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: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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  OUR HOSTS First Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain  HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / Sign up is first come first serve You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  CONTACT US If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org  \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $28.20\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $32.53\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $16.27\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join 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. Join 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. Jimmy 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. SAMPLE SONG Chuck 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. Founded 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. In 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. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 11 weeks September 30th –  December 16th (no class 11/25) Use these links to sign up: 2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Youth Folk Ensemble is–  Mixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. Focus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). Learn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. Learning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. Need help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org After School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. The three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! This 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) Students 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. Meet the instructors: James Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. Oona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  #youthclass  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Mills: Magic at Caffè Lena“Through the two-hour show I probably spent about one hour laughing and about one hour being utterly amazed.” — Saratoga Living Magazine Michael Mills returns to Caffè Lena for an intimate evening of magic\, wit and impossible moments performed just feet from the audience. A 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. Michael 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. Recommended for ages 14+. 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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All are Welcome!WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person Our jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. Red Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! What is a Slow Jam? It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Former 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. Smart songs\, serious soul\, a little irreverence\, and a musical imagination that refuses to stay in its lane. Come discover Buggy Jive at Caffè Lena. Somewhere 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. In 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.  A 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.  His 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. Buggy 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. Sample Song Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Utterly beautiful and affecting\, Lucy sings songs from her life that have resonance in ours." – Scott Simon\, NPR Lucy 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.  Maybe 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.  Her 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.  Her 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. SAMPLE SONG Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I'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.  January 10th  10am – 12pm $5 donation cookies and coffee by donation \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beloved 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. This 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. Whether 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.  For 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. Sample Song The Little Folks Series is made possible by the generous. support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. Helpful for parentsLittle Folks shows are designed for young children and their caregivers\, with a relaxed\, joyful atmosphere where wiggles\, dancing\, and singing are always welcome. Admission 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: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 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. Affectionately known as the “baseball band\,” The Empty Pockets are just as at home on a festival stage as they are singing the national anthem or leading a 7th inning stretch at Major and Minor League Baseball stadiums across the country\, and winning over fans one city at a time. This 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. SAMPLE SONG This show is part of our Momentum Series\, made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon\, in honor of Thom O'Neil. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for an opportunity to connect with local writers\, actors\, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing? Join us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams! A monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers\, actors & directors The First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pm Doors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and Readings start at 1:30pm! Bring your great ideas\, your new scripts\, your edits and your friends for an inspiring afternoon fo theater in the making. Playwrights should bring a highlighted script for each of their actors and one extra for stage directionsBring a short scene (7-8 minutes). Cast your actors from the audience\, including your fellow playwrights. Give them brief directions and then put them on stage to read your script. We’ll go around the room after the reading and let everyone give a “popcorn” reaction (one word!).Each meeting will include 6 or 7 scenes selected at random from those submitted. After the readings we’ll have time to hang out and get acquainted.  This event will be co-hosted by Michael Wells-Oakes and Vivian NesbittPlaywright Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ​Please note: This show was rescheduled from its original 9/11/26 date due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. Before 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. That 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.  What 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.  His 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.  There 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. SAMPLE SONG Join us for an evening with an artist who has spent a lifetime listening\, and is now\, finally\, telling his own story. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  OUR HOSTS First Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain  HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / Sign up is first come first serve You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  CONTACT US If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n On 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. Doors 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.  For Rochmaniacs at a distance\, Rochmon Record Club will also be streaming live on Caffe’ Lena TV.   By 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. Come curious. Leave inspired. 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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Folk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ Join Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! This program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 11 weeks September 30th –  December 16th (no class 11/25) Use these links to sign up: 2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. Youth Folk Ensemble is–  Mixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. Focus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. Explore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). Learn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. Learning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. Need help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org After School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. The three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! This 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) Students 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. Meet the instructors: James Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. Oona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  #youthclass  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome!! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 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:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All are Welcome!WE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,AND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person Our jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. Red Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! What is a Slow Jam? It is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T210000 DTSTAMP:20261014T182109Z CREATED:20261012T221950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T182109Z UID:10006586-1797534000-1797541200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Peak Jazz Series: Ben Sherman Quartet DESCRIPTION:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A rising talent on New York City's vibrant jazz scene\, Ben Sherman combines a deep respect for the music's rich history with a fresh\, adventurous approach to improvisation and composition. His playing is expressive\, inventive and firmly rooted in the jazz tradition\, while always looking for new possibilities. Sherman's musical journey began in middle school\, and by his teenage years\, he was already making his way into New York City's legendary jazz jam sessions\, learning firsthand from the musicians who make the city's jazz scene one of the most exciting in the world. Along the way\, he studied with acclaimed saxophonists Abraham Burton and Tim Berne\, developing a musical voice that balances technical command with creativity and emotional depth. Despite his young age\, Sherman has already shared the bandstand with an impressive array of musicians\, including Joel Ross\, William Parker\, Anthony Hervey and Winard Harper. He has also toured with Freedom First\, a powerful musical project featuring Keith LaMar\, and performs regularly at celebrated jazz venues including The Jazz Gallery and Smalls Jazz Club. With the Ben Sherman Quartet\, he brings together a group of talented young musicians who share his passion for exploration and musical conversation. Current quartet members are Roman Goron on piano\, Solomon Gottfried on bass\, Jacob Patrone on drums\, and Ben on saxophone. The quartet's sound draws on the energy and sophistication of classic jazz while embracing the spontaneity and fresh ideas of today's generation of players. Expect inventive arrangements\, expressive solos and the kind of musical interplay that makes small-group jazz so exciting. At Caffè Lena\, where every nuance can be heard and the connection between musicians and audience is immediate\, the Ben Sherman Quartet offers a chance to experience an emerging jazz voice up close. Come hear where the next generation is taking jazz. SAMPLE SONG The Peak Jazz Series is made possible by the generous support of Joseph & Luann Conlon in memory of Joel Moss. Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/peak-jazz-series-ben-sherman-quartet/ 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/Ben-Sherman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T220000 DTSTAMP:20261007T193035Z CREATED:20260904T230223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T193035Z UID:10006525-1797624000-1797631200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Jocelyn & Chris DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jocelyn & Chris / Original Modern Blues Rock Siblings Jocelyn & Chris and their band have charted five consecutive singles at commercial radio\, taken two records to #1 on the Relix Jambands Top 30\, and been featured by media including NBC’s Today Show\, Spin\, The Hollywood Reporter\, Guitar Player\, HuffPost\, Good Day Sacramento\, The Harvard Crimson\, and numerous others. Jocelyn’s powerhouse vocals and Chris’s guitar work have earned equally powerful reviews.The Daily Beacon in Knoxville wrote\, “One couldn’t help but to just be amazed at her raw\, Janis Joplin-inspired voice. Chris Arndt morphed from John Mayer to Eddie Van Halen to Jimi Hendrix and back again.” Baeble declared of Jocelyn\, “Her voice will grab you by the collar\, bang your head on the table\, and make you pay attention.” The siblings have released six full-length studio albums\, two live albums\, and a holiday EP. Their song “Outta My Head” is featured in the video game Rock Band\, while “Sugar and Spice”—described by American Songwriter as “Pure American Rock Goodness”—is featured in the film Which Brings Me to You\, starring Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff. Jocelyn & Chris’s albums have also featured an impressive roster of guest artists\, including G. Love\, Cory Wong of Vulfpeck and the Cory Wong Band\, Byron Isaacs of The Lumineers\, and Gov’t Mule’s Danny Louis. In 2024\, Jocelyn & Chris announced that\, alongside their music\, they would be dedicating time and focus to pursuing educational goals. As a result\, live appearances have become increasingly selective\, making this performance one of their only public appearances of 2026. Sample Song “We’re thrilled to return to Caffè Lena\, a place where we first performed when we were in our early teens—and our dad has the video to prove it! We’ve played on stages from coast to coast and beyond\, but Caffè Lena remains very special to us. We can’t wait to see everyone!”—Jocelyn & Chris Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/jocelyn-chris-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/2026/09/Jocelyn-Chris-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T220000 DTSTAMP:20261014T203734Z CREATED:20261008T222146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T203734Z UID:10006581-1797710400-1797717600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Cindy Cashdollar & Jack Petruzzelli Present: Two Many Guitars DESCRIPTION:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A five-time Grammy winner and one of the most sought-after roots musicians of her generation\, Cashdollar is a master of dobro\, lap steel and steel guitar whose playing can add fire to a blues tune\, sweetness to a ballad\, swing to a country song and something entirely her own to just about anything she touches. Her musical story began in Woodstock\, NY\, where she came up in the extraordinary community surrounding artists like Levon Helm and Rick Danko\, playing with local greats including John Herald\, Paul Butterfield and Happy & Artie Traum. A move to Nashville led to nine years with Western Swing giants Asleep at the Wheel\, five Grammy Awards and collaborations with Willie Nelson\, Merle Haggard\, Dolly Parton and Lyle Lovett. Since then\, everyone from Bob Dylan and Van Morrison to Rod Stewart\, Jorma Kaukonen\, John Sebastian and Peter Rowan has called on Cashdollar to bring her unmistakable sound to their music. She was also the first woman inducted into the Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame\, and in 2022 the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum honored her as one of its “Nashville Cats\,” recognizing the musicians whose playing has helped shape countless recordings and performances. For Two Many Guitars\, Cashdollar joins guitarist Jack Petruzzelli for a trip through a century of music\, moving from the jazz of Django Reinhardt\, Thelonious Monk and Hoagy Carmichael to the roots music of Chet Atkins\, Lonnie Johnson and beyond.   Petruzzelli brings a formidable musical history of his own. A multi-instrumentalist\, songwriter and Grammy-nominated producer\, he has worked with Patti Smith\, Ian Hunter\, Joan Osborne and Rufus Wainwright and is a founding member of acclaimed Beatles tribute band The Fab Faux.   And for this Caffè Lena show\, they’re bringing a full band: Karl Allweier on bass and vocals\, Will Bryant on piano and vocals\, and Justin Guip on drums. Expect Western Swing\, jazz\, blues\, country and roots music to rub shoulders\, with plenty of room for five exceptional musicians to stretch out\, trade ideas and follow the music wherever it wants to go. With Cashdollar’s extraordinary command of steel guitar\, Petruzzelli’s versatility and musical imagination\, and a powerhouse rhythm section\, Two Many Guitars promises an evening of inspired musicianship\, unexpected musical twists and the kind of interplay that makes live music so exciting. Five outstanding musicians\, a century of musical inspiration and a whole lot of talent on the Caffè Lena stage. This is one for the music lovers! SAMPLE SONG Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/cindy-cashdollar-jack-petruzzelli-present-two-many-guitars/ 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/Cindy-Cashdollar-Jeff-Petruzzelli-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T210000 DTSTAMP:20261017T004745Z CREATED:20260925T023226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T004745Z UID:10006562-1797793200-1797800400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Gail Ann Dorsey DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last time Gail Ann Dorsey came to Caffè Lena\, she sold out the room and landed on the cover of Metroland. Now this extraordinary artist is coming back. Philadelphia-born singer\, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gail Ann Dorsey is widely recognized as one of the most respected bass players and vocalists in modern music\, with a career that has placed her alongside some of the most influential artists of the past four decades. Many fans know Dorsey from her longtime collaboration with David Bowie. She held the bass chair in Bowie’s touring band from 1995–2004\, and her extraordinary voice became an unforgettable part of their live performances of the Queen/Bowie classic “Under Pressure.” She recorded and performed extensively with Bowie during one of the most creatively adventurous periods of his later career. Dorsey’s remarkable musical journey has also included recording and touring with artists including Lenny Kravitz\, Tears for Fears\, Seal\, Gwen Stefani\, Bryan Ferry\, Gang of Four\, The National\, Thomas Dolby\, and many others. She has also been a featured vocalist with Blackstar Symphony\, celebrating Bowie’s music alongside other musicians who knew and worked with him. But Gail Ann Dorsey has always been much more than the extraordinary musician standing beside somebody else. She is a songwriter and solo artist in her own right\, with three acclaimed albums to her name: The Corporate World\, Rude Blue and I Used to Be… Now\, more than two decades after her last solo album\, Dorsey is returning to that part of her musical life with new music. Her forthcoming album\, The Appearance of Life\, brings the focus squarely back to her own voice\, writing and musicianship. Inspired in part by the sophisticated sounds of 1970s AM/FM radio and artists including Carole King\, Roberta Flack and Joan Armatrading\, it marks an exciting new chapter for an artist whose career has never followed an ordinary path. Last time she visited Caffè Lena\, every seat was filled. This time\, we have the rare chance to welcome her back as she enters a new chapter of her own extraordinary career. Don’t miss Gail Ann Dorsey up close at Caffè Lena. SAMPLE SONG Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/gail-ann-dorsey-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/2026/09/Gail-Ann-Dorsey-3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006397-1797879600-1797886800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  OUR HOSTS First Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain  HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / Sign up is first come first serve You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  CONTACT US If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-12-21/ 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:20261222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T210000 DTSTAMP:20260923T163326Z CREATED:20260923T161728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T163326Z UID:10006559-1797966000-1797973200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic Featuring David Graham DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David Graham has published three full-length collections of poetry\, his latest being Honey of the Earth (Terrapin Books\, 2019). He has also published four chapbooks\, and one prose anthology\, After Confession: Poetry as Autobiography\, co-edited with Kate Sontag. He retired in 2016 from teaching writing and literature at Ripon College\, where he also hosted their Visiting Writers Series for twenty-eight years. He has served on The Poets’ Prize Committee and the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission and was a Resident Poet as well as faculty member at The Frost Place in Franconia\, New Hampshire. Currently he is a contributing editor for Verse-Virtual\, where he also contributes a monthly column\, “Poetic License\,” on poetry and poets. He now lives in his native upstate New York with his wife\, the artist Lee Shippey. www.davidgrahampoet.com Stream this show live at Caffè Lena's YouTube Channel. Subscribe to Caffè Lena TV 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: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/poetry-open-mic-featuring-david-graham/ 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-2026-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261226T220000 DTSTAMP:20261007T193130Z CREATED:20260924T200238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T193130Z UID:10006561-1798315200-1798322400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Racquette River Rounders Annual Boxing Day Reunion Show DESCRIPTION:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate Boxing Day with the Raquette River Rounders\, bringing great picking\, old favorites and decades of musical friendship to Caffè Lena. At Caffè Lena\, the day after Christmas means the Raquette River Rounders. Guitarist Danny Gotham and singer-songwriter John Kribs first joined forces with the late bassist Michael Hadfield in the late 1970s\, creating an eclectic North Country string band that never paid much attention to musical boundaries. Traditional reels and jigs might rub shoulders with old country\, swing and blues\, followed by Fats Waller\, Elvis Presley or one of their own songs. The Rounders toured extensively\, made two albums for Adirondack Records and built a devoted following before officially going their separate ways in the early 1980s. Year after year\, the Rounders have found their way back to Caffè Lena for their annual Boxing Day Reunion Show\, turning December 26 into a gathering of old friends\, longtime fans and newcomers discovering what all the fuss is about. And there’s plenty of musical history on that stage. Danny Gotham is a master flatpicker and fingerpicker who took second place in the prestigious National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship in Winfield\, Kansas\, and has performed with artists including Tom Paxton and Peter Ostroushko. John Kribs has spent nearly six decades making music\, from the Northeast coffeehouse circuit and the Rounders to Johnny & The Triumphs and beyond\, writing and performing an enormous range of American roots music along the way. What brings them back together\, though\, is simpler than all those credentials: these guys love playing music together. Expect great picking\, songs you haven't heard in years\, songs you didn't know you needed to hear\, plenty of stories and the easy chemistry that comes from a musical friendship stretching back nearly half a century. Christmas may be over\, but nobody says the party has to be\, come spend Boxing Day with the Raquette River Rounders at Caffè Lena\, a holiday tradition that's been a very long time in the making. SAMPLE SONG Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive. Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/racquette-river-rounders-annual-boxing-day-reunion-show-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/2026/09/Racquette-River-Rouonders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T180000 DTSTAMP:20261007T193151Z CREATED:20260904T173209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T193151Z UID:10006522-1798387200-1798394400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Stephen Kellogg DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more than two decades\, Stephen Kellogg has built a career around songs\, stories and humor that leave audiences laughing\, thinking and somehow feeling a little better about the world when they walk out than they did when they came in. A songwriter\, troubadour\, TEDx speaker\, stand-up comic and author\, Kellogg has performed thousands of shows around the world\, earning a reputation as one of those rare performers who can move effortlessly from a beautifully written song to a hilarious story and back again without ever losing the emotional thread. Planet Bluegrass calls him “a first class songwriter with a poet’s gift for fresh imagery\,” while Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz says\, “there are few people in rock n’ roll who are just so great.” Rolling Stone may have summed up his musical side best\, describing his sound as “John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers.” Kellogg’s career has also taken him far beyond the traditional singer-songwriter circuit. He has received the Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year Award\, earned a Grammy for songwriting\, and recently celebrated the 3\,000th performance of his professional career with the double album Road to 3000 Live! At the same time\, his one-hour comedy special Maybe This Will Work has brought another side of his storytelling to audiences on Amazon Prime. But all those accomplishments really lead back to the same thing: Stephen Kellogg knows how to connect with a room. His shows cover a lot of emotional territory\, family\, love\, disappointment\, hope\, growing older\, trying again\, and the absurdity that runs through all of it. He can make you laugh hard\, catch you completely off guard with a song\, and leave you thinking about something he said long after the lights come up. At Caffè Lena\, where there’s very little distance between artist and audience\, that combination of music\, humor and storytelling should feel especially at home. Come ready to laugh\, listen and leave with a full heart. Sample Song Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/stephen-kellogg/ 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/Stephen-Kellogg-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260904T175326Z CREATED:20260904T173752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T175326Z UID:10006523-1798398000-1798405200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Stephen Kellogg DESCRIPTION:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more than two decades\, Stephen Kellogg has built a career around songs\, stories and humor that leave audiences laughing\, thinking and somehow feeling a little better about the world when they walk out than they did when they came in. A songwriter\, troubadour\, TEDx speaker\, stand-up comic and author\, Kellogg has performed thousands of shows around the world\, earning a reputation as one of those rare performers who can move effortlessly from a beautifully written song to a hilarious story and back again without ever losing the emotional thread. Planet Bluegrass calls him “a first class songwriter with a poet’s gift for fresh imagery\,” while Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz says\, “there are few people in rock n’ roll who are just so great.” Rolling Stone may have summed up his musical side best\, describing his sound as “John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers.” Kellogg’s career has also taken him far beyond the traditional singer-songwriter circuit. He has received the Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year Award\, earned a Grammy for songwriting\, and recently celebrated the 3\,000th performance of his professional career with the double album Road to 3000 Live! At the same time\, his one-hour comedy special Maybe This Will Work has brought another side of his storytelling to audiences on Amazon Prime. But all those accomplishments really lead back to the same thing: Stephen Kellogg knows how to connect with a room. His shows cover a lot of emotional territory—family\, love\, disappointment\, hope\, growing older\, trying again\, and the absurdity that runs through all of it. He can make you laugh hard\, catch you completely off guard with a song\, and leave you thinking about something he said long after the lights come up. At Caffè Lena\, where there’s very little distance between artist and audience\, that combination of music\, humor and storytelling should feel especially at home. Come ready to laugh\, listen and leave with a full heart. Sample Song Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   Note: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/stephen-kellogg-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/2026/09/Stephen-Kellogg-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261228T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006398-1798484400-1798491600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OPEN MIC NIGHT DOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  OUR HOSTS First Monday – Rick Bolton Second Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  Third Monday – Ray Pashoukos Fourth Monday – Kate Blain  HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: Every Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. Please leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / Sign up is first come first serve You are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. Coffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. Play Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  CONTACT US If you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org  \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 \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $45.55\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $50.97\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $25.49\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo\n\n Instrumental Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 10 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-12-28/ 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:20261229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261229T210000 DTSTAMP:20260919T020901Z CREATED:20260919T015322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T020901Z UID:10006545-1798570800-1798578000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Sober Salon DESCRIPTION:Instrumental Jazz \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This quarterly event gives people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction the opportunity to share their creative work in a happy\, drug-and-alcohol-free setting with the support of Caffe Lena's professional sound\, lights and stage. Sober Salon is specifically for people in recovery. It welcomes any and all art\, crafts\, and performances. Bring a sweater you knitted\, a painting\, a magic trick\, a comedy routine\, and certainly feel welcome to bring music and poetry! Truly\, any artistic work is welcome. Art helps all of us express difficult emotions\, and sharing it on stage helps us build trust in others. We hope that Sober Salon will help you move forward in your recovery and connect with a new\, healthy circle of friends.   Things to Know: Doors will open at 6:30PM and sign up will be on a first come first serve basis.Presentations will be five minutes max.The kitchen will be open for service. We have a piano and a variety of instruments\, including guitars you can use.We will not offer a screen for displaying photos\, but we will enable people to play backing tracks to sing with.This Sober Salon will be hosted by John Dillon and Vivian Nesbitt\, longtime creative partners whose lives and work bring together music\, storytelling\, creativity and recovery. John has been in long-term recovery since 1992 and has turned his own experience into a way of helping others\, bringing music and collaborative songwriting into treatment and recovery communities throughout the Northeast. Vivian Nesbitt is an accomplished actor\, writer\, producer\, singer\, musician\, and storyteller with a gift for drawing out the stories and creative spirit in others. Her work has spanned stage\, film\, radio and television\, and she brings warmth\, curiosity and a wonderful ability to make people feel heard and welcome. Together\, John and Vivian created and hosted the nationally syndicated public radio program Art of the Song\, spending more than 20 years talking with songwriters and artists about creativity\, inspiration and the process of finding one's own voice. Warm\, encouraging and deeply committed to the power of creative expression and human connection\, John and Vivian are a natural fit for Sober Salon\, and we're delighted to welcome them as hosts. We can't wait to welcome you! Admission is free thanks to the support of the Victor and Helen Geisel Foundation.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $30.37\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $15.18\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 3 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n The Beatle Caffè\n\n American Roots Folk Jazz Multi-act Program Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 8 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n \n \n\n Peak Jazz Series: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo\n\n Jazz\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n \n \n Nov 20 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/sober-salon-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/Sober-Salon.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR