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The Empty Pockets – Snow Day: Blues Rock for the Holidays
2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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The Empty Pockets craft a soulful mix of rootsy blues, classic rock, and Midwestern folk, anchored by powerful vocals and sharp, heartfelt songwriting. Their skills have been honed on the road backing legends like Al Stewart, Gary Wright, Simon Kirke, and Kenny Loggins, and their own albums have earned two #1 spots on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. Affectionately known as the “baseball band,” The Empty Pockets are just as at home on a festival stage as they are singing the national anthem or leading a 7th inning stretch at Major and Minor League Baseball stadiums across the country—winning over fans one city at a time. This holiday season, they bring their 2025 Snow Day: Blues Rock for the Holidays tour to Caffè Lena. You’ll hear festive favorites like “Let It Snow” and “Run Run Rudolph” reimagined with blues-rock grit, alongside the band’s own joyful originals including “Snow Day” and “Party at the North Pole.” Blending holiday cheer with songs from their chart-topping blues albums, The Empty Pockets promise a night of high-energy music, good humor, and seasonal spirit. SAMPLE SONG Celebrate the season with a band that knows how to make every song feel like a home run. Can't make it to the show in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.﻿

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School of Music Slow Jam
2025-12-11 13:00 - 15:00
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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!

THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!

SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person

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

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

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

What is a Slow Jam?

It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G, A, D, C major, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”, “e”, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area.

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Girl Love - EP Release Party w/ opener Dustin Lowman : An Overit Home Grown Show
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock

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Girl Love is the solo folk project of poet and songwriter Laura Beth Johnson, an award-winning artist based in Upstate New York. Known for her dark blend of story and soul, Laura creates music that affirms queer holiness through haunting melodies, brash vocals, and deeply personal storytelling.

Winner of The Folk Project’s New Jersey Songwriter’s Contest, Laura has been recognized with songwriting and poetry scholarships from Image Magazine, Hudson Valley Writers Guild, and Music Masters Collective. Her spoken word piece “Crazy and Special” earned the Lucy Monroe Brooker Poetry Prize in 2017, and in 2024 she was selected as one of ten Capital Region songwriters for the INK Songwriter’s Retreat by SongCity of Troy.

Her debut indie-folk album The Sorrow Estate introduced her as a fearless new voice, and her 2023 sophomore release Girl Love was celebrated with a sold-out show right here at Caffè Lena. Along the way, she shared the stage with Mary Gauthier, Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly, and Sawyer Fredericks.

This show is an EP Release Party for "Holy Now," Girl Love's new record. The three-song EP Holy Now offers a bold and tender exploration of queer identity, protest, and radical love. Each track contributes to Girl Love’s mission of affirming queer holiness and uplifting LGBTQ+ stories.

With Holy Now, Girl Love weaves together defiance, joy, and reverence—reimagining holiness through a queer lens.

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Opening for Girl Love is Brooklyn-based songwriter Dustin Lowman crafts lyric-driven songs that deconstruct the nonsense of everyday life. His self-taught blend of voice, guitar, and harmonica draws inspiration from troubadours like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Aimee Mann, and Adrianne Lenker, offering music that’s equal parts poignant and playfully absurd.

Dustin has shared stages with Marcellus Hall, Will Dailey, and Ira Wolf, and hosts His Back Pages, a Bob Dylan deep-cut series at Café Wha? in NYC’s West Village. With songs that straddle comedy and tragedy—like the darkly hopeful “Bankrupt & Crucified”—he’s been praised by Livingston Taylor as “the next real thing.”

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Expect a night of music that’s raw, poetic, and unflinchingly authentic—songs that don’t just entertain, but also invite us into deeper reflection and connection.

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

Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. 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.

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Bright Series: High Horse
2025-12-12 20:00 - 22:00
American Roots Celtic Folk

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Get ready for a rollicking ride with High Horse, a progressive-acoustic “boy band” that blends the raw energy of alternative rock with the soul of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Celtic traditions. Featuring four friends, three bows, and one pick, this dynamic quartet delivers virtuosic musicianship, tight vocal harmonies, and infectious good vibes.

The band is made up of:

Carson McHaney – fiddle, Karl Henry – cello, G Rockwell – guitar, and Noah Harrington – bass.

Together, they draw on their varied musical backgrounds to craft original compositions alongside fresh interpretations of folk tunes from around the world. Based in Boston, High Horse channels the artistry and skill honed at Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory, pushing acoustic music to exhilarating new places.

Their debut album was produced by mandolin master Jacob Jolliff and engineered by the legendary Dave Sinko.

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Don’t miss the chance to experience a night of soaring strings, driving rhythms, and boundary-breaking acoustic sound from one of the most exciting young bands on the rise.

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School of Music: Guitar and Mandolin Recital
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00
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Join us to hear our Mandolin and Guitar classes perform a recital!

These classes are led by Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson.

Free

Coffee and Cookies by donation.

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Little Folks: Children at the Well
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:00
American Roots Celtic Folk

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Join us for a special edition of The Little Folks Show, featuring Children at the Well—a joyful celebration of storytelling led by inspiring young voices from our region.

Now in its twentieth year, Children at the Well brings together youth from diverse backgrounds. Participants form a community of acceptance and support, and learn to become confident and fearless in front of an audience through professional training in the art of storytelling. They find and share their unique voices—building confidence, compassion, and connection along the way.

These talented young storytellers will take the stage at Caffè Lena to share tales- original and otherwise- that reflect imagination, humor, curiosity, and heart. It’s an uplifting afternoon that celebrates the timeless power of story to bring people together.

Stories told are suitable for school aged children to adults. Bring the family and join us for this delightful celebration of creativity, courage, and community—where every story is a spark that connects us all.

Made possible by a generous gift from Kevin and Claudia Bright.

Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.

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65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: The Kennedys Rockin' Holiday Show
2025-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
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Vocalists/guitarists Pete and Maura Kennedy, a husband and wife duo, first met when Pete was playing guitar in Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra. When Maura replaced Iris DeMent as a harmony singer on a Griffith tour, they found themselves in the same band, and opened shows for Griffith as a duo. The Kennedys hosted the late lamented Dharma Café program on Sirius satellite radio, and on Broadway, they are regular cast members of Theatre Within’s annual tribute to John Lennon – working in that capacity with Patti Smith, Debbie Harry, Jackson Browne, Cyndi Lauper and a host of others.

Multi-instrumentalists known for their harmonies and blend of folk, rock, bluegrass, country and pop, The Kennedys have written uplifting, evocative original tunes, and have put their imprint on a broad range of covers. They sing about love, loss, trust, caretaking, the environment and social consciousness. “The operative word for us when we write lyrics is ‘compassion,’” said Pete Kennedy. “We do believe that music can heal and, as songwriters, we feel a responsibility to use the craft to lift spirits and encourage. There are certainly other schools of artistic thought, but that’s the one we practice.” The pair mix passionate songwriting with a flair for entertainment and a repertoire of classic songs. Think of a song by Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers or the Beatles, and that smile on your face is the same smile you’ll be wearing when The Kennedys hit the stage.

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For this show, Pete and Maura ring in the holiday season with an evening of good vibe tunes celebrating Winter, the season of renewal and regeneration. Sway and sing the snowy night away to cold weather classics, Ronnettes rockers and a Fab Four singalong. Way more fun than an office party!

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

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Playwright's Jam
2025-12-14 13:30 - 16:00
American Roots Celtic Folk

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Looking for an opportunity to connect with local writers, actors, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing?

Join us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams!

A monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers, actors & directors

The First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm

Doors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and Readings start at 1:30pm!

Bring your great ideas, your new scripts, your edits and your friends for an inspiring afternoon fo theater in the making.

Playwrights should bring a highlighted script for each of their actors and one extra for stage directions
Bring a short scene (7-8 minutes). Cast your actors from the audience, including your fellow playwrights. Give them brief directions and then put them on stage to read your script. We’ll go around the room after the reading and let everyone give a “popcorn” reaction (one word!).
Each meeting will include 6 or 7 scenes selected at random from those submitted. After the readings we’ll have time to hang out and get acquainted.
This event will be co-hosted by Michael Wells-Oakes and Vivian Nesbitt
Playwright Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity, explicit sexual themes and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.

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Nordlys Global Voices Series: Kongero
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock

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Experience the spellbinding sound of Kongero—a world-renowned Swedish Folk’appella quartet whose voices weave together with breathtaking power, beauty, and precision.

Formed in 2005, Kongero (Anna Wikénius, Sofia Hultqvist Kott, Lotta Andersson, and Emma Björling) has become one of Scandinavia’s most celebrated vocal ensembles. Their music is evocative and haunting, filled with intricate harmonies, rhythmic drive, and the soul of Swedish folk traditions. At once groovy and ethereal, their concerts take listeners on an unforgettable journey through the landscape of Nordic song.

With six acclaimed albums—including their most recent, Live in Longueuil—Kongero pushes the boundaries of folk, world, a cappella, and chamber music. Their artistry has carried them across Europe, North America, and beyond, with performances at major showcases such as Folk Alliance International, Nordic Folk Alliance, Bourse Rideau, and Global Music Match.

Beyond the stage, Kongero shares their passion through workshops and master classes, building lasting connections with singers around the world. They are also the founders of Nordic Folk Fest and serve on the board of NASC – North Atlantic Song Community, strengthening cultural exchange through song.

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Join us for an evening of soaring harmonies and rich tradition—an all-embracing Scandinavian folk music experience unlike any other.

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.

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Open Mic
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-29 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Celtic Folk

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OPEN MIC NIGHT
SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM

Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all attention is focused on the stage.

OUR HOSTS

First Monday – Rick Bolton

Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro

Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos

Fourth Monday – Kate Blain

HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:

Every Monday. All ages, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.
Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.
Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /
Sign up is first come first serve
You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes.
Limited Self-Serve Menu (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.
Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity, explicit sexual themes, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org

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Rochmon Record Club Listening Party – 2025 Retrospective
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00
American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock

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Join us for an evening of deep listening and musical storytelling with Rochmon Record Club, held every third Tuesday of the month at Caffè Lena.

On Tuesday, December 16th, Rochmon Record Club will converge at Caffe’ Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga for our annual Year-End Retrospective Listening Party, celebrating the lives of way too many musicians who left the planet this year. This special Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is a celebration of beloved musicians, friends and filled with music! The show features over 14 songs from a wide variety of artists, including Brian Wilson, Ozzy Osbourne, Rick Derringer, Sly Stone, Roberta Flack, Peter Yarrow, Mick Ralphs, Rick Davies, Joel Moss and, sadly, many others! This annual show gives us the chance to sit together in love and remembrance of those we lost in 2025.

Hosted by Chuck Vosganian (The Rochmon) with a live audio & video presentation and the Executive Producer, Karen, aka “The Button Pusher!” As usual, Rochmon will have some surprises in store! These listening parties are designed to inform, engage, and help us hear familiar music in brand-new ways.

As always Rochmon will have some surprises in store! For Rochmaniacs at a distance, Rochmon Record Club will also be streaming live on Caffe’ Lena TV. Streaming tickets at caffelena.tv Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket.

By listening together, we experience the album not just as fans, but as curious explorers—rediscovering the art and intention behind every note. Whether you're a lifelong collector or simply love great music, you'll leave with a deeper connection to the record—and maybe a few surprises along the way.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

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Folk Club Kids
2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:00
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longs

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/

Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!

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

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

#youthclass

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7 week After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne
2025-12-17 14:30 - 17:30
American Roots Bluegrass Blues Rock

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After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne

This is a special 7 week session of the After School Folk Ensemble!

11/19 – 1/21 (excluding 11/26, 12/24 and 12/31)

Use these links to sign up:

2:45, 3:40, 4:35

Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.

Weekly 45 minute classes will be focussed on making music, including singing, exploring various string instruments, music theory basics, rhythm exercises, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch, confidence in performance practice, and more. At the end of the final class of the session there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends (with Lena's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, of course!).

Youth Folk Ensemble is–

Mixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation.

Focus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs.

Explore string instruments and singing, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, bass, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons).

Learn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice.

Learning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships.

Need help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org

2025-2026 School Year Schedule:

After School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

The three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all!

Session 1 Dates: Sept 10 – Nov 12 (10 weeks)

Session 2 Dates: Nov 19 – Jan 21 (7 weeks) [off 11/26, 12/24, 12/31]

Session 3 Dates Jan 28 – Jun 3 (17 weeks) [off 2/18, 4/8]

(Summer day camps are offered as well – 2026 details TBA)

End of session recitals are on the final day of class: 11/12, 1/21, 6/3 from 5:30-6pm

Students are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time.

Meet the instructors:

James Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Originally from Louisville, KY, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups, at times performing on bass, guitar, drums, and vocals, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo, Drank The Gold, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs, as well as original compositions and arrangements, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music, Dance Flurry Festival, GrassRoots Culture Camp, and Winter Village Music Camp.

Oona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music, folk songs, and original compositions, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls, Folk Club Kids, Carolyn Shapiro, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca, NY, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle, she began performing with her family band as a teenager, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do, Dr. Dog), manages a private music teaching studio, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs, including GrassRoots Culture Camp, the Flurry Festival, Winter Village Music Camp, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.

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Bluegrass Jam
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00
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All are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe, come prepared with your song, and let us hear some good old fast, high and lonesome, some slow and low, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!!

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School of Music Slow Jam
2025-12-18 13:00 - 15:00
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All are Welcome!
WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS,
AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!

THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!

SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person

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

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

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

What is a Slow Jam?

It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G, A, D, C major, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”, “e”, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area.

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Peak Jazz Series: Jane Monheit Duo
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
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For more than two decades, Jane Monheit has been one of jazz’s most beloved vocalists, captivating audiences worldwide with her warm, expressive voice and her devotion to the Great American Songbook. With twelve acclaimed solo albums, countless awards, and performances at legendary venues including Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and New York’s Village Vanguard, Monheit has secured her place among some of the great interpreters of our time.

A native of Long Island, Jane’s early immersion in music—piano, woodwinds, choirs, and community theater—was always centered on jazz. While still a student at the Manhattan School of Music, she placed second in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Competition, launching an extraordinary career that has included collaborations with jazz icons like Tommy Flanagan, Ron Carter, Kenny Barron, Terence Blanchard, John Pizzarelli, and Christian McBride.

Her artistry has been featured on television shows from Letterman to CBS Sunday Morning, and on soundtracks such as Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and Never Let Me Go. Whether interpreting timeless standards or breathing new life into contemporary classics, Monheit’s performances are marked by stunning vocal control, emotional depth, and a radiant stage presence.

Jane’s duo presentation with virtuosic up-and-comer Max Haymer is pure excitement—a stirring emotional ride that explores a broad swath of composers, both historic and contemporary. Haymer’s stunning, modern arrangements combine with Jane’s impassioned interpretation to create a truly affecting experience, inspired by years of friendship and collaboration.

This special evening at Caffè Lena will be half holiday show and half jazz concert—a perfect blend of seasonal sparkle and timeless swing. A self-described Christmas fanatic, Jane has released two extremely popular holiday albums, The Season (2005) and The Merriest (2022). In support of these albums, she tours to great acclaim every December, bringing her brightly swinging holiday show to cities across the country. The songs are classics, the arrangements are fresh and exciting, and the festive joy is undeniable.

Whether she’s delivering a beloved holiday standard or reimagining a jazz classic, Jane’s artistry shines with warmth, elegance, and dazzling vocal command. Don’t miss this chance to welcome the season with one of jazz’s most beloved voices.

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Join us for an intimate evening with one of the premier voices of jazz today—an artist whose every note carries both reverence for tradition and the joy of discovery.

﻿The Peak Jazz Series is made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon in memory of Corrine Simonds.

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Ellis Paul
2025-12-19 20:00 - 22:00
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For over three decades, Ellis Paul has been one of the defining voices of contemporary folk music—an acclaimed singer-songwriter whose vivid lyrics and heartfelt performances carry forward the storytelling tradition of Woody Guthrie and the Boston folk scene.

Born in Maine and shaped by the coffeehouse circuit of 1990s New England, Ellis quickly emerged alongside peers like Dar Williams, Patty Griffin, and Martin Sexton. His early albums Stories and A Carnival of Voices announced a songwriter of uncommon depth, and his career since has only reinforced that promise. With over 20 albums, countless awards, and song placements in films and TV, Ellis blends personal reflection, cultural insight, and poetic storytelling with humor, grace, and depth. His latest album, written during the pandemic while facing a hand condition that threatened his ability to play, 55 captures resilience, gratitude, and the joy of still making music.

Songs like “Holy” and “When Angels Fall” grapple with loss and fragility, while “Cosmos” and “The Gift” shine with love and hope. With nods to his Beatles inspiration and collaborations with Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner, and Seth Glier, Ellis delivers an album—and a performance—brimming with honesty and life.

Beyond his music, Ellis is also a poet, illustrator, children’s book author, and mentor to new songwriters. His songs have appeared in films, TV, and tribute concerts, and he continues to inspire legions of fans who each carry a favorite Ellis Paul song close to their hearts.

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Join us for an intimate evening with one of America’s most beloved troubadours—a songwriter who continues to find new stories, new songs, and new ways to connect.

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Momentum Series: Jocelyn & Chris
2025-12-20 20:00 - 22:00
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Jocelyn & Chris – Live in Concert

Originally from Fort Plain in New York’s Capital Region, sibling duo Jocelyn & Chris have carved out a distinctive place in modern rock with four consecutive Billboard AAA Top 40 singles, millions of streams across digital platforms, and coast-to-coast live performances.

Their music has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, MTV, Spin, American Songwriter, Guitar World, HuffPost, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. Their Billboard Top 20 single “Sugar and Spice”—hailed by American Songwriteras “pure American rock goodness”—appears in the Peter Hutchings film Which Brings Me To You, starring Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff. Another fan favorite, “Shame,” is featured in the video game Guitar Hero.

Known for their soulful vocals, retro-leaning guitar work, and electric, often humorous chemistry on stage, Jocelyn & Chris have collaborated with talents including Cory Wong (Vulfpeck), G. Love, Byron Isaacs (The Lumineers), and Danny Louis (Gov’t Mule).

Both graduates of Harvard University, Jocelyn & Chris continue to expand their creative reach—writing and producing new music alongside labelmate Margo Macero and other artists. Outside of music, Jocelyn is pursuing law, while Chris is completing his PhD in computer technology.

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Because this has been a busy year personally for the siblings, this performance at Caffè Lena will be their only live show of the year—a rare chance to experience Jocelyn & Chris’s unmistakable blend of rock, soul, and sheer musical chemistry live on stage.

A Note from the Artists

We, along with our managers Anna and David Bourgeois and our team at Bridge Road, want to extend our deepest gratitude and love to Joel Moss, who passed away unexpectedly.

We first met Joel years ago at Caffè Lena, and he soon joined David to co-produce our album Favorite Ghosts. We had hoped to make many more musical memories with him—but sadly, that is not to be.

What we can and will do, is bring you a night filled with the music we love. We have to—because we know Joel will always be listening.

— Jocelyn & Chris

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﻿﻿The Momentum Series features high energy music–solo or band. These are typically more shows that infuse the room with crackling energy rather than featuring solo acoustic performers. Many, but not all, of the monthly Momentum artists are playing our venue for the first time.

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

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Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius & Maria Zemantauski & Friends: Eclectic Seasonal Show
2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:00
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Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius & Maria Zemantauski & Friends present an Eclectic Evening of Seasonal Celebration

Featuring:

Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius, piano

Maria Zemantauski, guitar

Jason Emmond, bass

Zorkie Nelson, percussion

Mitsuko Suzuki, violin

Bandleaders Elizabeth and Maria have joined together to create a dynamic and reflective program of original music, seasonal arrangements with world and flamenco flair, and more.

Join them and the rest of this stellar line-up for a night to stir the musical soul.

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Open Mic
2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:00
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM

Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all attention is focused on the stage.

OUR HOSTS

First Monday – Rick Bolton

Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro

Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos

Fourth Monday – Kate Blain

HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:

Every Monday. All ages, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.
Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.
Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /
Sign up is first come first serve
You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes.
Limited Self-Serve Menu (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.
Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity, explicit sexual themes, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org

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2025-12-23 00:00 - 02:00, 2025-12-25 00:00 - 02:00
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2025-12-24 00:00 - 02:00
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Racquette River Rounders Annual Boxing Day Reunion Show
2025-12-26 20:00 - 22:00
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Guitarist Danny Gotham and singer-songwriter John Kribs formed the Rounders in 1978 along with the late bassist Michael Hadfield. They play everything from traditional reels and jigs to Fats Waller, Elvis Presley and their own originals. They officially disbanded in 1982, but their annual Boxing Day Reunion Show at Lena's has become a cherished annual event for die-hard fans and newcomers alike.

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Stephen Kellogg’s Old Friends Tour
2025-12-27 17:00 - 19:00
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A night of songs, stories, and soul-stirring connection.

On December 27th, Caffe Lena will present Stephen Kellogg’s Old Friends Tour to celebrate the release of his latest album, To You, Old Friend. This one-of-a-kind touring concept features SK and a different friend in each city. Drawing on relationships and history from his 25 year career, the pair will share the stage, swapping songs and stories, for a one night only, limited engagement event. We are thrilled to be welcoming Stephen Kellogg and the Kellogg Sisters!

Described as “Ted Lasso with a guitar,” Stephen Kellogg brings warmth, wit, and wisdom to every stage he graces. Whether he's playing heartfelt tunes, telling hilarious stories, or delivering stand-up-style reflections on life, Kellogg’s shows are known for leaving audiences feeling inspired, uplifted, and deeply connected.

With more than 25 years in the music business, Kellogg has earned his stripes as a Grammy-nominated artist, award-winning Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year, author, TEDx speaker, and overall troubadour of truth and humor. His sound, once described by Rolling Stone as “John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers,” moves effortlessly between folk, Americana, and rock—always grounded in lyrical sincerity.

Bring a friend, bring your heart—this is the kind of night you’ll be talking about for a very long time.

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A night of songs, stories, and soul-stirring connection.

On December 27th, Caffe Lena will present Stephen Kellogg’s Old Friends Tour to celebrate the release of his latest album, To You, Old Friend. This one-of-a-kind touring concept features SK and a different friend in each city. Drawing on relationships and history from his 25 year career, the pair will share the stage, swapping songs and stories, for a one night only, limited engagement event. We are thrilled to be welcoming Stephen Kellogg and the Kellogg Sisters!

Described as “Ted Lasso with a guitar,” Stephen Kellogg brings warmth, wit, and wisdom to every stage he graces. Whether he's playing heartfelt tunes, telling hilarious stories, or delivering stand-up-style reflections on life, Kellogg’s shows are known for leaving audiences feeling inspired, uplifted, and deeply connected.

With more than 25 years in the music business, Kellogg has earned his stripes as a Grammy-nominated artist, award-winning Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year, author, TEDx speaker, and overall troubadour of truth and humor. His sound, once described by Rolling Stone as “John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers,” moves effortlessly between folk, Americana, and rock—always grounded in lyrical sincerity.

Bring a friend, bring your heart—this is the kind of night you’ll be talking about for a very long time.

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A Joyful Noise: Live Gospel at Caffè Lena with Soulist Garland Nelson & Friends
2025-12-28 17:00 - 19:00
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A Joyful Noise: Live Gospel at Caffè Lena with Garland Nelson & Friends is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of community, comfort, and spirit. This one-of-a-kind evening fills the room with the rich, uplifting power of live gospel music, creating an atmosphere that nourishes the soul.

Led by the incomparable Garland Nelson, whose voice radiates warmth and joy, each gathering becomes a heartfelt experience of connection and praise. Surrounded by friends, familiar songs, and the feeling of belonging, guests don’t just attend—they become part of the celebration.

Join us for an evening where the music moves you, the harmonies lift you, and the spirit of togetherness leaves you glowing.

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This event is made possible by the generous support of Dottie Pepper and David Normoyle.

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The Suitcase Junket
2025-12-30 19:00 - 21:00
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The Suitcase Junket [solo artist Matt Lorenz] will be rolling out new songs in anticipation of going into the recording studio this winter. Love to have you there to be part of the process. There’ll be plenty of songs tonite from Lorenz' six previous albums as well.

The Suitcase Junket developed in the tension between the grand and the solitary. Grand in imagery, sound, and staging. Solitary in thrift and self-reliance. NPR calls Matt Lorenz a "master of musical imagination." What instruments he requires, Lorenz builds from scratch and salvage. What parts five players would perform, he performs alone. The spectacle of his one-man set bears comparison to legends of showmanship, brilliance, madness, and invention. While audiences are captivated by that solitary form and the show itself, Lorenz, who homesteads in Western Massachusetts, is most serious about the songs. Over the course of six full-length releases, including the latest The End is New from Renew Records at BMG, he has written a world into existence, crowded with characters, narratives, voices, imagery, sounds as wide and varied as mountain throat singers and roadhouse juke boxes, plus newsreels of the planet's destruction and salvage. More songs are coming.

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“A living, breathing, throat-singing, road-tested, avant-garde, one-man-band who is in a state of perpetual motion… gutsy, fuzzed-out, groove-laden psych rock.” – National Public Radio

"Now this is the shit I'm talking about, Jack. The Suitcase Junket is a lo-fi, low-tuned, low-down blast of end-times folk blues. It's crude; it's magnificent. With a stage set-up that resembles a junkyard foley stage or Fred Sanford's living room, The Suitcase Junket — one man band leader Matt Lorenz — incants and intones like a cross between Hound Dog Taylor and a Tuvan throat singer who has swallowed a bird. Take the singer-songwriter idiom, give it a low grade fever and a guitar and this is what you get. Captivating, mesmerizing, and gone … real gone." – Rochester City Newspaper

“Jaw-dropping… It’s the biggest sound I’ve ever heard come from a solo performer. Matt is definitely his own thing and it is something. The live experience is pretty, darn unforgettable.” — Beale Street Caravan

"Bluesy guitar riffs, tenacious melodies and a singing voice both weathered and nimble. You don’t need to witness his physics-defying performance to be captivated; the music stands on its own… astonishing." – WBUR Boston

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Saratoga New Year’s Eve: Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
2025-12-31 19:00 - 20:00
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Cutting his teeth as the house manager right here at Caffè Lena, Reese Fulmer has emerged “with a poet’s sensibility rich with great storytelling and a healthy dose of irony.” (Viv Nesbitt, Art of the Song) The 2023 and 2024 Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards, Reese and his band have become one of the fastest-rising groups in upstate NY with expansive live albums highlighting a reputation for compelling performances. With a rotating cast of talented players, a broad and dynamic body of work, and a refusal to set anything in stone, their shows are always fresh, full of joy, and hard to describe. Think Wilco with hints of Prine and Zappa: "smart, emotionally tuned arrangements and a stage presence that balanced earnestness with unpredictability. Their live performance thrives in the liminal space between genres folk, Americana, jazz and the result is a sound that’s complex without being convoluted." (NYSMusic)

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Now, with deep roots at Caffè Lena and a fearless spirit of exploration, Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band continue to redefine what live Americana can be—vibrant, genre-fluid, and unmistakably their own.

This show is part of Saratoga's New Year's Eve Celebration.

Tickets are available for purchase HERE!

﻿Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.

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Doors Open: 6:30 pm

Price

Member
$23.86

General
$27.11

Child or Student
$13.56

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