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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 A two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen PetersFor over two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as ... ONLINE: Songwriting Intensive with Gretchen Peters
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Sister Sadie brings GRAMMY-nominated fire and fearless truth—bluegrass roots fused with country, gospel & Americana soul. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 20 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30 on February 2 , 9, 16 and 23rd.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has ... 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
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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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After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne17 weeks starting January 28thUse 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 playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various string instruments, ... After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson Thursdays January 8th - March 12th (excluding Feb 19th)Level 1 11:15am-12:10pm Beginner / IntermediateLevel 2 9:15am-10:10am IntermediateLevel 3 10:15am-11:10am Intermediate / AdvancedCost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsClasses limited to 8 students per class This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam |
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Birth - 4 years oldWe 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 whole family!#youthclass |
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Transformative Songcraft with C.B SmithMarch 7th 9:00 am - 12:45 pm $35This course focuses on how songs can celebrate resilience, reinvention and recovery, help us process pain, grief and trauma, and inspire us to so our best creative work. Over this four-hour session we’ll work on building skills to create meaningful lyrics supported by thoughtful ... Transformative Songcraft with C.B Smith
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A lively Little Folks show with Peter Davis featuring sing along songs, musical surprises, and smiles for kids and grownups. |
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A two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen PetersFor over two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as ... ONLINE: Songwriting Intensive with Gretchen Peters
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Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius share songs from Paper Flowers—a heartfelt duo rooted in bluegrass & folk, shaped by love, life & collaboration. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 20 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30 on February 2 , 9, 16 and 23rd.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 20 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30 on February 2 , 9, 16 and 23rd.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has ... 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 |
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After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne17 weeks starting January 28thUse 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 playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various string instruments, ... After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce Thompson Thursdays January 8th - March 12th (excluding Feb 19th)Level 1 11:15am-12:10pm Beginner / IntermediateLevel 2 9:15am-10:10am IntermediateLevel 3 10:15am-11:10am Intermediate / AdvancedCost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allowsClasses limited to 8 students per class This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam |
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Experience this interactive and fun exploration of music with Miss Deb! Birth - 4 years oldWe 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 whole family!#youthclass
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Rooted in Django Reinhardt’s tradition, Stéphane Wrembel’s guitar soars with lyricism, swing, and invention. |
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I'm happy to announce that Songwriting Club is back at Caffè Lena with a more structured time slot. "Second Saturday Songwriting Club" will meet (you guessed it) every second Saturday! Starting January 10th 10am - 12pm. Hosted by Reese Fulmer and Girl Blue! The club will meet monthly with special guests being a more "special" event. Bring your pens, pencils, instruments, thinking caps, favorite songs. January ... Songwriting Club
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Cherish the Ladies deliver exhilarating Irish music with virtuosity, warmth, and joy—an unforgettable Celtic celebration.
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Cherish the Ladies deliver exhilarating Irish music with virtuosity, warmth, and joy—an unforgettable Celtic celebration. |
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A two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen PetersFor over two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as ... ONLINE: Songwriting Intensive with Gretchen Peters
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Join us for Kevin McKrell—Celtic trailblazer, master storyteller, and writer of some of folk music’s most beloved songs. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 20 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30 on February 2 , 9, 16 and 23rd.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 20 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30 on February 2 , 9, 16 and 23rd.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has ... 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 |
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Join us for an evening of deep listening and musical storytelling with Rochmon Record Club Listening Party. |
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After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne17 weeks starting January 28thUse 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 playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various string instruments, ... After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady 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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This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam |
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Joy Clark’s Louisiana folk-soul and Buggy Jive’s sharp, soulful rock collide for a night of powerful songs and unforgettable storytelling. |
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Join us for our 4th annual pancake breakfast! This event is a fundraiser for our School of Music here at Caffè Lena. Enjoy fresh pancakes and live music!
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NY Times–praised songwriter Andrea von Kampen brings intimate songs, graceful guitar, and poetic storytelling to the Caffè Lena stage. |
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A two-part online songwriting intensive with Gretchen PetersFor over two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet,” Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as ... ONLINE: Songwriting Intensive with Gretchen Peters
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Mark & Jill join the Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo for a night of soulful vocals, slide guitar fire & authentic, foot-stomping country blues. |
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Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 20 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30 on February 2 , 9, 16 and 23rd.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music Attention Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocello Players – This class is intended for advanced beginner and up mandolin family players and is limited to 20 students. The class will run from 10:00 till 11:30 on February 2 , 9, 16 and 23rd.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has ... 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 |
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After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne17 weeks starting January 28thUse 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 playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various string instruments, ... After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady |
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This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam
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Three towering talents of acoustic blues take the stage together. |
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IBMA award-winning, chart-topping bluegrass band Chris Jones & the Night Drivers are “some of the best players in bluegrass.” (Steve Martin) |
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Jazz vocalist Catherine Russell brings timeless swing, soul, and songbook gems to Caffè Lena.
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Jazz vocalist Catherine Russell brings timeless swing, soul, and songbook gems to Caffè Lena. |
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Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams bring heartfelt songs, soulful harmonies, and decades of musical partnership to an unforgettable night. |
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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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After School Folk Ensemble with Oona Grady and James Gascoyne17 weeks starting January 28thUse 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 playing together. Weekly 45 minute classes will be focused on making music, including singing, exploring various string instruments, ... After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady |
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This weekly program is made possible by the generous support of PHLY Foundation!THERE ARE NO PRE-SHOW RESERVATIONS FOR THE JAMS!SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. $5.00 per 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 ... School of Music Slow Jam |
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Joy Clark with opener Buggy Jive
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Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams
Open Mic
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