BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Caffè Lena - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20261102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260821T193235Z CREATED:20260821T191723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T193235Z UID:10006494-1793613600-1793619000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:Other \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30. Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa\, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $16.27\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $16.27\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 Rochmon Record Club Listening Party:The Beatles “Past Masters:Non-Album Singles”\n\n Other\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 20 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour\n\n Other\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 30 • 12 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Cold Chocolate\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Other Rock Soul\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Nov 19 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-11/2026-11-02/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/december-22-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006390-1793646000-1793653200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Other Rock Soul \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \n \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \n \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \n \nOUR HOSTS \n \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \n \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \n \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \n \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \n \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \n \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \n \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \n \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \n \nSign up is first come first serve \n \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \n \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \n \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \n \nCONTACT US \n \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $21.69\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $11.93\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Momentum Series: Bandits On the Run\n\n American Roots\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 18 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-11-02/ 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:20261103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260907T042326Z CREATED:20260907T040742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T042326Z UID:10006529-1793732400-1793739600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Jesse Bruchac DESCRIPTION:American Roots \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\nJesse Bowman Bruchac is an author\, traditional storyteller and language teacher from the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation\, a state-recognized tribe in Vermont.  For three decades Jesse has been immersed in Algonquian language reclamation efforts. He is the founder and director of the School of Abenaki at Middlebury College. He has lectured at Harvard\, Yale\, and Princeton\, and worked with PBS\, AMC\, and the BBC as translator\, language coach\, and composer. His music had been a primary driver in language reclamation efforts\, and has been featured in television\, film\, and radio. He’s performed at the Clearwater Festival\, Old Songs\, and our beloved local Dance Flurry. Tonight he will share traditional Abenaki folklore with music. \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/storytelling-open-mic-featuring-jesse-bruchac/ 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/November-2026-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006456-1793788200-1793790000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-11-04/ 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:20261104T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T173000 DTSTAMP:20260916T163323Z CREATED:20260706T152716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T163323Z UID:10006409-1793802600-1793813400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne \n11 weeks September 30th –  December 16th (no class 11/25) \nUse these links to sign up: \n2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   \nWeekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. \nYouth Folk Ensemble is–  \nMixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \nFocus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). \nLearn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. \nLearning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \nNeed help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org \nAfter School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \nThe three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! \nThis 11 week session is part of a school year long program\, including 19 weeks of classes January 6th – May 26 (2/17 & 3/31 off) \nStudents are encouraged to sign up for the whole year (2027 link will be shared soon) – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. \nMeet the instructors: \nJames Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \nOona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  \n#youthclass \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-11-04/ 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:20261104T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000 DTSTAMP:20261005T205504Z CREATED:20261002T174036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T205504Z UID:10006569-1793817000-1793820600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Forget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You Are DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nForget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You Are \nA two-evening creative practice gathering with Sarah K. Pedinotti (Lip Talk) \nNovember 4th and 11th \n6 pm – 7 pm \n$40 \nIn a culture that asks us to be optimized and productive\, we often lose touch with the parts of ourselves that exist simply to experience\, to wonder\, and to play. This two-evening gathering is a space for creative reclamation: a place to step out of a "role" and back into the rhythm of your own humanity. \nThis is not a course about mastering a skill; it's a practice of being. Rather than focusing on the finished product\, we turn our attention to the process: the texture of a sound\, the weight of a found object\, the breath in the body\, and the space between us. We explore the tension between intention and surrender\, learning how to allow creativity to move through us without the need to make it useful or perfect. \nYou are invited to bring whatever tools or inclinations you already possess: a musical instrument\, a visual or writing practice\, a love of movement\, or simply your own curious attention. Whether you consider yourself an artist or not\, the work is not about what you make; it's about who you remember you are. \nWhat we'll actually do: \nEach evening follows the same rhythm\, listen\, play\, make\, share\, so that the structure itself becomes a practice you can carry home. Sessions are one hour: short and focused. No experience with music or improvisation is required. \nEvening 1\, Listening\, laughter\, and letting go. We begin where all improvisation begins: the ear. We'll practice sonic meditations in the tradition of Pauline Oliveros' Deep Listening\, listening to the room\, to the sounds between sounds\, to our own thoughts\, as we get acquainted and settle in as a group. From there\, we play: call-and-response games and a theater game in the lineage of Viola Spolin\, chosen to make you laugh before you have time to worry about doing it right. Laughter is a release from self-surveillance; it loosens the grip of the inner critic before we ever have to argue with it. Improvisation is about listening and presence. You'll leave with a short listening practice to do at home\, and a prompt to sit with until we meet again. \nEvening 2\, The gift of the wrong note\, and the ensemble. Our second gathering is devoted to the inner critic\, the voice that says you're doing it wrong\, that you should be further along. Through improv exercises where the "mistake" becomes the material\, we practice noticing the critic without obeying it. Then we make something together in real time\, a collective piece built from conduction-style cues in the spirit of Butch Morris\, where each person's contribution\, however small\, shapes the whole. We'll end by designing a tiny daily practice for each participant to take home: your own personal portal back to the muse. \nWhat to expect \n• Short guided listening practices each session \n• Playful\, structured prompts\, always with the option to participate in your own medium \n• Group conversation and reflection \n• A take-home practice and prompt each evening\, building toward a personal creative ritual \n• No homework in the usual sense\, only invitations \nWhat to bring \nYourself\, exactly as you are. Optionally: a notebook\, whatever tool of your practice you love (instrument\, sketchbook\, camera\, nothing at all). Found materials are provided. \nBio \nSarah K. Pedinotti is a multidisciplinary musician\, producer\, and storyteller based in Brooklyn\, New York. Under the moniker Lip Talk\, she creates music that blurs boundaries between song\, art\, and improvisation. She co-runs Snack Mix\, an ongoing improvisation residency in NYC that brings together a rotating cast of musicians for spontaneous\, exploratory performance. Her multimedia installation\, Mantis Shrimp Matrix\, premiered in Bangkok and Tokyo and most recently traveled to Saratoga Springs for its U.S. debut. Over the past twenty years\, she has produced\, performed\, and recorded across a wide spectrum of styles. She is an artist in residence at Yaddo this year. \nOriginally from New York's Capital Region\, Sarah began performing at local venues including Caffè Lena\, where her love of live improvisation first took root. Her work invites audiences and students alike into a spirit of deep listening\, play\, and creative freedom. \nInfluences and Inspirations \n• Pauline Oliveros — The practice of Deep Listening and expanding perception. \n• Nuar Alsadir — The concept of Animal Joy and laughter as a release from self-surveillance. \n• Viola Spolin — Theater games and the freeing power of play. \n• adrienne maree brown — The principles of emergent strategy and revolutionary love. \n• Ross Gay — The cultivation of joy through radical noticing. \n• Yoko Ono — The power of participatory\, instructional\, and relational art. \n• Yumi Sakugawa — Meditation comics and gentle daily rituals that make creativity feel like care. \n• Robin Wall Kimmerer — The wisdom of reciprocity and our relationship with the material world. \n• Butch Morris — Collective\, real-time composition through conduction. \n#adultclass \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/forget-everything-you-know-and-remember-all-the-things-you-are-2/2026-11-04/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/december-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T173827Z CREATED:20260819T172250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173827Z UID:10006484-1793869200-1793881800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nGuitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson \nLevel 1 9:15 am – 10:10 am \nLevel 2 10:15 am – 11:10 am \nLevel 3 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \nIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: bt@kilakwa.com or matt@caffelena.org \nCost $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \nTopics Include: \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \nRhythm and strumming techniques \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \nMovable chord shapes \nLearning new songs \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-3/2026-11-05/ 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/2026/08/december-33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005938-1793883600-1793890800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome!\nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,\nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-11-05/ 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:20261105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260903T212747Z CREATED:20260626T222917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T212747Z UID:10006342-1793905200-1793912400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Maya de Vitry DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThere is a quiet power in Maya de Vitry's music. Her songs invite listeners to slow down\, pay attention\, and rediscover the beauty and complexity of everyday life. \nOriginally from the green rolling hills of Lancaster County\, Pennsylvania\, Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based fiddler-turned-songwriter with a voice that glides effortlessly between tenderness and strength.  \nA founding member of the acclaimed Americana trio The Stray Birds\,  with whom she toured year-round for 7 years throughout the USA\, Canada\, and Europe.  Since then\, she has released three more full-length albums—How to Break a Fall (2020)\, Violet Light (2022)\, and The Only Moment (2024); an EP\, Infinite (2023); and multiple singles\, all of which are testaments to her personal reinvention and creative growth.  \nMaya has emerged as one of today's most compelling singer-songwriters\, earning praise from Rolling Stone Country\, NPR Music\, and No Depression. Her music blends the intimacy of folk\, the soul of Americana\, and the adventurous spirit of indie songwriting\, offering songs that feel grounded\, graceful\, and full of possibility all at once. \nEnergized by the spontaneity of live performance and a revelatory pursuit of truth in her lyric writing\, Maya de Vitry returns with her fifth full-length album\, All My Faith. Prioritizing presence and grit over studio polish\, she sounds joyously at home in the alt-country and indie-folk realms. Recorded and mixed by 5-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Sean Sullivan and self-produced by de Vitry\, All My Faith is a buoyant gathering of songs brought to life by a cast of her closest confidantes and collaborators. All My Faith will be released on de Vitry’s own Mad Maker Studio label on July 24\, 2026. \nSAMPLE SONG  \n“I’d like my music to feel like you are invited into a lush living forest or into a remote river canyon where suddenly you are stripped of not only modern conveniences but also modern distractions. Where you can feel the essence of your own humanity and those around you. Where suddenly a stranger’s story becomes interesting\, or where you might choose teamwork and problem-solving and creativity over dogma. Where reciprocity and care start to feel more natural than just about anything else\,” she reflects. \nWhether reflecting on unexpected encounters\, moments of self-discovery\, or the landscapes that shape us\, Maya writes with remarkable clarity\, compassion\, and emotional depth. \nFrom canyons to kitchens\, from cold lakes to highway truck stops\, the songs form a vibrant collage of joy\, sorrow\, and gut-wrenching honesty. Whether spinning an inspirational tale about hungover bachelorettes at the Nashville airport or exploring the prison of our own adaptations\, de Vitry brings a grounded confidence and quiet charisma rooted in her belief in the power of song to change us. \nA gifted vocalist and instrumentalist\, Maya's performances are intimate without being understated. Her expressive voice\, thoughtful storytelling\, and graceful musicianship create the feeling of being welcomed into a conversation with an old friend. \nJoin us for an evening with one of Americana's brightest voices as Maya de Vitry shares songs that celebrate resilience\, curiosity\, and the enduring power of finding beauty in the present moment. \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/maya-de-vitry/ 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/2026/06/Maya-de-Vitry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260929T170826Z CREATED:20260929T165236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T170826Z UID:10006564-1793991600-1793998800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:TrueSongs DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThis unique and powerful annual show features original songs and first-person stories that reveal the good work being done by local nonprofits\, the courage and commitment of everyday people\, and the power of songs to open hearts and create understanding.  \nOver the course of several months\, Caffe Lena songwriters have been working with local people who have endured a significant life challenge. Out of that partnership comes a performance like no other: a snapshot of real life struggles\, kindness\, and determination unfolding all around us.TrueSongs will change the way you see Saratoga.  \nHeld at Universal Preservation Hall\, this year's show of stories and songs features an athlete who keeps playing despite the loss of his eyesight; a restaurant worker who found his purpose running a food pantry program; a young mom whose health crisis became a foundation to help others; a person creating space for the natural world to flourish right in town\, and a young woman who has overcome profound learning challenges to live a full life of music\, friendship and independence. \nThis year's program features these extraordinary speakers\, songwriters and team coaches: \nCAMP ABILITIES \nSpeaker: Maxwell Shear \nSongwriter: Kate McDonnell \nCoach: Al Ciejka \nWHITMAN FOUNDATION \nSpeaker: Jackie Whitman \nSongwriter: Girl Love (Laura Beth Johnson) \nCoach: Margaret French \nWILDWOOD \nSpeaker: Debbie Smith \nSongwriter: Sawyer Fredericks \nCoach: Shawn Banner \nSoBRO CONSERVANCY \nSpeaker: Johanna Garrison \nSongwriter: Slambovian Circus of Dreams \nCoach: Vivian Nesbitt \nFRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY \nSpeaker: John Falco \nSongwriter: Cassandra Kubinski \nCoach: Beth Sabo Novick \nTICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSAL PRESERVATION HALL (UPH) WEBSITE: HERE TICKETS ARE $20 + FEES \nTrueSongs is generously supported by Business for Good Foundation. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/truesongs/ 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/TrueSongs-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260907T031628Z CREATED:20260907T030044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T031628Z UID:10006526-1794063600-1794067200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Little Folks Series with Dan Bern DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nUndefinable by genre\, crossing over and through folk\, rock\, singer-songwriter\, and kids music\, Dan Bern is a captivating live performer with a loyal\, multi-generational following. He has written thousands of songs\, released dozens of albums\, and played shows across North America and Europe\, and from coffee shops to Carnegie Hall\, and he most recently opened for The Who.  \nBern’s songs have appeared in films including Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Get Him to the Greek\, as well as TV shows such as “The Stinky & Dirty Show.” A rare\, and true renaissance artist\, Dan is the author of several books\, is a prolific painter\, has his own podcast\, and internet radio station. During Covid\, his online “Hunkered in the Bunker” shows developed their own passionate community of followers. His topical sports songs are regularly featured on “The Tony Kornheiser Show.” AllMusic praises Bern\, saying his “acerbic wit and surprising poignancy will pull you back time and time again\,” while NPR states: “With his acoustic guitar and a batch of witty and insightful songs\, Dan Bern is rapidly becoming the voice of a new generation of folk music.” \nSAMPLE SONG \nThe Little Folks Series is made possible by the generous. support of Kevin & Claudia Bright. \nHelpful for parents\nLittle Folks shows are designed for young children and their caregivers\, with a relaxed\, joyful atmosphere where wiggles\, dancing\, and singing are always welcome. \nAdmission is FREE\, we just ask you to please register for tickets so we know how many people to expect!   \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/little-folks-series-with-dan-bern/ 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/Dan-Bern.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T220000 DTSTAMP:20260918T204348Z CREATED:20260909T154702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T204348Z UID:10006531-1794081600-1794088800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Dan Bern DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nTrying to put Dan Bern in a musical box has never worked particularly well. Folk\, rock\, pop\, punk\, protest song\, comedy and sharp-eyed social commentary all find their way into his music\, and after thousands of songs\, dozens of albums and three decades on the road\, he remains a most distinctive and unpredictable songwriter! \nBern emerged in the 1990s with songs that were funny\, provocative\, literate and sometimes startlingly direct. Comparisons to Bob Dylan came early\, but Bern quickly established a voice entirely his own: a songwriter capable of moving from the deeply personal to the political\, from absurd humor to genuine tenderness\, sometimes within the same song. His landmark New American Language remains a fan favorite\, filled with the kind of intelligent\, melodic and unguarded songwriting that has defined his career. \nThat career has taken him from coffeehouses to Carnegie Hall and\, most recently\, to opening shows for The Who and Roger Daltrey. His songs have appeared in films including Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story\, Get Him to the Greek\, The Bubble and Zero Effect\, while younger listeners may know his work from Amazon Prime’s award-winning children’s series The Stinky & Dirty Show. \nAnd music is only part of it. Bern is also a painter\, novelist\, children’s book author\, podcaster and broadcaster. During the pandemic\, his Hunkered in the Bunker online concerts developed a devoted community of their own\, while his topical sports songs have become regular features on The Tony Kornheiser Show. \nBut the best way to understand Dan Bern is still to hear him live. Armed with a guitar\, a seemingly bottomless supply of songs and an ability to turn whatever is happening in the world\, or in the room\, into material\, he can be hilarious one minute and unexpectedly moving the next. \nDan Bern has spent his career proving that a great song can tell the truth\, tell a joke\, ask an uncomfortable question and give you a melody to carry home. \nAt Caffè Lena\, he'll have exactly the kind of room where all of that can land. \nSAMPLE SONG \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/dan-bern/ 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/Dan-Bern-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260918T204723Z CREATED:20260907T034044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T204723Z UID:10006527-1794150000-1794157200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Beatle Caffè DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nWe all remember that Moment when we witnessed The Beatles conquer America on the Ed Sullivan Show. Over the years\, Caffè Lena has kept that energy alive by presenting many shows celebrating the music of The Beatles hosted by Olin & Addie. Skidmore College kept that energy going for 20+ more years with the tremendously successful Beatlemore Skidmania. For two years we’ve presented our Beatle Caffè which people have loved.  Now\, Caffè Lena proudly presents the 2026 Beatle Caffè! \nOnce again curated and hosted by Dave Maswick and Joel Brown\, the 2026 Beatle Caffè will feature several of the Capital District's most acclaimed acts\, including veteran duo Maswick and Brown with their well-crafted harmony singing over warm acoustic arrangements and intricate fingerpicked guitar work\, Skidmore standouts (and former Caffè Lena interns!) Question of the Century with their rich folk & indie folk harmonies and acoustic guitar arrangements\, Jazz pianist\, co-founder of the JAZZ at Caffè Lena Series and member of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet\, Chuck Lamb\, The Rochmon Record Club\, The Skidmore Soul Collective\,  a student ensemble that focuses on performing R&B\, soul\, and funk music\,\,and The Rodeo Barons with their original roots-flavored\, harmony-driven rock and roll. \n \nA splendid time is guaranteed for all! \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-beatle-caffe-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/Eventbrite-Banners-940-x-470-px-41.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T210000 DTSTAMP:20260918T204838Z CREATED:20260907T034447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T204838Z UID:10006528-1794164400-1794171600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Beatle Caffè DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nWe all remember that Moment when we witnessed The Beatles conquer America on the Ed Sullivan Show. Over the years\, Caffè Lena has kept that energy alive by presenting many shows celebrating the music of The Beatles hosted by Olin & Addie. Skidmore College kept that energy going for 20+ more years with the tremendously successful Beatlemore Skidmania. For two years we’ve presented our Beatle Caffèwhich people have loved. Now\, Caffè Lena proudly presents the 2026 Beatle Caffè! \nOnce again curated and hosted by Dave Maswick and Joel Brown\, the 2026 Beatle Caffè will feature several of the Capital District's most acclaimed acts\, including veteran duo Maswick and Brown with their well-crafted harmony singing over warm acoustic arrangements and intricate fingerpicked guitar work\, Skidmore standouts (and former Caffè Lena interns!) Question of the Century with their rich folk & indie folk harmonies and acoustic guitar arrangements\, Jazz pianist\, co-founder of the JAZZ at Caffè Lena Series and member of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet\, Chuck Lamb\, The Rochmon Record Club\, The Skidmore Soul Collective\,  a student ensemble that focuses on performing R&B\, soul\, and funk music\,\,and The Rodeo Barons with their original roots-flavored\, harmony-driven rock and roll.  \nA splendid time is guaranteed for all! \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-beatle-caffe-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/Eventbrite-Banners-940-x-470-px-41-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T113000 DTSTAMP:20260821T193235Z CREATED:20260821T191723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T193235Z UID:10006495-1794218400-1794223800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAttention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30. \nAlan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa\, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-11/2026-11-09/ 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/2026/08/december-22-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006391-1794250800-1794258000@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \nOUR HOSTS \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \nSign up is first come first serve \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \nCONTACT US \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-11-09/ 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:20261110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260918T205042Z CREATED:20260914T205357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T205042Z UID:10006537-1794337200-1794344400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Chuck Lamb & Diego Figueiredo DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for another extraordinary evening of jazz as Caffè Lena’s monthly series returns with resident host and pianist Chuck Lamb at the helm. A cornerstone of Lena’s jazz programming\, Lamb brings fresh energy\, deep musicality\, and an open-hearted spirit to every performance. \nJoining Chuck Lamb for this special duo performance is GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo\, a dazzling player whose music brings together jazz\, bossa nova\, classical technique and the rich musical traditions of his native Brazil. Figueiredo has performed in more than 60 countries\, earned honors at the Montreux Jazz Festival\, and shared stages with an extraordinary roster of musicians including Gilberto Gil\, Stanley Jordan\, Larry Coryell\, Cyrille Aimée\, Jeff Hamilton\, Terell Stafford and Wycliffe Gordon. George Benson has called him “one of the greatest guitarists I’ve seen in my whole life.” \nWhat makes Figueiredo so exciting\, though\, isn’t simply his virtuosity. His playing combines remarkable technique and imagination with warmth\, swing and an unmistakable sense of joy and it is infectious! You'll have a joyful feeling that will leave you amazed and happy! He’s an extraordinary star among the world’s greatest jazz guitarists and his superb technique\, timing and imagination have made him one of the hottest international names right now. \nChuck Lamb\, pianist with the renowned Brubeck Brothers Quartet since 2002\, is celebrated for his passionate\, expressive style and dynamic range. A prolific composer whose work spans jazz\, fusion\, classical\, and world music\, Lamb moves effortlessly from lyrical elegance to explosive improvisation. Chuck just released his album After Hours on Phila Street\, featuring Chuck’s original acoustic jazz fusion compositions\, inspired by some of his most personal relationships and joyful moments. \nFounded with the vision and support of the late GRAMMY® and Oscar-winning producer Joel Moss\, Jazz at Caffè Lena has grown into a regional destination for adventurous\, forward-thinking jazz. \nIn the intimacy of Caffè Lena\, pairing that expressive guitar with Chuck Lamb’s equally adventurous piano creates the possibility for the kind of spontaneous musical conversation that jazz is all about: two master musicians listening\, responding and seeing where the music takes them. It’s  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. \nSAMPLE SONG \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/chuck-lamb-diego-figueiredo/ 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.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260125T033938Z CREATED:20260121T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T033938Z UID:10006457-1794393000-1794394800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Folk Club Kids DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nFolk Club Kids: Stories\, Songs\, and Sing-a-longs \nWednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \nhttps://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/ \nJoin Dan Berggren\, Arielle Woodul and Connor Armbruster for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in a welcoming\, inclusive environment. Inspire a love of music\, community\, and togetherness each week\, learn\, play\, make friends and have fun! \nThis program is made possible by Andy and Bill Spence. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/folk-club-kids-4/2026-11-11/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/december-40.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T173000 DTSTAMP:20260916T163323Z CREATED:20260706T152716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T163323Z UID:10006410-1794407400-1794418200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne \n11 weeks September 30th –  December 16th (no class 11/25) \nUse these links to sign up: \n2:45\, 3:40\, 4:35 \nMusic is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together.   \nWeekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music\, including singing\, exploring various string instruments\, music theory basics\, rhythm exercises\, how to learn songs/tunes from scratch\, confidence in performance practice\, and more. \nYouth Folk Ensemble is–  \nMixed ages and abilities: Open to any level of experience with music; Learn through listening and participation. \nFocus on repertoire: Learn classic tunes and songs from the American folk tradition as well as some favorite contemporary songs. \nExplore string instruments and singing\, learning basic skills: Opportunities to focus on guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass\, and violin/fiddle*; (*for students interested in violin/fiddle it is recommended that they also be enrolled in private or school lessons). \nLearn music fundamentals: Develop strong and steady sense of rhythm; Learn how to listen and hear musically; Explore singing finding one's own unique voice. \nLearning valuable life skills: Working in a group setting; Creative contribution and compromise; Being part of a team and playing your part; Building friendships. \nNeed help with tuition or an instrument? Let us know how we can help by filling out this application for the Matt McCabe Scholarship Fund or email: musicschool@caffelena.org \nAfter School Youth Folk Ensemble classes meet on Wednesdays at Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY 12866. \nThe three time slots are 2:45-3:30 pm; 3:40-4:25 pm; & 4:35-5:20 pm. Sign up for one or all! \nThis 11 week session is part of a school year long program\, including 19 weeks of classes January 6th – May 26 (2/17 & 3/31 off) \nStudents are encouraged to sign up for the whole year (2027 link will be shared soon) – the more time we spend learning and practicing music together\, the tighter our ensemble will be! Discounts of 10% when purchasing more than 1 class at a time. \nMeet the instructors: \nJames Gascoyne is a multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and teacher based in Saratoga Springs\, NY. Originally from Louisville\, KY\, James has been an active participant in the NYS Capital Region arts community since 2004. He has toured nationally with a variety of groups\, at times performing on bass\, guitar\, drums\, and vocals\, all the while maintaining an active local performing and recording schedule as well as teaching privately when time allows. James regularly performs with Oona Grady as their duo\, Drank The Gold\, specializing in traditional Irish and American fiddle tunes and folk songs\, as well as original compositions and arrangements\, plus newly formed bluegrass quintet The Millstone Rounders. With a passion for sharing his musical experience with others\, he’s led various workshops at times on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo\, ukulele\, and bass for the Caffe Lena School of Music\, Dance Flurry Festival\, GrassRoots Culture Camp\, and Winter Village Music Camp. \nOona Grady is a musician and educator living in Saratoga Springs\, New York. She performs with the duo Drank The Gold\, a band specializing in creative arrangements of traditional Irish and American fiddle music\, folk songs\, and original compositions\, as well as with other projects including The Grady Girls\, Folk Club Kids\, Carolyn Shapiro\, and newest project The Millstone Rounders. Oona grew up in Ithaca\, NY\, nurtured by a family and community with a deep love of music. After receiving a grounding in Suzuki violin and Irish fiddle\, she began performing with her family band as a teenager\, and moved to Ireland at age eighteen to continue her music studies at University College Cork\, graduating with a B.Mus. in 2008. Oona works as a recording artist (credits include strings on What a Night'll Do\, Dr. Dog)\, manages a private music teaching studio\, and is a founding teacher at the Caffe Lena School of Music. She also works as a guest instructor for weekend workshops and summer programs\, including GrassRoots Culture Camp\, the Flurry Festival\, Winter Village Music Camp\, and the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.  \n#youthclass \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/after-school-folk-ensemble-with-oona-grady-and-james-gascoyne/2026-11-11/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/december-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T190000 DTSTAMP:20261002T174043Z CREATED:20261002T174041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T174043Z UID:10006570-1794420000-1794423600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Forget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You Are DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nForget Everything You Know and Remember All the Things You Are \nNovember 4th and 11th \n6 pm – 7 pm \n$40 \nWe live in a culture that relentlessly asks us to be optimized\, efficient\, and productive. In this constant drive toward "betterment\," we often lose touch with the parts of ourselves that exist simply to experience\, to wonder\, and to play. This four-week gathering is a refusal of that pressure. It is a space designed for creative reclamation: a place to step out of the role of the "performer" and back into the rhythm of your own humanity.  \nThis is not a course about mastering a skill; it is a practice of being.   \nRather than focusing on the finished product\, we turn our attention to the process: the texture of a sound\, the weight of a found object\, the breath in the body\, and the space between us. We explore the tension between intention and surrender\, learning how to allow creativity to move through us without the need to make it "useful" or "perfect." Through somatic awareness\, sound exploration\, and the use of found materials\, we practice the art of showing up exactly as we are.  \nYou are invited to bring whatever tools or inclinations you already possess: a musical instrument\, a visual or writing practice\, a love of movement\, or simply your own curious attention. Whether you  \nconsider yourself an artist or not is irrelevant; the work is not about what you make\, but about who you remember you are.  \nBio:  \nSarah K. Pedinotti is a multidisciplinary musician\, producer\, and storyteller based in Brooklyn\, New York. Under the moniker Lip Talk\, she creates music that blurs boundaries between song\, art\, and improvisation. She co-runs Snack Mix\, an ongoing improvisation residency in NYC that brings together a rotating cast of musicians for spontaneous\, exploratory performance. Her recent multimedia installation\, Mantis Shrimp Matrix—which premiered in Bangkok and Tokyo—combined sound design\, environmental art\, and visual storytelling. Over the past twenty years\, she has produced\, performed\, and recorded across a wide spectrum of styles.  \nOriginally from New York’s Capital Region\, Sarah began performing at local venues including Caffè Lena\, where her love of live improvisation first took root. Her work invites audiences and students alike into a spirit of deep listening\, play\, and creative freedom.  \nInfluences and Inspirations:  \n\nPauline Oliveros: The practice of Deep Listening and expanding perception. \nNuar Alsadir: The concept of Animal Joy and laughter as a release from self-surveillance.\nAdrienne Maree Brown: The principles of emergent strategy and revolutionary love.\nRoss Gay: The cultivation of joy through radical noticing. \nYoko Ono: The power of participatory\, instructional\, and relational art. \nBraiding Sweetgrass: The wisdom of reciprocity and our relationship with the material world.\nButch Morris: collective\, real-time composition through conduction.\n\n#adultclass \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/forget-everything-you-know-and-remember-all-the-things-you-are-3/ LOCATION:Caffè Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caffelena.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/december-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T173827Z CREATED:20260819T172250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173827Z UID:10006483-1794474000-1794486600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nGuitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson \nLevel 1 9:15 am – 10:10 am \nLevel 2 10:15 am – 11:10 am \nLevel 3 11:15 am – 12:10 pm \nIf you are unsure of which level to sign up for email: bt@kilakwa.com or matt@caffelena.org \nCost $195 for 9 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows \nThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. Each week we will focus on learning specific skills that players can build on to gain confidence while playing. We will also work on playing different styles of music and transposing pieces into various keys. The goal is to provide players information and skills so they are comfortable in various musical environments.  \nTopics Include: \nOpen position chords and how they are related to each other \nMoving from chord to chord smoothly and in time \nRhythm and strumming techniques \nSingle note play: Pentatonic scale\, lead-ins and fills \nMovable chord shapes \nLearning new songs \nPlaying and performing with other musicians \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/guitar-workshops-with-bruce-thompson-3/2026-11-12/ 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/2026/08/december-33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260105T150926Z CREATED:20260105T145344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150926Z UID:10005939-1794488400-1794495600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:School of Music Slow Jam DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome!\nWE LOVE TO MEET NEW PICKERS\,\nAND WE LOVE PUTTING ON A GOOD SHOW FOR LISTENERS!\nThis weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation! \nTHERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS! \nSUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per person \nOur jams are all about sharing songs\, making new friends\, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music. \nALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass\, new grass and folk favorites. We sometimes refer to our genre as eclectic acoustic. \nRed Spruce and Adirondack Song Dogs will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music\, backed up by the other pickers in the gathering. Simple tunes are always popular! So sharpen up your axe\, come prepared with your song\, and let us hear some good old fast\, high and lonesome\, some slow and low\, or a good old favorite. All are welcome! \nWhat is a Slow Jam? \nIt is a group of string instrument players and singers who get together to have fun making music. The “slow” modifier indicates that it is targeted to the following musicians: people who have been playing solo and want to get used to playing in a group setting: people who have just learned how to play and want to play with others; people who have instruments that have been gathering dust for a “few” years; experienced players who are trying out playing instruments other than their primary instrument; people who are comfortable playing their instrument but want to become more comfortable singing/leading a song.. The tunes are played at 80 to 110 BPM and usually in basic keys such a G\, A\, D\, C major\, but it always sounds great to play in some minor keys such as “a”\, “e”\, and “g”. We will try to avoid “jam busters.” It is our hope that after this experience you will feel more comfortable playing at the many open jams and open mics that can be found in our area. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/school-of-music-slow-jam-11/2026-11-12/ 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/2026/01/december-3-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260930T175928Z CREATED:20260714T160514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T175928Z UID:10006429-1794510000-1794517200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Robbie Fulks with opener Henry Ferland DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nRobbie Fulks has spent more than three decades following his curiosity wherever it leads. \nA Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist\, Fulks first came to national attention in the 1990s as one of the artists helping define what would become known as Americana. Since then\, he has written and recorded music that moves comfortably between bluegrass\, country\, folk\, jazz\, and rock\, always with an ear for strong songs and carefully observed characters. \nHis latest album\, Now Then\, reflects on growing older with honesty\, humor\, and a clear-eyed perspective. The songs explore long marriages\, changing landscapes\, family histories\, and the passage of time\, finding meaning in ordinary moments without sentimentality. Throughout\, Fulks writes with the attention to detail of a novelist and the economy of a seasoned songwriter. \nBefore beginning his solo career\, Fulks played bluegrass with Special Consensus. He has since collaborated with artists including Lucinda Williams\, Sam Bush\, Jerry Douglas\, Alison Brown\, Sierra Hull\, and Steve Martin\, while his songs have been recorded by musicians including Sam Bush\, Andrew Bird\, John Cowan\, Old 97's\, and Hiss Golden Messenger. \nAs a performer\, Fulks is as engaging between songs as he is during them. His concerts move naturally between thoughtful storytelling\, understated humor\, and exceptional musicianship\, creating an evening that feels both relaxed and deeply considered. \nSAMPLE SONG \nWhether he's playing an old-time tune\, a country ballad\, or one of his own songs\, Robbie Fulks brings the same qualities that have defined his career: curiosity\, craftsmanship\, and a genuine respect for the traditions that continue to shape his music. \nOpening the evening is Henry Ferland\, an extraordinary young fingerstyle guitarist from New York’s Hudson Valley who plays melody\, rhythm\, bass and percussion simultaneously\, often while singing. You may have seen him as he was an Emerging Artist at Grey Fox this year. \nA 2024 Berklee College of Music graduate and 2025 International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Grand Champion\, Ferland has already performed with guitar greats Tommy Emmanuel and Stanley Jordan and opened for jazz legend Martin Taylor. Drawing from Americana\, jazz and country alongside his own compositions\, he’s a remarkable emerging player and one well worth arriving early to hear. Henry has just released his first studio album. \nSample Song \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/robbie-fulks/ 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/Robbie-Folks-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T220000 DTSTAMP:20260918T205654Z CREATED:20260714T152040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T205654Z UID:10006428-1794600000-1794607200@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:The Suitcase Junket Album Release Show DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Suitcase Junket is the musical world created by songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, and instrument builder Matt Lorenz. \nPerforming alone on stage\, Lorenz surrounds himself with guitars\, homemade percussion\, found objects\, and self-built instruments\, creating an astonishing range of sounds that blur the line between one musician and an entire band. A suitcase becomes a bass drum. Bones become percussion. Everyday objects find new voices\, all in service of the songs. \nThose songs are at the heart of everything he does. Drawing from folk\, blues\, old-time music\, and the improvisational spirit of jazz\, Lorenz writes with remarkable honesty and attention to detail. His seventh album\, To Go On\, is his most personal work to date. Written after the loss of his sister\, singer-songwriter Kate Lorenz\, the record is both a meditation on grief and a celebration of enduring love. Rather than dwelling only in loss\, the songs explore memory\, resilience\, and the ways people continue to shape our lives long after they're gone. Lorenz describes the album as finding "comfort\, a little bit of surprise\, a little bit of discomfort… and after all that\, a sense of joy and hope." \nThe music reflects that emotional journey. One moment\, the songs are quietly intimate; the next they're full of rhythmic energy\, reminding us\, as Lorenz puts it\, that "you can tap your toe\, or dance even\, and still think about death." Throughout To Go On\, moments of sorrow are balanced by humor\, warmth\, and a deep appreciation for the people who leave lasting marks on our lives. \nSAMPLE SONG \nRaised in rural Vermont\, Lorenz grew up taking apart discarded electronics and bicycles to build musical instruments while learning piano\, violin\, saxophone\, and guitar. That same curiosity still defines his work today. Every performance combines inventive musicianship with thoughtful songwriting\, creating music that feels rooted in tradition while remaining entirely his own. \nWhether appearing at major festivals or in intimate listening rooms\, The Suitcase Junket invites audiences into a performance where craftsmanship\, imagination\, and deeply personal songs exist in equal measure. This tour offers an early opportunity to hear music from To Go On before its October 2026 release\, presented in the close\, attentive setting where these songs are meant to be heard. \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.   \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/the-suitcase-junket-album-release-show/ 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/Suitcase-Junket.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000 DTSTAMP:20251216T203426Z CREATED:20251216T201825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T203426Z UID:10005843-1794650400-1794657600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Songwriting Club DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nI'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed it) every second Saturday! Starting January 10th 10am – 12pm. Hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue! The club will meet monthly with special guests being a more "special" event. Bring your pens\, pencils\, instruments\, thinking caps\, favorite songs.  \nJanuary 10th  \n10am – 12pm \n$5 donation \ncookies and coffee by donation \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/songwriting-club-2/2026-11-14/ 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:20261114T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T220000 DTSTAMP:20260918T205925Z CREATED:20260819T175548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T205925Z UID:10006486-1794686400-1794693600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Professor Louie & The Crowmatix DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n“Roots Music Royalty" – Professor Louie & The Crowmatix \n  \nJoin us for a fun & powerful evening of roots-infused rock and blues with Professor Louie & The Crowmatix\, a Grammy-nominated band from Woodstock NY. Hailed as “Roots Music Royalty” by Bill Hurley of Extended Play Sessions. With deep ties to The Band and a musical style that blends rock ‘n’ roll\, gospel\, blues\, and folk\, this Woodstock\, NY powerhouse brings decades of experience and soul to every performance. \n  \nFronted by Professor Louie\, keyboardist\, accordionist\, and longtime collaborator with The Band\, the group has released 18 acclaimed albums including their 2025 release on Woodstock Records\, Crowin’ Around\, played on over 180 radio stations across the country.  \n  \nThe group continues to expand the boundaries of Americana and blues. Their dynamic shows feature crowd favorites from their original catalog\, hits Louie co-produced with The Band during the 16 years and three albums he worked with them (including “Atlantic City” and “Blind Willie McTell”)\, and songs steeped in the rich tradition of American roots music.  \n  \nThe Crowmatix lineup includes the soaring vocals and percussion of Miss Marie\, bassist Frank Campbell\, guitarists Todd Mihan\, drummer Dan Hickey. This is a seasoned ensemble with heart\, groove\, and tight musical chemistry. Their live performances are known for their storytelling\, warmth\, and a vibrant sound that brings audiences to their feet. \n  \nWith recent releases on the roots and blues radio charts\, and festival appearances across North America and Europe\, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix are keeping the spirit of American roots music alive and evolving it. \nSAMPLE SONG \n  \nProfessor Louie and The Crowmatix have also been inducted in The New York State Blues Hall of Fame and hold a permanent place in The Canada South Blues Museum. Professor Louie is a recipient of The Robert H. Chambers Award for Excellence in the Traditional Arts from Common Ground on the Hill in MD. \nCome experience a band with deep musical roots\, unmatched live energy\, and a timeless connection to the very heart of Rock and Americana. \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/momentum-series-professor-louie-the-crowmatix-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/2026/08/Professor-Louie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260925T192121Z CREATED:20260923T153042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T192121Z UID:10006558-1794751200-1794758400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:NERFA After Party at Caffe Lena DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nNERFA After Party with Carolyn Shapiro\, Sweet Petunia\, and Great Aunt! \nThe Northeast International Folk Alliance Conference–a gathering of folk artists\, presenters\, industry folks\, and fans–is set to take place in Albany this November. Following the conference\, we are inviting everyone up the road to Caffè Lena for an after party at our historic venue! This show will feature three artists that Caffè Lena has connected with at NERFA over the years\, each performing a 30 minute set of original music.  \nConference attendees are invited to finish what is sure to be an incredible weekend of music with one final gathering here in our listening room. And\, if you are not attending the conference but still want to hear some up and coming folk artists you're in luck! We will have a limited amount of seats available to the general public. Grab 'em while you can!  \nARTIST BIOS \nGreat Aunt \nGreat Aunt is the award-winning Australian duo of Megan Bird and Chelsea Allen\, whose soaring harmonies and unusual instrumental palette draw from folk\, country and roots while folding in influences from punk\, jazz\, soul and rock. Named Duo of the Year at the 2024 Australian Folk Music Awards\, they have toured extensively in the U.S. as well as Australia\, bringing warmth\, wit and an unmistakable chemistry to their live performances. Their songs can be joyful\, vulnerable and slyly funny\, creating a sound that feels rooted in tradition without being confined by it. \nCarolyn Shapiro \nSouthern Adirondacks banjo player and songwriter Carolyn Shapiro pairs hypnotic old-time picking with a commanding voice and songs that explore the complicated business of being human. A two-time Folk Artist of the Year for New York’s Capital Region\, Carolyn actually found her voice right here at Caffè Lena\, honing her craft at our weekly Open Mic before emerging as a standout on the regional folk scene. Her music is deeply rooted in tradition while pushing the banjo into fresh territory\, delivered with warmth\, vulnerability and plenty of soul. \nSweet Petunia \nBoston duo Sweet Petunia brings together the lightning-fast playing and razor-sharp harmonies of Mairead Guy and Maddy Simpson\, with one foot planted in traditional folk and the other firmly in Boston’s punk and DIY scene. Twice nominated for a Boston Music Award for Best Folk Act\, the duo released their debut full-length album\, Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown\, on Righteous Babe Records in 2026\, mixing old-time and bluegrass roots with a decidedly contemporary edge. Unapologetically queer\, sometimes tender and sometimes gloriously loud\, Sweet Petunia is interested not simply in preserving folk music\, but in helping it evolve. \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/nerfa-after-party-at-caffe-lena/ 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/NEW-Eventbrite-Banners-940-x-470-px-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260918T210114Z CREATED:20260904T201010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T210114Z UID:10006524-1794769200-1794776400@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Farah Siraj DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you saw Farah Siraj at Caffè Lena @ SPAC last year\, you probably remember that voice. Now Jordan's “Musical Ambassadress” comes to the intimate Caffè Lena stage with a stunning new project that brings Arabic music and flamenco together. \nWhen Farah Siraj performed as part of our Caffè Lena @ SPAC series in 2025\, she wowed the audience with a voice capable of moving from breathtaking tenderness to exhilarating power. We knew then that we wanted to bring her back\, and this time\, you'll get to experience her up close at Caffè Lena. \nThe Jordanian singer-songwriter returns with her forthcoming album\, Miel y Limón\, produced by 10-time Grammy Award winner Javier Limón. The project brings together two musical worlds with deep histories of their own: the passionate rhythms and guitar of flamenco and the melodic beauty and tradition of Arabic music. Add Farah's jazz influences and remarkable voice\, and the result is music that feels ancient and contemporary\, intimate and expansive all at once. \nFarah has carried that voice from her native Jordan to some of the world's most prestigious stages\, including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, the United Nations\, the World Economic Forum and the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. Her music crosses borders just as naturally\, exploring love\, longing\, resilience and the connections that exist between people and cultures. \nFor this special concert\, Farah is joined by her trio for an evening of virtuosic vocals\, flamenco guitar\, percussion\, storytelling and improvisation. Rather than simply placing Arabic and Spanish traditions side by side\, the musicians allow them to speak to one another\, creating a musical conversation that can shift from delicate and haunting to fiery and rhythmic. \n"Miel y Limón"\, “Honey and Lemon”\, is a fitting name for music filled with contrasts: sweetness and bite\, vulnerability and strength\, tradition and reinvention. \nAnd if you were among the people who discovered Farah at SPAC last year\, you already have an idea of what's coming. \nSample Song \nBut hearing that extraordinary voice from just a few feet away at Caffè Lena? That's going to be something else. \nThis concert is part of the Nordlys Global Voices Series\, made possible by The Nordlys Foundation. \nStream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Livestream available for $5 – 100% of live stream tickets on CaffeLenaTV benefit the artists. Subscribe for unlimited live streaming\, two week access to recent shows\, and Caffe Lena's video archive.  \nNote: Caffe Lena does not permit ticket reselling above face value. Tickets purchased for the purpose of resale may be canceled without notice\, and refunds for such purchases will not be granted. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/farah-siraj/ 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/Farah-Siraj-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260821T193235Z CREATED:20260821T191723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T193235Z UID:10006496-1794823200-1794828600@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Mandolin Vitamins - Tunes\, Techniques and Ensemble Music DESCRIPTION:Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAttention Mandolin\, Octave Mandolin\, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 10 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30. \nAlan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others to play mandolin for 30 years. Originally from Pittsburgh\, Pa\, he has lived in the Capital District since 2008 and is currently living in Glens falls\, NY. Alan has preformed in bluegrass bands in Colorado\, North Carolina\, Pennsylvania\, Michigan and New York. In 2002 Alan was the founder of the modern day Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. and has been a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jam instructor since 2012. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $24.94\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Bob & Sarah Amos\n\n American Roots Bluegrass Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 22 • 7 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/mandolin-vitamins-tunes-techniques-and-ensemble-music-11/2026-11-16/ 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/2026/08/december-22-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260703T181126Z CREATED:20260703T175610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T181126Z UID:10006392-1794855600-1794862800@www.caffelena.org SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:American Roots Bluegrass Folk \n\n \n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nOPEN MIC NIGHT \nDOORS 6:00PM // SIGN UP 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 7:00PM \nPlay your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades\, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine\, The Alt Weekly\, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows\, all attention is focused on the stage.  \nOUR HOSTS \nFirst Monday – Rick Bolton \nSecond Monday – Carolyn Shapiro  \nThird Monday – Ray Pashoukos \nFourth Monday – Kate Blain  \nHERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT: \nEvery Monday. All ages\, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. \nPlease leave a $3-$5 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. \nDoors open at 6:00 PM. Sign-up is 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM / Show at 7:00 / 2 songs or 10 minutes / \nSign up is first come first serve \nYou are welcome to use our Yamaha studio upright acoustic piano or acoustic Martin guitar. We can play your MP3 backing track through our sound system. You are welcome to bring amps and drums BUT set up and break down is part of your 10 minutes. \nCoffee & Cookies are available for purchase in the Lobby. No alcohol! We like to keep our Monday nights family friendly. \nPlay Nice! We foster a diverse community that has a great time making art and helping one another get better. Excessive profanity\, explicit sexual themes\, and “humor” that unkindly targets a specific group undermines this goal. It is up to the discretion of the host to enforce the house standards.  \nCONTACT US \nIf you have any questions you can give us a call at 518-583-0022 or email our Monday House Manager: artur@caffelena.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Doors Open\n Doors Open: 6:30 pm \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n Member\n $23.86\n \n \n \n \n \n General\n $27.11\n \n \n \n \n \n Child or Student\n $13.56\n \n \n \n  \n inclusive of fees\n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets \n \n Streaming\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Similar Events\n \n View All\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Folk Heritage Series: Richard Shindell\n\n American Roots Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n Sold Out \n\n \n Oct 11 • 7 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Marty Wendell & Laura Leigh Band\n\n American Roots Country Folk Singer Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 16 • 8 PM \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Caffè Lena\n \n\n \n\n Jake Blount Band\n\n Folk\n \n \n \n \n event\n \n \n\n \n Oct 17 • 8 PM URL:https://www.caffelena.org/event/open-mic-48/2026-11-16/ 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 END:VCALENDAR