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:20250714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145651 CREATED:20250506T025948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T031546Z UID:10003730-1752519600-1752526800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHTSIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage. OUR HOSTSFirst Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /Sign up is first come first serveYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes.Full table service (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.CONTACT USIf 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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145652 CREATED:20250504T035344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T230753Z UID:10003712-1752433200-1752440400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Momentum Series: Jax Hollow DESCRIPTION:  \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 Nashville'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. A 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. Guitar 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. SAMPLE SONG Join 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. Made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon\, in honor of Thom O'Neil. Can'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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145652 CREATED:20250530T231335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T221538Z UID:10003781-1752350400-1752357600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Sweet Remains DESCRIPTION:  \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 Drawing 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. The 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. Acclaimed 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. With 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.  SAMPLE SONG Join us at Caffè Lena for a night of beautifully crafted songs\, heartfelt performances\, and that unmistakable spark that keeps the embers glowing. 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145652 CREATED:20250530T231049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T170047Z UID:10003780-1752264000-1752271200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Sweet Remains DESCRIPTION:  \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 Drawing 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. The 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. Acclaimed 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. With 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.  SAMPLE SONG Join us at Caffè Lena for a night of beautifully crafted songs\, heartfelt performances\, and that unmistakable spark that keeps the embers glowing. 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145652 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003632-1752226200-1752247800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:  \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 Youth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm Three hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   Youth Folk Ensemble is– Mixed ages and abilities: -Open to any level of experience with music -Learn through listening and participation  Focus on repertoire: -Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: -Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) Learn music fundamentals: -Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm -Learn how to listen and hear musically -Explore singing finding one's own unique voice Learning valuable life skills: -Working in a group setting -Creative contribution and compromise -Being part of a team and playing your part -Building friendships 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 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. #youthclasses \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145652 CREATED:20250417T135422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T180929Z UID:10003687-1752174000-1752181200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Sunny War DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With 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. A 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. Her 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. Join us for an evening of cathartic\, genre-defying music from one of today’s most compelling and uncompromising voices. SAMPLE SONG Can'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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145652 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003631-1752139800-1752161400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:  \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 Youth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm Three hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   Youth Folk Ensemble is– Mixed ages and abilities: -Open to any level of experience with music -Learn through listening and participation  Focus on repertoire: -Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: -Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) Learn music fundamentals: -Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm -Learn how to listen and hear musically -Explore singing finding one's own unique voice Learning valuable life skills: -Working in a group setting -Creative contribution and compromise -Being part of a team and playing your part -Building friendships 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 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. #youthclasses \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145653 CREATED:20250516T202743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T150720Z UID:10003764-1752091200-1752098400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:NYS Writers Institute Presents an Evening of Jazz & Poetry DESCRIPTION:  \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 An 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. Sponsored 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145653 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003630-1752053400-1752075000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:  \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 Youth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm Three hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   Youth Folk Ensemble is– Mixed ages and abilities: -Open to any level of experience with music -Learn through listening and participation  Focus on repertoire: -Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: -Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) Learn music fundamentals: -Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm -Learn how to listen and hear musically -Explore singing finding one's own unique voice Learning valuable life skills: -Working in a group setting -Creative contribution and compromise -Being part of a team and playing your part -Building friendships 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 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. #youthclasses \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145653 CREATED:20250528T175750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T153325Z UID:10003772-1752001200-1752008400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Nordlys Global Voices Series: É.T.É. DESCRIPTION:  \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 The 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. Co-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.   Featured in É.T.É. are: Élisabeth 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. Thierry 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. Élisabeth 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. É.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. SAMPLE SONG Don’t miss this vibrant trio that’s redefining folk music in Québec—and beyond! Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. Made possible by The Nordlys Foundation.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145653 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003629-1751967000-1751988600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:  \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 Youth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm Three hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   Youth Folk Ensemble is– Mixed ages and abilities: -Open to any level of experience with music -Learn through listening and participation  Focus on repertoire: -Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: -Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) Learn music fundamentals: -Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm -Learn how to listen and hear musically -Explore singing finding one's own unique voice Learning valuable life skills: -Working in a group setting -Creative contribution and compromise -Being part of a team and playing your part -Building friendships 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 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. #youthclasses \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145653 CREATED:20250506T024545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T030128Z UID:10003729-1751914800-1751922000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHTSIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage. OUR HOSTSFirst Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /Sign up is first come first serveYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes.Full table service (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards. CONTACT USIf 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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145653 CREATED:20250305T213446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212825Z UID:10003628-1751880600-1751902200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Youth Folk Ensemble DESCRIPTION:  \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 Youth Folk Ensemble Summer Camp with Oona and James Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Building on the format of the weekly After School Youth Folk Ensembles offered during the school year at Caffe Lena\, this summer camp is a Monday through Friday day camp meeting July 7 – 11\, 2025. 9:30am – 3:30pm Three hours each morning and midday will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Each day will finish with extracurricular activities including lunch in congress park! At the end of the final day there will be a recital/sharing session for family and friends.   Youth Folk Ensemble is– Mixed ages and abilities: -Open to any level of experience with music -Learn through listening and participation  Focus on repertoire: -Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: -Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle* (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons) Learn music fundamentals: -Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm -Learn how to listen and hear musically -Explore singing finding one's own unique voice Learning valuable life skills: -Working in a group setting -Creative contribution and compromise -Being part of a team and playing your part -Building friendships 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 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. #youthclasses \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145653 CREATED:20250504T025421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T202908Z UID:10003711-1751828400-1751835600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Skidmore Jazz Institute Community Concert DESCRIPTION:  \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 Aspiring 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. Sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family. Can'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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145653 CREATED:20250211T161306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T150937Z UID:10003426-1751808600-1751817600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for an opportunity to connect with local writers\, actors\, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing? Join us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams! A monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers\, actors & directors The First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm Doors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and Readings start at 1:30pm! Bring your great ideas\, your new scripts\, your edits and your friends for an inspiring afternoon fo theater in the making. Playwrights should bring a highlighted script for each of their actors and one extra for stage directionsBring a short scene (7-8 minutes). Cast your actors from the audience\, including your fellow playwrights. Give them brief directions and then put them on stage to read your script. We’ll go around the room after the reading and let everyone give a “popcorn” reaction (one word!).Each meeting will include 6 or 7 scenes selected at random from those submitted. After the readings we’ll have time to hang out and get acquainted. This event will be co-hosted by Michael Wells-Oakes and Vivian NesbittPlaywright Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145654 CREATED:20250504T023401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T005705Z UID:10003710-1751745600-1751752800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert DESCRIPTION:  \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 Two celebrated Americana singer/songwriters unite as kindred spirits in roots-oriented folk songs\, gorgeous melodies and vocal harmonies. Kane 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. Kieran 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.  Rayna 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. Folk 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!” SAMPLE SONG 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145654 CREATED:20250610T212349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T213927Z UID:10003820-1751587200-1751594400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Closed DESCRIPTION:  \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 \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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:20260403T145654 CREATED:20250516T164615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T182305Z UID:10003763-1751572800-1751580000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:NYS Writers Institute Presents a Fiction & Poetry Reading DESCRIPTION:  \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 Join 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. Vinson 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.” April 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. Don’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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145654 CREATED:20250206T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162945Z UID:10003804-1751547600-1751554800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All are Welcome! WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\, AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person Our jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. Red Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! What is a Slow Jam? It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-4/2025-07-03/ 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:20250702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145654 CREATED:20250504T020454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T203209Z UID:10003709-1751482800-1751490000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic Featuring Matthew Klane DESCRIPTION:  \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 Matthew Klane's books of poetry include Of the Day (Publication Studio 2025)\, Hist (w/ James Belflower\, Calamari 2022)\, Canyons (w/ James Belflower\, Flimb Press 2016)\, Che (Stockport Flats 2013)\, and B (Stockport Flats 2008). An e-book My is online at FENCE. He lives and writes in Albany\, NY and is currently co-curator of the poetry and performance series Salon Salvage. 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/poetry-open-mic-featuring-matthew-klane/ 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/march-2025-poetry-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145654 CREATED:20250206T151033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195936Z UID:10003786-1751452200-1751454000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube! Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! This program is made possible by the generous support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. #youthclass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids/2025-07-02/ 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:20250701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145654 CREATED:20250504T015125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T181507Z UID:10003708-1751396400-1751403600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jeff Simonds DESCRIPTION:  \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 Jeff Simonds just loves telling stories—whether through his decade at upstate storytelling events\, his fiction and essay writing\, or just to bore his students before class.  Jeff is a writing teacher at Siena College\, and his short story collection\, You Are Not Allowed To Come Back After\, was printed through Pinewood Books.  He lives in Rotterdam with his wife\, young son\, and two ill-mannered pets.  You can find more of his writing in PIF Magazine\, 100 Word Story\, or by stealing his laptop. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/storytelling-open-mic-featuring-jeff-simonds/ 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/march-2025-poetry-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145654 CREATED:20250305T021958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T023603Z UID:10003610-1751310000-1751317200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHTSIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PMPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage. OUR HOSTSFirst Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required.Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to.Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes /Sign up is first come first serveYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes.Full table service (see menu). No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly.Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.CONTACT USIf 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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-21/ 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/2025/03/image-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145654 CREATED:20250512T154136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T155733Z UID:10003748-1751277600-1751283000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – The purpose of this is 4 week\, in person\, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques\, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 12 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:15 on June 9\, 16\, 23\, 30. Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa\, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-2/2025-06-30/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/december-22.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145655 CREATED:20250228T181004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T181005Z UID:10003569-1751205600-1751212800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Online School of Music: Gretchen Peters Songwriting Intensive DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen Peters For over two decades\, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell\, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet\,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, The Neville Brothers\, Patty Loveless\, George Strait\, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. Her song “Independence Day” won a CMA Song of the Year award in 1995. She has been nominated for 2 Grammys\, a Golden Globe\, and numerous other awards. Part One: Sundays April 27 – May 18\, 2025 Part Two: Sundays June 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, 2025 On ZOOM 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT ( the two week break between is time for implementing what you learned in preparation for part two) Each class will run approximately 2 hours. All sessions are recorded and will be made available for review within 48 hours. One of the oldest phrases in any language is ‘tell me a story.’ Songwriting is storytelling\, and telling your story in a compelling way is all about authenticity and detail. It’s about what you say\, and what you don’t say. It’s about the truth\, but not necessarily the facts. In this workshop\, we’ll explore the process of songwriting—the art and the craft\, and the delicate balance between the two. We’ll learn how to keep a sense of creative play and when (and how) to welcome your inner critic into the room. We’ll find ways to work through “writer’s block.” We’ll learn that only through the specific do you achieve the universal—and that’s the holy grail in songwriting and all writing. We write to find out who we are\, and in the process we find out we are not alone. – Gretchen Class Description This 2 month intensive workshop with Gretchen will be divided into two parts. In Part One\, we’ll focus on: Writing authentically: how to build the back story for your charactersUsing detail and imagery in your lyricsUsing your subconscious as your compassHow to keep your sense of creative play alive and when to “invite the editor” into the writing roomFinding and fine-tuning your melody and chordsStructure: song forms and rhyme schemesIn Part Two\, you will bring your songs to play for Gretchen and the class each week\, and we’ll use these feedback sessions as “teachable moments” for the whole class. This is where a lot of the lessons of the previous four weeks really sink in – seeing the concepts we’ve talked about actually put into practice. You will “graduate” with many more tools for your songwriting toolkit\, including: Focusing your song’s POV – thinking of songs filmicallyHow to access your subconscious during the writing processHow verse order can change everythingWhy it’s better to let the song tell you “what it’s about”How to edit your song\, and what to look out for in the editing processWhat to do when you’re stuckSongwriting promptsThe care and feeding of your creative selfBring to our first class Pen & paper or your preferred way of taking notes An open heart and mind How to prepare: In addition\, please do Morning Pages for at least one week leading up to the class. Click here for a description of Morning Pages. It is ESSENTIAL that you do this exercise first thing in the morning – before coffee\, before breakfast\, before anything. Do not edit\, cross out\, analyze or otherwise “judge” your three pages – don’t think\, just write. This is meant to be stream of consciousness writing – it doesn’t need to have form\, rhyme\, or shape. You will not be required to show your Morning Pages to the class; it’s for your eyes only \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/online-school-of-music-gretchen-peters-songwriting-intensive/2025-06-29/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/december-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145655 CREATED:20250430T195815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T005556Z UID:10003703-1751140800-1751148000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Erin Harkes NEW Album Release Party! w/ opener Lulu Grey (an Overit HG Session) DESCRIPTION:  \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 Erin Harkes is one of the Capital Region’s most beloved performers—and a true force of nature. With a big voice\, a bold spirit\, and an unshakable connection to her roots\, Erin brings raw emotion\, quick wit\, and commanding stage presence to every show. Her songs\, often drawn from life’s challenges\, are filled with humor\, resilience\, and soul. A longtime favorite at Caffè Lena\, Erin is also the host of our Lena Go Round songwriter showcase\, where she champions rising talent with the same generosity she brings to her own performances. Voted Best Singer/Songwriter\, Solo Musician\,and Comedian many times over\, Erin also took home the Thomas Edison Award for Best Solo/Duo Artist in 2020. In 2024\, she revived the spirit of the iconic Metroland as the creator of Metroland Now—a modern\, independent arts and culture publication that quickly struck a chord. In 2025\, Metroland Now was honored with a Thomas Edison Music Award for its cultural impact on the Capital Region. She’s sung with Beth Hart and Pat Benatar. She’s been a surprise hit on The Tonight Show. But it’s here\, on the Caffè Lena stage\, that Erin’s magic truly shines. Come see why she’s not just a fan favorite—she’s family. Opening the night is Lulu Gray\, a young songwriter who quietly stole the show at last October’s Lena Go Round. Discovered by Erin at a kids’ open mic just a few months before that\, Lulu’s thoughtful lyrics and natural presence reveal a surprising depth for someone just 9 years old. We’re so happy to welcome them to the Caffè Lena stage. SAMPLE SONG Join us for an unforgettable night with an artist who gives it all\, every time and come on time to hear Lulu Gray\, a young songwriter whose quiet talent is already turning heads. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy two weeks of access with your live stream ticket. Overit Home Grown Sessions is made possible by a generous gift from Overit – a full-servie creative and consulting agency based in Albany\, NY.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/overit-home-grown-sessions-presents-erin-harkes/ 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/2025/04/image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145655 CREATED:20250508T173327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T185117Z UID:10003741-1751108400-1751117400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Songwriting Club with Russel the Leaf DESCRIPTION:  \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 Join the Club! Hear a seasoned songwriters perspective / processDiscuss songwriting tips and strategiesWork on a promptWith hosts Reese Fulmer and Girl BlueWith special guest Russel the Leaf (Evan Marre) Evan is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Troy\, NY and has recorded over 24 albums and ep's as Russel the Leaf. He has also produced and engineered countless albums for indie rockers and songwriters from Philly to Troy for over a decade now.  $5 at the door  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/songwriting-club/ 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-23-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145655 CREATED:20250430T171047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T005514Z UID:10003702-1751054400-1751061600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Jim Gaudet & the Railroad Boys DESCRIPTION:  \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 If you’ve never attended a performance by Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys\, you’re missing out on one of the Capital Region’s true musical treasures. Since 2006\, The Railroad Boys—comprised of singer/songwriter Jim Gaudet on guitar\, Bobby Buckley on bass and backing vocals\, Sten Isachsen on mandolin and backing vocals\, Sara Milonovich or Tucker Callander on fiddle\, and ‘Upstate’ Richie Pagano on piano—have been playing festivals and venues\, big and small\, all over the country. Their original music\, driving energy\, and camaraderie have attracted many a guest artist over the years\, and in January 2023\, the group welcomed bassist Bob Buckley into the fold. Jim Gaudet writes nearly all The Railroad Boys songs\, but pinning down the band’s genre can be tricky. Although it started out bluegrass\, its style has morphed over time into what Gaudet calls “hillbilly rock ‘n roll.” Still\, limiting this band to just one label seems a disservice because\, in his songwriting\, Gaudet does it all: Americana-roots\, classic and outlaw country\, Southern rock\, honky-tonk\, blues\, Cajun. You name it\, he’s probably done it. In fact\, last April at the 4th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison (aka Eddies) Music Awards ceremony at Proctors Mainstage\, Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys were honored to win Country/Bluegrass Artist of the Year for the third time\, 2024\, 2023 and 2022. Along with this outstanding honor Jim was selected as performer of the year 2024 by RadioRadio X for the "Listen Up" awards in the Folk/Bluegrass category. Gaudet has a uniquely animated\, conversational style of singing\, his tone every bit as original as the songs he writes. Clear diction\, an abundance of good humor\, and vocal inflections that follow each song’s emotional arc make you feel like you’re talking with a good friend over the back fence. Gaudet can growl\, yowl\, even yodel with the best of them\, and when he belts out a snappy “Hey!” between verses\, you can feel the room’s energy surge. SAMPLE SONG 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/jim-gaudet-the-railroad-boys/ 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/Copy-of-Copy-of-Eventbrite-Banners-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145655 CREATED:20250619T144539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T014523Z UID:10003877-1751025600-1751029200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour DESCRIPTION:  \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 Bring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member. For June’s Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour\, longtime sound engineer and resident photographer Joe Deuel takes the reins. Drawing on five decades behind the board and behind the lens at Caffè Lena\, Joe will share a playlist of favorite artists along with personal stories and unforgettable moments from his unique vantage point. The D.J. spinning those records will be the Rochmon himself –Chuck Vosganian! All are welcome to gather at Lena’s from Noon to 1 PM on the last Friday of each month to enjoy musical memories and new discoveries. The playlist is selected by a different community member each month from the Captain Fun Listening Library of vinyl records in Lena’s lobby. Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian usually spins the records and gets the conversation flowing. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. The Captain Fun Listening Library occupying the north wall in the Caffè Lena lobby is comprised of 1\,516 vinyl albums and several hundred CDs selected from Al “Captain Fun” McKenney’s expertly curated collection. This treasure trove of folk\, blues and jazz was left us in 2015 and we share it through our monthly listening hour\, as Al wished.  Enjoy the memories these records bring back\, and dig deep into American roots music.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/captain-fun-lunchtime-listening-hour-4/ 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/2025/06/image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145655 CREATED:20250430T161831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T022136Z UID:10003701-1750964400-1750971600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Peak Jazz Series: Royal Bopsters DESCRIPTION:  \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 As part of our Peak Jazz Series\, we bring you The Royal Bopsters who pay tribute to their jazz heroes through intricate harmonies and energetic delivery\, bringing jazz classics and bebop style to the next generation and beyond. The Bopsters delve deeply into vocal improvisation; Vocalese\, the art of penning lyrics to instrumental jazz solos; and their original songs and arrangements further the tradition of modern jazz\, bebop\, and the blues. Formed in New York City in 2012\, the group—Amy London\, Jeanne O’Connor\,  Tomas Cruz\, and Dylan Pramuk—honors bebop tradition while pushing it into the present with exhilarating precision and creativity. Described by The New Yorker as “expert practitioners of vocalese\,” The Royal Bopsters bring jazz standards to life with electrifying four-part harmony and a fearless embrace of improvisation. Their performances are as intellectually rich as they are soulful and swinging—balancing tribute and innovation in every arrangement. Their critically acclaimed debut\, The Royal Bopsters Project\, featured collaborations with vocal jazz giants including Mark Murphy\, Jon Hendricks\, and Sheila Jordan\, and was named a top release by DownBeat\, JazzTimes\, and The New York Times. Their follow-up\, Party of Four\, continues their mission with dazzling group chemistry and original arrangements that have captivated audiences from top jazz clubs to international festivals. All four members are also renowned jazz educators at institutions like The New School\, NYU\, William Paterson\, and Montclair State—bringing their vast knowledge of jazz history and vocal technique to the stage in every performance. SAMPLE SONG Don’t miss this rare chance to experience four master vocalists lighting up the room with bebop brilliance\, boundless joy\, and the timeless magic of voices united in harmony. Can’t make the show in person? Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket. The Peak Jazz Series focuses on ensembles that lean toward cool jazz\, fusion\, and funk\, offering audiences a dynamic and diverse jazz experience.  The Peak Jazz Series is made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon in memory of Corrine Simonds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/peak-jazz-series-royal-bopsters/ 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/2025/04/image-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR