The HOWL Story Slam
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Once again, we team up with Adirondack Center for Writing and North Country Public Radio to present the Howl Story Slam. This spirited storytelling competition is open to all participants. Storytellers take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes. Judges (2-3 audience members) score the stories, and at the end of the night, a winner is announced. All winners are invited to ACW's annual Grand Slam at the end of the year. This year's theme is "Go Your Own Way" — stories of roads less taken, independence, dancing to your own tune, or just plain old getting lost. Want to take a turn on stage? Here are some tips: Practice, practice, practice.Your story must be true and told without notes. This includes scribbles on the back of your hand.Your audience is brilliant and easily distracted. Jump right into the action of your story.Practice your story as much as possible, in the bathroom, during your morning commute, in line for coffee. By the time you arrive at The Howl Story Slam, you’ll be cool as a cucumber.Leave the rants and stand-up routines at home. Humor is welcome, but keep in mind that having a story with a beginning, middle, and end is more important than having a few good punchlines.Show up and put your name on the storyteller list. When your name is called, you’ve got five minutes to tell your tale.Storytellers will be judged on relevance to the theme "Go Your Own Way."Make sure your story has conflict and resolution, and stays within the time limit. Again, stories must be: TrueUnder 5 minutesAdhere to the night’s themeTold with no notesSAMPLE Admission is a $10 suggested donation, which will be split between ACW, NCPR and Caffe Lena. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. ﻿

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Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
2025-11-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Guitar I – Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am

This class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.

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2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Guitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am – 12:10 pm

This class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.

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Open position chords and how they are related to each other, including more advanced voicings

Chord extensions (6, 7, 9, 13), inversions and advanced voicings

Rhythm and strumming techniques, including syncopated rhythms, crosspicking and finger style rhythm playing

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School of Music Slow Jam
2025-11-13 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?
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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Momentum Series: Michael McDermott
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Chicago singer-songwriter Michael McDermott has always lived in dualities—poet and rocker, confessor and storyteller, survivor and dreamer. This fall, he embraces that balance fully with an unprecedented achievement: the simultaneous release of two full-length albums—Lighthouse on the Shore (acoustic) and East Jesus (electric)—on September 13th.
McDermott’s music brims with hard-earned wisdom and unflinching honesty. From the quiet melancholy and lyrical grace of Lighthouse on the Shore to the raw, anthemic power of East Jesus, these companion albums reveal the two sides of an artist who grew up on both Woody Guthrie and The Rolling Stones, Tom Waits and U2. They are songs of survival, sobriety, love, and redemption—deeply personal yet universally resonant. He effortlessly blends natural folk sensibility, pop hooks, and honest rock.
With a career spanning more than three decades, McDermott has been hailed as one of America’s most under-recognized songwriting talents. His work has drawn comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, and Patti Smith, and earned the admiration of Stephen King, who once called him “possibly the greatest undiscovered rock & roll talent of the last 20 years.”
Onstage, McDermott’s blend of folk intimacy, rock urgency, and Irish South Side grit makes for an unforgettable night of music. Whether whispering tender ballads or belting full-throttle rockers, he delivers songs that feel like late-night confessions and timeless anthems all at once. McDermott’s inspirational rock is waiting late night with a guitar, spare smokes and stories of the American heart.
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The Momentum Series features high energy music–solo or band. These are typically more shows that infuse the room with crackling energy rather than featuring solo acoustic performers. Many, but not all, of the monthly Momentum artists are playing our venue for the first time.
The Momentum Series is Made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon, in honor of Thom O'Neil.
Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket.
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Music With Miss Deb
2025-11-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb!
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9:45am – 10:30am $125 9/19 – 11/21
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!

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Hayley Reardon with opener Emily Barnes
2025-11-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Hayley Reardon is a critically acclaimed folk-pop singer-songwriter and a storyteller in the truest sense. Her music feels like a collection of postcards—snapshots from a life lived bravely on the road less traveled.
Launching her career at just 15, Reardon has spent more than a decade writing, recording, and performing across the globe. With 4 studio albums, 7 EPs, a live album, and over 85 original songs, her body of work has earned millions of streams and critical praise for its lyrical depth and soulful delivery.
Her songs have been described as “brilliantly moving folk/pop with a lyrical depth and soul” (Performer Magazine) and “a melancholy little masterpiece” (American Songwriter). No Depression calls her “truly a treasure.”
Reardon has shared the stage with some of the most respected voices in music—Lori McKenna, Rodney Crowell, Dar Williams, Anaïs Mitchell, Xavier Rudd, John Paul White, Rachel Platten, and most recently, Ed Sheeran, who invited her to perform at his Old Phone Pub pop-up in Massachusetts.
A seasoned touring artist, Reardon has played nearly 300 shows across Europe and held a six-month residency in Dachau, Germany. She’s also built a creative home in Barcelona, recording with Catalan collaborators Aniol Bestit, Pau Figueres, and Arnau Figueres. Her 2023 EP Changes even features a bilingual duet with acclaimed Catalan singer-songwriter Judit Neddermann.
Back in the Northeast, she frequently collaborates with beloved songwriters Heather Maloney, Antje Duvekot, and Seth Glier. Her newest album, After Everything (2024), showcases her ever-deepening artistry and gift for intimate, emotionally resonant songwriting.
Hayley Reardon SAMPLE SONG
With a voice that holds both fragility and strength, and songs that open doors to empathy and reflection, Hayley Reardon has become one of the most compelling voices in today’s folk scene.
Opening for Hayley is Emily Barnes, a contemporary folk singer-songwriter known for her haunting voice and vividly drawn characters. Hailing from the tiny town of Johnsonburg, NJ, she’s built a grassroots following through heartfelt performances and honest storytelling. With four albums to her name—including her latest, Mint Condition, which led to a sold-out Northeast tour—Barnes has also been a finalist in prestigious songwriting contests like the Kerrville Folk Festival, Red Lodge Songwriters Festival, and Acorn Song Contest. Her music invites listeners into a world where every lyric tells a story.
Emily Barnes SAMPLE SONG
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TrueSongs 2025: Stories of Courage, Resilience & Community
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, 12866, United States
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At its heart, TrueSongs shines a light on the work of local nonprofits that help create a healthier, more compassionate community. The event pairs six local individuals—each supported by a local nonprofit that helped them overcome a major life challenge—with professional songwriters and storytellers who guide them in transforming their experience into an original true story and song performed on stage.
This year, our neighbors represent:

CAPTAIN Community Human Services – Speaker: Rebecca Lefevre | Songwriter: Emily Barnes | Coach:Christie Keegan
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York – Speaker: Teagan Ketchum | Songwriter: Sirsy | Coach:Shawn Banner
RISE Housing & Support Services – Speaker: Robert Winkler | Songwriter: Rachel Sumner | Coach: Margaret French
All Abilities Productions – Speaker: Keely Milligan | Songwriter: Reese Fulmer | Coach: Vivian Nesbitt
Sustainable Saratoga – Speakers: Tom Stock & Joanne Yepsen | Songwriter: Dan Berggren | Coach: Jeannine Laverty
Camp Stomping Ground – Speaker: Daniel C. | Songwriter: Crys Matthews | Coach: Claire Nolan

“These stories remind us how many people quietly face—and overcome—extraordinary challenges, often with the help of organizations doing life-changing work right here at home,” said Sarah Craig, Executive Director of Caffè Lena. “The audience gets to see a side of the community that is usually invisible to us. We have no idea what kind of struggles the people around us have faced, and hearing these stories firsthand changes the way you see the world.”
Performances by Crys Matthews, Emily Barnes, Sirsy, Rachel Sumner, Reese Fulmer, and Dan Berggren will bring these local stories to life through song, creating an evening that uplifts, unites, and celebrates the power of empathy.
“TrueSongs is about community at its deepest level,” Craig added. “We hear firsthand how our neighbors have overcome challenges and then experience those stories transformed into song. It’s an evening that builds connection and reminds us of the shared humanity that binds us all.”
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE ON THE UPH SITE.
TrueSongs 2025 is made possible through the generous support of Business For Good.
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The Beatle Caffè
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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It was 61 years ago . . .
We all remember that Moment when we witnessed The Beatles conquer America on the Ed Sullivan show. Over the years, Caffe Lena has kept that energy alive by presenting many shows celebrating the music of The Beatles hosted by Olin & Addie. Skidmore College kept that energy going for 20 more years with the tremendously successful Beatlemore Skidmania. Last year we presented our first Beatle Caffè which was extremely well received. Now, 61 years later, Caffe Lena proudly presents the 2025 Beatle Caffè.
Curated and hosted by Dave Maswick and Joel Brown, the 2025 Beatle Caffè will feature several of the Capital District's most acclaimed acts, including Kevin McKrell, American Celtic artist who merges the Irish sensibility of Donnybrook with a steely, world class bluegrass edge, the rock band Super 400 and their blend of classic 60s-70s heavy rock, contemporary pop, and electric blues sound, veteran duo Maswick and Brown with their well-crafted harmony singing over warm acoustic arrangements and intricate fingerpicked guitar work, Skidmore standouts (and former Caffè Lena interns!) Question of the Century with their rich folk and indie folk harmonies and acoustic guitar arrangements and, “literary punk funk folk” musician Buggy Jive, who describes himself as "equal parts Zeppelin and D’Angelo and Prince and Joni in sound and sensibility."
A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
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The Beatle Caffè
2025-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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It was 61 years ago . . .
We all remember that Moment when we witnessed The Beatles conquer America on the Ed Sullivan Show. Over the years, Caffe Lena has kept that energy alive by presenting many shows celebrating the music of The Beatles hosted by Olin & Addie. Skidmore College kept that energy going for 20 more years with the tremendously successful Beatlemore Skidmania. Last year we presented our first Beatle Caffè which was extremely well received. Now, 61 years later, Caffe Lena proudly presents the 2025 Beatle Caffè.
Curated and hosted by Dave Maswick and Joel Brown, the 2025 Beatle Caffè will feature several of the Capital District's most acclaimed acts, including Kevin McKrell, American Celtic artist who merges the Irish sensibility of Donnybrook with a steely, world class bluegrass edge, the rock band Super 400 and their blend of classic 60s-70s heavy rock, contemporary pop, and electric blues sound, veteran duo Maswick and Brown with their well-crafted harmony singing over warm acoustic arrangements and intricate fingerpicked guitar work, Skidmore standouts (and former Caffè Lena interns!) Question of the Century with their rich folk & indie folk harmonies and acoustic guitar arrangements and, “literary punk funk folk” musician Buggy Jive, who describes himself as "equal parts Zeppelin and D’Angelo and Prince and Joni in sound and sensibility."
A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
There are two Beatle Caffè Shows! 3 PM & 7PM.
Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket.
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﻿Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.

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Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 12 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:15 on November 3, 10, 17 24.
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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Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
2025-11-17 11:30 - 14:00, 2025-11-24 11:30 - 14:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen to recorded examples of these and other duet and bluegrass artists and will work on singing and playing some of their best known songs.
This class is NOT intended for beginning musicians looking to learn the basics of their instruments. Rather, it is aimed at those who can play their acoustic instrument, (guitar, banjo, bass, fiddle, mandolin, dobro) and are interested in exploring the music's roots to help them fine tune their sound with a duet partner.

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Open Mic
2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-24 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: artur@caffelena.org
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Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Paul Simon's "There Goes Rhymin' Simon"
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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On Tuesday, November 18, Rochmon Record Club will converge at Caffe’ Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, to listen to, and learn about Paul Simon’s third solo album – “There Goes Rhymin’ Simon”. Doors open at 6:30, and the show begins at 7 pm with a live audio & video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon”.
Paul Simon. Damn. What an awesome example of a serious songwriter and musician. Problematic for the people around him, Paul’s definition of perfection never wavered. We, the fans benefit, “There Goes Rhymin’ Simon” is a great listen from beginning to end as Paul and the very best jazz and rock musicians in the world, lay down tracks with epic grooves. Songs include “Kodachrome”, “Take Me to the Mardi Gras”, “American Tune”, “Loves Me Like a Rock” and 6 more. As always Rochmon will have some surprises in store! For Rochmaniacs at a distance, Rochmon Record Club will also be streaming live on Caffe’ Lena TV. Streaming tickets at caffelena.tv Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket.
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A Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is meant to inform and deepen our understanding of the history of the individual performers, songs, and stories that went into the making of this classic album. By listening together, we hear the music again for the first time. Rochmon Record Club takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Caffe’ Lena in Saratoga Springs.
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Folk Club Kids
2025-11-19 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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7 week After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
2025-11-19 14:30 - 17:30 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
This is a special 7 week session of the After School Folk Ensemble!
11/19 – 1/21 (excluding 11/26, 12/24 and 12/31)
Use these links to sign up:
2:45, 3:40, 4:35
Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.
Weekly 45 minute classes will be focussed 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. At the end of the final class of the session there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends (with Lena's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, of course!).
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.
Need help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org
2025-2026 School Year Schedule:
After School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
The three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all!
Session 1 Dates: Sept 10 – Nov 12 (10 weeks)
Session 2 Dates: Nov 19 – Jan 21 (7 weeks) [off 11/26, 12/24, 12/31]
Session 3 Dates Jan 28 – Jun 3 (17 weeks) [off 2/18, 4/8]
(Summer day camps are offered as well – 2026 details TBA)
End of session recitals are on the final day of class: 11/12, 1/21, 6/3 from 5:30-6pm
Students are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time.
Meet the instructors:
James Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Originally from Louisville, KY, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups, at times performing on bass, guitar, drums, and vocals, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo, Drank The Gold, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs, as well as original compositions and arrangements, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music, Dance Flurry Festival, GrassRoots Culture Camp, and Winter Village Music Camp.
Oona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music, folk songs, and original compositions, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls, Folk Club Kids, Carolyn Shapiro, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca, NY, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle, she began performing with her family band as a teenager, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do, Dr. Dog), manages a private music teaching studio, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs, including GrassRoots Culture Camp, the Flurry Festival, Winter Village Music Camp, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.

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Bluegrass Jam
2025-11-19 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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School of Music Slow Jam
2025-11-20 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?
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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Peter Mulvey
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Peter Mulvey has spent more than three decades carving out a singular place in the American folk landscape—as a songwriter, storyteller, and tireless traveler whose work brims with curiosity and heart. What began in 1989 with a year of busking on the streets of Dublin and hitchhiking to whatever gig he could find has grown into a remarkable career spanning 20 albums, thousands of performances, and collaborations with some of folk’s most respected voices.
From his early days in Midwest bars and Boston coffeehouses to national stages opening for Ani DiFranco, Emmylou Harris, Greg Brown, and Chuck Prophet, Mulvey has always followed his instinct for the eclectic and the essential. Along the way, he has given a TEDx talk, published an illustrated book, and become a beloved fixture at festivals, on NPR, and at the National Youth Science Camp, where he’s shared music with generations of young minds.
Mulvey’s annual autumn bicycle tour epitomizes his creative spirit—merging music, community, and sustainability—while his long-running Lamplighter Sessions bring together artists in Boston and Wisconsin for nights of collaboration and discovery. With each new project, he deepens his reputation as a songwriter of rare insight and a performer who connects instantly with audiences.
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At Caffè Lena, expect an evening of songs and stories that travel effortlessly from wry and whimsical to deeply moving—always carried by Mulvey’s warmth, wit, and remarkable craft.
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Music With Miss Deb
2025-11-21 09:30 - 10:30 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb!
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9:45am – 10:30am $125 9/19 – 11/21
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!

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Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
2025-11-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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For over 25 years, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem have uplifted audiences across the country with their joyful, genre-blurring blend of American roots music. With rafter-shaking harmonies, grooves that nod to New Orleans, and an inventive mix of fiddle, guitars, and “junk percussion,” their sound is both soulful and celebratory—what Acoustic Guitar calls “tight, with stylish, unexpected choices.”
Based in New England, this quartet has graced stages from the Newport Folk Festival to the California World Music Festival and beyond. At the helm, Rani Arbo brings her unforgettable voice—light and sultry with a touch of smoke—while anchoring the band with fiddle and guitar. Alongside her are Andrew Kinsey (bass, banjo, ukulele), Anand Nayak (electric and acoustic guitars), and Scott Kessel, whose homemade percussion kit of boxes, cans, and rattles creates an irresistible rhythmic drive. Together, their harmonies can hush a room or bring it to its feet.
In the lineage of great American string bands, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem stand out for their fearless eclecticism. From bluegrass barnstormers to bluesy folk-rock, gospel to sultry swing, originals sit seamlessly beside reimagined songs by Hank Williams, Leonard Cohen, Bruce Springsteen, and the Georgia Sea Islands tradition.
As The Hartford Courant wrote: “They dig deep into their collective souls, finding joy in the moment, peace in the harmonies, and rapture in the rhythmic drive.”
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Expect an evening of music that will leave you humming, hopeful, and reminded of the joy found in community and song.
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Guitar Workshop with Ron Gordon: Fingerstyle Guitar
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Join Ron Gordon for a deep dive into fingerstyle guitar, exploring the flowing patterns of Mississippi John Hurt and the driving syncopation of Merle Travis. This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of Travis picking and classic fingerpicking techniques that bring American roots music to life.

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Annie & The Hedonists
2025-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Beloved by Caffè Lena audiences, Annie & the Hedonists light up the stage with their spirited blend of vintage jazz, swing, blues, and roots Americana. With Annie Rosen’s captivating vocals leading the way, the Hedonists channel the soul of the great female blues artists of the 1920s–40s—Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Memphis Minnie, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ella Fitzgerald, and more—while adding their own joyful stamp.
This Saratoga-based band has become a regional treasure, winning Capital Region Thomas Edison Blues Artist of the Year(2020 & 2025) and delighting audiences at festivals and concert halls across the Northeast and beyond. Each member brings deep artistry and versatility:

Annie Rosen – Lead vocals
Jonny Rosen – Guitar, vocals
Peter Davis – Clarinet, tenor guitar, piano, vocals
Don Young – Upright bass, vocals
Jerry Marotta – Drums & percussion (Peter Gabriel, Indigo Girls)

Whether they’re reimagining jazz age classics, dipping into western swing, or weaving rootsy folk and Americana, Annie & the Hedonists create performances filled with warmth, groove, and timeless style. Their music has been described as “a sly, groovy throwback to the Jazz Age” (Sarah Craig, Caffè Lena) and “an intoxicating listen” (Joel Moss, 7-time Grammy winner).
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Come experience a night of toe-tapping rhythms, soulful storytelling, and musical camaraderie from a band that knows how to make every note feel like a celebration.
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65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: Lucy Kaplansky
2025-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Lucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent, “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs” (The New Yorker) and “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk” (The Boston Globe). She has released nine critically acclaimed albums, two of which were awarded Best Pop Album of the year by the Association for Independent Music. But where she shines brightest is on the live stage.
Maybe it's her background as a clinical psychologist, because there's nobody who helps us unwind, let our guard down, and open our hearts like Lucy Kaplansky. She makes every audience feel like a circle of old friends catching up and reconnecting. Kaplansky is also part of folk supergroup Cry Cry Cry with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell.
Her recording of Roxy Music’s “More Than This” has over 12 million streams on Spotify, and she has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, and Morning Edition as well as BBC Radio, and CBS Sunday Morning, and has sung harmony on albums by Suzanne Vega, Bryan Ferry, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin.
Her latest release, The Lucy Story (2025), is a retrospective of unreleased tracks, demos, and live recordings spanning her remarkable journey—from teenage bedroom tapes to international tours and studio collaborations with some of folk music’s finest. NPR’s Scott Simon has called her music “utterly beautiful and affecting,” a fitting tribute to an artist whose songs capture the human experience with honesty, warmth, and grace.
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Devan Tracy Album Release 2025
2025-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Devan Tracy is a singer-songwriter whose music blends acoustic folk and pop influences. Originally from Saratoga Springs, NY, her musical journey spans over two decades and began with classical piano. Since then, she has explored a wide range of styles and instruments, including classical percussion, jazz drum set, hand drumming, and marching tenor drums. Her songwriting features rich vocal harmonies layered with keyboard, ukulele, and guitar. Devan has recently performed with the Washington, D.C.-based alternative hip-hop band allthebestkids and the Dartmouth College Gospel Choir. She will showcase her latest album, “Human Doing”, at Caffe Lena, joined by her brother Shane Tracy and other local musicians.
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Lena Go Round-Songwriters Showcase Hosted by Erin Harkes
2025-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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For 65 years, Caffè Lena has been a place where great artists get their start—a stage where music is more than just sound; it’s stories, community, and discovery. The Lena Go Round continues that tradition, offering a monthly showcase of rising songwriting talent, curated and hosted by powerhouse musician, comedian, entrepreneur, and all around powerhouse, Erin Harkes.
What makes Lena Go Round special?

It is a curated lineup of the best up-and-coming songwriters—handpicked to deliver unforgettable performances
It is a true “in the round” experience—where songwriters take turns sharing their music and stories, creating an intimate and inspiring atmosphere
It is a direct link to Caffè Lena’s legacy—this stage launched careers, and Lena Go Round continues to nurture the next generation of folk, Americana, and indie artists

The lineup changes every month, but one thing is constant: you will always hear something fresh, moving, and unforgettable. Whether you're a lifelong folk fan or just love discovering the next big thing, Lena Go Round is the place to be. Come be part of a Capital District must-see event, where the best of the best take the stage before the world catches on.
The artists for the 11/26 show are Jacob Shipley, Rob Fleming, Maddie Gallagher and of course, Erin!
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Jacob Shipley Bio:
Shit happens. Jacob Shipley writes not-so-sad-anymore acoustic folk-rock for those who forgave, but find some masochistic joy in remembering. With a voice that is raw, powerful, and emotive, he shares stories from his own emotionally complicated life with humor and a knowing smile that only hindsight can bring. Jacob gives his live audiences the space to commiserate and laugh through the pain, sorrow, and embarrassments they’ve experienced. He performs as a solo musician or with a backing band.
Recorded and produced in their Brooklyn apartment, Jacob’s third EP Getting Older brings them back to their acoustic roots. It opens with an ironic take on aging from a 25 year old who just found their first gray hair, inappropriately titled ‘Older.’ From there, the EP lands on ‘Kitchen Floor’ — a deeply personal love song for those struggling with anxious attachment styles. Next falls ‘Death of Me,’ a rousing invitation to revel in autumn’s decay. With a sobering look at love lost, ‘Kitchen Floor II’ brings us back to the depths of despair, while ‘The Painter’ is an ode to artist Fred Terna, a sage old friend who passed in 2022. Getting Older ends with ‘If a Robot Takes My Job,’ a sardonic and silly song about AI, not written with the help of ChatGPT.
﻿Jacob’s music can be caught on radio throughout the Northeast US and they have been seen and heard at historic venues such as Caffe Lena, The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, and the late Rockwood Music Hall. Jacob starred as John Newton in the first national tour of “Amazing Grace: the Musical” and was featured in the first actor-musician production of “Godspell."
Rob Fleming Bio:
For the Upstate NY-based singer & songwriter Rob Fleming, RHOSEWAY is the given name of a creative solo project, a truth-telling reflection, and an artistic reaction to the choice to play music at all from years as a writer and performer in other projects. It's an act of free expression through melody, progression, sounds, and words that are based on feel. The music comes from a renewed perspective to create something from nothing.
The music finds its place as effectually layered dynamic and melodic droning, in the form of indie-alternative rock. Riding on three separate two track singles, the latest being the harmonious alt-folk leanings of 2024's SUMMER RUN, and up-tempo guitar flourishing of 2023's CLOAK & DAGGER.
Full length record "RHOSEWAY" released July ‘24 brings all works remixed and remastered as a full album release, with the inclusion of two additional tracks SUMMER RUN, and ROOTS & ROPE. Early 2025's single release of DEAD TO ME is an alt-folk storyteller in a synth sonic landscape.
Maddie Gallagher Bio:
Maddie Gallagher is a pop singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer who blends acoustic folk elements and found natural sounds with pop production and synthesized sounds. She is a junior at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music studying Studio Composition. In this performance, she will be playing original material that will be released on her upcoming record to be released in 2026!
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