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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 ... 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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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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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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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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Guitar legend Pierre Bensusan weaves folk, classical, jazz & world sounds into a solo performance brimming with beauty, skill & heart. |
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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
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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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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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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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Flamy Grant brings bold drag, powerhouse vocals & soulful folk-gospel for an unforgettable night of music & resilience. |
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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 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
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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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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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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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Songs like postcards, stories like lifelines—Hayley Reardon’s music is a journey you won’t want to miss. |
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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
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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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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 Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James GascoyneThis is a special 7 week session of the After School Folk Ensemble!11/19 - 1/21 (excluding 11/26, 12/24 and 12/31)Use these links to sign up:2:45, 3:40, 4:35Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by ... 7 week After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne 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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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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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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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
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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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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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Peak Jazz Series: Guitar masters Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo light up Caffè Lena with dazzling jazz, swing & timeless classics! |
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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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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 Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James GascoyneThis is a special 7 week session of the After School Folk Ensemble!11/19 - 1/21 (excluding 11/26, 12/24 and 12/31)Use these links to sign up:2:45, 3:40, 4:35Music is a gift best shared with friends! Here is an exciting opportunity for youth 7-14 to learn music by ... 7 week After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne |
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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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