BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Caffè Lena X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caffelena.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Caffè Lena REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T210000 DTSTAMP:20261012T225318Z CREATED:20260923T163727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T225318Z UID:10006560-1796151600-1796158800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jeannine Laverty DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised on an Iowa farm\, Jeannine Laverty has lived in New York State since 1968. She has been telling stories and teaching storytelling since 1979 when she was a full-time teacher of English to immigrant students in NYC. Every other year she teaches a free six-week storytelling course at the Saratoga Public Library. A Quaker social justice worker\, she will take you out to the farm and up into mountains with deeply ethical stories\, both personal and folk\, that honor the earth. She has co-produced of the storytelling open mic night at Caffè Lena for more than a decade\, tending the storytelling flame and keeping the community strong.  Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Suggested Donation\n $5.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Poetry Open Mic Featuring Chris McNally\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Poetry\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 27 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac\n\n Multi-act Program Open Mic Storytelling\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 3 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n TrueSongs\n\n Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 6 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/storytelling-open-mic-featuring-jeannine-laverty/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/December-2026-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006460-1796207400-1796209200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Multi-act Program Singer Songwriter \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 \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-12-02/ 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/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T173000 DTSTAMP:20260916T163323Z CREATED:20260706T152716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T163323Z UID:10006412-1796221800-1796232600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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\nAfter School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne \n \n11 weeks September 30th –  December 16th (no class 11/25) \n \nUse these links to sign up: \n \n2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   \n \nWeekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is–  \n \nMixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \n \nFocus on repertoire: 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: 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). \n \nLearn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. \n \nLearning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \n \nNeed help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org \n \nAfter School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \n \nThe three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! \n \nThis 11 week session is part of a school year long program\, including 19 weeks of classes January 6th – May 26 (2/17 & 3/31 off) \n \nStudents are encouraged to sign up for the whole year (2027 link will be shared soon) – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. \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 with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-12-02/ 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/2026/07/december-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T210000 DTSTAMP:20261012T134801Z CREATED:20261008T165021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T134801Z UID:10006574-1796238000-1796245200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music: Guitar and Mandolin Recital DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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 to hear our Mandolin and Guitar classes perform a recital! \n \nThese classes are led by Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson. \n \nFree \n \nCoffee and Cookies by donation. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-guitar-and-mandolin-recital-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/2026/10/december-28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005941-1796302800-1796310000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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 \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-12-03/ 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/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T213000 DTSTAMP:20261017T184133Z CREATED:20260715T015145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T184133Z UID:10006432-1796326200-1796333400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Special Consensus DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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“One of the longest-running and best-respected outfits in bluegrass history.” \n — Chicago Reader \nFor 50 years\, Special Consensus has been one of bluegrass music's most enduring and beloved bands. \nFounded by banjo master Greg Cahill in 1975\, the Chicago-based group has spent five decades honoring the traditions of bluegrass while continuing to find fresh inspiration in contemporary songwriting. Their rich harmonies\, impeccable musicianship\, and infectious energy have earned them two Grammy nominations\, eight International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards\, and the admiration of audiences around the world. \nTheir latest release\, Been All Around This World\, celebrates the band's remarkable Golden Anniversary\, while continuing the sound that has made Special Consensus a bluegrass institution. Whether performing hard-driving instrumentals\, classic bluegrass standards\, or thoughtful contemporary songs\, Cahill and his outstanding band deliver performances that are polished\, joyful\, and deeply rooted in the traditions they love. \nIf you joined us for their unforgettable visit last year\, you already know what to expect. If you didn't\, here's your chance to experience one of bluegrass's finest live bands in the intimate setting of Caffè Lena. \nSAMPLE SONG  \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive. \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-special-consensus-2/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Special-Consensus-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T220000 DTSTAMP:20261012T230654Z CREATED:20260910T034238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T230654Z UID:10006533-1796414400-1796421600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:SIRSY DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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\nIf you've experienced a SIRSY weekend at Lena's before\, you know why people come back for more than one night. And if you haven't? Well\, as the Rochester City Newspaper famously put it: “SIRSY is your favorite band\, you just don't know it yet.” \n \nSIRSY is the husband-and-wife duo of Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti\, two musicians who somehow create the sound\, energy and emotional wallop of a much bigger band. The Boston Globe calls them “the little band with the big sound.” Their fans might argue that their hearts are even bigger. \n \nMel is the powerhouse at the center of it all\, singing while playing drums\, and simultaneously triggering bass parts with her drumsticks. Then she'll move to piano\, melodica or pick up a flute for a solo. Rich surrounds it all with his road-worn Rickenbacker\, vintage effects and pedal bass\, somehow sounding like several guitarists at once. You really do have to see them do it\, and once you do\, you'll want to see it again! \n \nBut the musicianship is only part of why SIRSY audiences become so devoted to this band. Mel and Rich are funny\, candid storytellers and self-described nerds whose songs dig into resilience\, empowerment\, love\, fear and getting through the hard stuff. A SIRSY show can have you dancing\, laughing\, singing along and wiping away a tear\, many times within the span of a few songs. \n \nAnd in 2026\, there's even more to celebrate as SIRSY was once again named Rock-Pop Artist of the Year at the 2026 Thomas Edison Music Awards. They won BOTH Rock-Pop Artist of the Year and Record of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2024. Those awards join their 2025 induction into the Eddies Music Hall of Fame and their 2023 win for Solo/Duo Artist of the Year. \n \nThey've also been busy making new music. After an unexpected stretch away from touring while Rich recovered from a back injury\, Mel and Rich used the time to write and record. New songs have been arriving throughout 2026\, including “Little Phoenix\,” “Wolves” and “Good Times Roll.” \n \nThrough more than two decades on the road\, over a dozen records\, Mel's two bouts with cancer\, a pandemic\, injuries and thousands upon thousands of miles in a touring van appropriately named Obi Van Kenobi\, the heart of SIRSY has remained the same: two people making music together and inviting everyone in the room to become part of it. \n \nTheir songs have appeared on HBO\, MTV\, PBS\, the NFL and the hit series Shameless\, and they've shared stages with Brandi Carlile\, Grace Potter\, Joan Jett\, Train\, Maroon 5\, Cheap Trick\, Collective Soul and Blues Traveler. They've also worked with Grammy-winning producers Paul Q. Kolderie and David Kahne. \n \nBut SIRSY makes the most sense live\, especially in a room like Caffè Lena\, where all that sound\, humor\, heart and energy is happening just a few feet away. \n \nAnd because each night's show is different\, and because it's SIRSY\, one SIRSY show doesn't necessarily have to be enough. We have three nights and three unique shows! Come for one\, or two or make a weekend of it! \n \n“Krahmer has one of the most powerful and flexible voices you'll ever hear… Songs that have more hooks than a tackle box.” — Times Union \n \nSAMPLE SONG  \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/sirsy-4/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T120000 DTSTAMP:20261021T182428Z CREATED:20261021T180831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T182428Z UID:10006593-1796464800-1796472000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Up and Down the Uke with Ron Gordon DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nUp and Down the Uke with Ron Gordon \nDecember 5th 10 am – 12 pm $35 \nExpand your knowledge of chords and shapes on the Uke with Ron. \nSteeped in the traditions of early American and jug band music\, Ron is a local master with a remarkable depth of knowledge and a passion for sharing it. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/up-and-down-the-uke-with-ron-gordon/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/december-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T220000 DTSTAMP:20261012T230627Z CREATED:20260910T035259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T230627Z UID:10006534-1796500800-1796508000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:SIRSY DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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\nIf you've experienced a SIRSY weekend at Lena's before\, you know why people come back for more than one night. And if you haven't? Well\, as the Rochester City Newspaper famously put it: “SIRSY is your favorite band\, you just don't know it yet.” \n \nSIRSY is the husband-and-wife duo of Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti\, two musicians who somehow create the sound\, energy and emotional wallop of a much bigger band. The Boston Globe calls them “the little band with the big sound.” Their fans might argue that their hearts are even bigger. Mel is the powerhouse at the center of it all\, singing while playing drums\, and simultaneously triggering bass parts with her drumsticks. Then she'll move to piano\, melodica or pick up a flute for a solo. Rich surrounds it all with his road-worn Rickenbacker\, vintage effects and pedal bass\, somehow sounding like several guitarists at once. You really do have to see them do it\, and once you do\, you'll want to see it again!  \n \nBut the musicianship is only part of why SIRSY audiences become so devoted to this band. Mel and Rich are funny\, candid storytellers and self-described nerds whose songs dig into resilience\, empowerment\, love\, fear and getting through the hard stuff. A SIRSY show can have you dancing\, laughing\, singing along and wiping away a tear\, many times within the span of a few songs. \n \nAnd in 2026\, there's even more to celebrate as SIRSY was once again named Rock-Pop Artist of the Year at the 2026 Thomas Edison Music Awards. They won BOTH Rock-Pop Artist of the Year and Record of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2024. Those awards join their 2025 induction into the Eddies Music Hall of Fame and their 2023 win for Solo/Duo Artist of the Year. \n \nThey've also been busy making new music. After an unexpected stretch away from touring while Rich recovered from a back injury\, Mel and Rich used the time to write and record. New songs have been arriving throughout 2026\, including “Little Phoenix\,” “Wolves” and “Good Times Roll.” \n \nThrough more than two decades on the road\, over a dozen records\, Mel's two bouts with cancer\, a pandemic\, injuries and thousands upon thousands of miles in a touring van appropriately named Obi Van Kenobi\, the heart of SIRSY has remained the same: two people making music together and inviting everyone in the room to become part of it. \n \nTheir songs have appeared on HBO\, MTV\, PBS\, the NFL and the hit series Shameless\, and they've shared stages with Brandi Carlile\, Grace Potter\, Joan Jett\, Train\, Maroon 5\, Cheap Trick\, Collective Soul and Blues Traveler. They've also worked with Grammy-winning producers Paul Q. Kolderie and David Kahne. \n \nBut SIRSY makes the most sense live\, especially in a room like Caffè Lena\, where all that sound\, humor\, heart and energy is happening just a few feet away. \n \nAnd because each night's show is different\, and because it's SIRSY\, one SIRSY show doesn't necessarily have to be enough. We have three nights and three unique shows! Come for one\, or two or make a weekend of it!  \n \n“Krahmer has one of the most powerful and flexible voices you'll ever hear… Songs that have more hooks than a tackle box.” — Times Union \n \nSAMPLE SONG  \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/sirsy-5/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SIRSY-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T160000 DTSTAMP:20261012T230528Z CREATED:20260910T035759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T230528Z UID:10006535-1796565600-1796572800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:SIRSY DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nIf you've experienced a SIRSY weekend at Lena's before\, you know why people come back for more than one night. And if you haven't? Well\, as the Rochester City Newspaper famously put it: “SIRSY is your favorite band\, you just don't know it yet.” \nSIRSY is the husband-and-wife duo of Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti\, two musicians who somehow create the sound\, energy and emotional wallop of a much bigger band. The Boston Globe calls them “the little band with the big sound.” Their fans might argue that their hearts are even bigger. Mel is the powerhouse at the center of it all\, singing while playing drums\, and simultaneously triggering bass parts with her drumsticks. Then she'll move to piano\, melodica or pick up a flute for a solo. Rich surrounds it all with his road-worn Rickenbacker\, vintage effects and pedal bass\, somehow sounding like several guitarists at once. You really do have to see them do it\, and once you do\, you'll want to see it again!  \nBut the musicianship is only part of why SIRSY audiences become so devoted to this band. Mel and Rich are funny\, candid storytellers and self-described nerds whose songs dig into resilience\, empowerment\, love\, fear and getting through the hard stuff. A SIRSY show can have you dancing\, laughing\, singing along and wiping away a tear\, many times within the span of a few songs. \nAnd in 2026\, there's even more to celebrate as SIRSY was once again named Rock-Pop Artist of the Year at the 2026 Thomas Edison Music Awards. They won BOTH Rock-Pop Artist of the Year and Record of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2024. Those awards join their 2025 induction into the Eddies Music Hall of Fame and their 2023 win for Solo/Duo Artist of the Year. \nThey've also been busy making new music. After an unexpected stretch away from touring while Rich recovered from a back injury\, Mel and Rich used the time to write and record. New songs have been arriving throughout 2026\, including “Little Phoenix\,” “Wolves” and “Good Times Roll.” \nThrough more than two decades on the road\, over a dozen records\, Mel's two bouts with cancer\, a pandemic\, injuries and thousands upon thousands of miles in a touring van appropriately named Obi Van Kenobi\, the heart of SIRSY has remained the same: two people making music together and inviting everyone in the room to become part of it. \nTheir songs have appeared on HBO\, MTV\, PBS\, the NFL and the hit series Shameless\, and they've shared stages with Brandi Carlile\, Grace Potter\, Joan Jett\, Train\, Maroon 5\, Cheap Trick\, Collective Soul and Blues Traveler. They've also worked with Grammy-winning producers Paul Q. Kolderie and David Kahne. \nBut SIRSY makes the most sense live\, especially in a room like Caffè Lena\, where all that sound\, humor\, heart and energy is happening just a few feet away. And because each night's show is different\, and because it's SIRSY\, one SIRSY show doesn't necessarily have to be enough. We have three nights and three unique shows! Come for one\, or two or make a weekend of it!  \n“Krahmer has one of the most powerful and flexible voices you'll ever hear… Songs that have more hooks than a tackle box.” — Times Union \nSAMPLE SONG  \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/sirsy-6/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SIRSY-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T210000 DTSTAMP:20261012T231147Z CREATED:20260918T192543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T231147Z UID:10006541-1796583600-1796590800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Heritage Series: Connie Kaldor DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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\nConnie Kaldor has spent more than 45 years creating beautiful songs\, telling great stories and making people laugh. \n \nBorn and raised in Saskatchewan\, Kaldor emerged during an extraordinary period in Canadian folk music\, alongside artists including Stan Rogers\, Ferron and Valdy. Armed with an unmistakable voice\, memorable melodies\, prairie-sized personality and a gift for finding the extraordinary in ordinary lives\, she became a festival headliner and built a devoted audience far beyond Canada.  \n \nBut Connie has never been the kind of singer-songwriter who simply walks onstage\, sings her songs and goes home. She actually began her professional life in theatre before leaving it behind for music in 1979\, and some of that theatrical instinct came with her. At a time when folk performers often kept a certain distance from their audiences\, Connie talked to hers. She joked with them. She told stories. She broke down the wall between performer and listener\, developing a style that could be uproariously funny one minute and deeply moving the next.  \n \nThe Boston Globe captured it beautifully\, calling her “a masterful performer\, wildly funny one moment\, deeply personal the next.” \n \nAlong the way\, Kaldor has become one of Canada's most celebrated folk artists. She is a three-time Juno Award winner\, a member of the Order of Canada\, a recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and an honorary doctorate recipient from the University of Regina. She has toured throughout North America and across Europe\, India and China\, sharing stages with artists including Shawn Colvin\, Tracy Chapman\, Sylvia Tyson\, The Chieftains and Daniel Lanois.  \n \nAnd then there is “Wood River\,” which is one of Kaldor's best-known songs\, it has become something close to a Canadian folk standard\, sung by choirs and audiences throughout North America and named one of the top Canadian songs by Canadian Geographic.  \n \nMore than four decades into her career\, she is still writing songs that matter. Her 18th album\, Keep Going\, takes on perseverance\, resilience\, grief and loss with the emotional depth and humor that have always distinguished her work.  \n \nAwards and accolades tell you something about Connie Kaldor\, but they don't tell you what happens when she gets in front of an audience. For that\, you have to be in the room. And we can't think of a better room for it than Caffè Lena. We saw her at NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) last year and were blown away. Come spend an evening with one of Canadian folk music's great originals—a songwriter\, storyteller and entertainer who can make you laugh\, break your heart\, and send you home carrying a song you didn't know you needed. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive. \n \n Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/connie-kaldor/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Connie-Kaldo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006395-1796670000-1796677200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \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.  \nOUR HOSTS \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \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. \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-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. \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. 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.  \nCONTACT US \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-12-07/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T210000 DTSTAMP:20261010T151045Z CREATED:20260918T214849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T151045Z UID:10006542-1796756400-1796763600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:JAZZ at Caffè Lena: Chuck Lamb Trio with special guest Jimmy Greene DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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 another extraordinary evening of jazz as Caffè Lena’s monthly series returns with resident host and pianist Chuck Lamb at the helm. A cornerstone of Lena’s jazz programming\, Lamb brings fresh energy\, deep musicality\, and an open-hearted spirit to every performance. \n \nJoin us for an unforgettable night of world-class jazz as resident composer and pianist Chuck Lamb welcomes GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist Jimmy Greene. Together\, Chuck’s trio and Greene create the kind of spontaneous\, exhilarating performances that make live jazz so exciting. \n \nJimmy Greene is considered to be one of the most respected saxophonists of his generation\, with a career that has included performances and recordings with jazz greats including Horace Silver\, Freddie Hubbard\, Kenny Barron and Dee Dee Bridgewater\, as well as Harry Connick Jr. His acclaimed album Beautiful Life earned two GRAMMY nominations\, and Jazzwise has called him ‘one of the most striking young tenors of recent years. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nChuck Lamb\, pianist with the renowned Brubeck Brothers Quartet since 2002\, is celebrated for his passionate\, expressive style and dynamic range. A prolific composer whose work spans jazz\, fusion\, classical\, and world music\, Lamb moves effortlessly from lyrical elegance to explosive improvisation. Chuck just released his album After Hours on Phila Street\, featuring Chuck’s original acoustic jazz fusion compositions\, inspired by some of his most personal relationships and joyful moments. \n \nFounded with the vision and support of the late GRAMMY® and Oscar-winning producer Joel Moss\, Jazz at Caffè Lena has grown into a regional destination for adventurous\, forward-thinking jazz. \n \nIn the intimate setting of Caffè Lena\, this collaboration promises something special: a night of fearless improvisation\, deep musical conversation\, and the kind of spontaneous interplay that reminds us why live jazz matters. Whether you’re steeped in the tradition or just beginning your jazz journey\, this is music meant to be experienced up close. \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/jazz-at-caffe-lena-chuck-lamb-trio-with-special-guest-jimmy-greene/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Chuck-Lamb-Jimmy-Greene-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006461-1796812200-1796814000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-12-09/ 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/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T173000 DTSTAMP:20260916T163323Z CREATED:20260706T152716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T163323Z UID:10006413-1796826600-1796837400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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\nAfter School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne \n \n11 weeks September 30th –  December 16th (no class 11/25) \n \nUse these links to sign up: \n \n2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 \n \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   \n \nWeekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. \n \nYouth Folk Ensemble is–  \n \nMixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \n \nFocus on repertoire: 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: 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). \n \nLearn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. \n \nLearning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \n \nNeed help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org \n \nAfter School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \n \nThe three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! \n \nThis 11 week session is part of a school year long program\, including 19 weeks of classes January 6th – May 26 (2/17 & 3/31 off) \n \nStudents are encouraged to sign up for the whole year (2027 link will be shared soon) – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. \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 with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  \n \n#youthclass \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-12-09/ 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/2026/07/december-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T210000 DTSTAMP:20261007T191907Z CREATED:20260915T192858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T191907Z UID:10006538-1796842800-1796850000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Michael Mills Magic Show DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nMichael Mills: Magic at Caffè Lena\n“Through the two-hour show I probably spent about one hour laughing and about one hour being utterly amazed.” — Saratoga Living Magazine \nMichael Mills returns to Caffè Lena for an intimate evening of magic\, wit and impossible moments performed just feet from the audience. \nA Saratoga-based magician known for his relaxed\, contemporary style\, Mills blends sleight of hand\, illusion\, comedy and audience participation into a show that feels spontaneous and playful\, with just the right amount of mischief. In a room as intimate as Caffè Lena\, there’s very little distance between you and the magic—which only makes it harder to explain. \nMichael has performed at theaters\, clubs and resorts around the country\, including the renowned Chicago Magic Lounge. In 2024\, he became the first magician to perform on the Caffè Lena stage\, followed by return appearances in 2025. We’re thrilled to have him return with a mix of favorite pieces and new surprises. \nRecommended for ages 14+. \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-michael-mills-magic-show-3/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Michael-Mills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005942-1796907600-1796914800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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 \nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-12-10/ 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/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20261016T021101Z CREATED:20261014T221356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T021101Z UID:10006588-1796929200-1796936400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Buggy Jive DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nFormer SNL comedienne Leslie Jones recently called Buggy Jive\, “The black Albert Einstein”\, and she is onto something! Buggy Jive is an acoustic soul rock singer-songwriter from the Albany\, New York area\, equal parts Zeppelin and D’Angelo and Prince and Joni in sound and sensibility. \nSmart songs\, serious soul\, a little irreverence\, and a musical imagination that refuses to stay in its lane. Come discover Buggy Jive at Caffè Lena. \nSomewhere in a basement in Upstate New York\, a somewhat reclusive singer-songwriter has been quietly creating some of the most original music coming out of the Capital Region. His name is Buggy Jive\, and his distinctive blend of acoustic soul\, rock\, funk\, and folk is earning attention well beyond his basement walls. \nIn 2026\, Buggy took home four Capital Region Eddie Awards\, including Songwriter of the Year\, Album of the Year\, Solo/Duo Artist of the Year\, and Music Video of the Year. He has opened for Macy Gray and Ben Folds\, and earned a coveted Top Shelf feature in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.  \nA gifted songwriter with a sharp wit and a love of literature\, Buggy draws inspiration from writers as varied as Ralph Ellison\, Toni Morrison\, T.S. Eliot\, and Joan Didion. His songs tackle love\, identity\, storytelling\, and the anxieties of modern life with intelligence\, humor\, and an occasional well-placed expletive. The music can be funky\, tender\, confrontational\, or downright funny\, sometimes all within the same song.  \nHis acclaimed 2025 album\, Icarus Ascending\, established him as a distinctive voice in contemporary songwriting. Now he's preparing its companion album\, Daedalus Down\, nine new songs that explore the complicated business of being human in complicated times. Recorded in his home studio\, the album includes the single "Meaning in the Morning\," a wonderfully unpredictable mix that sounds like nobody else but Buggy Jive. \nBuggy has deep roots in the Capital Region and is no stranger to the Caffè Lena stage. He has appeared as part of the Lena Go Round series\, The Beatle Caffe\, multiple artist tribute nights\, and most recently supporting acclaimed songwriter Joy Clark. We are thrilled to welcome him back for his first (and long overdue!) headlining show in our listening room. \nSample Song \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/buggy-jive/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Buggy-Jive.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T220000 DTSTAMP:20261007T191934Z CREATED:20260519T210350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T191934Z UID:10006305-1797019200-1797026400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Lucy Kaplansky DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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"Utterly beautiful and affecting\, Lucy sings songs from her life that have resonance in ours." – Scott Simon\, NPR \n \nLucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent\, “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs” (The New Yorker) and “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk” (The Boston Globe). She has released nine critically acclaimed albums\, two of which were awarded Best Pop Album of the year by the Association for Independent Music. But where she shines brightest is on the live stage.  \n \nMaybe it's her background as a clinical psychologist\, because there's nobody who helps us unwind\, let our guard down\, and open our hearts like Lucy Kaplansky. She makes every audience feel like a circle of old friends catching up and reconnecting. Kaplansky is also part of folk supergroup Cry Cry Cry with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell.  \n \nHer recording of Roxy Music’s “More Than This” has over 12 million streams on Spotify\, and she has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered\, Weekend Edition\, and Morning Edition as well as BBC Radio\, and CBS Sunday Morning\, and has sung harmony on albums by Suzanne Vega\, Bryan Ferry\, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin.  \n \nHer latest release\, The Lucy Story (2025)\, is a retrospective of unreleased tracks\, demos\, and live recordings spanning her remarkable journey—from teenage bedroom tapes to international tours and studio collaborations with some of folk music’s finest. NPR’s Scott Simon has called her music “utterly beautiful and affecting\,” a fitting tribute to an artist whose songs capture the human experience with honesty\, warmth\, and grace. \n \nSAMPLE SONG \n \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \n \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/lucy-kaplansky-2/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Eventbrite-Banners-940-x-470-px-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T120000 DTSTAMP:20251216T203426Z CREATED:20251216T201825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T203426Z UID:10005844-1797069600-1797076800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Songwriting Club DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nI'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed it) every second Saturday! Starting January 10th 10am – 12pm. Hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue! The club will meet monthly with special guests being a more "special" event. Bring your pens\, pencils\, instruments\, thinking caps\, favorite songs.  \nJanuary 10th  \n10am – 12pm \n$5 donation \ncookies and coffee by donation \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/songwriting-club-2/2026-12-12/ 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/2025/12/december-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T160000 DTSTAMP:20261019T150642Z CREATED:20261016T023543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T150642Z UID:10006589-1797087600-1797091200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Little Folks Series with Annie & Jonny Rosen DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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\nBeloved by Caffè Lena audiences\, Annie & the Hedonists light up the stage with their spirited blend of vintage jazz\, swing\, blues\, and roots Americana. With Annie Rosen’s captivating vocals leading the way and her husband Jonny on keyboards\, guitar and vocals\, the Hedonists channel the soul of the great female blues artists of the 1920s–40s\, Bessie Smith\, Billie Holiday\, Memphis Minnie\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, Ella Fitzgerald\, and more\, while adding their own joyful stamp. \n \nThis Saratoga-based band has become a regional treasure\, winning Capital Region Thomas Edison Blues Artist of the Year (2020 & 2025) and delighting audiences at festivals and concert halls across the Northeast and beyond. \n \nWhether they’re reimagining jazz age classics\, dipping into western swing\, or weaving rootsy folk and Americana\, Annie & the Hedonists create performances filled with warmth\, groove\, and timeless style.  \n \nFor the Little Folks Series\, Annie & Jonny Rosen will gear their toe-tapping rhythms\, soulful storytelling\, and musical camaraderie for the kids. Expect a lot of fun with a duo who make every note feel like a celebration. \n \nSample Song \n \nThe Little Folks Series is made possible by the generous. support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \n \nHelpful for parents\nLittle Folks shows are designed for young children and their caregivers\, with a relaxed\, joyful atmosphere where wiggles\, dancing\, and singing are always welcome. \n \nAdmission is FREE\, we just ask you to please register for tickets so we know how many people to expect!  \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/little-folks-series-with-annie-jonny-rosen/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Annie-amp-Jonny.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T220000 DTSTAMP:20261014T025041Z CREATED:20260715T024807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T025041Z UID:10006433-1797105600-1797112800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Momentum Series: The Empty Pockets Holiday Tour DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nThe Empty Pockets Holiday Tour brings the Chicago band’s harmony-driven roots rock sound to the season with a festive mix of fan favorites\, stories from the road\, and holiday songs. They craft a soulful mix of rootsy blues\, classic rock\, and Midwestern folk\, anchored by powerful vocals and sharp\, heartfelt songwriting. Their skills have been honed on the road backing legends like Al Stewart\, Gary Wright\, Simon Kirke\, and Kenny Loggins\, and their own albums have earned two #1 spots on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. \nAffectionately known as the “baseball band\,” The Empty Pockets are just as at home on a festival stage as they are singing the national anthem or leading a 7th inning stretch at Major and Minor League Baseball stadiums across the country\, and winning over fans one city at a time. \nThis holiday season\, they bring their Holiday Tour to Caffè Lena. You’ll hear festive favorites like “Let It Snow” and “Run Run Rudolph” reimagined with blues-rock grit\, alongside the band’s own joyful originals including “Snow Day” and “Party at the North Pole.” Blending holiday cheer with songs from their chart-topping blues albums\,  The Empty Pockets deliver a warm\, soulful\, high-energy holiday concert built around real instruments\, rich harmonies\, and joyful connection. \nSAMPLE SONG \nThis show is part of our Momentum Series\, made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon\, in honor of Thom O'Neil. \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive. \n  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-empty-pockets-holiday-tour/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Empty-Pockets-Holiday-Tour-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260909T234054Z CREATED:20260102T151935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T234054Z UID:10005878-1797168600-1797177600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Playwright's Jam DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/playwrights-jam-20/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Playwright39s-Jam-graphic-940-x-470-px-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T210000 DTSTAMP:20261007T193006Z CREATED:20260428T143713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T193006Z UID:10006266-1797188400-1797195600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Willie Watson DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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​Please note: This show was rescheduled from its original 9/11/26 date due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. \nBefore he turned 18\, Willie Watson had a moment that would quietly change everything. In an apple orchard in upstate New York\, singing old songs with a fellow traveler\, Ruby Love\, he felt something open. Music was more than music\, it was a way of making sense of heartbreak\, confusion\, and the shape of a life just beginning. He’s called it\, in his own way\, a duet with the divine. \nThat moment set him on a path that would soon lead to the formation of Old Crow Medicine Show\, and years spent carrying forward the deep well of American folk tradition. But the role he stepped into\, the keeper of old songs\, the “nice singer in the cowboy hat”\, would eventually begin to feel limiting. Life moved forward in complicated ways: marriage and fatherhood\, years on the road\, and the quiet disorientation of trying to hold onto yourself while the world keeps shifting around you. There were harder chapters\, too\, periods of excess and disconnection that nearly broke him.  \nWhat followed was slower\, more difficult work. Sobriety\, yes\, but also something deeper: a willingness to look back\, to face the parts of his story that shaped him\, and to begin again with intention. In that space\, songwriting became not just an outlet\, but a necessity. Watson began writing songs that didn’t hide behind tradition\, but stood inside his own experience\, songs that wrestle with memory\, regret\, tenderness\, and the fragile hope that comes with change.  \nHis self-titled album is the result of that reckoning. Created in close collaboration with songwriter Morgan Nagler and brought to life with a small\, intuitive band\, the songs feel like moments of discovery unfolding in real time\, shaped as much by silence and reflection as by melody. They look backward in order to move forward\, tracing the emotional terrain of a life lived fully\, and not always easily.  \nThere are still echoes of the old songs he’s long carried\, those timeless melodies\, familiar shapes\, but now they sit alongside something new. Watson has stepped fully into the role of songwriter\, adding his own stories to the tradition he once interpreted. The result is music that feels both rooted and deeply personal\, shaped by experience and delivered with a voice that has nothing left to prove. \nSAMPLE SONG \nJoin us for an evening with an artist who has spent a lifetime listening\, and is now\, finally\, telling his own story. \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/willie-watson/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Willie-Watson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006396-1797274800-1797282000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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 \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN 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. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \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. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \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: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-12-14/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OpenMic_N31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T210000 DTSTAMP:20261016T230027Z CREATED:20261016T224445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T230027Z UID:10006591-1797361200-1797368400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Rochmon Record Club Listening Party 2026 Retrospective DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nOn Tuesday\, December 15th\, Rochmon Record Club will converge at Caffe’ Lena for our annual Year-End Retrospective Listening Party\, celebrating the lives of way too many musicians who left the planet this year. This special Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is a celebration of beloved musicians\, filled with music! The show features over 14 songs from a wide variety of artists! This annual show gives us the chance to sit together in love and remembrance of those we lost in 2026. \nDoors open at 6:30\, and the show begins at 7 pm with a live audio & video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon”. As always\, Rochmon will have some surprises in store! These listening parties are designed to inform\, engage\, and help us hear familiar music in brand-new ways.  \nFor Rochmaniacs at a distance\, Rochmon Record Club will also be streaming live on Caffe’ Lena TV.   \nBy listening together\, we experience the music not just as fans\, but as curious explorers\, rediscovering the art and intention behind every note. Whether you're a lifelong collector or simply love great music\, you'll leave with a deeper connection to the records\, and maybe a few surprises along the way. \nCome curious. Leave inspired. \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/rochmon-record-club-listening-party-2026-retrospective/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/December-Rochmon-Record-Club.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006462-1797417000-1797418800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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 \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \n \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-12-16/ 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/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T173000 DTSTAMP:20260916T163323Z CREATED:20260706T152716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T163323Z UID:10006414-1797431400-1797442200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nAfter School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne \n11 weeks September 30th –  December 16th (no class 11/25) \nUse these links to sign up: \n2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   \nWeekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. \nYouth Folk Ensemble is–  \nMixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \nFocus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. \nExplore 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). \nLearn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. \nLearning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \nNeed help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org \nAfter School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \nThe three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! \nThis 11 week session is part of a school year long program\, including 19 weeks of classes January 6th – May 26 (2/17 & 3/31 off) \nStudents are encouraged to sign up for the whole year (2027 link will be shared soon) – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. \nMeet the instructors: \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. \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 with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  \n#youthclass \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-12-16/ 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/2026/07/december-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T210000 DTSTAMP:20250211T174321Z CREATED:20250205T223507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T174321Z UID:10006568-1797447600-1797454800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $26.03\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $29.28\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $14.64\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \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 Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Aleksi Campagne\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 25 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Michael Jerling\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 30 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/bluegrass-jam/2026-12-16/ 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:20261217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005943-1797512400-1797519600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter \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\nAll are Welcome!\nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,\nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \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. \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! \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \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 Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\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 Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 23 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band\n\n Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n \n \n Oct 24 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-12-17/ 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/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR