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THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per personOur jams are all about sharing songs, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxing and casual evening of irresistible string band music.ALL are welcome to join the circle for an afternoon or evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass ... School of Music Slow Jam 
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Kassi Valazza brings raw, radiant songs of change, heartache & hope. Vivid storytelling wrapped in folk, soul & Southwest warmth. |
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Legendary songwriter Eric Andersen brings decades of poetic folk to the Lena stage—intimate, powerful, and not to be missed. |
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Sing, clap & dance along! Professor Louie brings joyful roots music fun for kids & families to the Lena stage! 
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Grammy-nominated roots rockers Professor Louie & The Crowmatix bring soulful Americana, blues & Band classics to life on stage. |
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This session will be at the Saratoga Library, Susman Room!Playwrights, bring a short scene (7 pages/minutes). Cast your actors from the audience,including your fellow playwrights. Give them brief directions, put them on Caffe Lena’s stage to read your script! Actors, bring your imagination, talent, energy and heart!Be a part of a thriving theatrical community! 
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Experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music on film—then hear the stories behind it from the director and GRAMMY-winning mixer. 
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Warning: Girl Blue’s songs may cause spontaneous reflection, minor heartbreak, and deep appreciation for good songwriting. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music 
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen ... Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson 
This class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal ... So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein |
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For the True Beginner! 2:00 pm 3:00 pmThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. How to hold the guitar, how to tune the guitar, how to hold a pick, how to strum the guitar.Topics Include:Open position chords and how they are related to each ... True Beginner Guitar Workshop with Bruce Thompson 
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GRAMMY®-winning trumpeter Mike Rodriguez joins The Chuck Lamb Trio for a thrilling night of world-class jazz at Caffè Lena. |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in ... Folk Club Kids 
After School Youth Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James GascoyneSign up by clicking a class time below:2:45 pm 3:40 pm 4:35 pm (each class is 45 min)Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focussed ... 10 Week After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 
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A night of lyrical grace and melodic magic with Ron Sexsmith—one of Canada’s most quietly brilliant and beloved songwriters. |
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Guitar I – Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson 
Guitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson 
Guitar I – Beginner 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson |
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Seamless vocal harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and a genuine love of song by the Clements twins of Lonely Heartstring Band. |
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On November 7, 1975, the day after his 34th birthday, RCA Records released Old No. 1, legendary songwriter Guy Clark’s debut album. While not a commercial success by any stretch, the album was highly praised by the press and “L.A. Freeway,” “Desperados Waiting for a Train,” “Rita Ballou” “Texas 1947” “Let Him Roll” and “That Old Time ... Old No. 1 at 50 – Celebrating the Spirit of Guy Clark |
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Brendan B. Brown (of Wheatus) goes acoustic w/Wheatus member Gabrielle Sterbenz and Gabrielle will be opening. Dirtbag dreams welcome! |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen ... Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
This class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal ... So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein |
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For the True Beginner! 2:00 pm 3:00 pmThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. How to hold the guitar, how to tune the guitar, how to hold a pick, how to strum the guitar.Topics Include:Open position chords and how they are related to each ... True Beginner Guitar Workshop with Bruce Thompson 
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Experience a classic album like never before—stories, songs & surprises at Rochmon Record Club, 3rd Tuesdays at Caffè Lena. |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in ... Folk Club Kids 
All are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass, new grass and folk favorites. Red Spruce will kick off each session with a few tunes then open the floor for musicians to lead their favorite bluegrass tunes and folk music, backed up by the other pickers in the ... Bluegrass Jam |
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Guitar I – Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar I – Beginner 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson |
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Sign up HERE9:45am - 10:30am $125 9/19 - 11/21We will sing songs, move around, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment. Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs. Fun for the ... Music With Miss Deb 
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Experience inventive jazz with Ari Hoenig & his trio—melodic, cinematic, and rhythmically fearless. Presented by the Peak Jazz Series. |
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Weaving tales that resonate w/ authenticity & heartfelt emotion, Carlisle brings a fresh perspective to traditional folk music. |
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Singer/songwriter & American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox combines elements of folk, blues, country & rock with her deeply soulful voice |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen ... Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
This class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal ... So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein |
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For the True Beginner! 2:00 pm 3:00 pmThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. How to hold the guitar, how to tune the guitar, how to hold a pick, how to strum the guitar.Topics Include:Open position chords and how they are related to each ... True Beginner Guitar Workshop with Bruce Thompson |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in ... Folk Club Kids 
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Fiercely popular musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts a monthly showcase of emerging & established songwriters from the Capital Region. |
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Guitar I – Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar I – Beginner 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson |
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Sign up HERE9:45am - 10:30am $125 9/19 - 11/21We will sing songs, move around, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment. Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs. Fun for the ... Music With Miss Deb 
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Dirty Grass Players blend tradition & jam-band energy with fearless improvisation & tight harmonies. Bluegrass gets a little dirty! |
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Janis Ian joins us in person for a screening of "Breaking Silence" followed by an intimate Q&A—hear her truths, challenges, & folk legacy |
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Our 3rd Annual Fiddles and Foliage Fundraiser for the Caffè Lena School of Music!High Rock Park Saratoga Springs 12pm-4pmCelebrate the Caffè Lena School of Music with this special fundraiser Sept 28th at the beautiful High Rock Park!Bring the whole family for an afternoon of food, music and friendship! Here's what to expect:Note: Caffe Lena does ... Fiddles & Foliage Festival 
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An Unforgettable Evening of Soulful Gospel by Garland Nelson & Friends and Delicious Dining from Vashti's Kitchen Delights. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players - The purpose of this is 4 week, in person, class is for everyone to improve their mandolin skills. Each week we will spend time on right and left hand techniques, learn some new tunes and play Mandolin Ensemble pieces. This class is intended for advanced beginner and ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
The purpose of this class is to allow acoustic musicians to work on Bluegrass Duet repertoire with a musical partner. Early groups such as the Blue Sky Boys, the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and the Delmore Brothers helped develop the roots of the sound that we know as bluegrass. Each week we will listen ... Bluegrass Duet Class with Alan Epstein and Bruce Thompson
This class is designed for the beginner; those folks who are interested in playing the mandolin but don't know where to start. We will cover the basics of holding, tuning and playing your first notes and chords on the mandolin, left and right hand technique and also learn to play a few songs. My goal ... So You Want to Play Mandolin with Alan Epstein |
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For the True Beginner! 2:00 pm 3:00 pmThis class will focus on learning basic skills in order to play songs alone or with other players. How to hold the guitar, how to tune the guitar, how to hold a pick, how to strum the guitar.Topics Include:Open position chords and how they are related to each ... True Beginner Guitar Workshop with Bruce Thompson 
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Grammy-nominated, ASCAP/NSAI songwriter of the year, Darrell Scott mines life’s quiet moments into luminous Americana songs. |
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Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs, and Sing-a-longsWednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.https://www.caffelena.org/folk-club-kids/Stream live and free on Facebook and Youtube!Join Dan Berggren and Drank the Gold’s Oona Grady and James Gascoyne for Folk Club Kids: a free weekly interactive concert series for preschoolers and their caregivers. Children are treated to 30 minutes of live music in ... Folk Club Kids 
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BERTHA ROGERS, poet, translator, and visual artist, has published poems and translations in literary journals and anthologies, among them the just released What Want Brings: New & Selected Poems (Salmon, Ireland) Like Light: 25 Years of Poetry & Prose by Bright Hill Poets & Writers, Seeing Things: Woodland Arts Editions; and Even the Daybreak: 35 Years of Salmon Poetry. Her poetry collections include Wild, Again (Salmon); Heart Turned Back (Salmon); Sleeper, You Wake (Mellen). Her illustrated translation of Beowulf was published ... Poetry Open Mic Featuring Bertha Rogers |
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Guitar I – Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar Workshop Intermediate guitar players 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis class will focus on learning additional skills in order to play more advanced songs and arrangements 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 2 with Bruce Thompson
Guitar I – Beginner 11:15 am - 12:10 pmThis 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 ... Guitar Workshop Level 1 with Bruce Thompson |
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Sign up HERE9:45am - 10:30am $125 9/19 - 11/21We will sing songs, move around, play with colorful props and play percussion instruments while enjoying and learning about music in an organic learning environment. Songs from other cultures will be included along with traditional folk songs. Fun for the ... Music With Miss Deb 
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Turkish composer Hasan Isakkut blends kanun, jazz & tradition in a soulful, genre-crossing journey. Don’t miss this global sound! |
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Author Tom Piazza shares stories, songs & his book Living in the Present with John Prine—a joyful tribute to the beloved icon. |
The Clements Brothers
Wheatus Acoustic