Chris Pierce
2025-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
American Roots Bluegrass Country Family Folk Workshop

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Chris Pierce gained national prominence with “We Can Always Come Back To This,” which appeared on NBC’s This Is Us, then went on to reach #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Pierce has headlined tours worldwide, opening for Neil Young, B.B. King, Seal, Al Green, Jill Scott, and Aaron Neville among others. His folk/Americana album, American Silence garnered critical acclaim from the likes of NPR, Rolling Stone and NoDepression. Acoustic Guitar praises the project as: “Soulful, wise and empathetic." PopMatters named American Silence the #1 Best Folk Album of 2021. “Chris Pierce is one of the most important American songwriters working today.” – Nic Harcourt, KCSN Los Angeles ​At a young age, Pierce developed a rare hearing disorder called Otosclerosis that led to the loss of hearing in one ear and partial deafness in the other, a setback that would deter many young musicians forever. The reality, however, fueled his passion and determination all the more, forcing him to re-learn almost everything he had known prior to his condition. To Pierce, music was, and still is, an unconditional companion. In addition to his solo career, Chris Pierce is a frequent radio co-host on Sirius XM’s “Prisms: the Sound of Color,” performs/records as War & Pierce (with Sunny War), and with Americana/roots band Leon Creek, and has made appearances with the Black Opry Revue. He is also a college professor, specializing in music business & songwriting, and has penned a blues opera for stage. More praise for Pierce: “I haven’t been so deeply, deeply moved by just a person and their guitar like this in a long time.” (NPR Music) “Passionate, well constructed, generously spirited protest music that can’t be ignored,” (Americana UK) “Pierce’s take on soul is heart-wrenching, achingly honest, raw and authentic.” (L.A. Weekly) SAMPLE SONG Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. ﻿

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Open Mic
2025-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
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.
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.
Full table service (see menu). 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: Reese@caffelena.org

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The Piecemakers Story Quilt Night
2025-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop

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The Piecemakers Quilt forms the centerpiece of this unique night. Personal stories as well as stories from all over the world inspire each artful square, and five different storytellers will animate stories from the squares they sewed, creating a living, breathing, human quilt to match the beauty of the fabric one.

In 1997, the Piecemakers Quilt Group was formed in New Paltz, NY. Each year since then, the quilters have chosen a theme and created one-of-a-kind blocks for the quilt to be donated to the Akwesasne Freedom School’s Annual Quilt Auction to support the school’s mission of keeping Mohawk traditions, language, and culture alive. This year, blocks come from all over the US and from as far away as New Zealand on the theme of “More Stories and Legends from Around the World.” Listeners will see the 2025 quilt while Kay Olan, Claire Nolan, Jeannine Laverty, Susan Rivers, and Rebekah Rice with her granddaughter, Yeva Raisin Shifrin bring five of those quilt squares to life.

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Folk Club Kids
2025-08-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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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/

Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!

Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and togetherness each week, learn, play, make friends and have fun!

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Poetry Open Mic Featuring Mike Jurkovic
2025-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Family Folk Instructional Storytelling

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Mike Jurkovic was named 2025 Ulster County Poet Laureate. He has published poetry, prose, and music reviews globally with little reportable income. Jurkovic’s 5 full-length collections include Buckshot Reckoning, mooncussers, AmericanMental, (Luchador Press 2023, 2022, 2020); haiku collections Monet’s Bamboo (CAPS Press, 2025) Blue Fan Whirring, (Nirala Press, 2018) 2016 Pushcart nominee. He is the president of Calling All Poets reading series, which is celebrating 26 years in the Hudson Valley. You can find his reviews online at All About Jazz and lightwoodpress.com. He hosts NuJazzXcursions, Monday 9-10:30 am, WVKR-91.3FM Vassar College.

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2025-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!

THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!

SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person

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

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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
2025-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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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 and Katryna perform as a duo often compared to The 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. In the case of western Massachusetts folk rockers the Nields, the siblings are sisters Nerissa and Katryna Nields, and 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, sibling harmonies, their wise, classic, folk/pop songs, their hilarious banter on stage, and their generosity and warmth in performance and engagement with their fans. “A masterful mix of modern folk with an alternative edge” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), and The Austin Chronicle raves, “If there’s one constant here, it’s The Nields sisters beautifully sweet vocal harmonies that sound eerily like the Roches singing Lush in a really big room. It's infectious stuff.”

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Nordlys Global Voices Series: Elida Almeida
2025-08-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Born on the island of Santiago in Cape Verde, Elida Almeida began her musical journey singing in church, developing a voice that’s as rich in emotion as it is in strength. At just 22, she burst onto the international scene by winning the Prix Découvertes RFI in 2015 and has since graced major world music stages across Europe, Africa, and North America. This past March, Elida performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert as part of their x globalFEST.

Elida’s debut album introduced the world to her vibrant sound and earned massive acclaim, with the standout single "Nta Konsigui" amassing over 2.7 million views on YouTube. Her second album, Kebrada—named after the village where she grew up—dives deeper into her roots, blending traditional Cabo Verdean rhythms like batuque, funaná, coladera, and tabanka with a burst of Latin flair.

With a warm, smooth voice and a fiery stage presence, Elida delivers a sound that’s joyful and danceable, yet deeply thoughtful. Her music celebrates identity, resilience, and community, offering ballads that are both nostalgic and socially resonant, all wrapped in irresistible grooves.

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Don’t miss this powerful evening of global music at Caffè Lena—an intimate setting for one of Africa’s most exciting contemporary voices.

﻿Made possible by The Nordlys Foundation.

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Darlingside
2025-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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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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Darlingside Songwriting Workshop
2025-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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The Caffè Lena School of Music and Darlingside are excited to bring you this songwriting workshop.

﻿In this workshop, we’ll explore a playful, collaborative, one-step-at-a-time approach to songwriting that we’ve developed over the past decade. We’ll break down an example all the way from a silly prompt to a final song and how each of us played a discrete role in that process. We’ll then invite everyone to sharpen their quills and open their minds in a small group writing exercise. This workshop will involve group writing and sharing (which is not as scary as it sounds, we promise!) but we’ll also be discussing modifications you can make to adapt.

﻿Limited to 50 people.

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2025-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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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.

SAMPLE SONG

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.

Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket.

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Open Mic
2025-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
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.
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.
Full table service (see menu). 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.

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Chuck Lamb, Jorge Gomez: Cuban Fusion w/ Ria Curley Nu-Soul-Jaz Collab
2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Putnam Place, 63 Putnam St, Saratoga Springs, 12866, United States
American Roots Bluegrass Country Family Folk Workshop

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﻿Seating is SOLD OUT but, there will be STANDING ROOM TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! PLEASE COME EARLY AS THE STANDING ROOM TICKETS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

Prepare for an electrifying double bill as Caffè Lena and Putnam Place present Chuck Lamb, Jorge Gómez & the Cuban Fusion Jazz Collab sharing the stage with curtain-raising Ria Curley Nu-Soul-Jaz Collab featuring Chuck Lamb—two dynamic ensembles bringing jazz to life with passion, energy, and genre-defying style at Putnam Place, located at 63 Putnam St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Chuck Lamb, Jorge Gómez & the Cuban Fusion Jazz Collab

Caffè Lena’s resident jazz pianist Chuck Lamb, longtime member of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, is known for his expressive playing and genre-blending compositions that span jazz, classical, fusion, and world music. Lamb brings his signature artistry and improvisational fire to this special collaboration with Jorge Gómez—Havana-born pianist, composer, and founder of the three-time Grammy-nominated band Tiempo Libre. Known for their powerful blend of Latin jazz and Cuban timba, Gómez’s compositions have been praised by The New York Times and performed alongside legends like Gloria Estefan, Joshua Bell, and Sir James Galway. Together, Lamb and Gómez lead a high-voltage ensemble that fuses jazz, funk, classical, and Cuban traditions—all performed with fiery virtuosity and soulful flair.

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Ria Curley & the Nu-Soul-Jaz Collab featuring Chuck Lamb

Singer-songwriter Ria Curley brings a warm, sensual voice and a thoughtful blend of jazz, soul, and R&B to her original songs. Her music explores love, growth, and connection anchored by uplifting lyrics and irresistible grooves by the Nu-Soul-Jaz Collab featuring Chuck Lamb. Curley approaches performance as a form of storytelling, drawing audiences into an experience that’s both intimate and energizing.

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Victoria Paterson, founder of the Mostly Modern Festival, will be special guest violinist for both groups! Two incredible bands, perfect for a hot summer night of cool jazz. Cuban rhythms and jazzy soul make for a night of boundary-breaking jazz that will leave you dancing, dreaming, and inspired.

Show is at Putnam Place, 63 Putnam St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Come early at 6 PM when the doors open for food & music by the Jazz Pebbles! Food options from Mama's Kitchen (Authentic Latin Cuisine) and West Ave Pizza ( Wood-Fired Pizza.)

Schedule:

Doors/Food 6 PM

Caffè Lena School of Music's Jazz Pebbles 6:00 – 6:30 PM

Main Concert 7 PM

﻿Seating is SOLD OUT but, there will be STANDING ROOM TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!

PLEASE COME EARLY AS THE STANDING ROOM TICKETS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

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2025-08-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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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/

Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!

Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and togetherness each week, learn, play, make friends and have fun!

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Caffè Lena School of Music Presents: The Rolling Pebbles & The Jazz Pebbles
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop

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Celebrate the future of folk, jazz, and joyful music-making with The Rolling Pebbles and The Jazz Pebbles, two inspiring ensembles from the Caffè Lena School of Music.

The Rolling Pebbles are the senior members of our School of Music—a spirited group of dedicated young musicians ages 10 to 16 who have been rehearsing and performing together since 2020. Under the expert guidance of instructors (who are also accomplished musicians), Oona Grady, James Gascoyne, and Matt Griffin, these talented students have grown into a polished band with a deep love for roots, folk, and acoustic traditions. They've performed at farmers markets, community festivals, and even opened for folk legends Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt on the Caffè Lena stage.

In 2024, several of The Rolling Pebbles members ventured into new musical territory and formed The Jazz Pebbles, a fresh ensemble exploring improvisation and jazz standards with creativity and groove. Though still new to the stage, The Jazz Pebbles are already turning heads with their energy and musical curiosity.

These ensembles embody the heart of The Caffè Lena School of Music: creativity, collaboration and community.

Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket.

Join us for an evening of inspiring music from the next generation!

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2025-08-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!

THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!

SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person

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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.

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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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Overit Home Grown Sessions: Cassandra Kubinski with opener Kelsey Dodd
2025-08-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Billboard-charting and Eddies Award-nominated singer/songwriter Cassandra Kubinski now calls Saratoga Springs home. This show finds her between the release of her sunshiney call to peace, power and pleasure, the single Find What Feels Good, and upcoming cover of Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now, featuring the incredible FAB4 string quartet.

She has shared her piano-powered songs of transformation, freedom and connection with audiences worldwide, from living rooms in Sydney, Boulder, and Santa Monica, to arenas like Barclays Center and Mets Stadium. Locally, she’s opened for Ben Folds at New Years Eve at City Center, plays house concerts, and leads musical and artist education workshops from Wildwood School in Schenectady, to the library in Saratoga.

You may have heard her songs on TV: Lifetime's "Dance Moms", ESPN's, "First Take", ABC's "Splash", Bravo's "Real Housewives" and many more. Or maybe you've heard her voice on commercials for Midas, Snickers, Homegoods and dozens more.

Cassandra's songwriting inspiration, Billy Joel, calls her "transcendent… reminiscent of the singer/songwriters of the late 70s". She looks forward to bringing a transcendent musical experience to the Caffè stage.

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Cassandra's thrilled to bring this multi generational music experience to the Caffè stage, highlighting up and coming actor/singer /songwriter, 17-year-old Kelsey Dodd, whose holiday EP, Forever Evergreen, Cassandra helped produce with Jim Mastrianni and Joel Moss. That EP features four holiday classics and one original co-written with Cassandra, and reached #1 on Upcoming100’s Emerging 300 chart for two weeks and has over 120,000 streams.

Kelsey was also recently named Best Entertainer in the Capital Region by both Capital Region Living Magazine (2024, 2025) and The Saratogian (2025). Known for her work on stage and in the studio, Kelsey has starred in productions such as Mean Girls (Regina), The Addams Family (Morticia), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), appearing on both local and Off-Broadway stages.

Kelsey is also a frequent national anthem singer for major events, performing for the MLB, NFL, NCAA, and more. This fall, she heads to the Boston Conservatory at Berklee to study Musical Theater.

JUST ADDED!

Behind the Curtain of Creative Collaboration: An Open Conversation With The Artists

Thursday August 14th prior to the show. 6:15 – 7:00 PM

There is an additional fee to attend this very special event. $25 for adults and $15 for Students or Children.

All options are on the "Get Tickets" tab on Eventbrite.

If you are attending the Pre-Show Special Event, please arrive by 6:00 PM

Join Billboard-charting singer/songwriter Cassandra Kubinski and Capitol Region Living "Bestie" Award Winner Kelsey Dodd in an open discussion about their creative process, collaborating to create Kelsey's first EP "Forever Evergreen", and the real deal behind life as singer/songwriters and theatre artists. They'll reveal what the creative and collab process looked like both in and out of the studio, will premiere pieces of brand new songs (with the songwriting process behind them), and there will be some time for open Q&A (ever wanted to know what the preparation process is for a vocalist before a show? Or how they deal with nerves/stage fright/imposter syndrome?) This is your chance to ask anything, and hear multiple perspectives on the creative and collaborative process before these two luminous artists perform their sets!

﻿Overit Home Grown Sessions is made possible by a generous gift from Overit – a full-service marketing and creative agency based in Upstate New York.

﻿﻿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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2025-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Experience the magnetic presence of Jeffrey Gaines—a masterful singer-songwriter whose voice, guitar, and passion for the stage have captivated audiences worldwide. Known for his soul-searching lyrics, intimate performances, and commanding vocal presence, Gaines brings a powerful honesty to every show.

Since his breakthrough 1992 debut, Gaines has carved a unique place in the musical landscape with heartfelt originals like “Hero in Me” and a moving rendition of Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes.” He’s shared the stage as a special guest with legends including Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, Tracy Chapman, and Stevie Nicks, and earned a devoted international fanbase through his solo tours.

From Harrisburg roots to global acclaim, Gaines has spent three decades channeling soul, folk, and pop into deeply personal songs. His shows are raw, real, and riveting—just one man, his guitar, and a room full of connection.

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Join us at Caffè Lena for an unforgettable night with a true troubadour.

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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The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show
2025-08-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Martin Sexton’s music has always had the rare power to unify. Described by The New York Times as bringing "unpretentious heartiness" to the universal goal of every soul singer—to amplify the sound of the ordinary heart—Sexton has spent decades building bridges through song.

With 10 acclaimed albums and countless magnetic live performances behind him, Sexton now brings his celebrated Abbey Road Tour to Caffè Lena. This special evening features Sexton performing The Beatles' landmark Abbey Road album in its entirety, followed by a set of his own inspired originals. It's a one-of-a-kind experience where nostalgia and contemporary artistry meet.

A songwriter’s songwriter with a voice both expansive and intimate, Sexton has earned accolades from icons like Dave Matthews and John Mayer, who calls Sexton’s music “the music of my life.” From busking in his early days to headlining venues like The Fillmore and Carnegie Hall, Sexton’s journey is a testament to the enduring power of heartfelt music. His songs—featured in TV shows like Parenthood and Scrubs—continue to resonate deeply with audiences.

Currently working on his first full-length album in a decade, Sexton remains a force of nature on stage. Acoustic Guitar Magazine hails him as a "master of dynamics," while The Wall Street Journal notes his ability to move listeners to tears.

Join us for an extraordinary night as Martin Sexton celebrates one of rock’s most revered albums and shares the songs and stories that have earned him loyal fans across generations.

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We are all invited to Come Together to experience these brilliant songs celebrated in such a compelling reimagined way.

Caffè Lena TV Subscribers can stream the show live at Caffè Lena TV.

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Martin Sexton’s music has always had the rare power to unify. Described by The New York Times as bringing "unpretentious heartiness" to the universal goal of every soul singer—to amplify the sound of the ordinary heart—Sexton has spent decades building bridges through song.

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A songwriter’s songwriter with a voice both expansive and intimate, Sexton has earned accolades from icons like Dave Matthews and John Mayer, who calls Sexton’s music “the music of my life.” From busking in his early days to headlining venues like The Fillmore and Carnegie Hall, Sexton’s journey is a testament to the enduring power of heartfelt music. His songs—featured in TV shows like Parenthood and Scrubs—continue to resonate deeply with audiences.

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SAMPLE SONG

We are all invited to Come Together to experience these brilliant songs celebrated in such a compelling reimagined way.

Caffè Lena TV Subscribers can stream the show live at Caffè Lena TV.

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Bright Series: Eddie 9V
2025-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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From the moment he first flipped through vinyl records as a kid, Eddie 9V knew Capricorn Studios was calling. Drawn to the raw magic that birthed records by the Allman Brothers and other Southern greats, he chased that sound through Georgia clubs, steeped himself in blues legends like Muddy Waters and Freddie King, and honed his own fearless, deeply personal voice.

Now, with his acclaimed third album Capricorn, recorded at the fabled Macon studio, Eddie 9V brings his electrifying, unfiltered take on Southern roots and soul to Caffè Lena. Backed by an all-star crew of Southern players, the album channels the spirit of Muscle Shoals, gritty blues, swampy funk, and gospel-drenched soul—all while staying true to Eddie’s warts-and-all approach.

Celebrated for records like Left My Soul in Memphis and Little Black Flies, Eddie 9V (aka Brooks Mason) has earned acclaim for crafting music that feels as spontaneous and real as a late-night jam session. Songs like "Beg, Steal and Borrow" and "Yella Alligator" pulse with energy and attitude, while deeper cuts reveal raw reflections on life, love, and struggle—often recorded in single takes, complete with laughter and squeaky drum pedals.

Live, Eddie 9V promises a night as honest and vibrant as his recordings. Expect fiery guitar, a tight band steeped in Southern soul, and a frontman whose charisma and authenticity light up every room.

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Join us for a night that bridges past and present, honoring the golden age of Southern music while forging something unmistakably his own.

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

Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket.

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Open Mic
2025-08-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
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.
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.
Full table service (see menu). 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: Reese@caffelena.org

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2025-08-19 00:00 - 02:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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2025-08-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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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/

Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!

Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music, community, and togetherness each week, learn, play, make friends and have fun!

This program is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright.

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Bluegrass Jam
2025-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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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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2025-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!

THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!

SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person

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

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

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

What is a Slow Jam?

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Rock Hearts
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Rock Hearts brings together five seasoned musicians from Southern New England who love to sing and pick bluegrass, old country tunes, and seek out tunes from other genres to “bluegrass-ify.”

With soaring harmonies, seasoned picking, and a passion for tradition with a modern twist, Rock Hearts has emerged as one of bluegrass music’s most exciting bands on the rise. Formed in 2013 by five veteran musicians from Southern New England, Rock Hearts blends classic bluegrass and old country with fresh arrangements of unexpected tunes—delivering what they call “bluegrass-ified” favorites with skill and heart.

Since being named an Official Showcase Band by the International Bluegrass Music Association in 2021, they’ve shared stages with bluegrass greats like Del McCoury, Michael Cleveland, The Gibson Brothers, and more. Their latest album, Unfinished Bridges, released on the 615 Hideaway label, has taken national charts by storm with five #1 singles and widespread acclaim. Critics have called it “one of the most satisfying recent bluegrass releases” and praise the band for their tight musicianship and heartfelt songwriting.

Led by founding member and banjoist Joe Deetz, the lineup includes:

Alex MacLeod – guitar & vocals, 2024 IBMA Songwriter Showcase artist

Billy Thibodeau – mandolin, Maine Country Music Hall of Fame inductee

Rick Brodsky – bass

Austin Scelzo – fiddle, 2024 IBMA Momentum Awards nominee

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Come experience the drive, harmony, and heart of a band that’s keeping bluegrass fresh, vibrant, and full of soul.

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2025-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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With lightning-fast fingers and a boundless imagination, ukulele trailblazer, Jake Shimabukuro has redefined what the ukulele can do. From tender ballads to jaw-dropping, genre-bending solos, he’s captivated audiences around the world — from the Sydney Opera House to New Orleans Jazz Fest. Now, this singular artist brings his exhilarating live show to Caffè Lena.

Taught by his mother at the age of four, Jake’s lifelong love of the ukulele catapulted him to viral fame with his transcendent cover of George Harrison’s While My Guitar Gently Weeps. He quickly became an international sensation, recording over a dozen acclaimed albums and collaborating with icons including Yo-Yo Ma, Béla Fleck, Jimmy Buffett, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson, and Warren Haynes. In 2021, he was even nominated by President Biden to serve on the National Council on the Arts.

Jake’s latest project, Blues Experience, finds him exploring new sonic territory alongside legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood. The collaboration brings Jake’s signature artistry into the heart of the blues — weaving psychedelic flourishes, soulful grooves, and raw emotion into beloved classics and originals alike. The album features reinterpretations of timeless songs like Rollin' N Tumblin’, Songbird, and Rockin’ in the Free World, alongside powerful originals inspired by life, loss, and the spirit of collaboration.

Blending spontaneity with deep connection, Jake’s live performances are known for their joyous energy, inventive spirit, and moving moments of intimacy. Whether strumming delicate melodies or igniting a full-throttle jam, he turns every song into an unforgettable experience.

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﻿Made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon, in honor of Thom O'Neil.

Can't make it in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket.

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With lightning-fast fingers and a boundless imagination, ukulele trailblazer, Jake Shimabukuro has redefined what the ukulele can do. From tender ballads to jaw-dropping, genre-bending solos, he’s captivated audiences around the world — from the Sydney Opera House to New Orleans Jazz Fest. Now, this singular artist brings his exhilarating live show to Caffè Lena.

Taught by his mother at the age of four, Jake’s lifelong love of the ukulele catapulted him to viral fame with his transcendent cover of George Harrison’s While My Guitar Gently Weeps. He quickly became an international sensation, recording over a dozen acclaimed albums and collaborating with icons including Yo-Yo Ma, Béla Fleck, Jimmy Buffett, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson, and Warren Haynes. In 2021, he was even nominated by President Biden to serve on the National Council on the Arts.

Jake’s latest project, Blues Experience, finds him exploring new sonic territory alongside legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood. The collaboration brings Jake’s signature artistry into the heart of the blues — weaving psychedelic flourishes, soulful grooves, and raw emotion into beloved classics and originals alike. The album features reinterpretations of timeless songs like Rollin' N Tumblin’, Songbird, and Rockin’ in the Free World, alongside powerful originals inspired by life, loss, and the spirit of collaboration.

Blending spontaneity with deep connection, Jake’s live performances are known for their joyous energy, inventive spirit, and moving moments of intimacy. Whether strumming delicate melodies or igniting a full-throttle jam, he turns every song into an unforgettable experience.

SAMPLE SONG

﻿Made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon, in honor of Thom O'Neil.

Can't make it in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket.

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2025-08-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Join the Club!

Hear a seasoned songwriters perspective / process
Discuss songwriting tips and strategies
Work on a prompt
With hosts Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue

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School of Music Slow Jam

American Roots Bluegrass Country Family Folk Workshop

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Jul 9 • 1 PM
