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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190848 CREATED:20250305T205538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212914Z UID:10003616-1753176600-1753198200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Troubadour in Training DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Folk Instructional Workshop \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 Troubadours in Training Summer Camp with Oona and James Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 12-17 (or by instructor permission) to learn music in a dynamic group setting. This camp is for students who already have some experience singing songs and playing string instruments (familiar with the keys of D\, G\, and C). In Troubadours in Training camp we will explore: -How to find and build a repertoire of songs and tunes -Expanding vocabulary on one's instrument -Group and harmony singing -Vocal technique -Developing a sense of rhythm and groove -Playing on stage and performance practice -Songwriting and arranging This summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 21 – 25\, 2025. 9:30am-3:30pm. In this music intensive week we will learn so much after five days together! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.  Need based scholarships are available as well as instrument loans. 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 other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids 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 foundation 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 manages a private music studio focused on teaching and recording 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\, and Winter Village Music Camp. #youthclasses \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-troubadour-in-training/2025-07-22/ 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/2025/03/december-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190849 CREATED:20250506T030350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T032002Z UID:10003731-1753124400-1753131600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT\nSIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM\n \nPlay 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. \n \nOUR HOSTS\n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:\n\nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.\nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.\nSign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /\nSign up is first come first serve\nYou 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.\nFull table service (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.\nPlay 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\nCONTACT US\n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: Reese@caffelena.org \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-23/ 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/2025/05/image-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190849 CREATED:20250305T205538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212914Z UID:10003615-1753090200-1753111800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Troubadour in Training DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nTroubadours in Training Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 12-17 (or by instructor permission) to learn music in a dynamic group setting. This camp is for students who already have some experience singing songs and playing string instruments (familiar with the keys of D\, G\, and C). \n \nIn Troubadours in Training camp we will explore: \n \n-How to find and build a repertoire of songs and tunes \n \n-Expanding vocabulary on one's instrument \n \n-Group and harmony singing \n \n-Vocal technique \n \n-Developing a sense of rhythm and groove \n \n-Playing on stage and performance practice \n \n-Songwriting and arranging \n \nThis summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 21 – 25\, 2025. 9:30am-3:30pm. In this music intensive week we will learn so much after five days together! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.  \n \nNeed based scholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \nMeet the instructors: \n \nJames 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. \n \nOona 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 other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids 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 foundation 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 manages a private music studio focused on teaching and recording 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\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \n \n#youthclasses \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-troubadour-in-training/2025-07-21/ 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/2025/03/december-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190849 CREATED:20250504T053131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T221620Z UID:10003714-1753038000-1753045200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: Jamcrackers DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nAs part of our 65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series\, we bring you Jamcrackers. Seasoned solo performers Dan Berggren\, Peggy Lynn and Dan Duggan have combined talents to create a dynamic trio named in honor of the river drivers who broke up log jams. They worked hard to find solutions\, to get things rolling again\, and it was a job that couldn't be done alone. Berggren\, Lynn and Duggan feel the same way about their music. These good friends and accomplished musicians bring a rare blend of humor\, history and musical spirit to their performances. “Although the Jamcrackers … will win you over with their front porch style picking and charm\, there’s much more to be appreciated from their music.” (Sing Out!) \n \nAward-winning educator and songwriter Dan Berggren has deep roots in the Adirondacks. His music reflects the spirit and the hardworking people of that region. Author and environmental activist Bill McKibben says: “Dan is a throwback to the old role of the folk singer… he’s articulating things that need to be said right now.” Peggy Lynn writes and performs songs\, using her bluesy alto voice to sing about women and natural beauty of the North Country. With Sandra Weber\, she co-authored Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks. In 2005\, both Lynn and Berggren received the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Education Award. \n \nNational Hammered Dulcimer Champion Dan Duggan is known from Maine to California for his wizardry on the hammered dulcimer\, flat-picking guitar\, and keyboards. In addition to his 18 recordings\, Duggan’s dulcimer talents are spotlighted on Paul Simon’s Grammy-nominated album You’re the One. Also known for his dance calling\, Duggan actually calls while playing the hammered dulcimer. Together\, this trio sparks a rare chemistry and a guaranteed good time. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/jamcrackers/ 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/2025/05/Eventbrite-Banners-33.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190849 CREATED:20250326T154643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T170143Z UID:10003656-1752955200-1752962400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:William Elliott Whitmore DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nRaw. Rooted. Unshakable. \n \nArmed with a banjo\, a bass drum\, and one of the most commanding voices in Americana\, William Elliott Whitmorebrings his fiercely original sound to the Caffè Lena stage. Hailing from the rich soil of his family farm in Lee County\, Iowa—where he still lives today—Whitmore’s music is grounded\, gritty\, and deeply authentic. \n \nDrawing from nearly two decades of performing\, Whitmore’s style is steeped in the folk tradition\, yet infused with the spirit of punk\, blues\, and soul. His early influences—from Bad Brains and Minutemen to rural gospel and field hollers—helped shape a sound that is both timeless and defiantly his own. \n \nWith just a banjo in hand and a kick drum at his feet\, he’s shared stages with an eclectic range of artists\, including Frank Turner\, Trampled By Turtles\, Clutch\, and Chris Cornell\, winning over audiences across the U.S. and beyond. Whether he’s headlining festivals like Stagecoach or playing a quiet room like Caffè Lena\, Whitmore leaves nothing behind—offering music that speaks to the struggle\, the joy\, and the strength of the human spirit. \n \nCome experience one of modern folk’s most powerful voices in an intimate setting that lets every lyric ring true. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/william-elliott-whitmore/ 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/2025/03/Eventbrite-Banners-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190849 CREATED:20250423T180116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T195236Z UID:10003694-1752868800-1752876000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Margo Macero DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nA powerhouse vocalist with a voice that stops you in your tracks\, Margo Macero brings a rare combination of raw talent\, performance polish\, and deep musical roots to the stage. \n \nFollowing in the footsteps of her late uncle\, the legendary Teo Macero—producer for Miles Davis\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and Duke Ellington—Margo carries forward a family legacy of innovation and excellence in music. With a voice as bold as her presence\, she’s forging her own path in the industry\, one unforgettable performance at a time. \n \nA standout on NBC’s The Voice and ABC’s American Idol\, Margo has commanded the attention of Jennifer Hudson\, Adam Levine\, Miley Cyrus\, Katy Perry\, and Lionel Richie. \n \nOffstage\, she’s contributed to major film and television projects\, including The Punisher\, The Pretenders\, and Big Time Adolescence—but music remains her soul’s calling. \n \nWith a sound that draws from pop\, soul\, jazz\, and rock\, Margo blends vocal fire with emotional depth. Her performances are electric\, heartfelt\, and entirely her own. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nDon’t miss your chance to experience this rising star in the intimate listening room of Caffè Lena—where voices like hers truly shine. \n \nCan't make it in person to the show? Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/margo-macero/ 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/2025/04/2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190849 CREATED:20250530T154216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T155726Z UID:10003774-1752832800-1752836400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Music With Miss Deb DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nExperience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb!  \n \nJuly 18\, August 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 \n \n10:00 am – 10:45 am \n \nWe will sing songs\, move around\, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment.  \n \nSongs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs.  \n \nFun for the whole family! \n \n#youth \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/music-with-miss-deb-2/2025-07-18/ 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/2025/05/december-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190850 CREATED:20250504T043440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T003838Z UID:10003713-1752778800-1752786000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bright Series: Daniel Rodriguez DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nWith Harboring Pearls\, his acclaimed new album\, singer-songwriter Daniel Rodriguez (formerly of Elephant Revival) steps boldly into the spotlight\, embracing vulnerability and self-discovery. Recorded in Woodstock\, NY at Sun Mountain Studio and co-produced by Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers\, the album strips away excess\, placing Rodriguez’s soulful voice and poignant lyrics front and center. \n \nKnown as a founding member of indie folk favorite Elephant Revival\, Rodriguez now offers something deeply personal — songs shaped by heartbreak\, transformation\, and creative risk. From the reflective beauty of “El Dorado” to the raw honesty of “Anything and Everything\,” each track feels like an offering of lived experience. \n \nBlending folk\, Americana\, and indie influences\, Rodriguez brings warmth and authenticity to the stage. Harboring Pearls features contributions from James Felice and Jesske Hume of The Felice Brothers\, and captures the spirit of Woodstock’s storied musical landscape. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nJoin us at Caffè Lena for an intimate evening with Daniel Rodriguez — a night of melodies woven with integrity\, soul\, and the search for meaning in uncertain times. \n \nThe Bright Series is made possible by a generous gift from Kevin & Claudia Bright. \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy Two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/daniel-rodriguez/ 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/2025/05/Copy-of-Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190850 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003806-1752757200-1752764400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nAll are Welcome! \nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, \nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\n \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \n \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \n \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \n \nALL 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. \n \nRed 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! \n \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \n \nIt 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 \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-07-17/ 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/2025/02/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190850 CREATED:20250205T223507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174321Z UID:10003897-1752692400-1752699600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nAll 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!! \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-jam/2025-07-16/ 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/2025/02/december-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190850 CREATED:20250206T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195936Z UID:10003788-1752661800-1752663600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \n \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \n \nStream live and free on Facebook and Youtube! \n \nJoin 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! \n \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids/2025-07-16/ 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/2025/02/Untitled-design-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190851 CREATED:20250519T031433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T003713Z UID:10003768-1752606000-1752613200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:JAZZ at Caffè Lena: Chuck Lamb with Special Guest Randy Brecker DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nThe JAZZ at Caffe Lena series is hosted by resident composer\, pianist\, and jazz master Chuck Lamb\, with support from music producer Joel Moss. Each month\, Lamb invites a top-flight jazz artist to join his trio on stage. Lamb\, a member of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet since 2002\, is not only an exciting and emotive pianist but also a prolific composer of jazz\, fusion\, classical\, and world music. Through these collaborations\, the artists stretch their creative boundaries\, exploring new musical landscapes and creating spontaneous\, exhilarating performances. \n \nThis July\, Chuck Lamb is joined by Randy Brecker\, a musician whose career spans more than six decades of shaping and stretching the boundaries of jazz. Known for his work on trumpet and flugelhorn\, Brecker has played across genres and generations—appearing on landmark recordings by artists as varied as Horace Silver\, Art Blakey\, Jaco Pastorius\, James Taylor\, Parliament/Funkadelic\, and Steely Dan\, as well as being part of the Brecker Brothers for three decades. \n \nHis musical path has taken him from the hard bop of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers to pioneering jazz fusion with the Brecker Brothers\, and onward to orchestral collaborations and projects rooted in Brazilian music. What ties it all together is a distinctive voice on the horn: precise\, lyrical\, and always listening. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nAt Caffè Lena\, he’ll step into conversation with Lamb and his trio in the kind of setting where nuance and interplay shine. It’s a chance to hear one of jazz’s most thoughtful improvisers in an evening shaped not by spectacle\, but by deep musicianship and shared curiosity. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/jazz-at-caffe-lena-chuck-lamb-with-special-guest-randy-brecker/ 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/2025/05/image-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190851 CREATED:20250506T025948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T031546Z UID:10003730-1752519600-1752526800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT\nSIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM\n \nPlay 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. \n \nOUR HOSTS\n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:\n\nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.\nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.\nSign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /\nSign up is first come first serve\nYou 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.\nFull table service (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.\nPlay 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\nCONTACT US\n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: Reese@caffelena.org \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-22/ 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/2025/05/image-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190851 CREATED:20250504T035344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T230753Z UID:10003712-1752433200-1752440400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Momentum Series: Jax Hollow DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nNashville's Jax Hollow is the rare artist who does it all — powerhouse vocalist\, dynamic songwriter\, and world-class guitarist. On her acclaimed new album Come Up Kid\, she blends blues\, rock\, and Americana into an unforgettable sound that’s both raw and refined. The album\, recorded on Music Row and featuring standout tracks like "Changing Suits" (featured on Joe Bonamassa’s Epic Guitar Solos playlist)\, showcases her gift for heartfelt lyrics and jaw-dropping guitar work. \n \nA graduate of Berklee College of Music and winner of the prestigious ISC Songwriting Competition\, Jax has shared stages with legends including Billy Gibbons\, Rick Springfield\, and Sammy Hagar. From bringing the Ryman Auditorium crowd to its feet\, to earning praise from Melissa Etheridge and Rolling Stone France\, Jax is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting voices in roots rock today. \n \nGuitar World hails her performances as "Hendrixian… with shades of Jimmy Page and Eddie Van Halen\," while Spotify has highlighted her work on its Modern Blues Rock and Ultimate Blues Rock playlists. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nJoin us at Caffè Lena for an intimate night of powerful vocals\, searing guitar\, and songs that hit straight to the heart. This is live music at its most alive — passionate\, soulful\, and not to be missed. This tour features her band Michael Lupo on drums\, Taylor Tuke on keys/guitar\, and Mac Moy on bass. \n \nMade possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon\, in honor of Thom O'Neil. \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy Two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/jax-hollow/ 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/2025/05/Copy-of-Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190851 CREATED:20250530T231335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T221538Z UID:10003781-1752350400-1752357600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Sweet Remains DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nDrawing comparisons to Crosby\, Stills & Nash\, Simon & Garfunkel\, and The Eagles\, while resonating with fans of John Mayer\, Ray LaMontagne\, and Jason Mraz\, The Sweet Remains offer a rare blend of contemporary relevance and classic folk-pop charm. Their warmth\, humor\, and musical chemistry create an experience that feels both fresh and familiar. \n \nThe trio—Rich Price\, Greg Naughton\, and Brian Chartrand—are each accomplished singer-songwriters in their own right\, with careers spanning solo albums\, international tours\, film\, and television. Their feature film The Independents\, inspired by the band’s journey\, earned praise from The Hollywood Reporter and LA Times and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime\, Tubi\, and more. \n \nAcclaimed folk-rock trio The Sweet Remains returns to the road with Embers\, their long-awaited fifth studio album—a luminous collection of new songs showcasing the band’s signature three-part harmonies and acoustic-driven sound. Produced by Grammy-winner Andy Zulla\, Embers includes standout tracks like When The World Slowed Down\, Don’t Count Me Out\, and the introspective title track Ember. \n \nWith over 65 million streams on Spotify and a global fanbase\, The Sweet Remains continue to carve out a space where storytelling and harmony take center stage.  \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nJoin us at Caffè Lena for a night of beautifully crafted songs\, heartfelt performances\, and that unmistakable spark that keeps the embers glowing. \n \nStream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-sweet-remains-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/2025/05/image-22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190851 CREATED:20250530T231049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T170047Z UID:10003780-1752264000-1752271200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Sweet Remains DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nDrawing comparisons to Crosby\, Stills & Nash\, Simon & Garfunkel\, and The Eagles\, while resonating with fans of John Mayer\, Ray LaMontagne\, and Jason Mraz\, The Sweet Remains offer a rare blend of contemporary relevance and classic folk-pop charm. Their warmth\, humor\, and musical chemistry create an experience that feels both fresh and familiar. \n \nThe trio—Rich Price\, Greg Naughton\, and Brian Chartrand—are each accomplished singer-songwriters in their own right\, with careers spanning solo albums\, international tours\, film\, and television. Their feature film The Independents\, inspired by the band’s journey\, earned praise from The Hollywood Reporter and LA Times and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime\, Tubi\, and more. \n \nAcclaimed folk-rock trio The Sweet Remains returns to the road with Embers\, their long-awaited fifth studio album—a luminous collection of new songs showcasing the band’s signature three-part harmonies and acoustic-driven sound. Produced by Grammy-winner Andy Zulla\, Embers includes standout tracks like When The World Slowed Down\, Don’t Count Me Out\, and the introspective title track Ember. \n \nWith over 65 million streams on Spotify and a global fanbase\, The Sweet Remains continue to carve out a space where storytelling and harmony take center stage.  \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nJoin us at Caffè Lena for a night of beautifully crafted songs\, heartfelt performances\, and that unmistakable spark that keeps the embers glowing. \n \nStream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-sweet-remains/ 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/2025/05/Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-20.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190852 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003632-1752226200-1752247800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nYouth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm \n \nThree hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is– \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \n-Open to any level of experience with music \n \n-Learn through listening and participation  \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \n-Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs \n \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: \n \n-Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* \n \n(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \n-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm \n \n-Learn how to listen and hear musically \n \n-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \n-Working in a group setting \n \n-Creative contribution and compromise \n \n-Being part of a team and playing your part \n \n-Building friendships \n \nNeed based scholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \nMeet the instructors: \n \nJames 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. \n \nOona 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 other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids 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 foundation 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 manages a private music studio focussed on teaching and recording 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\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \n \n#youthclasses \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-youth-folk-ensemble/2025-07-11/ 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/2025/03/december-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190852 CREATED:20250417T135422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T180929Z UID:10003687-1752174000-1752181200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Sunny War DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nWith intricate guitar work\, searing lyrics\, and an unflinching point of view\, Sunny War blurs the lines between punk\, folk\, blues\, and soul. Her latest album\, Armageddon in a Summer Dress\, is a powerful and personal meditation on loss\, resilience\, and transformation. Written in a creaky old house in Chattanooga—while unknowingly hallucinating from a gas leak—these songs pull from real ghosts and imagined ones\, weaving poetic stories of all the selves we leave behind. \n \nA breakout star following her 2022 album Anarchist Gospel\, Sunny has shared stages with Bonnie Raitt\, Mitski\, Iron & Wine\, and Sarah Shook. Her signature blend of punk urgency and roots tradition has earned her praise for both her virtuosic guitar playing and her fearless songwriting. Whether it’s the snarling “Walking Contradiction” featuring Steve Ignorant of Crass\, or the introspective “Ghosts”\, Sunny brings an unmatched rawness and clarity to her work. \n \nHer songs are defiant and deeply human\, layered with emotion and steeped in tradition\, while never confined by it. Fans of artists like Valerie June\, Rhiannon Giddens\, and Patti Smith will feel at home in Sunny’s presence. \n \nJoin us for an evening of cathartic\, genre-defying music from one of today’s most compelling and uncompromising voices. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nCan't make it in person? Stream this show live at CaffeLenaTV. Enjoy Two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/sunny-war/ 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/2025/04/Eventbrite-Banners-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190852 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003631-1752139800-1752161400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nYouth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm \n \nThree hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is– \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \n-Open to any level of experience with music \n \n-Learn through listening and participation  \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \n-Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs \n \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: \n \n-Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* \n \n(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \n-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm \n \n-Learn how to listen and hear musically \n \n-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \n-Working in a group setting \n \n-Creative contribution and compromise \n \n-Being part of a team and playing your part \n \n-Building friendships \n \nNeed based scholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \nMeet the instructors: \n \nJames 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. \n \nOona 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 other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids 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 foundation 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 manages a private music studio focussed on teaching and recording 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\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \n \n#youthclasses \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-youth-folk-ensemble/2025-07-10/ 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/2025/03/december-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190852 CREATED:20250516T202743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T150720Z UID:10003764-1752091200-1752098400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:NYS Writers Institute Presents an Evening of Jazz & Poetry DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nAn Evening of Jazz & Poetry with former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky\, and Grammy® Award-winning musicians Todd Coolman (bass)\, Bill Cunliffe (piano) and Dennis Mackrel (drums). These artists will be in residence at Skidmore College for the Skidmore Jazz Institute and New York State Summer Writers Institute. \n \nSponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/nys-writers-institute-presents-an-evening-of-jazz-poetry/ 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/2025/05/Eventbrite-Banners-59.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190852 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003630-1752053400-1752075000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nYouth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm \n \nThree hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is– \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \n-Open to any level of experience with music \n \n-Learn through listening and participation  \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \n-Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs \n \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: \n \n-Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* \n \n(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \n-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm \n \n-Learn how to listen and hear musically \n \n-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \n-Working in a group setting \n \n-Creative contribution and compromise \n \n-Being part of a team and playing your part \n \n-Building friendships \n \nNeed based scholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \nMeet the instructors: \n \nJames 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. \n \nOona 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 other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids 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 foundation 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 manages a private music studio focussed on teaching and recording 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\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \n \n#youthclasses \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-youth-folk-ensemble/2025-07-09/ 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/2025/03/december-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190852 CREATED:20250528T175750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T153325Z UID:10003772-1752001200-1752008400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Nordlys Global Voices Series: É.T.É. DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nThe trio É.T.É. brings a fresh\, dynamic voice to the world of traditional Québécois music. Fusing passion\, precision\, and playfulness\, this award-winning ensemble reimagines centuries-old sounds for a new generation—featuring stunning vocal harmonies\, inventive arrangements\, and contagious rhythms. \n \nCo-founded in 2015\, É.T.É. Stands for the first initials of the first names of its three members and is also the French word for summer.   \n \nFeatured in É.T.É. are: \n \nÉlisabeth Moquin grew up in Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham\, where she discovered both the violin and the vibrant tradition of Québécois step dancing. She studied traditional music at CÉGEP de Joliette and co-founded the trio É.T.É in 2015\, recording three acclaimed albums and touring internationally. A dynamic performer and self-taught jig dancer\, she integrates both music and dance in her work with É.T.É and her new ensemble\, SAMEDI. Deeply committed to the preservation and evolution of Québec’s folk traditions\, Élisabeth continues to travel the province researching tunes and steps to keep the living culture thriving. \n \nThierry Clouette holds a musicology degree from the University of Montreal and studied Irish bouzouki and Québec trad at Cégep de Joliette. A co-founder of É.T.É\, he’s an active multi-instrumentalist involved in projects like Saligaude\, blending scholarship and creativity in traditional music. \n \nÉlisabeth Giroux graduated with top honors from the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal and toured globally with La La La Human Steps. A versatile cellist\, she performs with orchestras across Quebec\, teaches\, and has recorded on more than twenty albums across diverse genres. \n \nÉ.T.É ignites the stage with a sound that’s steeped in tradition and charged with contemporary energy. Their infectious rhythms\, masterful string work\, and exhilarating bursts of spontaneity turn every performance into a celebration—inviting the audience to move\, clap\, and lose themselves in the music. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nDon’t miss this vibrant trio that’s redefining folk music in Québec—and beyond! \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. \n \nMade possible by The Nordlys Foundation. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/nordlys-global-voices-series-e-t-e/ 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/2025/05/Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-13.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190853 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003629-1751967000-1751988600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nYouth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm \n \nThree hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is– \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \n-Open to any level of experience with music \n \n-Learn through listening and participation  \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \n-Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs \n \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: \n \n-Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* \n \n(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \n-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm \n \n-Learn how to listen and hear musically \n \n-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \n-Working in a group setting \n \n-Creative contribution and compromise \n \n-Being part of a team and playing your part \n \n-Building friendships \n \nNeed based scholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \nMeet the instructors: \n \nJames 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. \n \nOona 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 other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids 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 foundation 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 manages a private music studio focussed on teaching and recording 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\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \n \n#youthclasses \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-youth-folk-ensemble/2025-07-08/ 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/2025/03/december-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190853 CREATED:20250506T024545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T030128Z UID:10003729-1751914800-1751922000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT\nSIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM\n \nPlay 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. \n \nOUR HOSTS\n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:\n\nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.\nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.\nSign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /\nSign up is first come first serve\nYou 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.\nFull table service (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.\nPlay 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\nCONTACT US\n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: Reese@caffelena.org \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-16/ 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/2025/05/image-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190853 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003628-1751880600-1751902200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nYouth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm \n \nThree hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is– \n \nMixed ages and abilities: \n \n-Open to any level of experience with music \n \n-Learn through listening and participation  \n \nFocus on repertoire: \n \n-Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs \n \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: \n \n-Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* \n \n(*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) \n \nLearn music fundamentals: \n \n-Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm \n \n-Learn how to listen and hear musically \n \n-Explore singing finding one's own unique voice \n \nLearning valuable life skills: \n \n-Working in a group setting \n \n-Creative contribution and compromise \n \n-Being part of a team and playing your part \n \n-Building friendships \n \nNeed based scholarships are available as well as instrument loans. \n \nMeet the instructors: \n \nJames 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. \n \nOona 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 other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids 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 foundation 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 manages a private music studio focussed on teaching and recording 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\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \n \n#youthclasses \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/summer-camp-youth-folk-ensemble/2025-07-07/ 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/2025/03/december-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190853 CREATED:20250504T025421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T202908Z UID:10003711-1751828400-1751835600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Skidmore Jazz Institute Community Concert DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nAspiring young musicians from across the country showcase their talent mid-way through their attendance at the Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute. Enjoy an evening of diverse jazz styles and inspiring talent as the Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute Students take the stage. They never fail to put on a truly engaging show. \n \nSponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family. \n \nCan't make the show in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/skidmore-jazz-institute-community-concert/ 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/2025/05/Copy-of-Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190853 CREATED:20250211T161306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T150937Z UID:10003426-1751808600-1751817600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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\nLooking for an opportunity to connect with local writers\, actors\, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing? \n \nJoin us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams! \n \nA monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers\, actors & directors \n \nThe First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm \n \nDoors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and Readings start at 1:30pm! \n \nBring your great ideas\, your new scripts\, your edits and your friends for an inspiring afternoon fo theater in the making. \n \n\nPlaywrights should bring a highlighted script for each of their actors and one extra for stage directions\nBring 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!).\nEach 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. \nThis event will be co-hosted by Michael Wells-Oakes and Vivian Nesbitt\nPlaywright 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 \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam-4/ 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/2025/02/Playwright39s-Jam-graphic-940-x-470-px-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190854 CREATED:20250504T023401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T005705Z UID:10003710-1751745600-1751752800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nTwo celebrated Americana singer/songwriters unite as kindred spirits in roots-oriented folk songs\, gorgeous melodies and vocal harmonies. \n \nKane and Gellert first met\, fittingly\, at San Francisco’s celebrated Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival\, which led to their co-writing songs for Kane’s solo album Unguarded Moments. They joined forces again for Gellert’s Workin’s Too Hard\, which they also co-produced. Then in 2018\, they released their first duo album\, The Ledges\, and followed up quickly with When the Sun Goes Down in 2019. In 2022\, this “unlikely musical couple” released The Flowers That Bloom in Spring\, which found them digging deeper into their exploration of minimalist writing and recording.Their fourth album just came out\, entitled Volume 4. Like all of their other duo albums\, they recorded it themselves\, live at home and even mixed it there. Kieran’s son Lucas played on a few tracks and Kieran did the painting on the cover. Rayna’s brother Jonah did the package design. \n \nKieran Kane’s seminal work in The O’Kanes and Kane Welch Kaplin\, as well as co-founding the independent label Dead Reckoning Records\, laid the foundation for the contemporary world of Americana music. A successful solo artist\, collaborator\, and songwriter (with songs recorded by Alan Jackson\, John Prine\, Emmylou Harris\, and many more)\, Kieran is a musician’s musician: his playing is always understated\, always groove-oriented\, and always serving the song.  \n \nRayna Gellert is a preternaturally gifted songwriter. She’s seen farther into the old songs than most. Growing up in a musical family\, she turned to Appalachian old-time music at a young age\, becoming a prodigious fiddler and leading a new revival of American stringband music through her work with the acclaimed roots band Uncle Earl. An in-demand collaborator\, she has toured and recorded with artists such as Scott Miller\, Abigail Washburn\, Toubab Krewe\, and Robyn Hitchcock. Fans of either artist will recognize the musical kindred-spiritedness in their restrained and roots-oriented approach to both songs and arrangements. \n \nFolk Alley describes them this way: “…together the two have found an interesting common ground that’s one part Woody Guthrie-esque ruminations on the modern world and one part transcendent stringband roots … New songs\, old songs\, fiddle tunes\, it’s all tossed together here in an overarching quest to find an authentic expression from two traditional masters brought together.” One fan proclaims: “Mind numbingly good. That harmony floored me from the start!” \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/kieran-kane-rayna-gellert/ 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/2025/05/Copy-of-Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T020000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190854 CREATED:20250610T212349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T213927Z UID:10003820-1751587200-1751594400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Closed DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Instructional Workshop \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 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n General\n $195.00\n \n \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 Playwright’s Jam\n\n Open Mic Other Storytelling Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 5 • 1:30 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Club Kids\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 10:30 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/closed-2/ 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/2025/06/image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190854 CREATED:20250516T164615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T182305Z UID:10003763-1751572800-1751580000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:NYS Writers Institute Presents a Fiction & Poetry Reading DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Celtic Family Folk \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\nJoin us for a captivating evening of literature and conversation at Caffè Lena\, featuring Vinson Cunningham and April Bernard\, two celebrated voices in contemporary writing. Both authors are currently in residence at the New York State Summer Writers Institute at Skidmore College. \n \nVinson Cunningham is a staff writer and theatre critic for The New Yorker\, a former White House aide\, and a faculty member in the MFA Writing program at Sarah Lawrence College. His debut novel\, Great Expectations\, has been hailed by Colum McCann as “brilliantly written\, piercingly smart\, quietly subversive.” \n \nApril Bernard\, a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Skidmore College\, has just released her sixth poetry collection\, The World Behind the World (W.W. Norton). Her work spans poetry\, fiction\, and critical essays\, with frequent contributions to The New York Review of Books and other major journals. \n \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear from two dynamic literary voices shaping the future of American letters. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\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 Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music\n\n Bluegrass Instructional\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 6 • 10 AM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson\n\n Bluegrass Instructional Workshop\n \n \n \n \n class\n \n \n\n \n Apr 9 • 9 AM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/nys-writers-institute-presets-a-fiction-poetry-reading/ 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/2025/05/image-18.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR