part of our Momentum Series, ﻿made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon, in honor of Thom O'Neil.
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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Janis Ian Explains the World
2026-08-21 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.
Whether you're writing your first song, honing your craft, or simply love hearing how great artists think, these sessions offer a rare opportunity to explore songwriting, storytelling, creativity, the music business, and war stories! — all the lessons learned over a lifetime in music.
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.
For more information, please visit https://janisian.com and
https://janisian.com/videos/janis-ians-speech-at-berklee- college-of-music//
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An Evening with Henhouse Prowlers – We Are All Just Human Beings Tour
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00
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For more than 20 years, the Henhouse Prowlers have been building something rare, music rooted in bluegrass tradition, shaped by global experience, and driven by a deep belief in connection.
This Chicago-based quartet; Ben Wright (banjo, vocals), Chris Dollar (guitar, vocals), Jon Goldfine (bass, vocals), and Jake Howard (mandolin, vocals), has taken their sound far beyond its origins, touring 34 countries across five continents. Along the way, they’ve gathered stories, sounds, and perspectives that now live inside their songs.
Their latest album, Unravel, produced by Stephen Mougin (Sam Bush Band), reflects that journey. You’ll hear echoes of classic bluegrass and country alongside modern Americana, all tied together by their signature four-part harmonies and high-level musicianship. The songs explore life on the road, time passing, loss, and joy, always grounded in lived experience.
But what truly sets the Prowlers apart is the live show.
On stage, their chemistry is immediate and unmistakable. Expect tight picking, powerful harmonies, and stories drawn from years of travel, plus the occasional surprise, like a bluegrass take on an international tune they picked up somewhere along the way.
Beyond performance, the band’s mission runs deep. Through their nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors, and work with the U.S. State Department, they use music as a tool for cultural exchange, sharing a simple but powerful idea: we have more in common than we don’t.
This is bluegrass with a wide-open view of the world, played by a band that’s lived it.
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Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. 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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School of Music Slow Jam
2026-08-20 13:00 - 15:00
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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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2026-08-19 19:00 - 21:00
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All are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe, come prepared with your song, and let us hear some good old fast, high and lonesome, some slow and low, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!!

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Guitar Tips and Tricks with Janis Ian
2026-08-19 15:00 - 17:00
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Guitar tips and tricks (to make you look good even when you’re not) and how to develop a solo that does ditto with artist in residence Janis Ian!
One day workshop at Caffé Lena
$35
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Folk Club Kids
2026-08-19 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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Eliza Gilkyson with Jim Henry
2026-08-18 19:30 - 21:30
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"This record is reflective of the times we are going through in our country, personally and nationally.” – Eliza
Eliza Gilkyson brings her thoughtful lyrics, commitment to the natural world and humanity, and her fearless socio-political perspective on life, love and living through the dark ages of our national history. Jim Henry brings a special wizardry to Eliza’s shows, and the years of playing together makes for a special night of music.
Eliza is a twice Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and activist who is one of the most respected musicians in Folk, Roots and Americana circles. Her songs have been covered by Joan Baez, Bob Geldof, Chris Smither, the world renowned Conspirare Choir, Tom Rush and Rosanne Cash and have appeared in films, specials . A member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame, and an inductee into the Austin Songwriter Hall of Fame, she has won countless Folk Alliance and Austin Music awards, including 2014's Songwriter of the Year and the "Song of the Year" Award at the Folk Alliance International Conference in 2021.
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Jim Henry can render emotional sensitivity in one moment then tear into a rock or country solo with such fire it’s hard to catch your breath. He is a master of adding whatever is needed at any musical moment. He has produced, recorded, played and traveled the world with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Paula Cole, Shawn Colvin, Alison Krauss, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Los Lobos, Alseep at the Wheel, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, The Weepies, Deb Talan, Eliza Gilkyson, Tracy Grammer, Susan Werner, The Boxcar Lilies…the list goes on and on.
In a world that often feels uncertain, Eliza Gilkyson and Jim Henry offer an evening of honesty, grace, and connection. Their remarkable chemistry, thoughtful songs, and masterful musicianship create the kind of concert that lingers long after the final note—a powerful reminder of why live music matters.
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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Q+A with Janis Ian
2026-08-18 16:00 - 18:00
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Bring your questions for a live and in person Q+A with the great Janis Ian!
August 18th
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Open Mic
2026-08-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-10 19:00 - 21:00
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM
Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all attention is focused on the stage.
OUR HOSTS
First Monday – Rick Bolton
Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro
Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos
Fourth Monday – Kate Blain
HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:
Every Monday. All ages, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.
Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /
Sign up is first come first serve
You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes.
Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.
Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity, explicit sexual themes, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org
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Partha Bose
2026-08-16 19:00 - 21:00
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Twenty strings, two drums, and a musical tradition built on melody, rhythm, and improvisation.
Internationally acclaimed sitarist Partha Bose comes to Caffè Lena joined by Pandit Samar Saha, one of India's leading tabla players, for an evening of Hindustani classical music.
Bose is a master of the Senia-Maihar tradition, one of the major lineages of North Indian classical music. His performances are rooted in raga—the melodic framework at the heart of the tradition—but leave ample room for spontaneity, exploration, and communication between musicians. Over a career spanning five continents, Bose has developed a particular gift for reaching listeners regardless of their familiarity with Indian classical music.
Beside him will be an equally accomplished musician. Samar Saha has spent four decades touring the United States and has performed with many of India's leading classical artists. The tabla, a pair of hand-played drums, provides far more than accompaniment. In the hands of a master, it becomes a musical voice of its own, answering, challenging, and conversing with the sitar through the intricate rhythmic cycles known as tala.
Together, Bose and Saha create music that can move from quiet, spacious passages to rapid exchanges and exhilarating improvisation. The twenty strings of Bose's sitar and Saha's two tabla drums can produce an astonishing range of sound from just two musicians.
Their Caffè Lena performance takes place on August 16, one day after India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, offering a timely opportunity to experience one of India's great classical music traditions through two musicians who have spent decades sharing it with audiences around the world.
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Join us for an intimate and immersive performance, an opportunity to experience the meditative beauty and emotional power of the sitar, carried by a master of the tradition.
This concert is part of the Nordlys Global Voices Series, made possible by The Nordlys Foundation.
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Joan Osborne
2026-08-15 20:00 - 22:00
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Few voices are as instantly recognizable or as deeply expressive, as Joan Osborne. From her multi-platinum breakthrough Relish to decades of genre-spanning work, Osborne has built a career defined by fearless songwriting and a voice that moves effortlessly between soul, folk, blues, and rock.
Her latest album, Nobody Owns You, is her most personal work to date, a collection of songs shaped by change, reflection, and hard-earned clarity. Written during a period of profound transition, the album explores family, loss, resilience, and the question at the heart of it all: what do we do with the time we have? The result is a deeply human record, rich with melody and grounded in emotional truth.
Musically, the album leans into a warm, roots-driven sound with acoustic textures, lap steel and Hammond organ framing Osborne’s powerful alto and lyrical precision. Songs range from intimate and tender to socially aware and unflinching, touching on themes of motherhood, identity, and the world we’re living in now. Whether she’s writing a quiet prayer for her mother, a message of strength to her daughter, or a reflection on life on the road, Osborne’s work remains direct, thoughtful, and deeply felt.
Listeners will recognize the musicians Joan has worked with; Cindy Cashdollar (lap steel), Jill Sobule (vocals), Dave Sherman (piano), Jack Petruzelli (baritone guitar), and backing vocals from Rachel Yamagata and Catherine Russell.
“While many artists have influences that run through their musical incarnations, what's admirable is that Joan never sounds like she’s emulating anyone. She absorbs her influences & returns it with her own indomitable style. The music speaks for itself. One of the year’s best.”
— John Apice, Americana Highways
Throughout her career, Osborne has never stayed in one lane. She’s collaborated widely, interpreted classic material with reverence and originality, and continued to evolve as both a performer and a songwriter. At the core of it all is her voice, raw, soulful, and capable of carrying both power and vulnerability in equal measure.
That kind of voice doesn’t need anything extra. Just a room, an audience ready to listen, and songs that meet you where you are.
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Join us for an evening with one of the most compelling voices in American music.
“I was thinking about music and the power it has, and understanding that at times in my life music has been the real lifeline for me. I hope that people might experience the same thing from hearing songs I’ve put out into the world.”
—Joan Osborne
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Joan Osborne
2026-08-15 17:00 - 19:00
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Few voices are as instantly recognizable or as deeply expressive, as Joan Osborne. From her multi-platinum breakthrough Relish to decades of genre-spanning work, Osborne has built a career defined by fearless songwriting and a voice that moves effortlessly between soul, folk, blues, and rock.
Her latest album, Nobody Owns You, is her most personal work to date, a collection of songs shaped by change, reflection, and hard-earned clarity. Written during a period of profound transition, the album explores family, loss, resilience, and the question at the heart of it all: what do we do with the time we have? The result is a deeply human record, rich with melody and grounded in emotional truth.
Musically, the album leans into a warm, roots-driven sound with acoustic textures, lap steel and Hammond organ framing Osborne’s powerful alto and lyrical precision. Songs range from intimate and tender to socially aware and unflinching, touching on themes of motherhood, identity, and the world we’re living in now. Whether she’s writing a quiet prayer for her mother, a message of strength to her daughter, or a reflection on life on the road, Osborne’s work remains direct, thoughtful, and deeply felt.
Listeners will recognize the musicians Joan has worked with; Cindy Cashdollar (lap steel), Jill Sobule (vocals), Dave Sherman (piano), Jack Petruzelli (baritone guitar), and backing vocals from Rachel Yamagata and Catherine Russell.
“While many artists have influences that run through their musical incarnations, what's admirable is that Joan never sounds like she’s emulating anyone. She absorbs her influences & returns it with her own indomitable style. The music speaks for itself. One of the year’s best.”
— John Apice, Americana Highways
Throughout her career, Osborne has never stayed in one lane. She’s collaborated widely, interpreted classic material with reverence and originality, and continued to evolve as both a performer and a songwriter. At the core of it all is her voice, raw, soulful, and capable of carrying both power and vulnerability in equal measure.
That kind of voice doesn’t need anything extra. Just a room, an audience ready to listen, and songs that meet you where you are.
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Join us for an evening with one of the most compelling voices in American music.
“I was thinking about music and the power it has, and understanding that at times in my life music has been the real lifeline for me. I hope that people might experience the same thing from hearing songs I’ve put out into the world.”
—Joan Osborne
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Los Sugar Kings
2026-08-14 20:00 - 22:00
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Los Sugar Kings bring the irresistible rhythms of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban music to Caffè Lena for an evening that is equal parts virtuosity, groove, and celebration.
Named after a legendary Cuban baseball team, this Boston-based quartet draws deeply from the traditions of Afro-Cuban Son, Salsa, and Rumba while adding the spontaneity and improvisational spirit of jazz. Rich vocal harmonies, intricate percussion, and masterful musicianship combine to create a sound that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly contemporary.
At the heart of Sugar Kings' music is a love of rhythm and connection. Their performances move effortlessly between infectious dance grooves, soulful melodies, and thrilling instrumental interplay, showcasing the rich musical traditions of Cuba and the broader Latin American diaspora.
Whether you're a devoted fan of Latin jazz or simply looking for a joyful night of exceptional live music, Sugar Kings deliver a performance filled with warmth, energy, and the kind of musical conversation that can only happen on stage.
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Janis Ian Explains the World
2026-08-14 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.
Whether you're writing your first song, honing your craft, or simply love hearing how great artists think, these sessions offer a rare opportunity to explore songwriting, storytelling, creativity, the music business, and war stories! — all the lessons learned over a lifetime in music.
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.
For more information, please visit https://janisian.com and
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Bright Series: Anna Moss and Sabine McCalla
2026-08-13 19:00 - 21:00
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New Orleans-based songwriter Sabine McCalla draws from gospel, folk, soul, blues, and Americana to create music filled with emotional honesty and quiet power. Her songs feel connected to the long lineage of the Folk Revival while remaining deeply personal and contemporary. Whether delivering an intimate ballad or a rhythm-driven roots song, McCalla brings warmth, depth, and remarkable musicality to every performance. Her growing national profile has led to appearances at Newport Jazz Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and Brooklyn Folk Festival, along with collaborations with artists including Eli “Paperboy” Reed and her sister, Leyla McCalla.
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Joining her is vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Anna Moss, best known as one half of the acclaimed duo Handmade Moments. Blending elements of folk, jazz, Southern soul, porch jazz, Americana, and New Orleans street music, Moss has built a devoted following through emotionally open songwriting and adventurous, genre-crossing performances. Originally from the Ozarks and shaped by years performing in New Orleans, Moss brings raw emotional presence and a deep sense of humanity to songs centered on love, compassion, struggle, and connection.
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Two deeply expressive songwriters shaped by folk traditions, Southern roots music, and fearless storytelling come together to tell the truth, hold complexity, and bring people together.
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School of Music Slow Jam
2026-08-13 13:00 - 15:00
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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!
This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!
THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!
SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person
Our jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.
ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic.
Red Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe, come prepared with your song, and let us hear some good old fast, high and lonesome, some slow and low, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!
What is a Slow Jam?
It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G, A, D, C major, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”, “e”, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area.
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Folk Club Kids
2026-08-12 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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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 album, After Hours On Phila Street.
The new album 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 special guests Mike Tucker (sax), Mike DeMicco (guitar) and Jorge Gomez (keyboard), as well as Matt Vacanti (bass) and Evan DuChene (drums.)
The show features an opening set of new originals by singer/songwriter Ria Curley, who will be joined by a talented ensemble that features Chuck Lamb (piano), Sam Zucchini (percussion/background vocals) and Joanna Feuer (background vocals).
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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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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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.
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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.
​​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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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.
SAMPLE SONG
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.
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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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.
SAMPLE SONG

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.
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.
﻿

Doors Open
Doors Open: 6:30 pm

Price

Member
$59.65

General
$65.07

Child or Student
$32.53

inclusive of fees

Get Tickets

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