BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caffè Lena X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caffelena.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caffè Lena REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141958 CREATED:20260126T021403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203406Z UID:10006068-1777060800-1777068000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Alice Howe & Freebo DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alice Howe’s voice is a rare gift—clear\, soulful\, and immediately arresting. There’s a timeless quality to her singing that calls back to the golden era of folk and Americana\, while feeling fully alive in the present. Her music captures roots music at its best: honest\, emotionally rich\, and deeply human. Alice recorded her most recent studio album\, Circumstance\, at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals\, stepping onto sacred musical ground shaped by generations of iconic artists. Surrounded by that history\, she dug deeper—and delivered a powerful record blending southern rock\, folk\, blues\, and classic soul\, all anchored by the sheer beauty and emotional clarity of her voice. Her songwriting is introspective and fearless\, reflecting on love\, loss\, resilience\, and self-discovery with warmth and grace. Joining her is the legendary Freebo—a true folk-rock-blues icon whose career has helped shape American roots music. Best known for his decade-long tenure as Bonnie Raitt’s bassist beginning in 1971\, Freebo’s distinctive fretless bass lines can be heard on countless classic recordings. He has toured and collaborated with John Mayall\, Crosby\, Stills & Nash\, Maria Muldaur\, Ringo Starr\, Dr. John\, Neil Young\, and many others. Beyond the studio\, Freebo has appeared on shows like Saturday Night Live and Midnight Special\, The Muppet Show and even performed with Spinal Tap. Freebo is also a gifted songwriter\, known for compassionate\, thoughtful songs that reflect on life\, love\, and legacy. Together\, Alice Howe & Freebo share undeniable chemistry. Freebo weaves his lyrical fretless bass into Alice’s soulful\, impeccably tuned vocals\, creating a harmony-driven performance that showcases two uniquely compelling songwriters in deep conversation with one another. That connection is beautifully captured on Alice Howe & Freebo Live—a 14-song album recorded in front of a small audience at Rainshadow Recording Studio in Port Townsend\, Washington. The result was to capture on record the magic Alice & Freebo make on stage.  Their music is steeped in tradition\, alive with collaboration\, and perfectly suited to the intimacy of a listening room. This is an evening of rich songs\, shared stories\, and the kind of musical connection that can only happen live. SAMPLE SONG Don’t miss this special night at Caffè Lena. 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/alice-howe-freebo/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Alice-Howe-Freebo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141958 CREATED:20260203T164719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T170236Z UID:10006091-1777125600-1777132800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic Featuring Two Poets Laureate: Jay Rogoff & Adonis Richards DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In honor of National Poetry Month\, Caffè Lena Poetry and Laureate Poetry Series present a special event. We have two Poets Laureate and an Open Mic. This Caffe Lena Poetry and Laureate Poetry Series Poetry Event features Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate Jay Rogoff and Schenectady Poet Laureate Adonis Richards.  Adonis Richards is a Union College program coordinator in the Office of Intercultural Affairs\, a writer for Lake George Living Magazine\, and the founder of Lucid Writers\, an organization that uses poetry and creative writing to build community and emotional intelligence in schools and youth programs. Richards has also worked with Electric City Barn and other local arts initiatives. He currently serves on the board of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild. He is the  author of three poetry collections\, most recently Reflections of a Hopeless Creative. Richards will serve as Schenectady poet laureate for two years.   Jay Rogoff is Poet Laureate of Saratoga Springs\, and his Laureate Poetry Series presents free poetry events in various area locations. His eight books include The Cutoff\, The Long Fault\, The Art of Gravity\, and Loving in Truth: New and Selected Poems. Becoming Poetry: Poets and Their Methods\, his book of essays\, won the Lewis P. Simpson Award for outstanding literary criticism. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Live stream 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/poetry-open-mic-featuring-two-poets-laureate-jay-rogoff-adonis-richards/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141958 CREATED:20260127T233737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203716Z UID:10006073-1777147200-1777154400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Jane Siberry DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visionary. Uncompromising. Ever-evolving.Jane Siberry is one of Canada’s most original and influential singer-songwriters—an artist whose work has always existed just beyond easy definition. Best known for transcendent songs like Calling All Angels\, Love Is Everything\, and Mimi On The Beach\, Siberry has built a singular body of work that blends the poetic\, the spiritual\, and the deeply human. Her haunting contribution to The Crow soundtrack\, It Won’t Rain All the Time\, continues to resonate decades later\, carrying a quiet power that feels as relevant now as ever. And despite a prolific and influential career\, Siberry reflects simply: “I feel like I’m inching my way toward my prime.” An Artist in an Industry in FluxLong before it was common\, Jane Siberry challenged conventional ideas about how music is shared and valued. After parting ways with Warner/Reprise Records in 1996\, she founded her own label\, Sheeba\, and pioneered a pay-what-you-can model for music downloads—inviting listeners into a trust-based creative economy. When asked what this model trusts in\, she answers: “All that is Good.”In the same spirit\, Siberry reimagined the live experience itself. Seeking deeper connection\, she began performing intimate “salon” concerts in living rooms and unexpected spaces around the world—from llama farms in New Zealand to garages in Australia\, kitchens in Finland\, bell towers in rural England\, and kominkas in Japan. Audiences describe these performances as intense\, heraldic\, funny\, and deeply trustworthy—spaces where listeners feel free to be fully present\, even vulnerable. About the New ReleaseAfter a decade-long recording pause\, Siberry returns with Season One: In the Thicket Of Our Own Unconsciousness (affectionately called THICKET). This highly anticipated release is a gathering of songs woven together with musical and spoken interludes she calls “the matrix.” Structured like a musical Netflix series\, the album explores flickering consciousness\, compassion\, and rigorous self-reckoning—what Siberry describes as “the moments in between.” Co-produced with Renée Cologne\, THICKET features longtime collaborators including Rebecca Jenkins\, Peter Kiesewalter\, Ken Myhr\, Rich Brown\, Rebecca Campbell\, David Ramsden\, Marlon Saunders\, Alyson Palmer\, and Jacob Switzer. SAMPLE SONG This is a rare opportunity to experience an artist who has spent a lifetime listening deeply—to the world\, to the audience\, and to herself. Jane Siberry’s performances are not just concerts; they are shared moments of reflection\, curiosity\, and connection—perfectly suited to the intimacy of a listening room. 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/jane-siberry/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jane-Siberry.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141958 CREATED:20251126T153433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T185533Z UID:10005770-1777212000-1777219200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: Songwriting Intensive with Gretchen Peters DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen Peters For over two decades\, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell\, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet\,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, The Neville Brothers\, Patty Loveless\, George Strait\, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. Her song “Independence Day” won a CMA Song of the Year award in 1995. She has been nominated for 2 Grammys\, a Golden Globe\, and numerous other awards. Part One: Sundays March 1 – 22\, 2025 Part Two: Sundays April 12 – May 3\, 2025 On ZOOM 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT ( the two week break between is time for implementing what you learned in preparation for part two) Each class will run approximately 2 hours. All sessions are recorded and will be made available for review within 48 hours. One of the oldest phrases in any language is ‘tell me a story.’ Songwriting is storytelling\, and telling your story in a compelling way is all about authenticity and detail. It’s about what you say\, and what you don’t say. It’s about the truth\, but not necessarily the facts. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the process of songwriting—the art and the craft\, and the delicate balance between the two. We’ll learn how to keep a sense of creative play and when (and how) to welcome your inner critic into the room. We’ll find ways to work through “writer’s block.” We’ll learn that only through the specific do you achieve the universal—and that’s the holy grail in songwriting and all writing. We write to find out who we are\, and in the process we find out we are not alone. – Gretchen Class Description This 2 month intensive workshop with Gretchen will be divided into two parts. In Part One\, we’ll focus on: Writing authentically: how to build the back story for your charactersUsing detail and imagery in your lyricsUsing your subconscious as your compassHow to keep your sense of creative play alive and when to “invite the editor” into the writing roomFinding and fine-tuning your melody and chordsStructure: song forms and rhyme schemesIn Part Two\, you will bring your songs to play for Gretchen and the class each week\, and we’ll use these feedback sessions as “teachable moments” for the whole class. This is where a lot of the lessons of the previous four weeks really sink in – seeing the concepts we’ve talked about actually put into practice. You will “graduate” with many more tools for your songwriting toolkit\, including: Focusing your song’s POV – thinking of songs filmicallyHow to access your subconscious during the writing processHow verse order can change everythingWhy it’s better to let the song tell you “what it’s about”How to edit your song\, and what to look out for in the editing processWhat to do when you’re stuckSongwriting promptsThe care and feeding of your creative selfBring to our first class Pen & paper or your preferred way of taking notes An open heart and mind How to prepare: In addition\, please do Morning Pages for at least one week leading up to the class. Click here for a description of Morning Pages. It is ESSENTIAL that you do this exercise first thing in the morning – before coffee\, before breakfast\, before anything. Do not edit\, cross out\, analyze or otherwise “judge” your three pages – don’t think\, just write. This is meant to be stream of consciousness writing – it doesn’t need to have form\, rhyme\, or shape. You will not be required to show your Morning Pages to the class; it’s for your eyes only \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/online-songwriting-intensive-with-gretchen-peters/2026-04-26/ LOCATION:Online\, Streaming On Zoom CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/december-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141958 CREATED:20260203T230903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T204046Z UID:10006096-1777219200-1777226400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Tom Rush 2026 DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Few artists have shaped the landscape of American folk music quite like Tom Rush. With his distinctive guitar style\, warm expressive voice\, and signature wry humor\, Rush has captivated audiences for more than six decades\, creating concerts that feel less like performances and more like shared musical journeys. His shows move effortlessly from rib-aching laughter to the tender melancholy of ballads and the driving pulse of gritty blues — a reflection of the tradition he helped build and the future he continues to inspire. Rush emerged from the Boston coffeehouse scene of the early 1960s\, quickly becoming a central figure in the folk revival. His early recordings introduced the world to now-legendary songwriters including Joni Mitchell\, James Taylor\, and Jackson Browne\, helping usher in the singer-songwriter era. As James Taylor told Rolling Stone\, “Tom was not only one of my early heroes\, but also one of my main influences.” Garth Brooks has likewise named Rush among his top musical inspirations — a testament to the remarkable reach of his artistry. Signed to Elektra Records in 1965\, Rush released a trio of groundbreaking albums culminating in The Circle Game\, widely credited with changing the direction of modern folk. Ever evolving\, he embraced the folk-rock movement of the 1970s before returning to the stage revitalized\, selling out Boston’s Symphony Hall and launching his influential Club 47® concerts\, which paired established artists with emerging voices. Through these concerts\, Rush helped bring performers such as Nanci Griffith\, Shawn Colvin\, Alison Krauss\, and Mark O’Connor to wider audiences. A master interpreter with an uncanny ear for great songs — and a gifted songwriter in his own right — Rush has built a body of work whose influence crosses genres and generations. His retrospective No Regrets traces this extraordinary musical legacy\, while later recordings and live releases capture the storytelling and humor that have endeared him to audiences worldwide. Today\, his voice is richer than ever\, his playing deeply expressive\, and his performances infused with the wisdom of a life devoted to music. Like a fine wine\, Tom Rush’s artistry has only grown more nuanced with time — blending tradition with fresh perspective and reminding us why these songs continue to matter. To experience Tom Rush in an intimate listening room is to witness living folk history — a rare opportunity to hear the music\, stories\, and spirit that helped define an era and continues to inspire the next. SAMPLE SONG Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of the true architects of American folk. Subscribe to stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/tom-rush-2026/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Tom-Rush.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141958 CREATED:20260204T005530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T204211Z UID:10006097-1777230000-1777237200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Tom Rush 2026 DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Few artists have shaped the landscape of American folk music quite like Tom Rush. With his distinctive guitar style\, warm expressive voice\, and signature wry humor\, Rush has captivated audiences for more than six decades\, creating concerts that feel less like performances and more like shared musical journeys. His shows move effortlessly from rib-aching laughter to the tender melancholy of ballads and the driving pulse of gritty blues — a reflection of the tradition he helped build and the future he continues to inspire. Rush emerged from the Boston coffeehouse scene of the early 1960s\, quickly becoming a central figure in the folk revival. His early recordings introduced the world to now-legendary songwriters including Joni Mitchell\, James Taylor\, and Jackson Browne\, helping usher in the singer-songwriter era. As James Taylor told Rolling Stone\, “Tom was not only one of my early heroes\, but also one of my main influences.” Garth Brooks has likewise named Rush among his top musical inspirations — a testament to the remarkable reach of his artistry. Signed to Elektra Records in 1965\, Rush released a trio of groundbreaking albums culminating in The Circle Game\, widely credited with changing the direction of modern folk. Ever evolving\, he embraced the folk-rock movement of the 1970s before returning to the stage revitalized\, selling out Boston’s Symphony Hall and launching his influential Club 47® concerts\, which paired established artists with emerging voices. Through these concerts\, Rush helped bring performers such as Nanci Griffith\, Shawn Colvin\, Alison Krauss\, and Mark O’Connor to wider audiences. A master interpreter with an uncanny ear for great songs — and a gifted songwriter in his own right — Rush has built a body of work whose influence crosses genres and generations. His retrospective No Regrets traces this extraordinary musical legacy\, while later recordings and live releases capture the storytelling and humor that have endeared him to audiences worldwide. Today\, his voice is richer than ever\, his playing deeply expressive\, and his performances infused with the wisdom of a life devoted to music. Like a fine wine\, Tom Rush’s artistry has only grown more nuanced with time — blending tradition with fresh perspective and reminding us why these songs continue to matter. To experience Tom Rush in an intimate listening room is to witness living folk history — a rare opportunity to hear the music\, stories\, and spirit that helped define an era and continues to inspire the next. SAMPLE SONG Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of the true architects of American folk. Subscriber to stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/tom-rush-2026-2/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Tom-Rush-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141959 CREATED:20251117T034616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T210612Z UID:10006011-1777316400-1777323600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay 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 HOSTSFirst 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 serveYou 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 USIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-46/2026-04-27/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141959 CREATED:20260112T155437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T204743Z UID:10005968-1777402800-1777410000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Steel Wheels DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After twenty years of making music together\, The Steel Wheels are still growing\, still pushing\, and still finding new ground. This summer\, the Virginia based band marks that milestone with their ninth studio album\, The Steel Wheels\, a record that captures both their hard earned musical maturity and their restless sense of adventure. Recorded live in the studio with producer D. James Goodwin\, the album reflects the way this band has always worked best\, listening closely\, responding in real time\, and letting songs come alive together in the room. The result moves effortlessly between harmony rich acoustic roots and the fuller folk rock sound the band has grown into over two decades\, balancing joy\, humor\, and energy with moments of deep reflection and tenderness. With thoughtful songwriting from Trent Wagler and the unmistakable interplay of Eric Brubaker\, Jay Lapp\, Kevin Garcia\, and Jeremy Darrow\, these songs explore connection\, attention\, and what truly matters beneath the noise of daily life. The Steel Wheels remain a band defined by trust\, curiosity\, and a deep commitment to the music and to one another. SAMPLE SONG Caffè Lena is proud to welcome The Steel Wheels for an evening of beautifully crafted songs\, shared stories\, and the rare chemistry that only comes from years spent making music side by side. Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive. Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-steel-wheels/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Steel-Wheels.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141959 CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006106-1777458600-1777460400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-04-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141959 CREATED:20251126T151246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T181735Z UID:10005755-1777473000-1777483800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 17 weeks starting January 28th 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 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. 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 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 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: 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.  #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-james-gascoyne-and-oona-grady/2026-04-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/december-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141959 CREATED:20260130T143732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T145326Z UID:10006084-1777484700-1777491000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Instrumental Course with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bluegrass Instrumental Course – with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz April 29\, May 6\, 27 and June 3 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm $195 For instruments: Guitar\, Fiddle\, Mandolin\, Bass\, Banjo\, Dobro Experience level: students should be familiar with basic chords and have done some melodic playing as well.  Instructors: Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz Summary: This course is intended for folks interested in learning bluegrass instrumentals (fiddle tunes) commonly played at jams. Each week we will focus on at least one instrumental tune. Students will have the time to listen and prepare tunes in advance of each class Links to audio and/or video examples as well as music (standard notation and tabs) will be provided. Each class will review the tune as a group then divide into small groups to work on playing the tune together. We will also discuss learning techniques and tools such as StrumMachine and a metronome. Students will become familiar with the tunes covered in the course and develop techniques to quickly learn new tunes.  Topics: Memorizing\, learning and mastering a melody Learning the rhythm part and accompaniment  Switching from rhythm to lead parts Setting the tempo\, kickoffs and endings Leading the tune in a group Improvising ideas\, tips and techniques Jam etiquette Possible Tunes (subject to change): Angeline the Baker (D) Old Joe Clark (A) Soldier’s Joy (D) Cold Frosty Morn (Am) Big Sandy River (A)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-instrumental-course-with-bruce-thompson-and-sam-katz/2026-04-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-44.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141959 CREATED:20260217T163633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T221030Z UID:10006126-1777539600-1777552200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson Cost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows 10 Thursdays starting April 2 Click a time below to sign up: Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am Intermediate 10:15 am – 11:10 am Intermediate / Advanced 11:15 am – 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: matt@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-2/2026-04-30/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/december.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141959 CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005911-1777554000-1777561200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-04-30/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141959 CREATED:20260130T012856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205104Z UID:10006083-1777575600-1777582800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charlie Ballantine is an artist whose music moves fluidly between jazz\, folk\, rock\, blues\, and roots traditions without ever losing its sense of purpose or groove. Named one of the Top 200 Living Guitarists by All About Jazz and a Rising Star in DownBeat Magazine’s Critics Poll\, Ballantine is praised for a style that is both technically masterful and deeply expressive. JazzTimes describes his playing as “teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision\,” while Vintage Guitar Magazine notes that “jazz\, rock\, and folk music peacefully coexist in Charlie Ballantine’s world.” Ballantine’s original compositions—featured on albums like Vonnegut and Cold Coffee—are imaginative\, cinematic\, and emotionally resonant. Alongside his original work\, he shows a deep reverence for the jazz tradition\, interpreting standards such as “My One and Only Love” and “East of the Sun\,” and releasing an ambitious double album dedicated entirely to the music of Thelonious Monk. After graduating from Indiana University’s prestigious Jacobs School of Music under legendary educator David Baker\, Ballantine quickly became a fixture of the Midwest jazz scene. His award-winning album Life Is Brief: The Music of Bob Dylan earned international recognition and was named one of All About Jazz’s Top Ten Jazz Albums of the Year\, praised for bringing fresh improvisational insight to Dylan’s songbook. As a bandleader\, Ballantine tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada\, appearing at major festivals including the Detroit Jazz Festival\, Rochester Jazz Festival\, Winnipeg International Jazz Festival\, and Indianapolis Jazz Festival. He is also a highly sought-after collaborator\, having performed with artists such as Rob Dixon\, Emmett Cohen\, and Amanda Gardier. SAMPLE SONG Rooted in tradition but driven by curiosity\, Charlie Ballantine’s music is thoughtful\, adventurous\, and richly human—perfectly suited for an intimate listening room experience. 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/peak-jazz-series-charlie-ballentine/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Charlie-Ballantine.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142000 CREATED:20260309T172610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174126Z UID:10006156-1777627800-1777631400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb-4/2026-05-01/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142000 CREATED:20260207T030305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T043708Z UID:10006103-1777665600-1777672800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Roy Book Binder - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For over 50 years\, Roy Book Binder\, aka\, “The Book\,” has been rambling across the globe\, keeping the timeless tradition of American blues alive. A true storyteller and master of fingerpicking guitar\, Roy has shared stages with Rev. Gary Davis\, Pink Anderson\, Bonnie Raitt\, Hot Tuna\, JJ Cale\, and more\, earning a place among the greats. Here are just a few of Roy’s accomplishments: His was the first solo acoustic blues album to receive 5 stars in Downbeat Magazine. In the late 80s he toured the east coast with Bonnie Raitt & appeared on The Grand Ole Opry\, which led to his almost 30 appearances on NASHVILLE NOW's Ralph Emory Show. His latest album The Good Book hit #3 on AirPlayDirect's Americana charts ( #1 was Guy Clark & #2 was the late Townes Van Zandt. Folkdj.org had Roy in the top 3 artists for July. He’s been featured on a PBS Special & on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Roy is a regular instructor at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch.  Roy is not only a blues master but a born entertainer. He gave up his Greenwich Village “pad” in the early 1970’s and lived in his “Tour Bus” for the next 15 years\, criss-crossing the US and appearing at festivals throughout Canada & Europe. With his "Tour Bus" in town\, every show becomes a one-man blues-fest\, full of authentic licks\, legendary stories\, and music that transcends time. We are so excited to have Roy back on the Caffè Lena stage! He’s been playing here since 1968! Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with a true blues legend.  SAMPLE SONG 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-heritage-series-roy-book-binder/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Roy-Book-Binder-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142000 CREATED:20251215T232933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T210648Z UID:10005831-1777737600-1777744800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Livingston Taylor with opener Alex Radus DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born in Boston and raised in North Carolina\, Livingston is the fourth child in a deeply musical family that includes Alex\, James\, Kate\, and Hugh Taylor. He picked up his first guitar at age 13 and recorded his first album at just 18\, launching a career defined by thoughtful songwriting\, stylistic range\, and an easy\, welcoming stage presence. From Top 40 hits like “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running\,” to beloved songs such as “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman” (both recorded by his brother James)\, Livingston’s catalog is rich with well-crafted\, introspective songs that resonate across generations. His repertoire moves effortlessly between folk\, pop\, jazz\, gospel\, and Broadway standards\, blending storytelling\, warmth\, and musical depth. A lifelong road warrior\, Livingston has shared stages with artists including Joni Mitchell\, Linda Ronstadt\, Fleetwood Mac\, Jimmy Buffett\, and Jethro Tull\, and continues to tour internationally. His shows are peppered with personal stories\, humor\, and the kind of relaxed authenticity that makes every audience feel like they’re in on the conversation. In addition to performing\, Livingston is a full professor at Berklee College of Music\, where he has taught his celebrated Stage Performance course since 1989. His book Stage Performance extends those lessons to artists everywhere\, reflecting a career devoted not only to music\, but to mentoring the next generation. SAMPLE SONG In recognition of his five decades of music-making\, January 18\, 2017 was officially declared “Livingston Taylor Day”by the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We’re thrilled to welcome Livingston Taylor back to Caffè Lena for two intimate shows on Friday\, May 2. Choose your show (or come to both!)—and settle in for an evening of songs\, stories\, and masterful musicianship from one of folk music’s most enduring voices. Opening for Livingston is Alex Radus – a “versatile crooner” (UMC Nashville) and “master guitarist” (Courier News)\, but his songwriting takes center stage. Known for his signature “genre whiplash\,” he blends whimsical and poignant storytelling with an eclectic mix of Americana\, swing\, blues\, and folk. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV – 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/livingston-taylor/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Livingston-Taylor.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142000 CREATED:20251215T234112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T210818Z UID:10005832-1777752000-1777759200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Livingston Taylor with opener Alex Radus DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born in Boston and raised in North Carolina\, Livingston is the fourth child in a deeply musical family that includes Alex\, James\, Kate\, and Hugh Taylor. He picked up his first guitar at age 13 and recorded his first album at just 18\, launching a career defined by thoughtful songwriting\, stylistic range\, and an easy\, welcoming stage presence. From Top 40 hits like “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running\,” to beloved songs such as “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman” (both recorded by his brother James)\, Livingston’s catalog is rich with well-crafted\, introspective songs that resonate across generations. His repertoire moves effortlessly between folk\, pop\, jazz\, gospel\, and Broadway standards\, blending storytelling\, warmth\, and musical depth. A lifelong road warrior\, Livingston has shared stages with artists including Joni Mitchell\, Linda Ronstadt\, Fleetwood Mac\, Jimmy Buffett\, and Jethro Tull\, and continues to tour internationally. His shows are peppered with personal stories\, humor\, and the kind of relaxed authenticity that makes every audience feel like they’re in on the conversation. In addition to performing\, Livingston is a full professor at Berklee College of Music\, where he has taught his celebrated Stage Performance course since 1989. His book Stage Performance extends those lessons to artists everywhere\, reflecting a career devoted not only to music\, but to mentoring the next generation. SAMPLE SONG In recognition of his five decades of music-making\, January 18\, 2017 was officially declared “Livingston Taylor Day”by the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We’re thrilled to welcome Livingston Taylor back to Caffè Lena for two intimate shows on Friday\, May 2. Choose your show (or come to both!)—and settle in for an evening of songs\, stories\, and masterful musicianship from one of folk music’s most enduring voices. Opening for Livingston is Alex Radus – a “versatile crooner” (UMC Nashville) and “master guitarist” (Courier News)\, but his songwriting takes center stage. Known for his signature “genre whiplash\,” he blends whimsical and poignant storytelling with an eclectic mix of Americana\, swing\, blues\, and folk. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV – 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/livingston-taylor-2/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Livingston-Taylor-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142000 CREATED:20260102T151849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T153426Z UID:10005871-1777815000-1777824000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 directionsBring 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 NesbittPlaywright 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam-13/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Playwright39s-Jam-graphic-940-x-470-px-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142000 CREATED:20251126T153433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T185533Z UID:10005771-1777816800-1777824000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: Songwriting Intensive with Gretchen Peters DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen Peters For over two decades\, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell\, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet\,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, The Neville Brothers\, Patty Loveless\, George Strait\, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. Her song “Independence Day” won a CMA Song of the Year award in 1995. She has been nominated for 2 Grammys\, a Golden Globe\, and numerous other awards. Part One: Sundays March 1 – 22\, 2025 Part Two: Sundays April 12 – May 3\, 2025 On ZOOM 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT ( the two week break between is time for implementing what you learned in preparation for part two) Each class will run approximately 2 hours. All sessions are recorded and will be made available for review within 48 hours. One of the oldest phrases in any language is ‘tell me a story.’ Songwriting is storytelling\, and telling your story in a compelling way is all about authenticity and detail. It’s about what you say\, and what you don’t say. It’s about the truth\, but not necessarily the facts. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the process of songwriting—the art and the craft\, and the delicate balance between the two. We’ll learn how to keep a sense of creative play and when (and how) to welcome your inner critic into the room. We’ll find ways to work through “writer’s block.” We’ll learn that only through the specific do you achieve the universal—and that’s the holy grail in songwriting and all writing. We write to find out who we are\, and in the process we find out we are not alone. – Gretchen Class Description This 2 month intensive workshop with Gretchen will be divided into two parts. In Part One\, we’ll focus on: Writing authentically: how to build the back story for your charactersUsing detail and imagery in your lyricsUsing your subconscious as your compassHow to keep your sense of creative play alive and when to “invite the editor” into the writing roomFinding and fine-tuning your melody and chordsStructure: song forms and rhyme schemesIn Part Two\, you will bring your songs to play for Gretchen and the class each week\, and we’ll use these feedback sessions as “teachable moments” for the whole class. This is where a lot of the lessons of the previous four weeks really sink in – seeing the concepts we’ve talked about actually put into practice. You will “graduate” with many more tools for your songwriting toolkit\, including: Focusing your song’s POV – thinking of songs filmicallyHow to access your subconscious during the writing processHow verse order can change everythingWhy it’s better to let the song tell you “what it’s about”How to edit your song\, and what to look out for in the editing processWhat to do when you’re stuckSongwriting promptsThe care and feeding of your creative selfBring to our first class Pen & paper or your preferred way of taking notes An open heart and mind How to prepare: In addition\, please do Morning Pages for at least one week leading up to the class. Click here for a description of Morning Pages. It is ESSENTIAL that you do this exercise first thing in the morning – before coffee\, before breakfast\, before anything. Do not edit\, cross out\, analyze or otherwise “judge” your three pages – don’t think\, just write. This is meant to be stream of consciousness writing – it doesn’t need to have form\, rhyme\, or shape. You will not be required to show your Morning Pages to the class; it’s for your eyes only \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/online-songwriting-intensive-with-gretchen-peters/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:Online\, Streaming On Zoom CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/december-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142000 CREATED:20260227T181302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T141824Z UID:10006143-1777834800-1777842000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Drank the Gold and Benny Bleu DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DRANK THE GOLD  Local favorites Drank The Gold (Oona Grady and James Gascoyne) are thrilled to play with their friend Benny Bleu (and his band) for a very special night at Caffè Lena. Expect an evening of traditionally inspired original songs\, reimagined fiddle and banjo tunes\, and rich folk harmonies that ring clear and true. Opening the evening\, Drank The Gold brings soaring harmonies\, fiddle\, guitar\, and banjo to North Atlantic dance tunes and folk songs. Named 2023 Folk/Traditional Artist of the Year at the NY Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards\, the duo continues to expand the tradition with imagination and heart. “At times\, they dived into the track of the moon in the dark sea water and opened their mouths to swallow the silver. At times\, they plunged into the path of the sun in the green-blue ocean and opened their mouths and drank the gold.” —Pat O’Shea\, The Hounds of the Morrigan SAMPLE SONG From upstate New York\, Oona Grady (fiddle/viola/vocals) and James Gascoyne (guitar/banjo/vocals) draw from Irish and American old-time traditions. Oona spent years in Cork\, Ireland\, honing her craft before returning to Ithaca and immersing herself in old-time and Cajun styles. James\, raised outside Louisville\, Kentucky\, grew up surrounded by radio\, vinyl\, church music\, and live performance\, developing a sound that honors tradition while embracing curiosity and experimentation. Now based in Saratoga Springs\, the duo continues to offer fresh perspectives on the music they love. Their latest single\, The Song of Wandering Aengus (May 2025)\, earned praise for its “impeccable harmonies” and “pure serenity.” BENNY BLEU “Benny Bleu is a geologist by trade\, banjo player and singer-songwriter who touches on our connections with the natural world and each other.” – Putumayo World Music Benny Bleu Haravitch plays old-time banjo in the Finger Lakes of upstate New York\, a land defined by deep lake valleys and steep highlands. That landscape shapes his sound. Having studied with regional old-time visionaries Mac Benford\, Richie Stearns\, Judy Hyman\, and Bruce Molsky\, Benny’s banjo rolls and pulses with the spirit of place. An award-winning player and geologist\, his performances are exciting journeys through tunes from his homeland\, old songs absorbed while growing up next to a jug band\, and original modern folk contemplations. SAMPLE SONG Joining Benny is a stellar band: guitarist and fiddler Gus Tritsch (who has appeared at Caffè Lena with Jake Blount)\, his brother Huck Tritsch on drumset\, a Clifftop-winning fiddler and jazz-studies drumming major at Temple University\, and Eric Heveron-Smith on bass\, a multi-instrumentalist and naturalist in his own right. This promises to be a night of deep roots\, high musicianship\, and music that connects landscape\, tradition\, and community\, which is exactly the kind of evening that feels right at home at Caffè Lena. 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.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/drank-the-gold-and-benny-bleu/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Drank-the-Gold-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142000 CREATED:20260323T150656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T162320Z UID:10006184-1777888800-1777896000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 12 May 4th\, 11th and 18th. 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-9/2026-05-04/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/december-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142001 CREATED:20251117T034616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T210612Z UID:10006012-1777921200-1777928400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHTDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay 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 HOSTSFirst 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 serveYou 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 USIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-46/2026-05-04/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142001 CREATED:20260317T202221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T214639Z UID:10006171-1778007600-1778014800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Nancy Marie Payne DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With over 40 years teaching experience and over 12 years as a professional storyteller\, Nancy Marie Payne specializes in researching and creating commissioned historical pieces. She also enjoys sharing stories from life\, fairy tales\, stories of strong women\, legends and humorous stories. This evening’s program will focus on Amelia Earhart: “There is so much more about Amelia Earhart than her first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean and disappearing during her attempt to circumnavigate the globe: think fashion designer\, college professor and wife.” Nancy has performed and led workshops in schools\, libraries\, historical societies\, museums and storytelling and writing conferences including Albany’s First Night\, Story Sundays at the Glen Sanders Mansion\, Word Plays at Proctors\, the Clearwater Festival\, and Underground Railroad conferences. 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/storytelling-open-mic-featuring-nancy-marie-payne/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/March-2026-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142001 CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006107-1778063400-1778065200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-05-06/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142001 CREATED:20251126T151246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T181735Z UID:10005756-1778077800-1778088600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 17 weeks starting January 28th 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 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. 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 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 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: 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.  #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-james-gascoyne-and-oona-grady/2026-05-06/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/december-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142001 CREATED:20260130T143732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T145326Z UID:10006085-1778089500-1778095800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Instrumental Course with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bluegrass Instrumental Course – with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz April 29\, May 6\, 27 and June 3 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm $195 For instruments: Guitar\, Fiddle\, Mandolin\, Bass\, Banjo\, Dobro Experience level: students should be familiar with basic chords and have done some melodic playing as well.  Instructors: Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz Summary: This course is intended for folks interested in learning bluegrass instrumentals (fiddle tunes) commonly played at jams. Each week we will focus on at least one instrumental tune. Students will have the time to listen and prepare tunes in advance of each class Links to audio and/or video examples as well as music (standard notation and tabs) will be provided. Each class will review the tune as a group then divide into small groups to work on playing the tune together. We will also discuss learning techniques and tools such as StrumMachine and a metronome. Students will become familiar with the tunes covered in the course and develop techniques to quickly learn new tunes.  Topics: Memorizing\, learning and mastering a melody Learning the rhythm part and accompaniment  Switching from rhythm to lead parts Setting the tempo\, kickoffs and endings Leading the tune in a group Improvising ideas\, tips and techniques Jam etiquette Possible Tunes (subject to change): Angeline the Baker (D) Old Joe Clark (A) Soldier’s Joy (D) Cold Frosty Morn (Am) Big Sandy River (A)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-instrumental-course-with-bruce-thompson-and-sam-katz/2026-05-06/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-44.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142002 CREATED:20260217T163633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T221030Z UID:10006127-1778144400-1778157000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson Cost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows 10 Thursdays starting April 2 Click a time below to sign up: Beginner 9:15 am – 10:10 am Intermediate 10:15 am – 11:10 am Intermediate / Advanced 11:15 am – 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: matt@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-2/2026-05-07/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/december.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142002 CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005912-1778158800-1778166000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Little Folks: City Birds\n\n American Roots Family\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bright Series: Olive Klug\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 4 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Ellen Pieroni & The Encyclopedia of Soul\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-05-07/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142002 CREATED:20260201T021610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T000251Z UID:10006090-1778180400-1778187600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bright Series: Cristina Vane DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A fearless voice at the crossroads of blues\, rock\, and roots music. Cristina Vane is more than a practitioner of her craft — she is a deeply committed musical storyteller whose artistry has been shaped by countless miles on the road and a lifetime of cultural exploration. Her third studio album\, Hear My Call\, represents the powerful convergence of experience\, identity\, and a growing catalog of songs that demand to be heard. Born in the foothills of the Italian Alps and raised between Italy\, England\, and France\, Vane’s half American–half Guatemalan heritage echoes through her genre-defying sound. Classic rock energy and ‘90s indie textures blend seamlessly with prewar blues\, clawhammer banjo traditions\, country\, and bluegrass — creating music that feels both timeless and urgently alive. Rolling Stone praised her early single “Badlands” as “evocative of a young Bonnie Raitt and early PJ Harvey — entrancing stuff.” A captivating vocalist and formidable multi-instrumentalist\, Cristina began writing songs in her teens before discovering the expressive power of slide guitar — a turning point that helped shape her unmistakable style. After graduating from Princeton\, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue music wholeheartedly\, studying fingerstyle guitar\, mastering banjo\, and busking on the Venice Boardwalk\, where she honed the commanding stage presence audiences know today. True to her independent spirit\, Cristina later crowdsourced her first national tour — the transformative Show Me Your Hometown Tour — spending six months living out of her car\, a tent\, and the kindness of strangers. That journey ultimately led her to Nashville\, where she recorded her debut album with Grammy-winning producer Cactus Moser. Her newest release was recorded with Brook Sutton at The Studio and features her touring band\, capturing the authentic energy of a nationally traveling artist. The album includes exciting co-writes with Mike Harris (Old Crow Medicine Show) and Silas Lowe\, along with guest appearances from Molly Tuttle\, JD Simo\, Kenny Vaughan\, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes\, and Brenna MacMillan. Cristina’s touring résumé is equally impressive. She has provided direct support for artists including Molly Tuttle\, Bob Weir\, Jerry Douglas\, Wynonna Judd\, Sam Bush\, Nikki Lane\, Town Mountain\, Duane Betts\, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band\, Arlo McKinley\, and Willi Carlisle. Her work has been recognized by Rolling Stone Country and NPR\, and she was featured in a national Bank of America campaign tied to Ken Burns’ landmark documentary Country Music. Festival appearances include Portland Blues Festival\, Under the Big Sky\, Four Corners Folk Festival\, and Rooster Walk — and she was an invited guest for Billy Strings’ String the Halls. Yet for all the acclaim\, what defines Cristina Vane is her refusal to be boxed in. “I wanted the album to reflect who I am… I’m essentially a rock kid obsessed with old music. I’m slowly figuring out how to find my own voice within it. It is the sound of growing up.” Onstage\, she is electrifying — blending technical mastery with emotional honesty\, grit with grace\, and tradition with fearless originality. SAMPLE SONG For fans of boundary-crossing roots music\, powerhouse musicianship\, and artists forging their own path\, this is a night not to miss. This show is part of our Bright Series. These are fresh\, contemporary roots-based bands that are making waves on the national folk scene\, getting strong radio play\, charting\, releasing albums\, developing a strong following on social media\, touring hard\, and selling out venues. The Bright Series is made possible by the generosity of Kevin and Claudia Bright. 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini\n\n Global Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 10 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n JAZZ at Caffe Lena : The Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Eric Person\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 14 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Charlie Ballantine\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Apr 30 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/christina-vane/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Christina-Vane-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR