Adam Ezra Group
2026-06-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
American Roots Folk Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter

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Prepare for an evening of music that’s more than just a performance—Adam Ezra Group brings connection, community, and heart to every note they play. Known for their powerful blend of Americana, activism, and storytelling, this band has carved out a unique space in the music world, winning over fans one show at a time. Led by the dynamic and passionate Adam Ezra, the group’s journey is as inspiring as their music. With no traditional industry backing, they’ve built their reputation through tireless touring and grassroots connections, earning accolades like the New England Music Award’s Americana Act of the Year (2023). From intimate living room concerts to festival stages, their commitment to creating meaningful experiences for their audience is unmatched. The band’s sound is a captivating mix of heartfelt lyrics, rich fiddle melodies from Corinna Smith, driving rhythms from Alex Martin on percussion, and the deep grooves of Poche Ponce on bass. Their performances are deeply personal, often featuring songs co-created with their fan community, reflecting the band’s ethos of inclusivity and shared purpose. With a setlist that ranges from soul-stirring ballads to foot-stomping anthems, an Adam Ezra Group show is a celebration of music’s power to connect and uplift. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their sound, this is a show that will leave you inspired. SAMPLE SONG Join us at Caffè Lena for an evening of unforgettable music and connection with one of today’s most compelling bands. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. 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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Adam Ezra Group
2026-06-06 20:00 - 22:00
American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter

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Prepare for an evening of music that’s more than just a performance—Adam Ezra Group brings connection, community, and heart to every note they play. Known for their powerful blend of Americana, activism, and storytelling, this band has carved out a unique space in the music world, winning over fans one show at a time.

Led by the dynamic and passionate Adam Ezra, the group’s journey is as inspiring as their music. With no traditional industry backing, they’ve built their reputation through tireless touring and grassroots connections, earning accolades like the New England Music Award’s Americana Act of the Year (2023). From intimate living room concerts to festival stages, their commitment to creating meaningful experiences for their audience is unmatched.

The band’s sound is a captivating mix of heartfelt lyrics, rich fiddle melodies from Corinna Smith, driving rhythms from Alex Martin on percussion, and the deep grooves of Poche Ponce on bass. Their performances are deeply personal, often featuring songs co-created with their fan community, reflecting the band’s ethos of inclusivity and shared purpose.

With a setlist that ranges from soul-stirring ballads to foot-stomping anthems, an Adam Ezra Group show is a celebration of music’s power to connect and uplift. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their sound, this is a show that will leave you inspired.

SAMPLE SONG

Join us at Caffè Lena for a night of unforgettable music and connection with one of today’s most compelling bands.

Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. 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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Playwright's Jam
2026-06-07 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-05 13:30 - 16:00
American Roots Singer Songwriter

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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!
A monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers, actors & directors
The First 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
Playwright 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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Jon Pousette-Dart
2026-06-07 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Bluegrass

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Few artists carry the long arc of American rock and roots music quite like Jon Pousette-Dart.
In the late 1970s, the Pousette-Dart Band emerged as one of the most active touring groups in the country, releasing four albums on Capitol Records and sharing stages with an extraordinary list of artists including Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, Taj Mahal, Santana, Billy Joel, Journey, James Taylor, Peter Frampton, the Byrds, and the J. Geils Band. Their blend of thoughtful songwriting, strong melodies, and road-tested musicianship earned a devoted following across the U.S.
Pousette-Dart’s musical life began early. Raised in New York City, he picked up the guitar at seven and was performing on national television as a teenager with the band Tony & The Tigers, appearing on shows like Hullabaloo and To Tell the Truth. By the mid-1970s, he had formed the Pousette-Dart Band and quickly moved from college stages to national tours and major-label recordings.
After the band’s initial run, Pousette-Dart continued building a wide-ranging career as a songwriter, slide guitarist, session musician, and producer, working in studios, television, and songwriting circles from New York to Nashville. Along the way he collaborated with respected writers including Darrell Scott, Gary Burr, Kostas, Fred Knobloch, and Gary Nicholson.
In recent years, Pousette-Dart has returned to the intimate acoustic format where his songs feel most at home. Performing in a duo setting with longtime collaborator Jim Chapdelaine, he brings decades of music, stories, and finely crafted songs back to the kind of listening room where the connection between artist and audience is immediate and personal.
SAMPLE SONG
At Caffè Lena, expect a night of well-traveled songs, strong guitar work, and the perspective of a musician who has spent a lifetime on the road and on the stage.
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Open Mic
2026-06-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-06 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Singer Songwriter

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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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School of Music Slow Jam
2026-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-02 13:00 - 15:00
American Roots Bluegrass

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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!
This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!
THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!
SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person
Our jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.
ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic.
Red Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe, come prepared with your song, and let us hear some good old fast, high and lonesome, some slow and low, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!
What is a Slow Jam?
It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G, A, D, C major, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”, “e”, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area.
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The Black Feathers
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Singer Songwriter

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With roots in British and American folk, The Black Feathers’ magical harmonies intertwine with gorgeous ballads and side-splitting humor.
English husband-wife duo Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler weave the spirit of traditional UK folk with acoustic indie rock, reminding listeners of the era of Steeleye Span. Hughes’ guitar work and the duos' emotive harmony vocals are pure magic. Their music moves easily between styles like folk, Americana, and acoustic indie without ever losing its focus on strong songwriting and clear, expressive performances. It’s a sound that has carried them from the UK to festivals across the U.S., including Philadelphia Folk Festival, Kate Wolf Music Festival, and AmericanaFest, as well as official showcases at multiple Folk Alliance conferences.
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“…stunning harmonies that were so good it reminded me of seeing Gillian Welch and David Rawlings” –No Depression
“The Black Feathers are acoustic, but with enough power and force to drive a sledgehammer.” –fRoots Magazine
“Sheer poetic beauty both lyrically and musically.” –Cryptic Rock
Interspersed with their sparkling ballads they share a ripping sense of humor that never fails to leave the audience in stitches.
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Music With Miss Deb
2026-06-12 09:30 - 10:30
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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!
#youthclass

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Driftwood
2026-06-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-13 20:00 - 22:00
American Roots Singer Songwriter

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Hailing from Upstate New York, Driftwood brings their genre-blending sound to Caffè Lena for an unforgettable evening of music that’s equal parts heartfelt and high-energy. Known for their roots in folk, bluegrass, and rock, the band’s live shows are a celebration. They are dynamic, intimate, and brimming with joy.
With Joe Kollar, Dan Forsyth, Claire Byrne, and Joey Arcuri at the helm, Driftwood showcases a unique, collaborative approach to songwriting. Their latest album, December Last Call, marks a creative homecoming for the band, blending powerful new sounds with the live energy they’re so beloved for.
From foot-stomping anthems to hushed, poignant moments, Driftwood creates a show that feels personal, communal and like a place where everyone belongs.
Sample Song
Expect soaring harmonies, electrifying instrumentals, and stories that resonate deeply with every listener.
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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Songwriting Club
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00
American Roots Bluegrass

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I'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed it) every second Saturday! Starting January 10th 10am – 12pm. Hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue! The club will meet monthly with special guests being a more "special" event. Bring your pens, pencils, instruments, thinking caps, favorite songs.
January 10th
10am – 12pm
$5 donation
cookies and coffee by donation

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Open Mic
2026-06-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-29 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Bluegrass

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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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Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Guess Who's "The Best of the Guess Who"
2026-06-16 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Singer Songwriter

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Join us for an evening of deep listening and musical storytelling with Rochmon Record Club, held every third Tuesday of the month at Caffè Lena.
On Tuesday, June 16th, Rochmon Record Club will converge at Caffe’ Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, to listen to, and learn about The Guess Who and listen to their 1971 compilation album, “The Best of The Guess Who”.
The Guess Who formed in 1958 in Winnipeg, Canada. In 1969, they snuck over the Canadian border and took over American radio for the next 3 years. Hit after hit, song after song, The Guess Who, with lead singer Burton Cummings’ distinctive voice, was instantly recognizable. We’ll listen to the hits, “These Eyes”, “Laughing”, “No Time”, “American Woman”, “Share The Land”, and six more.
The Rochmon says, “This one holds a special place in my own story which I will wait to share! No Spoilers! AND? Still no spoilers!”
Doors open at 6:30, and the show begins at 7 pm with a live audio & video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon”. As always, Rochmon will have some surprises in store! These listening parties are designed to inform, engage, and help us hear familiar music in brand-new ways.
For Rochmaniacs at a distance, Rochmon Record Club will also be streaming live on Caffe’ Lena TV.
By listening together, we experience the album not just as fans, but as curious explorers—rediscovering the art and intention behind every note. Whether you're a lifelong collector or simply love great music, you'll leave with a deeper connection to the record—and maybe a few surprises along the way.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
﻿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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Peak Jazz Series: Edmar Castañeda Quartet
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Singer Songwriter

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Edmar Castañeda has changed what people think the harp can do.
Originally from Colombia and now based in New York, he has developed a style that allows him to play bass lines, chords, and melody all at once, turning the harp into a complete, rhythm-driven instrument. The result is something closer to a full band than a solo player.
Castañeda’s work draws from Colombian traditions, jazz, and global influences, moving easily between them without losing its sense of groove. His playing is both highly technical and immediately engaging, with a strong rhythmic pulse at the center of it.
Over the years, he has collaborated with artists including Wynton Marsalis, Béla Fleck, John Scofield, and Hiromi, and has performed everywhere from intimate clubs to major concert halls, including Carnegie Hall. His compositions range from small ensemble pieces to large-scale works for orchestra and big band.
More recently, his music has reached wider audiences through projects like being a consultant on Disney’s Encanto​ and appearing on the soundtrack, and through his ongoing work as a composer and bandleader.
He appears at Lena’s with his Quartet with players Andrea Tierra on Vocals, Birsa Chatterjee on Tenor Sax, Julian Miltenberger on Drums and Special guests Zeudi Castaneda on Vocals, and Zamir Castaneda on Trumpet and Maracas.
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Up close in a room like Lena’s, the precision stands out, but so does the groove that runs through everything.
﻿The Peak Jazz Series is made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon in memory of Corrine Simonds.
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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Nordlys Global Voices Series: Amanda Pascali
2026-06-20 20:00 - 22:00
American Roots Bluegrass

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Amanda Pascali draws from multiple traditions and makes them her own.
Born into a multicultural family with roots in Egypt, France, Italy, and Romania, she grew up navigating different languages, histories, and identities. That sense of movement between worlds shapes her songwriting. It is very personal, direct, and informed by a wide musical landscape.
Her work is closely tied to Southern Italian folk traditions, particularly the songs of Sicilian singer Rosa Balistreri. Through her project To Sing and Recount (Canta e Cunta), Pascali has translated and reinterpreted these songs, bringing their themes into a contemporary context. The result connects older forms of storytelling with present-day experiences, without losing the character of the originals.
Her recent album, Roses and Basil, brings together these reimagined folk songs with her own writing. The arrangements move between folk, Mediterranean influences, and contemporary songwriting, with a focus on narrative and voice.
Pascali has performed internationally as a Fulbright Scholar, appeared at the World Expo in Osaka, and been an artist-in-residence at the Library of Congress. Her work has also found a wide audience online, where her interpretations of traditional songs continue to reach new listeners.
SAMPLE SONG
This is a chance to hear how older and traditional songs can shift and take on new meaning, carried forward by a songwriter who approaches them with both care and curiosity.
“Pascali is not only a powerful poet with an angelic voice but an unstoppable force.” —GUITAR THRILLS
Made possible by The Nordlys Foundation.
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New York State Writers Institute Fiction and Poetry Reading
2026-06-25 20:00 - 22:00
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Rosanna Warren has won the Lamont Poetry Prize, and has been honored with the Award of Merit in Poetry from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She is the author of six books of poems, most recently, So Forth (Norton, 2020), as well as the biography, Max Jacob: A Life in Art and Letters. (Norton, 2020). Harold Bloom writes: “Warren is an important poet, beyond the achievement of all but a handful of living American poets.” And Charles Simic writes in The NY Review of Books: “Her work has become stronger and stronger …. masterful and ambitious.” Rosanna Warren is Emeritus Professor at University of Chicago.
Megha Majumdar is the author of the novel A Guardian and a Thief, which the New York Times Book Review described as "A true literary achievement . . . . Majumdar creates a tense and deeply compassionate portrait of desperation, fear and the combined selflessness and selfishness of parenthood." Her first book, ABurning, was named one of the best books of the year by The Washington Post, The New York Times, NPR, The Atlantic, Vogue, and TIME Magazine. Writing of it in the New Yorker, James Wood called A Burning, "Masterly. . . . the elements of a thriller are transmuted into prismatic portraiture. . . . Her spare plot moves with arrowlike determination.” Born and raised in Kolkata, India, Megha now lives in New York.
The authors are in residence at Skidmore College for the New York State Summer Writers Institute, sponsored by the Office of Special Programs.

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Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour
2026-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
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Bring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member. For the June edition of the Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour, our playlist curator will be our beloved Director of Finance & Operations, Mateo Vosganian! The D.J. spinning those records will be the Rochmon himself – Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian.
All are welcome to gather at Lena’s from Noon to 1 PM on the last Friday of each month to enjoy musical memories and new discoveries. The playlist is selected by a different community member each month from the Captain Fun Listening Library of vinyl records in Lena’s lobby. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and tea are provided.
The Captain Fun Listening Library occupying the north wall in the Caffè Lena lobby consists of 1,516 vinyl albums and several hundred CDs selected from Al “Captain Fun” McKenney’s expertly curated collection. This treasure trove of folk, blues and jazz was left us in 2015 and we share it through our monthly listening hour, as Al wished.
Enjoy the memories these records bring back, and dig deep into American roots music.
If you want to create a playlist and host a session, please email Laura Sterling or let us know when you are next at Lena’s!
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Gail Ann Dorsey
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00
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Philadelphia-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Gail Ann Dorsey is widely recognized as one of the most respected bass players and vocalists in modern music.
Many fans know her from her longtime collaboration with David Bowie, where she held the bass chair in Bowie’s touring band from 1995–2004. Her powerful voice was featured in live performances of the Queen/Bowie classic “Under Pressure,” and she contributed to Bowie’s albums Earthling, Reality, and The Next Day, along with several archival releases.
Dorsey’s career has also included recording and touring with an impressive range of artists including Thomas Dolby, Seal, Gwen Stefani, Joan Osborne, Gang of Four, Lenny Kravitz, and Tears for Fears. She is currently a featured vocalist with Blackstar Symphony, led by saxophonist Donny McCaslin.
Alongside these collaborations, Dorsey has continued her own work as a songwriter and performer, releasing the albums The Corporate World, Rude Blue, and I Used to Be…
Her new record, The Appearance of Life, to be released in late Spring.
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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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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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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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Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
2026-07-06 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-07-07 09:30 - 15:30
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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)
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
-Creative contribution and compromise
-Being part of a team and playing your part
-Building friendships
Scholarships are available as well as instrument loans.

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