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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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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 
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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Margaret French tells personal and family stories with their roots in Canada, the land where she grew up, and in upstate New York, Saratoga, where she now lives. Her stories are unexpected, often humorous, sometimes touching tales about our all-too-human condition. Margaret also leads popular storytelling workshops, many at Crandall Library in Glens Falls. Read many of ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Margaret French |
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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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids 
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 
Introduction to Gypsy Jazz: Gypsy Rhythm, Gypsy Pickingwith Chuck Kish ( Hot Club of Saratoga )4 weeks: Feb 4th, 18th, 25th and Mar 4th 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm$120Learn the basics of Gypsy Jazz style.Gypsy Swing music has been passed down through the generations through families and generally as a folk process: watch, listen, imitate, learn. ... Introduction to Gypsy Jazz Rhythm with Chuck Kish |
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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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Accordion-driven dark folk music. "You can almost smell the gas lamps in the street & the absinthe being poured" - Americana Highways |
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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 10 students.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 ... 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
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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A pillar of Caffè Lena’s jazz programming, Lamb brings fresh energy, deep musicality, and an open-hearted spirit to every performance. |
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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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids
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 
Learn the basics of clawhammer banjo with award winning banjo player Carolyn Shapiro. This four week workshop will introduce you to everything you need to get started on your banjo journey. You will learn the clawhammer technique, how to tune your instrument, basic chord shapes, alternate tunings, and a few songs that will help you ... Clawhammer Banjo with Carolyn Shapiro |
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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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Caitlin Canty brings gritty, luminous Americana—haunting vocals, vivid songwriting, and songs that feel discovered, not made. |
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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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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
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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Join us for an evening of deep listening and musical storytelling with Rochmon Record Club Listening Party. |
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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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids
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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Sharp-edged folk with close harmonies and poetic bite—Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light sing stories of history, myth, and stubborn women. |
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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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NY Times–praised songwriter Andrea von Kampen brings intimate songs, graceful guitar & poetic storytelling and Trio 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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Join WAMC On the Road at historic Caffè Lena for a live panel exploring how music fosters healing, empathy, health—and why it truly matters. 
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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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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
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
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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A native of Odesa, Ukraine, Natalya Sukhonos is multilingual, speaking Russian, English, as well as Ukrainian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Harvard. Beyond Odesa, she has lived in New York City, New Haven, Madrid, Boston, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, and Istanbul. Natalya is a poet, scholar, ... Poetry Open Mic Featuring Natalya Sukhonos |
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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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids
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 
Wednesday Night with Caffè Lena School of Music - March 11, 25 and April 1, 8. 7pm - 8pm$120This course covers the basics of music theory for those who play music regularly but have limited or no knowledge of music theory. A basic understanding of music theory can help musicians at all levels learn faster, ... Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson |
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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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Join us for our 5th 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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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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A night of diverse jazz delivered by Skidmore Jazz Institute Students. |
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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/Join 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 ... Folk Club Kids
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
Wednesday Night with Caffè Lena School of Music - March 11, 25 and April 1, 8. 7pm - 8pm$120This course covers the basics of music theory for those who play music regularly but have limited or no knowledge of music theory. A basic understanding of music theory can help musicians at all levels learn faster, ... Music Theory for Jammers with Bruce Thompson |
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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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Masters of Tuvan throat singing, a technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time & blending Tuvan styles w/ modern influences. |
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South Africa's Grammy award-winning choral group melds indigenous Zulu songs and dances with acapella singing. 
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South Africa's Grammy award-winning choral group melds indigenous Zulu songs and dances with acapella singing. |
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City Birds brings joyful folk-Americana to Little Folks—rich harmonies, playful songs, and music that celebrates every kind of family. 
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Intimate, honest folk from Olive Klug—songs of love, loss, freedom, and finding your way, shared live in our listening room. |
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers