Caffè Lena

Open Mic
2026-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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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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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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Hunter Root is an artist driven by instinct, independence, and a deep commitment to his craft.

Based in Pennsylvania, Root has built his sound from the ground up, shaped by early influences in classic rock, years of live performance, and a fearless approach to blending genres. From acoustic rock and folk to grunge with a 60’s psychedelic and surf rock flair and beyond, his music resists easy labels, instead creating immersive soundscapes that feel both raw and intentional.

A founding member of the psychedelic rock band Medusa’s Disco, Root developed his voice onstage before stepping fully into his solo work. Today, he writes, records, mixes, and produces his albums entirely on his own, crafting songs that balance emotional weight with a strong sense of atmosphere and musical depth.

His 2023 release Arkansas marked a turning point. It is an intensely personal album shaped by loss, memory, and reflection. Created in tribute to his late brother, the record draws from formative years spent in Arkansas, weaving together stories that feel lived-in because they were.

That honesty has resonated widely. Songs like “Town Rat Heathen” and “Quicksand Sinking” found viral audiences on social platforms, leading to millions of streams and a rapidly growing fanbase. But behind the momentum is years of dedication, touring relentlessly with his band, refining his sound, and staying true to his vision.

Join us for an intimate evening with Hunter Root and his band, where genre-blending songwriting meets unfiltered storytelling and the kind of connection that only happens live.

“A spirit of imagination untouched by the cruelty of the world. A musical genius unbothered by trends.” – B.R.E.

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At Caffè Lena, you’ll hear what sets Hunter Root apart: a songwriter unafraid to experiment, and tell the truth as he sees it. He’s an artist on the rise. He’s doing it all his own way, and inviting you along for the ride.

﻿The Bright Series is made possible by a generous gift from Kevin & Claudia Bright.

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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.
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“There is no other band that can sound so modern and yet so classic and nostalgic." – Mel Guarino of The Bluebillies
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“We’ll be bringing the Ruckus! It ain’t nothing but Hillbilly Rock n Roll.” Jim Gaudet
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Youth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James
and special guest Deb Cavanaugh.
Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 6 – 10, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm (Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm)
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Youth Folk Ensemble is–
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Caffè Lena has been pivotal to Darlingside’s journey since 2013 when the band first performed as part of our Emerging Artist Breakout series. Annual shows here helped them gain national attention, with NPR describing their indie rock as “exquisitely arranged, literary minded, baroque folk-pop.” Their elegant compositions and unified voices have earned praise from Rolling Stone and The New Yorker, fostering a worldwide following.
Their fourth LP, Everything Is Alive, brings fresh new sounds. Exploring themes of personal and universal change, the album delves into big life decisions, emphasizing loss and redemption. Produced and recorded by the band and mixed by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Sufjan Stevens, Iron and Wine), it showcases Darlingside’s evolution while retaining signature harmonies and melodic sophistication.
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Join us at Caffè Lena for a luminous evening of music as Darlingside shares their most personal work yet—songs that meet life’s tender complexities head-on, and invite us all to find what’s still alive and beautiful.
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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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Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 6 – 10, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm (Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Three hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various string instruments, music theory basics, rhythm exercises, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch, confidence in performance practice, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.
Youth Folk Ensemble is–
Mixed ages and abilities:
-Open to any level of experience with music
-Learn through listening and participation
Focus on repertoire:
-Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs
Explore string instruments and singing, learning basic skills:
-Opportunities to focus on guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, bass, and violin/fiddle*
(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons)
Learn music fundamentals:
-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm
-Learn how to listen and hear musically
-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice
Learning valuable life skills:
-Working in a group setting
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-Being part of a team and playing your part
-Building friendships
Scholarships are available as well as instrument loans.
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Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Tom Porter
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In this one-hour special feature, we are honored by the presence of Tom Porter, Sakokwenionkwas, (Sago gway noon gwas), “The One Who Wins.” He is the spokesperson and spiritual leader of the Mohawk Community of Kanatsiohareke (Ga na jo ha lay gay) in the Mohawk Valley near Fonda, New York.
He is a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, and he held the position of sub-chief for 21 years. He was also the director of and a teacher at the Akwesasne Freedom School where he taught Mohawk language, philosophy and history. He organized and lectured for the “White Roots of Peace,” a traveling multi-media campaign to revitalize Native traditions and beliefs in North America. Author of eleven books and pamphlets on Mohawk traditions, he also has four honorary doctorates from Keene State College in New Hampshire, Syracuse University, Trent University in Canada, and SUNY Cobleskill.
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Open Mic
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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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The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert
2026-07-05 19:00 - 21:00
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The Skidmore Jazz Institute has been called the “non-pareil destination for attentive and engaged instruction in the improviser’s art” by DOWNBEAT Magazine. For two weeks each summer, 65 aspiring young musicians from across the country come to Skidmore College to learn from a faculty of top jazz practitioners who are also gifted educators. The Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students Concert is held annually at the midpoint of the program and showcases the dedication, hard work, and immense musical growth achieved by these gifted students during their time at the Institute.
﻿Come hear the future of jazz, alive, inspired, grounded in tradition and unfolding right in front of you!
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Playwright's Jam
2026-07-05 13:30 - 16:00
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Looking for an opportunity to connect with local writers, actors, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing?
Join us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams!
We are off in August, then back September 13th and on the 2nd Sunday monthly from then on!
A monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers, actors & directors
This month, the First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm
September on, the Second Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm
Doors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and Readings start at 1:30pm!
Bring your great ideas, your new scripts, your edits and your friends for an inspiring afternoon fo theater in the making.

Playwrights should bring a highlighted script for each of their actors and one extra for stage directions
Bring a short scene (7-8 minutes). Cast your actors from the audience, including your fellow playwrights. Give them brief directions and then put them on stage to read your script. We’ll go around the room after the reading and let everyone give a “popcorn” reaction (one word!).
Each meeting will include 6 or 7 scenes selected at random from those submitted. After the readings we’ll have time to hang out and get acquainted.
This event will be co-hosted by Michael Wells-Oakes and Vivian Nesbitt
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2026-07-04 00:00 - 02:00
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Jeanne O’Connor: The Sweetest Sounds — Exclusive Pre-Release Concert
2026-07-03 20:00 - 22:00
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Acclaimed jazz vocalist Jeanne O’Connor presents an exclusive preview of her forthcoming album The Sweetest Sounds in this special one-night-only performance at Caffè Lena.
O’Connor shares music from the new recording before its official release alongside a handpicked repertoire that reflects a lifetime in song, from the Great American Songbook to contemporary classics and original works. The new album takes its title from the Richard Rodgers song that speaks to the artist’s ongoing pursuit of the sounds we can hear but haven’t quite achieved yet.
She is joined by an exceptional ensemble: pianist Ted Rosenthal, bassist Todd Coolman, and drummer Bob Halek, with special guest vocalist Amy London, Jeanne’s collaborator in the NYC vocal group The Royal Bopsters. Also joining Jeanne is a guitarist well known to Caffè Lena jazz fans, Dave Stryker. Stryker has appeared several times with Chuck Lamb in his Jazz at Caffè Lena series and with his own group as well. There may be a couple of other surprise guests this evening, as well!
This intimate performance offers Capital Region audiences a first listen to The Sweetest Sounds ahead of its national release. CDs and download links will be available for purchase at the show.
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Jeanne O’Connor is a jazz vocalist known for her nuanced interpretations, deep connection to lyric, and longstanding presence in the New York jazz community. Over a career spanning several decades, she has performed with leading improvisers and developed a repertoire that bridges the Great American Songbook, contemporary composers, and original material.
Over her career, Jeanne has performed at NYC venues such as Birdland Jazz Club, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, and Blue Note Jazz Club, and has appeared in concerts and clubs throughout the U.S. and abroad.
She has performed at Caffè Lena with a variety of groups, including the The Royal Bopsters vocal jazz quartet, her pop/rock/R&B group Jeanne O’Connor and the New Standard, and her more intimate jazz ensembles.
Her new album, The Sweetest Sounds, reflects a lifelong engagement with song and collaboration, featuring appearances by Randy Brecker, Gil Goldstein, and Dave Stryker. Now based in Saratoga Springs, she continues to perform, record, and explore the evolving possibilities of jazz singing.
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Music With Miss Deb Summer Session
2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Birth – 4 years old
We will sing songs, move around, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.
Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.
Fun for the whole family!
6 sessions July 3, 17, 31, August 14, 21 + 28
10:15 am – 11 am
$75
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An Evening with Kate Taylor
2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00
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As the only sister in the renown Taylor family, Kate shares her dual musical heritage of New England and North Carolina with brothers James, Livingston, Hugh, and her late brother Alex. Her style draws on the gospel and rockabilly sounds of the South along with the ‘60s soul and rock they loved on the radio.
Kate began performing in high school and by nineteen was signed to Atlantic/Cotillion under the tutelage of her manager, legendary producer Peter Asher. That first album, "Sister Kate," produced her first charting hit, a cover of Elton John's "Country Comfort," recorded with his encouragement and blessing.
She later recorded two albums for Columbia Records, "Kate Taylor," produced by her brother James Taylor and "It's in There," produced by acclaimed Muscle Shoals/Nashville producer Barry Beckett.
Lots of touring, several other records and two beautiful daughters followed over the decades
In 2001, Kate reunited with her old friend Peter Asher to produce another record, marking 50 years since their first collaboration and, incredibly, featuring the same musicians who played on the first! The result is the acclaimed, "Why Wait!" on Red House Records. It was received enthusiastically in the press and by fans.
As James Taylor told Rolling Stone: “For Kate to be doing this with Peter, and that both of them have this life experience that brings them back together, it’s really a moving thing. I think it’s so great that Kate will have this next iteration, you know, this next chance for people to hear her and pick up on her.”
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“Her sound and style are uniquely her own. Blues? Country? R&B? Folk? 60s? Yes, to all and more. She covers some greats and shares her own witty and heartfelt tunes. To say her warmth and charm on stage is intoxicating is surely an understatement. It’s a wonderful evening of music and laughter”
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School of Music Slow Jam
2026-07-02 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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Pride Open Mic
2026-07-01 19:00 - 21:00
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Bring a poem, a song, an instrument, a story to the 2026 Pride Open Mic at Caffe Lena, sponsored by Saratoga Pride. All are welcome at this evening honoring LGBTQ+ identity!
Saratoga Pride is a welcoming community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender expansive, queer people and our allies in the greater Saratoga Springs area, offering social and informational events and entertainment, as well as LGBTQ+ resources, networking, and advocacy. We hope you will join us!
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Folk Club Kids
2026-07-01 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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Sober Salon
2026-06-30 19:00 - 21:00
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This quarterly event gives people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction the opportunity to share their creative work in a happy, drug-and-alcohol-free setting with the support of Caffe Lena's professional sound, lights and stage. Sober Salon is specifically for people in recovery. It welcomes any and all art, crafts, and performances. Bring a sweater you knitted, a painting, a magic trick, a comedy routine, and certainly feel welcome to bring music and poetry! Truly, any artistic work is welcome. Art helps all of us express difficult emotions, and sharing it on stage helps us build trust in others. We hope that Sober Salon will help you move forward in your recovery and connect with a new, healthy circle of friends.
Things to Know:

Our host is Erin Harkes, singer, songwriter, comedian, publisher of Metroland Now and 16 years sober.
Doors will open at 6:30PM and sign up will be on a first come first serve basis.
Presentations will be five minutes max.
The kitchen will be open for service.
We have a piano and a variety of instruments, including guitars you can use.
We will not offer a screen for displaying photos, but we will enable people to play backing tracks to sing with.

We can't wait to welcome you!
Admission is free thanks to the support of the Victor and Helen Geisel Foundation.
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Folk Heritage Series: The Seldom Scene
2026-06-28 19:00 - 21:00
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For more than 50 years, The Seldom Scene has helped shape what modern bluegrass can be.
Formed in 1971, the band built its reputation by balancing traditional bluegrass with a broader songbook, bringing in material from outside the genre and treating it with the same care and precision as the standards. That approach, once unusual, helped open the door for the wider range of influences heard in bluegrass today.
The current lineup, Lou Reid (guitar, mandolin), Ronnie Simpkins (bass), Ron Stewart (banjo, fiddle), Fred Travers (dobro), and Clay Hess (guitar), continues that tradition. The playing is tight and rooted, with a focus on strong arrangements, clear vocals, and the interplay that comes from years of experience.
Over the decades, The Seldom Scene has remained a steady presence in bluegrass, known for bringing new songs into the tradition while keeping the core sound intact. Their interpretations, whether of classic country, folk, or original material, reflect a band that understands the form and knows how to stretch it without losing its center.
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Folk Heritage Series Made possible by the Charlie Pickett & Kathleen Rehl Endowment Fund
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Folk Heritage Series: The Seldom Scene
2026-06-28 15:00 - 17:00
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For more than 50 years, The Seldom Scene has helped shape what modern bluegrass can be.
Formed in 1971, the band built its reputation by balancing traditional bluegrass with a broader songbook, bringing in material from outside the genre and treating it with the same care and precision as the standards. That approach, once unusual, helped open the door for the wider range of influences heard in bluegrass today.
The current lineup, Lou Reid (guitar, mandolin), Ronnie Simpkins (bass), Ron Stewart (banjo, fiddle), Fred Travers (dobro), and Clay Hess (guitar), continues that tradition. The playing is tight and rooted, with a focus on strong arrangements, clear vocals, and the interplay that comes from years of experience.
Over the decades, The Seldom Scene has remained a steady presence in bluegrass, known for bringing new songs into the tradition while keeping the core sound intact. Their interpretations, whether of classic country, folk, or original material, reflect a band that understands the form and knows how to stretch it without losing its center.
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Folk Heritage Series Made possible by the Charlie Pickett & Kathleen Rehl Endowment Fund
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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Mandolin Recital with Alan Epstein
2026-06-28 10:00 - 12:00
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Join us to hear our Mandolin student perform a recital!
These classes are led by Alan Epstein.
Free
Coffee and Cookies by donation.

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