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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:
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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, Frank Orsini 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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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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Turkish composer Hasan Isakkut blends kanun, jazz & tradition in a soulful, genre-crossing journey. Don’t miss this global sound! |
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Looking for an opportunity to connect with local writers, actors, and directors? Want to share a theater piece you’re writing?Join us for the 1st Sunday monthly Playwright’s Jams!A monthly meetup hosted by Caffe Lena for local writers, actors & directorsThe First Sunday of the Month 1:30pm- 4:00pmDoors open at 1:00; Casting begins at 1:15pm and ... Playwright’s Jam
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Rooted in Celtic & Americana traditions, The Brigideens blend powerhouse vocals & acoustic fire into one unforgettable ensemble. |
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Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all attention is focused on the stage.First Monday – Rick BoltonSecond Monday ... Open Mic |
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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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Appalachian roots, high-energy strings & flatfoot dancing—don’t miss Martha Spencer & Wonderland’s toe-tapping, heart-filled show! |
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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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Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all attention is focused on the stage.First Monday – Rick BoltonSecond Monday ... Open Mic |
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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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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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Mark Erelli blends rock, folk & heart in songs that break & uplift. A night of lyrical depth, resilience & stunning musicianship. |
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Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all attention is focused on the stage.First Monday – Rick BoltonSecond Monday ... Open Mic |
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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 & “Bluegrass Artists of the Year” duo Darin and Brooke Aldridge are known for ethereal harmonies & instrumental acumen. |
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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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Reese Fulmer & band blend folk, jazz & Americana with wit, heart, and unpredictability—always fresh, genre-bending, and joy-filled.
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Reese Fulmer & band blend folk, jazz & Americana with wit, heart, and unpredictability—always fresh, genre-bending, and joy-filled. |
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An Unforgettable Evening of Soulful Gospel and Delicious Dining |
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Play your song on the Caffe’s famous stage! During the past three decades, Lena’s open mic has been recognized with “Best Of” awards from Metroland Magazine, The Alt Weekly, The Saratogian Reader’s Poll and Saratoga’s Fab Five. Just like at our weekend shows, all attention is focused on the stage.First Monday – Rick BoltonSecond Monday ... Open Mic |
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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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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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Get ready to embark on a musical journey like no other with Deadgrass, the band that flawlessly fuses bluegrass and the timeless tunes of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead into an irresistible concoction of foot-stomping rhythms, blazing solos, and infectious harmonies that will leave you dancing like nobody’s watching. This string band takes you ... Deadgrass |
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