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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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A Folk Legend Returns — An Evening of Stories, Songs, and Musical History with Tom Rush. 
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A Folk Legend Returns — An Evening of Stories, Songs, and Musical History with Tom Rush. |
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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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Celebrating 20 years together, The Steel Wheels share harmony driven Americana and folk rock 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/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 
Bluegrass Instrumental Course - with Bruce Thompson and Sam KatzApril 29, May 6, 27 and June 35:45 pm - 7:45 pm $195For instruments: Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Bass, Banjo, DobroExperience level: students should be familiar with basic chords and have done some melodic playing as well. Instructors: Bruce Thompson and Sam KatzSummary: This course is intended for ... Bluegrass Instrumental Course with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonCost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows10 Thursdays starting April 2Click a time below to sign up:Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amIntermediate 10:15 am - 11:10 amIntermediate / Advanced 11:15 am - 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: [email protected] 
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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Genre-blurring guitarist Charlie Ballantine blends jazz, folk, rock & roots with lyrical precision and fearless improvisation. |
2 events,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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Ambassador of the blues and one of the finest fingerpickers working today, Roy Book Binder has been a Caffè Lena favorite since 1968. |
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Livingston Taylor has been sharing songs, stories & unforgettable performances for more than 50 years We look forward to his shows each year 
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Livingston Taylor has been sharing songs, stories & unforgettable performances for more than 50 years We look forward to his shows each year |
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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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Drank The Gold + Benny Bleu = Fiddle tunes, banjo grooves, and harmonies that stop you in your tracks. |
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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. The class will run from 10:00 till 12 May 4th, 11th and 18th.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
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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With over 40 years teaching experience and over 12 years as a professional storyteller, Nancy Marie Payne specializes in researching and creating commissioned historical pieces. She also enjoys sharing stories from life, fairy tales, stories of strong women, legends and humorous stories. This evening’s program will focus on Amelia Earhart:“There is so much more about ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Nancy Marie Payne |
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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
Bluegrass Instrumental Course - with Bruce Thompson and Sam KatzApril 29, May 6, 27 and June 35:45 pm - 7:45 pm $195For instruments: Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Bass, Banjo, DobroExperience level: students should be familiar with basic chords and have done some melodic playing as well. Instructors: Bruce Thompson and Sam KatzSummary: This course is intended for ... Bluegrass Instrumental Course with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonCost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows10 Thursdays starting April 2Click a time below to sign up:Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amIntermediate 10:15 am - 11:10 amIntermediate / Advanced 11:15 am - 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: [email protected]
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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Cristina Vane blends blues, rock, bluegrass & old-time roots with slide guitar mastery and a fearless spirit shaped by life on the road. |
2 events,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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Legendary songwriter Eric Andersen brings decades of poetic folk to the Lena stage—intimate, powerful, and not to be missed. |
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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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Joe Jencks shares joyful songs of kindness, courage, and community at Little Folks—music families can sing together. 
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“The spirit of folk music is people working together. Joe is a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.” — Pete SeegerFew artists embody the heart and humanity of folk music quite like Joe Jencks. A 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, Jencks is an award-winning songwriter, celebrated vocalist, and master storyteller whose performances ... Joe Jencks with opener Artur Wachala |
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A free community concert by students in Skidmore Senior-Artist-in-Residence Joel Brown’s semester-long songwriting workshop. 
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Alt-country pioneer Gary Louris of The Jayhawks brings masterful songwriting and acclaimed new music to an intimate Caffè Lena evening. |
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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. The class will run from 10:00 till 12 May 4th, 11th and 18th.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others ... Mandolin Vitamins – Tunes, Techniques and Ensemble Music
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/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 
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Folk icon John Gorka shares songs of depth, humor, and heart delivered in his unmistakable baritone at Caffè Lena. |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonCost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows10 Thursdays starting April 2Click a time below to sign up:Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amIntermediate 10:15 am - 11:10 amIntermediate / Advanced 11:15 am - 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: [email protected]
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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JUNO-nominated Abigail Lapell brings luminous, intimate folk to Caffè Lena—poetic songs shaped by haunting acoustics. |
2 events,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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Award-winning folk trio House of Hamill delivers fiery fiddles, lush harmonies, and high-energy songs that ignite the listening room. |
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong have many methods for increasing flexibility, circulation, breath control and reducing stress. In this class you techniques in all of these areas. These methods are traditionally practiced for health and well being and they have specific benefits that will help musicians play and perform. These techniques are all fairly simple ... Tai Chi & Qi Gong For Musicians (and everyone) with Mark Tolstrup 
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Louisiana songwriter Andrew Duhon shares deeply human songs of home, loss, and the winding American road. |
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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. The class will run from 10:00 till 12 May 4th, 11th and 18th.Alan Epstein has been playing mandolin for the past 54 years and has been teaching others ... 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 [Parent]
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 the 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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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonCost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows10 Thursdays starting April 2Click a time below to sign up:Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amIntermediate 10:15 am - 11:10 amIntermediate / Advanced 11:15 am - 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: [email protected]
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 |
2 events,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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Soulful, roots-driven Americana from Sawyer Fredericks—honest songs, powerful vocals, and a magnetic stage presence. |
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Soulful, roots-driven Americana from Sawyer Fredericks—honest songs, powerful vocals, and a magnetic stage presence. |
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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/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
Bluegrass Instrumental Course - with Bruce Thompson and Sam KatzApril 29, May 6, 27 and June 35:45 pm - 7:45 pm $195For instruments: Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Bass, Banjo, DobroExperience level: students should be familiar with basic chords and have done some melodic playing as well. Instructors: Bruce Thompson and Sam KatzSummary: This course is intended for ... Bluegrass Instrumental Course with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonCost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows10 Thursdays starting April 2Click a time below to sign up:Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amIntermediate 10:15 am - 11:10 amIntermediate / Advanced 11:15 am - 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: [email protected]
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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The Levin Brothers blend 1950’s cool jazz, soulful originals & reimagined classics by Gabriel, Steely Dan & more. |
3 events,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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Bring your lunch & listen to a playlist curated by a Caffe Lena Community member. For the April edition of the Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour, our playlist curator will be Caffe Lena Member and Volunteer, Mike Salisbury! The D.J. spinning those records will be the Rochmon himself – Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian.All are welcome to ... Captain Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour 
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Jay Collins, who’s played with Levon Helm, Gregg Allman, and Little Feat, brings his band Northern Resistance to Caffè Lena. |
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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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Since 1995, Kate Dudding has told entertaining, heartwarming and memorable stories at many venues in the Northeast, including festivals, The Norman Rockwell Museum, The New-York Historical Society, Caffè Lena, museums, schools, libraries, senior centers -- anywhere people can gather to enjoy stories.A particular interest of Kate's is giving a voice to people from the past, people ... Storytelling Open Mic Featuring Kate Dudding |
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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
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
Bluegrass Instrumental Course - with Bruce Thompson and Sam KatzApril 29, May 6, 27 and June 35:45 pm - 7:45 pm $195For instruments: Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Bass, Banjo, DobroExperience level: students should be familiar with basic chords and have done some melodic playing as well. Instructors: Bruce Thompson and Sam KatzSummary: This course is intended for ... Bluegrass Instrumental Course with Bruce Thompson and Sam Katz |
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Guitar Workshops with Bruce ThompsonCost $195 for all 10 sessions. Drop ins $25/per session if space allows10 Thursdays starting April 2Click a time below to sign up:Beginner 9:15 am - 10:10 amIntermediate 10:15 am - 11:10 amIntermediate / Advanced 11:15 am - 12:10 pm Not sure what class might work best for you email: [email protected]
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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Mostly Modern Festival's Seventh Season! |
2 events,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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Blues guitar master Duke Robillard, founder of Roomful of Blues and former Fabulous Thunderbirds guitarist brings his band to Caffè Lena. |
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Experience the Adam Ezra Group: heartfelt storytelling, rich Americana melodies, and powerful performances that inspire and unite. 
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Experience the Adam Ezra Group: heartfelt storytelling, rich Americana melodies, and powerful performances that inspire and unite. |
The Steel Wheels
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Sawyer Fredericks
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Jake Eddy
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